Event Tours

Sports, Tours, and Spouse Event

2018 AHRI Leadership Forum
Date: November 11 — 13, 2018
Location: JW Marriott Starr Pass

TOUR #1: Horseback Riding (11:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Feel the West come alive as knowledgeable wranglers guide you on a trail ride through the panoramic vistas of Arizona’s most famous desert. As you venture along desert trails winding through towering Saguaro cacti, Mesquite groves and other desert plant life, your guide will talk of the abundant plant and animal life. For safety reasons, those weighing more than 225 pounds will be unable to ride.

Required attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Suggested attire: Sunglasses, visors or hats, and sunscreen.

Cost is $185 per person. Minimum 15 guests required; 40 maximum. 90-minute guided horseback ride, bottled water, transportation, taxes, and gratuities are included. Reservation fee must be submitted with your Leadership Forum registration fee. This tour will depart from the resort’s Starr Circle. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

TOUR #2: Desert ATV Ride (11:45 AM - 3:45 PM)

Take off on an adventure to the beautiful Saguaro National Park on a single passenger ATV. This park is named for the large Saguaro cactus, native to its desert environment. Guests will navigate through the trails with stops at scenic pullouts and hopefully discover wildlife along the way.

Required attire: Closed-toe shoes.

Suggested attire: Sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen.

Cost is $300 per person. Minimum 14 guests required; 30 maximum. Gratuities, transportation, bottled water, two-hour guided ATV tour with a professional tour manager, care packs with personal helmet sock, and sanitary wipes are included. Reservation fee must be submitted with your Leadership Forum registration fee. This tour will depart from the resort’s Starr Circle. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

AHRI Golf Tournament #1: Rattler & Roadrunner Course (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Starr Pass Country Club offers an unforgettable desert golf experience. The Starr Pass legend began more than 120 years ago when Richard Starr crafted a trail through the rugged Tucson Mountains. Today the legend continues with 27 Arnold Palmer Championship-Designed holes that meander through the mountain and arroyos of Tucson.

The Rattler course begins with stunning views of Tucson and the surrounding mountain ranges. With distances ranging from 2,669 to 3,490 yards, precise placement is the key. You will be hitting over natural arroyos while enjoying the scenic beauty of true desert golf.

The Roadrunner course, with the most dramatic elevation changes and swirling winds created by the Tucson Mountains, will be a true test for all experience levels. Offering great views from the surrounding resort, with distances ranging from 2,370 yards to 3,241 yards.

Tournament will be scored using the Modified Stableford scoring system. Please arrive 30 minutes before your designated tee time at the Hotel Front Drive. Tee times and foursome pairings will be provided to you prior to the Leadership Forum.

Cost is $190 per person. The fee includes green fees, cart fees, professional management of tournament, personalized scorecards, bag handling gratuity, taxes, shotgun time start, box lunches, and beverages. Golf commitment may be cancelled without financial obligation until October 26, 2018. After October 26, the fee will not be refunded; however, player substitutions are allowed. Email knord@ahrinet.org.

If you bring your own clubs, you may store them at the resort for the duration of your stay. Upon arrival, you may leave your golf bag with the valet/bell staff. If you need your clubs at any time during your stay, simply notify the golf shop or any golf staff. For those playing in the golf tournament, your clubs will be preloaded on your carts the day of the tournament. The hotel recommends ShipSticks to guests that choose to ship their clubs in advance.

Because we will use the Modified Stableford scoring system, it is important that you include your handicap in the “Registration Questions” section of the Event Registration.

Rental clubs for men and women are available at the Golf Club for $69 plus tax per set, per day, which 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.

Acceptable attire: soft spikes preferred; men must wear collared shirts at all times with slacks or mid-length shorts.

AHRI-organized Morning Exercise Option #1: Trail Run (6:00 AM - 6:45 AM)

Join your colleagues and AHRI staff in a morning trail run through the mountainous terrain in the cool of the desert morning. Please note this trail run is for high-intensity running enthusiasts only.

Cost is $45 per person. Minimum 15 guests required. Head band lights are included. Reservation fee must be submitted with your Leadership Forum registration fee. Arrive at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the start time already stretched and ready to run.

AHRI-organized Morning Exercise Option #2: Yoga Class (6:00 AM - 6:45 AM)

Join your colleagues and AHRI staff in a group yoga class. Clear your mind and body while enjoying the breathtaking views. Breathe in the clean air as you mentally prepare yourself for the day ahead.

