USIndoor's Official Magazine is a quarterly publication, dedicated to owners, managers, program administrators and other professionals, startups and providers involved with indoor recreational sports facilities.
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FAMILY FIRSTOPERATORS CONFERENCE SPORTS PARK 2 ANNUAL FACILITY ND THE MAGIC & CHARM OF ERIE PA Erie is a great city on a great lake that can only be called "ERIEsistable." Discover unique attractions and a variety of shopping & dining opportunities. FAMILY FIRST SPORTS PARK hosts a number of national & regional events each year. The Park will see 1.2 million visits by players, coaches and spectators. INDOOR SOCCER FIELDHOUSE The Parkʼs 100,000 square foot indoor soccer fieldhouse features two regulation MISL soccer fields, a 30,000 sq.ft. basketball arena, a 12,000 sq.ft. fitness center and a pro shop. T here is always something to see or do at Family First Sports Park — Erie's "world class" sports, fitness and recreation complex. From indoor and outdoor soccer, basketball and volleyball leagues and clinics, to multi-million tournaments and summer sports camps, the 80-acre facility will see more than 2.2 million visits by players, coaches, spectators, parents, fitness enthusiasts and tourists. The Park's evolution began in 1994 when it started out as "the soccer complex" — but that soon changed after it added 4 indoor and 8 outdoor basketball courts in 1996, a housing and conference center in 1997, an ultra-modern fitness center in 1998 — and a Leadership Institute in 1999, which provides unique leadership and team building experiences for corporations, sports teams and youth groups. Family First Sports Park is a place where the entire family can spend quality time together — having a blast at a place that embraces their love for sports, fitness and recreation. BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL COURTS The basketball/volleyball arena features two college and two high school hardwood floors sporting NBA-style glass backboards & breakaway rims. HOUSING & CONFERENCE CENTER The Housing Center features 5 conference rooms, a dining hall, lounges, clubhouse/gameroom, hospitality suites, 116 air-conditioned rooms, and a full service kitchen. Family First Sports Park Welcomes you to Attend the 2nd Annual Facility Operatorsʼ Conference The United States Indoor Soccer Association's Second Annual Facility Operators' Conference will be held September 13-15, 2002 at Family First Sports Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. The conference will allow indoor facility owners and operators, both of single-sport and multi-use arenas, the opportunity to exchange information on running and/or starting an indoor soccer center. Conference plans include round-table discussions and experts on facility start-up, alternative uses, general operations, marketing, concessions, merchandising, strategic planning, in-house tournaments, referees and competitive issues. Exhibitors of related services and products will also be present. Please direct all questions to Sue Miller at Family First Sports Park or to USIndoor at info@usindoor.com. Include your name, company name, address and telephone number in all correspondence. Admission is $45 for USIndoor members and $65 for nonmembers. Admission for Exhibitors is $400 for USIndoor Corporate Members–meals included. Other non-members may complete the online registration form at www. usindoor.com for additional info. Arrangements may be made to fly into and out of Erie, PA (ERI), Cleveland, OH (CLE) or Buffalo, NY (BUF). Special lodgings have been made for 1) On-site dormitory style accommodations ($35 /person for 2 nights) or 2) any of the area's fine hotels ranging from $59 to $99 per room night. We look forward to seeing you in Erie! For more information please call Family First Sports Park toll-free at: 1-888-846-7275 GOAL Indoor Aug.-Sept. ¥ 2002 ¥ 13