Conferences are a major activity of the Association.  Professional and scientific presentations generally take place in the evenings to allow full daylight hours for surfing, exploration and relaxation.  These meetings offer an opportunity to re-connect with old colleagues and to meet new ones.  Many participants join the SMA primarily to be able to attend these events, which are almost always booked up early.

ANNUAL CONFERENCES

 

 

Month

Location

Description

Contact

Current Status






March
(9 days)

Maldives
(Indian Ocean)

This is the main gathering of the Australian contingent
of the SMA

Dr. Simon Leslie
maldivesmedical

conference@msn.com

Openings for 2011 now available.






July
(7 days)

Tavarua
(Fiji)

This has been the primary meeting for the entire SMA tribe since our beginning.

Paula Smith
SMACentral@aol.com

In 2010, we will have our 25th annual conference at Tavarua






August
(7 days)

Popoyo (Nicaragua)

This is the second year of this new conference.

Dr. Bill Jones
bjones_surf@yahoo.com

Openings now available for 2010.






October
(7 days)

Biarritz
(France)

This is our third annual European Meeting

Dr. Bob Speers
speers@lava.net

Openings now available for 2010 See FEATURED CONFERENCE






 

 

 

 

 

 

FEATURED CONFERENCE

 

SMA:  BIARRITZ

 

Our third annual European meeting will be held in the south of France from October 3rd  to the 10th, 2010.

The all-inclusive (except airfare) conference fee of US $2,000 per person includes:

  • One ocean-front room (based on double occupancy) for 7 nights
  • Continental breakfast plus lunch and dinner every day at French restaurants
  • Local surf guides and daily ground transport each day to selected spots du jour
  • Exploration of the entire Cote des Basques from Hossegor to Mundaka
  • Daily cultural excursions with local guides for nonsurfing attendees
  • A contribution to support SMA’s work in developing countries

We will be based directly in front of the most consistent breaks in France with only a short paddle out to the legendary peaks where surfing began in Europe.  The nearby coast features a wide variety of setups, ranging from mellow sandbars and challenging point breaks to outer reef power spots.  We will be there during the best time of the year for waves and offshore winds.  There are two WCT events scheduled close by during this period.

Cuisine par excellence, continental culture, and networking with our international colleagues all await attendees.  Our conference program will feature scientific and professional presentations by all participants as we update the status of the surfing/health-care interface.

Space limitations may preclude late registrations.  To reserve your spot, you must send an initial deposit of US $500 per person, as soon as possible.  Make check payable to:
SMA: BIARRITZ and mail to: 1330 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 2101, Honolulu, HI  96814

If you have queries or need additional details, contact the chairperson, Dr. Bob Speers, at the above address, at speers@lava.net or at (808) 593-1330.

A bientot (See you there!)


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