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CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19: 2020 CoSIDA U Camp presented by Capital One
WHAT: An immersive one-day athletics communication experience featuring educational sessions taught by CoSIDA professionals from across America in a variety of divisions and organizations.
PERFECT FOR: Students, interns and newcomers to the profession.
WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, June 6-7, 2020
WHERE: Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Exclusive educational programming
- Breakfast
- Networking Q&A Lunch
- Off-site social event
- Exclusive meeting with the CoSIDA Board of Directors
- Certificate of completion
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Learn and Network at the 2020 CoSIDA U Camp this June in Las Vegas
by Eric McDowell – CoSIDA Past President
Are you a student who is interested in the sports communication profession? Maybe you’re entering your first internship, first full-time position or even running your own department for the first time. We know just the place for you to immerse yourself in a day of introduction and education about our rewarding profession.
The
CoSIDA U Camp will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas prior to the CoSIDA Convention. The
#CoSIDA2020 Convention begins the next day at the same site.
All programming and activities are included for a
registration fee of just $99. The event is designed for students and newcomers as well as interns and new full-time employees and includes breakfast, a personal networking Q&A lunch, an off-site social event, an exclusive meeting with the CoSIDA Board, and a certificate of completion. Saturday’s program will begin with a breakfast at 9 AM and panels begin at 10 AM. Camp attendees staying over will have a private meeting with the CoSIDA Board on Sunday morning at the Mandalay Bay Resort.
Saturday night, members will be treated to a social event off site which will include food and refreshments. Round trip transportation will be provided. The event will be announced in coming weeks. Saturday’s panels will feature numerous CoSIDA professionals from across America and from a variety of divisions, and organizations.
Registration will open at CoSIDA.com on February 12, 2020. Any questions can be directed to CoSIDA U Chair Mark Adkins at
adkinsm@morningside.edu.
Hotel Information
Hotel accomodations are not included in the $99 registration fee.
Tentative Session Schedule
Location – Conference Room TBD, Mandalay Bay Resort
Dress – Business Casual. No shorts, sneakers, sandals, t-shirts.
Door prizes will be awarded after each session. Prizes courtesy of NAIA, NCAA and the schools and conferences from our CoSIDAU Committee members. The grand prize, a complimentary registration to the 2021 CoSIDA Convention in Orlando, will be awarded after the final panel. All camp registrants are eligible.
| SATURDAY, JUNE 6 |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Breakfast & Registration
You will receive your name badge and CoSIDA U Camp gifts. You can bring your laptop or other mobile device and set up at a table for the entire day. |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
So You Want to be an SID?
Learn and review the basics of the sports communications profession. What are the core components of the job? What are the expectations and differences for the varied levels and divisions? What you need to know. |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Resume Search and GPS
Is your resume ready for the big time? What can you do to give it a bigger wow factor? Hear from SIDs who have been through the job process about tips for this vital step. |
| 11:10 AM - Noon |
Need to Knows from Media Pros
Broadcast and print media professionals will talk about their game preparation needs, how to pitch a feature, developing a relationship and communication with the media to benefit you and your student-athletes. |
| Noon - 1:00 PM |
Networking Q&A Lunch
Enjoy lunch with other attendees and members of the CoSIDA U Committee for questions and discussions. |
| 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM |
Hands on Table Topics
Attendees will learn first-hand about these important attributes of the profession, with rotating sessions for In Design, Photoshop, video editing, action graphics, Stat Crew, Presto Sports and NCAA LiveStats statistics. |
| 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM |
Right on Writing!
Learn the various ways of writing, including a student-athlete feature, post-game recap and writing for the web (for example, season outlooks, game previews, a community event, etc.). You’ll know the "right" way to write! |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Social Event (TBD) |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 7 |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
Board/CoSIDA Veterans presentation at #CoSIDA2020 Convention
Following presentation, camp will conclude and camp attendees and staff are on their own at convention or departing. |
| All Day |
CoSIDA U registrants are invited to all #CoSIDA2020 general convention programming on Sunday, June 7
A separate student registration must be purchased to attend programming Monday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 10. |
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