Purpose
The APPLE conferences, conducted by the Center for Alcohol and Substance Education (CASE) at the University of Virginia, are the leading national training symposiums dedicated to substance abuse prevention and health promotion for student athletes and athletics department administrators. The goal of the APPLE conference is to assist schools in promoting student athlete health and wellness by empowering teams of student athletes and administrators to create an institution-specific action plan.
The APPLE conference helps you to:
• Assess your athletics department’s strengths
and weaknesses in substance abuse prevention.
• Share ideas and resources with other colleges
and universities.
• Learn about exemplary policies and programs including
Student Athlete Mentor (SAM) programs.
• Listen to exciting speakers and experts in the
field.
• Return to your campus with specific resources
and an individualized plan for implementing change.
The APPLE Model
There are seven distinct areas where athletics departments
can address substance abuse. Discover how your athletics
department can enhance alcohol, tobacco, and other drug
abuse prevention efforts by examining the “slices” of
the APPLE.
What APPLE has to offer
APPLE participants will:
• Improve relationships between administrators and student athletes
• Increase their understanding of the APPLE model
• Increase their ability to impact substance abuse problems
• Increase student ability to confront teammates
• Increase student leadership skills
• Increase knowledge of alcohol, tobacco and other
drug (ATOD) issues for student athletes
• Increase knowledge of effective ATOD prevention
programs
• Have A SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Realistic and Time-dependent) action plan
» APPLE History: A database of attendees from 1992-2006
Athletic Trainers will receive 20 Continuing Education Units and CHES can receive up to 10 Category I continuing education contact hours.
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Conference Information
Schools send prevention teams of no more than six members to learn about the seven “slices” of the APPLE prevention
model. Teams may include, but are not limited
to, athletics administrators, athletic trainers, life skills
coordinators, coaches, and health educators and must include
at least two student athletes.
Housing,
meals, and
conference materials are partially funded by a grant from
the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical
Aspects of Sports.
Registration
In order to supplement limited NCAA
resources
there will be a $200 registration fee per institution for those who register on or before November 1st, 2007. Following November 1st the registration fee increases to $250. Registration is required by Monday, December 3rd.
Space is limited! Registration will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Active NCAA member colleges and universities are welcome.
| Schools are responsible for their own transportation;
all other expenses including hotel accommodations,
meals, and conference materials are provided. |
Travel
The conference begins Friday at 5pm and adjourns
at 11am Sunday. APPLE is jam-packed with educational
sessions, speakers, and networking activities. If you
want to sightsee, please arrive early Friday morning
or plan to stay through Sunday evening.
Air Travel to Charlottesville
From Charlottesville/Albemarle
Airport: 4 miles to the
Doubletree Hotel by car, taxi, or hotel shuttle. From
Richmond International Airport: 70 miles east of Charlottesville
by car, taxi or independent shuttle service.
Air Travel to Phoenix
From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: 16 miles northwest to the Crowne Plaza Phoenix. The airport offers a variety of transportation options. Click here for information about shuttle service, taxis and rental cars. Visit the Crowne Plaza website for driving directions.
What to Bring
The APPLE Conference is casual. Khakis and jeans are appropriate
attire. Keep in mind that you will be sitting during team
meetings and most presentations, so make sure that you
will be comfortable. Hotel conference rooms tend to be
cooler than normal, so a sweatshirt or sweater is always
a good idea. Of course, we encourage you to show off your
school spirit by wearing your campus logo!
Featured Articles and Presentations
The APPLE Conferences were featured in the April/May 2006 issue of The Peer Educator. The Peer Educator is published by The BACCHUS Network. Read the article titled APPLE: A Comprehensive Approach to Promoting Student Athlete Wellness & Substance Abuse Prevention.
“ APPLE:
A Comprehensive Student Athlete Substance Abuse Prevention Model”
This program was presented at the 2007 U.S. Department of Education National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education.
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The
award winning Doubletree
Hotel Charlottesville is nestled
on a wooded knoll overlooking the Rivanna River and Blue
Ridge Mountains. The hotel is the largest hotel and convention
center in the city. Indoor/outdoor pools and whirlpool, tennis
courts, and a fitness center are available. And of course,
every guest is welcomed with a warm signature Doubletree
chocolate chip cookie upon check-in. 
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