Network Magazine autumn 2016 | Page 34

COMMUNITY Too much good stuff to shake a whole bundle of sticks at! The time sure flies at Network HQ and it’s quite hard to believe that it’s March already! This means that FILEX is on our doorstep – and we couldn’t be happier to be back in Melbourne between 29 April and 1 May for another cracker of an event. There are too many FILEX 2016 highlights to mention them all, but I’ll do my best to summarise a few that I, for one, cannot wait to check out. Our aim is to help our members learn from the best in the business, and to that end we have brought together quite simply the best line-up of presenters ever, including Michol Dalcourt, Douglas Heel, Mike Fitch, Dr Len Kravitz, Dr Emily Splichal and Grant Schofield to name just a few. There are also some very exciting innovations like the Women of Influence Lunch, Meeting of the Minds PT event and the Coaching & Behaviour Change strand. And, remember, for the first time we are now offering Student Registration rates and Payment Plans to help with that all important cashflow. If you haven’t booked your place yet, not to worry – just go to filex.com.au to check out everything on offer at the event and to register. Other than FILEX, we have also been working very hard on the Network Membership package, exploring what it means for a fitness professional in this day and age. We’ve conducted some very thorough research, through both online and face-to-face surveys, and are getting very close to what we feel will be a compelling membership proposition for the future. Finally, recognising the importance and demand for progressive learning in the bodyweight training space, we are thrilled to be partnering with Dragon Door International to bring the PCC (Progressive Calisthenics Certification) to Network Members in Australia. Delivered by renowned bodyweight strength authorities Al Kavadlo and Grace Kavadlo, this is one of the only certifications in the world that delivers a systemised approach to achieving pinnacle moves like pull ups and pistol squats. You can find out more by visiting pages 33 and 68 in this magazine and going to fitnessnetwork.com.au/pcc I look forward to catching up with as many of you as possible at FILEX in April! Until next time, Ryan Hogan, CEO [email protected] 34 | NETWORK AUTUMN 2016 29 APRIL TO 1 MAY 2016 MELBOURNE CONVENTION CENTRE