The center of the women’s basketball universe will be in Nashville this April and BCAT members have
an unprecedented opportunity to be involved. Along with the NCAA Women’s Final Four, the 2014
Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) National Convention will be there April 4-8. By
special arrangement BCAT members can participate in the WBCA convention and receive a FREE
membership!
The WBCA, the premier association for coaches of women’s basketball at all levels, is committed
to providing professional education and development programming and resources, representing the
concerns of coaches to governing bodies, and keeping members informed and up to date on changes in the
women’s game.
The WBCA National Convention, to be held April 4-8 in Nashville’s new Music City Center, is where:
• Professional development and education happens;
• You build your personal professional network;
• You are updated on the latest in the world of women’s basketball;
• Your questions are answered, your knowledge of X’s & O’s expands, and your batteries are
recharged; and
• That is just the beginning – click here <http://www.wbca.org/2014WBCAConvention/> to find
out more.
Through this special BCAT/WBCA opportunity, for one low fee of $199, you will receive one Courtside
Registration to the 2014 WBCA National Convention AND FREE membership in the WBCA for the
remainder of the membership year, with access to WBCA member-only resources on WBCA.org – the
association’s official website.
Courtside Registration was created to make it easier for coaches on the high school and junior/community
college levels who may not have enough time or the budget to attend the entire five-day convention. It
includes access to the On-Court Sessions (the most popular part of the convention), featuring well-known
women’s college coaches, and the Courtside Expo consisting of a scores of vendors selling a variety of
products and services relative to the sport of basketball on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6.
You can also attend the “It’s Our Game!” Marketing Symposium on Friday, April 4. This day will
be devoted to learning how to grow, expand and market women’s basketball. Click here <http://
www.wbca.org/education/wbca-events/marketing-symposium/ > to find out more.
Your membership in the WBCA will continue until August 31, the balance of the membership year. It is
FREE. Find out more about membership, click here <http://www.wbca.org/membership/not-a-member-
of-the-wbca/>.
This special offer is not available online. To take advantage of it you must contact the WBCA by calling
770-279-8027 (press 2 for membership) or by emailing membership@wbca.org and tell us you want the
BCAT special. Or, you can fill out the attached special application and mail, fax (770.279.8473), or scan
and email it to us at the email address above.
Note: anyone interested in women’s basketball can of course purchase a full registration to the
entire convention and join the WBCA. This opportunity does not restrict you in any way. It is
being offered to make it easier for you to participate in this unique opportunity.