With less than a week to go until the TBI Conference in Marina del Rey, California, a key question will be addressed at the industry event…. Is the sport of triathlon dirty? This is a serious and sometimes inflammatory question invoking serious debate, polarized points-of-view and vigorous discussion.
All will be on view when the Drug Policies and Endurance Sports panel convenes at the 2014 North American Triathlon Business International Conference on Sunday through to Tuesday, 26-28 January. Other topics that will be addressed by the drug policies panel members include:
- Why aren’t all triathlon events tested for drugs?
- Whose responsibility is it to test?
- Does current testing at triathlon events cover EPO, HGH and dietary supplements?
- What can be done to level the playing field in all events so athletes know everyone is drug-free?
On Monday morning, 27 January, the conference opens at 08:20 PST with a keynote address by Travis Tygart, CEO, USADA, which is followed immediately by the panel exploring drugs in endurance sports. The panel will be moderated by Mike Reilly, Vice President, ACTIVE Network, with presentations, comments and discussion by Don Catlin, MD, CEO, Anti-Doping Research; Oliver Catlin, President, Banned Substances Control Group and Certified Drug Free; Sean Petty, Chief of Domestic and International Affairs, USA Cycling; and Andrew Messick, CEO, World Triathlon Corp/Ironman.
Because of requests received for one-day passes, TBI is allowing prospective attendees who wish to or can only attend on a single day (Monday) to purchase a one day pass. This pass is available through the online registration system.
The Monday price includes all of Monday’s conference keynotes, workshops and panels, breakfast and lunch, and the ACTIVE Network Awards Celebration Dinner that night. The one day pass is priced at US$400 for TBI members and US$500 for non-members.
The 2014 TBI conference is packed full of information and opportunities for everyone involved in the business and sport of triathlon, with a special track of panels specifically for event directors. Some of the other activities for this year’s TBI Conference include:
- Keynote speakers Alan Abrahamson, Jack Caress, Travis Tygart, Gary Roethenbaugh, Thom Richmond
- Three event directors-track panels
- Eight general session panels
- Speed networking – one of the most popular sessions of the previous TBI conferences
- Technology demonstrations
- F.I.S.T. bike fit demonstration by Dan Empfield
- ACTIVE X Workouts; running, cycling trails; swimming at Mother’s Beach outside the door of the hotel
- Hospitality events, including the Competitor Group Welcome Reception
- The ACTIVE Network Awards Celebration including announcement of top retailers, top manufacturers, top triathlon events, best triathlon article, best triathlon photograph and the male and female Ron Smith Award winners
Conference dates, location and costs:
- Date: 26-28 January 2014
- Location: Marina Del Rey Marriott – Marina del Rey, California
- Cost: Triathlon Business International members – US$675
- Non-members – US$895
- One day pass – US$400 for TBI members and US$500 for non-members
Registration includes all conference events, meals and one ticket to the Awards Celebration. Non-member registration includes a 1-year TBI membership.
Conference details and online registration are available online.
Triathlon Business International (TBI) is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. Founded by a coalition of industry leaders, TBI advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport.
