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Sports, Tours, and Spouse Event
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AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk
(6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
Join your colleagues, AHRI staff, and fellow
runners and walkers for the fourth annual AHRI Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Rees Scholarship Foundation.
Enjoy Scottsdale while getting in your daily exercise by running or
walking at any pace that allows you to keep smiling and enjoy the sunrise while
finishing with a sense of accomplishment! The $80 participation fee includes a
$20 donation to the Foundation. Each participant will receive a receipt of
contribution for tax purposes. The fee includes a water station at the mid-point;
water, juice, Gatorade, tea, coffee, fruit, and an AHRI 5K Fun Run t-shirt.
Simply select the "AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk"
session when you register, and list your t-shirt size in the “Registration
Questions” section.
AHRI Golf Tournament #1- Champions Course
(12:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Built on the former site of TPC Scottsdale’s Desert Course, the
completely new Champions Course was designed by Heckenkemper to fit seamlessly
into the natural desert terrain. As challenging as it is picturesque, the
par-71, 7,124-yard layout features undulating Bermuda fairways, the only
Emerald Green greens and tee boxes in Arizona, and a variety of strategically
placed bunkers to provide an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all abilities.
Crafted to offer a variety of playing strategies, the course includes five par-3s
and a diverse array of par-4s, ranging from the 480-yard 5th hole with a split
fairway to the 15th, a short 310 yards if golfers choose to go directly for the
green. The course finishes par-3, par-5 and par-4, creating a dramatic ending
to this outstanding new layout.
Tournament
will be scored using the Modified Stableford scoring system.
Cost is $185 per person. The
fee includes greens fees; cart fees; use of practice facility, including
sufficient practice balls; professional management of tournament; personalized
scorecards; bag handling gratuity; taxes; shotgun time start; box lunches; and roundtrip transportation to Golf Club. Golf commitment may be cancelled without
financial obligation until October 27, 2016. After October 27, the fee
will not be refunded. Player substitutions are allowed; email kfonnett@ahrinet.org.
Personal
golf clubs may be left with the bell staff at the front drive of the resort
when you arrive and will be transported to the Golf Club for your convenience.
Please let the hotel staff know which days you will be playing golf so they can
ensure your clubs are delivered.
Because we will use the Modified
Stableford scoring system, it is important that you include your handicap on
the registration form, along with your foursome request. Please include this
information in the “Registration Questions” section of the Event Registration.
Rental
clubs for men and women are available at the Golf Club for $75 (plus 7.95% tax)
per day per set and includes two sleeves of golf balls. Please indicate in the
space provided for your foursome request if you wish to rent right- or
left-handed clubs.
Dress code: Collared shirt, long pants or walking shorts. Denim is not allowed.
Metal spikes are not allowed.
The
shuttle to the golf course will depart the conference center bus circle at
11:30AM.
TOUR #1: City Slicker Cattle Drive
(12:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
The group will be assisted in
driving cattle across a small portion of the Sonoran Desert on the Yavapai
Indian Community Land. Arizona’s unique landscape makes the chore of rounding
up cattle a work of art and something that attendees will accomplish through
teamwork. Rocky terrain, cacti, and desert ravines provide an extra challenge. Professional
wranglers will be on hand to guide the group.
Required attire: Long pants and
closed-toe shoes
Suggested attire: Sunglasses, visors
or hats and sunscreen.
Cost is $195 per person. Minimum 15 guests
required, 55 maximum. Gratuities, bottled water, and professional wranglers
are included. Reservation fee must be submitted with the registration fee. This
tour will depart from the Conference Center Bus Circle. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
AHRI Tennis Clinic and Social- Sanctuary Resort Tennis Club at Camelback Mountain
(1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Join AHRI members and guests for an
instructional tennis clinic and social! Guests will be guided through a clinic and
have a chance to mix and mingle with fellow Annual Meeting attendees. This is a
great opportunity to brush up on your skills or, if you are a beginner, get
playing tips from a pro!
This is not just for avid tennis players;
players from all experience levels are encouraged to participate. Come out and
join your colleagues and guests for some fun!
Cost is $100 per person. Price
includes court fees, professional instruction, tennis balls, and transportation
to and from the hotel and the tennis club. Water, soft drinks, beer, and wine
will be provided. Your reservation may be cancelled with a full refund until
October 27. After October 27, the fee will not be refunded. Please list your
rating (3.0, 3.5, etc.) or indicate that you are a beginner in the
"Registration Questions" section of the Event Registration.
Racquet
rentals are available at the Tennis Shop for $10.00 per racquet, per day.
Dress Code: All tennis players must wear proper non marking
tennis shoes. We also recommend you wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
The
shuttle to the tennis event will depart the Conference Center Bus Circle at
12:15PM.
