The Social Program at the 2006 ACSMS will provide delegates with a unique opportunity to network with other Sports Medicine Professionals while soaking up the latest sports medicine at a Pacific Paradise. in fact, the conference program has been designed so that delegates can maximise their leisure opportunites on the beach, in the lagoon or pool, on the golf or tennis courts - or at the bar. Over the course of the conference, there will also be ample opportunity for sight-seeing and other leisure activities. The highlight of the social program will be the Gala Dinner and Dance to be held on the Saturday evening.

Welcome Reception (Thursday 19 October 2006)

Under the palm trees, by the pool, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Poster Session (Friday 20 October 2006)

The poster session will be a stand alone session at the conference at the conference, with discussion fuelled by a complimentary drinks service. Senior members of SMA will provide feedback to individual researchers and discuss their research. Further, all poster abstracts accepted are published in a special edition of the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport and will have the chance to share in one of the four poster awards on offer, each valued at $500.

Fellows Dinner (Friday 20 October 2006)

The Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellows Dinner will be held immediately following the Poster session. All Fellows are invited to attend and bring a partner or guest. The after dinner speaker will be the famous Swedish raconteur Stephan Rossner. Tickets must be purchased for all those attending.

Conference Gala Dinner (Saturday 21 October 2006)

The premier social event of the Conference promises to be a memorable evening. Set against the backdrop of a Fijian sunset you will enjoy local entertainment, dancing and fine food.

One ticket is included with each ACSMS registration. Tickets for accompanying guests and partners may be purchased separately