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USLA Fall 2025 Board of Directors Meeting & Educational Conference
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The Northwest Region is pleased to welcome you to Coeur d'Alene for the 2025 USLA Fall Educational Conference and Board of Directors Meeting. Online registration is still open.

10/22/2025 to 10/25/2025
When: Wednesday, October 22 - Saturday, October 25
4:00 PM
Where: The Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 S. 2nd Street
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho  83814
United States
Contact: Jim McCray
nwexecutivedirector@usla.org
(707) 237-1762


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Cost:
  • $250 (Through September 22)
  • $300 (After September 22)

Vendors/Sponsors:

  •  For booth & sponsor opportunities, please contact Executive Director, Karissa Fleming at ed@usla.org.

Hotel Information:

  • The Coeur d'Alene Resort - To reserve a room for the USLA Fall 2025 Educational Conference and Board of Directors Meeting, click HERE.
  • Room rate is $189 + tax. The deadline to register at the discounted rate was officially September 22, 2025, but please call the number below to check for extended availability. 
  • If attendees wish to reserve pre or post dates, they will need to call the Reservations Department at (888) 965-6542.

Airport Information:

  • Spokane International Airport (GEG)

Travel & Transportation:

Wednesday, October 22nd

  • 4:00PM - 6:00PM: Registration – West CC Lobby
  • 5:00PM - 7:00PM: President's Welcome Reception – Taphouse Unchained

Thursday, October 23rd (Business formal or business casual attire is to be worn by all Delegates.)

  • 7:30AM - 9:00AM: Breakfast and First-time Attendee Meet & Greet – Bay 3
  • 9:00AM: Board of Directors Meeting – Bay 2
  • 11:30AM: Boxed Lunch – Bay 2 Foyer
  • 11:30AM - 5:00PM: Committee Meetings
  • 5:00PM - 7:00PM: Exhibit Hall Reception – Bay 3

Friday, October 24th (Business formal or business casual is to be worn at the Educational Conference.)

  • 7:30AM - 9:00AM: Exhibit Hall Breakfast & Coffee Hour
  • 9:00AM - 12:00PM: Education Sessions – Bay 2
    • Open Water Lifeguarding in Oregon, Cannon Beach Ocean Safety, AMR River Rescue, and Curry County Aquatic Safety – Highlights program operations across the Pacific Northwest, focusing on unique challenges, regional approaches, and program development in open water lifeguarding.

    • Impaled Objects: From Opening to Closing, Mathew Giachetti – Covers the full spectrum of impalement injuries, from prevention strategies and lifeguard interventions to advanced medical management, including BLS, ALS, and surgical considerations.

    • Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE), Robin Lang – Explores SIPE through a first-hand case study and research, outlining risk factors, signs, symptoms, treatment, and implications for drowning prevention.

    • The Ben Carlson Memorial & Scholarship Foundation, Jennifer Fox – Presentation of the second annual USLA Ben Carlson Lifeguard of the Year Award, recognizing Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguard Craig Dodson for outstanding contributions to the lifesaving profession.
  • 12:00PM - 1:30PM: Luncheon – Bay 3
  • 1:30PM – Evening: Optional Local Activities (on your own)
    • Scarywood Theme Park Haunted Nights – Experience Silverwood Theme Park transformed into a haunted attraction with haunted houses, scare zones, and thrill rides after dark. Learn more
    • Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises – Enjoy a scenic lake cruise or opt for a Moonlit Monster Halloween Cruise for a festive evening on the water. View cruise options

Saturday, October 25th

  • 7:00AM - 11:00AM: Breakfast (on your own) – Dockside or Lobby Cafe
  • 8:00AM - 11:00AM: Committee Meetings
  • 11:00AM: Board of Directors Meeting – Bay 2
  • 11:30AM: Boxed Lunch – Bay 2 Foyer
  • 6:00PM. - 9:00PM: Closing Banquet at Tito’s Italian Grill

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