The APSE Northwest regional meeting is scheduled for May 9 at the Seattle Times. Below is everything you need to know for the gathering. We’ll start at 9 a.m. and be done by 5 p.m.
We’re asking for a $5 donation from sports editors to cover the cost of drinks and donuts.
If you’re planning to attend, please let Kevin Brown know so we can get a head count. If you have any questions, feel free to call Kevin at 425-339-3474 or drop him an e-mail (kbrown@heraldnet.com).
8:30-8:50 a.m. — Arrival, social time
8:50-9 a.m. — Welcome, introductions
How can the WIAA and the state’s newspapers help each other do their jobs better? Panelists will be Washington Interscholastic Activities Association executive director Mike Colbrese and WIAA sports and activities information manager Conor Laffey.
Moderator: Kevin Brown, The
10-10:55 a.m. — Q&A with Associated Press
What changes are in store for the wire service’s sports coverage and how can AP better serve its members? Panelest will be Northwest buruea chief Nancy Trott and AP regional sports editor Ed Montes.
Moderator: Joe Palmquist,
11 a.m.-11:55 a.m. — New breed of Sports journalist
More and more organizations are hiring their own sports journalists, including the
Moderator: Don Shelton,
Noon-1:15 — Lunch
1:20-2:15 — Guest Speaker
Pete Carroll, head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.
2:20-3:15 — What’s possible on the web
What are sports departments doing on their websites? What is working? What is not? How are they managing their resources? Panelists: Rob Mosely of the Eugene Register-Guard and Jerrel Swenning of the
Moderator: Kevin Brown, The
3:20-4:15 p.m. — Covering National Signing Day
APSE president and Knoxville News Sentinel sports editor Phil Kaplan closes with a session on how the sports department covers National Signing Day. Platforms included print, web, radio, television. Newspaper produced an eight-page special section, more than 30 videos, and brought in 1.3 million page views.
Moderator: Phil Kaplan
4:20-5 p.m. — Best of the West Slide Show (please get your pages to Jon Fisch at the
DIRECTIONS/PARKING
We'll meet at the Times building at 1000 Denny in
Don Shelton of the Times is encouraging everyone to carpool if possible. Parking is a tough at The Times now. The main lot is full most days, so you’ll have to rely on visitor parking spots. The parking attendant says he'll try to keep as many reserved as possible. Parking is also available on the streets around the Times.
From I-5 north or southbound, take the Mercer St. exit, turn left (south) at stoplight at the end of the ramp; go about four blocks and turn right on John Street, the visitor parking lot is on the left. Check in with the parking attendant, who will be reserving spots for our group.
COST
$5 per person to cover drinks and donuts (sports editors only).
LUNCH
In case you like to plan ahead, here’s what’s available for lunch within walking distance of the Times:
13 Coins
206-826-5490
Directions: half block north in same building
Review: Old-school restaurant open 24 hours, a bit expensive.
206-462-6400
Directions: 3 blocks north to
Review: Tasty organic food but can be noisy.
Flying Fish
206-728-8595
Directions: 2 blocks north to Thomas, 2 blocks west to Westlake
Review: Decent food, upscale and can be busy.
Paddy Coynes
206-405-1548
Directions: 1 block north to Thomas, two blocks east.
Review: Great irish pub and local favorite, but can noisy
Lunchbox Laboratory
206-621-1090
Directions: 1 block north to Thomas, 3 blocks east
Review: Relatively new lunch spot with healthy lunches, great burgers.
Feirabend
206-340-2528
Directions: 2 blocks north to
Review: German pub with good beer, food.
206-624-2114
Directions: 2 blocks north to
Review: Cheap, fast Mexican
World Wrapps
206-233-0222
Directions: 4 blocks east to REI, second floor.
Review: Cheap, fast wraps and rice bowls.
