Referees Embracing Faith Conference 2019
Time & Location
About the Event
Sport Officials Surrendered presents the 2nd annual Referees Embracing Faith (REF) Conference!
This year's focus:
"The legacy of salvation: a gift and a call"
Location:
Mason, Ohio
Mason is located a short drive northeast of downtown Cincinnati.
Venue:
Prasco Laboratories
Further details regarding the venue and parking to follow
Host website: https://www.prascopark.com/
Lodging:
S.O.S. has secured a block of rooms at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Cincinnati Sharonville. REF Conference attendees can call the hotel (513-771-0300). A discounted rate will be grated by informing the hotel that you are attending REF Conference, and the dates of your stay.
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
REF Conference will begin with a time of worship at 9:00 AM, followed by the morning session with our guest speakers lasting until approximately 12:00 PM. Lunch will be provided at the venue between 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, to be followed by the afternoon session, which will conclude by 4:00 PM.
Lunch:
Lunch service will be provided at the venue by Chick-fil-A.
Social Event:
A social event will take place at Shooters Sports Grill in nearby Liberty Township, OH, shortly following the conlusion of REF Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with fellow attendees as well as our guest speakers and S.O.S. team.
Registration:
Registration will be available at the door, however, advanced registration is encouraged if you know that you will be attending. This allows us to have a better estimate on attendance numbers, which will allow us to prepare to serve you better.
Speakers:
Ted Barrett - MLB umpire crew chief, Calling For Christ co-founder, S.O.S. advisor
*A change in Ted's schedule now requires him to umpire a game in another city on the day of REF Conference; however, he will still deliver his message via video feed.
LaMorris Crawford - NFL Chaplain, Cincinnati Bengals
www.lamorriscrawford.com
Alika Arisumi - Basketball & volleyball referee, XCel Officiating founder, pastor at Nikao Church in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
https://www.alikaarisumi.org/
J.D. Collins - NCAA national coordinator, men's basketball officiating
Nate Harris - NCAA Div. 1 men's basketball referee. Co-founder of Harris Shamion Officiating.
Masters of Ceremonies:
Pat Fraher - NBA referee, co-founder of Elevate Officiating, S.O.S. advisor
Darron George - NCAA Div. 1 men's basketball referee, co-founder of Elevate Officiating, S.O.S. advisor.
Worship:
Joshua Koch & "BE" - Josh is a basketball referee, founder of Present Day Man ministry, and an S.O.S. advisor.
If you have questions, or interest in partnership opportunities with S.O.S, including REF Conference, we would love to speak with you. Email us with all inquiries at: sportofficialssurrendered@outlook.com
Further updates will be provided on sportsofficialssurrendered.org as well as our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (sportofficialssurrendered).
REF Conference headlines -
- General Admission$10$100$0