Cost is $35 per person. Minimum 10 guests required; 20 maximum. Private AHRI class with yoga instructor, yoga mats, towels, and post class water and juice included. Reservation fee must be submitted with your Leadership Forum registration fee. Arrive 15 minutes before the start time at the Yoga Studio located in the Spa.

Spouse Event: Full Circle (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)

Join fellow AHRI spouses in an unforgettable session that will teach you the importance of the hoop and dream catcher to the Native American people.

Throughout the first nations of the northern continent, the circle of life represents a simple life. All things are connected. The world goes in a constant cycle, from spring into summer and summer into fall, always evolving and yet staying the same. Too often in life we forget about the simple things in life and get tied up in the complexities of day-to-day living.

By working with the hoop and being guided by Brian Hammill, 2009 World Champion Hoop Dancer and enrolled member of the HoChunk Nation, participants will see how the hoop represents their journey. Each person will have an opportunity to build their own hoop and reflect in a positive way.

Attendees will be given the opportunity to make multiple hoop formations representing the intricate formations of life. During the process of creating the hoop, there will be time for self-reflection and to place private written goals inside the hoop. Next, attendees will weave a 10” dream catcher.

The story of the hoop revolves around the five principles of self, family, work, friendship, and hobbies or beliefs. The session will close with a guided exercise through the five hoops representing these principles.

Cost is $90 per person. Minimum 20 guests required.

AHRI Golf Tournament #2: Rattler & Roadrunner Course (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Starr Pass Country Club offers an unforgettable desert golf experience. The Starr Pass legend began more than 120 years ago when Richard Starr crafted a trail through the rugged Tucson Mountains. Today the legend continues with 27 Arnold Palmer Championship Designed holes that meander through the mountain and arroyos of Tucson.

See AHRI Golf Tournament #1 for additional details.

AHRI Tennis Clinic and Social: Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club (12:30 PM - 4:30 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 Leadership Forum attendees. This is a great opportunity to brush up on your skills, or if you are a beginner, to 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 $75 per person. Price includes transportation to the club, court fees, professional instruction, and tennis balls. Water, soft drinks, beer, and wine also will be provided. Your reservation may be cancelled with a full refund until October 26. After October 26, 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 $5.00 per racquet, per day.

Required Attire: All tennis players must wear proper non-marking tennis shoes. We also recommend you wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

Please note: The Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club is located 11 miles from the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort; transportation will take approximately 25 minutes each way.

TOUR #3: Trap & Skeet (12:30 PM - 4:30 PM)

Tucson proudly boasts the largest shotgun facility in Arizona with a venue that includes 25 trap fields and 14 skeet fields. Shooting enthusiasts from England, Canada, Mexico, and many other countries travel here to compete in multiple national events held at the club each year.

On the shooting field both beginner and avid shooters are presented with wide variety of targets that simulate gamebird flight paths such as flushing, crossing, incoming, and other angling shots.

Trap shooting has fast become a popular alternative to other desert activities and has taken the corporate world by storm.

Required Attire: Comfortable clothing; dress for the weather. Sneakers or closed-toe shoes. We also recommend you wear sunscreen.

Cost is $225 per person. Minimum 15 guests required; 75 maximum. Experienced instructors, gun rental, ammunition, safety gear, bottled water, transportation, taxes, and gratuities are included. Reservation fee must be submitted with your Leadership Forum registration fee. This tour will depart from the Starr Circle at the resort. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

TOUR #4: Old Tucson Studios (12:30 PM - 4:30 PM)

Outside of Tucson at the base of the Tucson Mountains lies a preserved slice of Americana, Old Tucson Studios. Passing through the gates of an old frontier town, visitors from around the globe are transported back in time. Old Tucson Studios provides a wealth of knowledge, history, and culture. Take the day to learn about film history with Old Tucson Studios being host to the filming of three John Wayne movies. Enjoy the thrill of a stunt gunfight, discover local heritage and culture in the form of a Mexican folkloric dance along with living history presentations presented by the Arizona Sonoran Western Heritage Foundation.

Suggested attire: Sunglasses, hats and sunscreen.

Cost is $95 per person. Minimum 12 guests required; 100 maximum. Gratuity, transportation, bottled water, guided tour, and admission to Old Tucson Studios are included. Reservation fee must be submitted with your Leadership Forum registration fee. This tour will depart from the Starr Circle at the resort. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk (6:00 AM - 6:45 AM)

Join your colleagues, AHRI staff, and fellow runners and walkers for the sixth annual AHRI Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Rees Scholarship Foundation. Enjoy Tucson 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, pre- and post- event refreshments, 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.