Spouse Event: Smart Phone Artistry
(9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Using their smart phones, guests will learn how to take great photos and
create art using photo editing apps! Learn from a professional photographer as
you explore Arizona and photograph its majestic beauty. Discover Arizona’s
desert charm and capture these memories on film. Using your own smart phone camera,
learn about composition, lighting, and design from a professional photographer.
The photographer will lead a unique hands-on photo experience while creating
lasting photo memories. Please join us and take
the opportunity to meet and get to know other spouses attending the AHRI Annual
Meeting. NOTE: Make sure you have
your smart phone with you.
Cost is $65.00 per person. Minimum 20 guests
required, 35 maximum.
AHRI Golf Tournament #2- Stadium Course
(12:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Avid golfers will enjoy a PGA Tour golf experience at the TPC
Stadium Course. Designed by the team of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, the
Stadium Course is the home of the annual PGA Tour Waste Management Phoenix Open
(formerly the FBR Open). The course hosts the Waste Management Phoenix Open
every winter. Lush fairways surrounded by desert vegetation and breathtaking
mountain views enhance the golf experience on this 18-hole, par 71 course. One
of the most dramatic holes on the TPC Stadium Course is the 15th,which
is a reachable par-5 with water surrounding an island green. With bunkers in
the front of the green and a lake to the left, it creates an interesting
challenge for all.
Cost is $240 per person. The fee includes
greens fees, cart fees, use of practice facility (including sufficient practice
balls), professional management of tournament, personalized scorecards, bag
handling gratuity, taxes, shotgun time start, box lunches, bag tag and yardage
book (on Stadium Course only), and roundtrip transportation to Golf Club.
The shuttle to the golf course will depart the Conference Center Bus Circle at 11:30AM. See AHRI Golf Tournament
#1 for additional details.
AHRI Tennis Match Play/Round Robin/Social- Sanctuary Resort Tennis Club at Camelback Mountain
(1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Join your colleagues and other guests for a tennis match
and round robin play followed by an afternoon social. A professional will
organize and guide the matches. Winners will be recognized during the Incoming
Chairman’s Luncheon and Sports Awards. This is a great opportunity to put the
skills you learned at the clinic to the test!
Cost is $80 per person. Price includes court fees, professional
instruction, tennis balls, and transportation to and from the hotel and the
tennis club. Water, soft drinks, beer, and wine will be provided. Your
reservation may be cancelled with a full refund until October 27. After October
27, the fee will not be refunded. Please list your rating (3.0, 3.5, etc.) or
indicate that you are a beginner in the "Registration Questions"
section of the Event Registration.
Racquet
rentals are available at the Tennis Shop for $10.00 per racquet, per day.
Dress Code: All tennis players must wear proper non marking
tennis shoes. We also recommend you wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
The
shuttle to the tennis event will depart the conference center bus circle at
12:15PM.
TOUR #3: Bondurant High Performance Driving
(2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
When the fast lane doesn’t satisfy
your need for speed, there’s only one place to go. The Bob Bondurant School of
High Performance Driving is a professional, state-of-the-art racing facility,
dedicated to the pursuit of maneuvering with precision at high speeds. Launch a
turbocharged Mustang through the course at 100 mph and you’ll never be
satisfied with 65 mph again. The group will begin at the Bondurant School with
instruction and safety training, followed by an exciting driving experience and
ending with a wrap up, and results.
Suggested attire: Comfortable walking
shoes, long pants, and sunglasses for this activity. Cost is $295 per person. Minimum 15 guests
required; 30 maximum. Gratuities, professional to accompany group,
private use of track, car rental, helmets, and all safety gear are
included. Reservation fee must be submitted with the registration fee. This
tour will depart from the Conference Center Bus Circle. Please arrive 15
minutes before the scheduled departure time.
TOUR #4: Hot Air Balloon Rides
(2:45 PM - 6:45 PM)
Up,
Up and Away…There’s no better way to experience
the tranquility of the Sonoran Desert. Board a gondola and climb to a thousand
feet above the desert floor for a breathtaking flight in a hot air balloon.
Riders feel the exhilaration of smooth air travel as they soar above desert
plateaus and outcroppings.
Breathtaking
and Educational…Keep your eyes open for some of the
desert’s natural inhabitants, including coyotes, hawks, javelina, and deer.
Your FAA certified pilot is an expert on the legends and lore of the area, and
will supply a colorful narrative as the ride unfolds.
Back
to Earth Again…Once you touch down, the occasion
will be marked with a traditional toast and scrumptious gourmet treats for the
group. The adventure ends with a Certificate of Ascension formally inducting participants
into the ballooning society.
It is suggested you bring your camera, and wear
closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing, and sunscreen.
Cost is $235 per person. Minimum 8 guests required; 75
maximum. Professional to accompany group, one hour balloon flight with
certified FAA pilot, afternoon flight refreshments upon landing, first flight
certificates for each participant, and gratuity are included. Reservation fee
must be submitted with the registration fee. This tour will depart from the Conference Center Bus Circle. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
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