Joey Barton to speak on social media at the PPF national conference 2011
The Professional Players Federation is delighted to announce that QPR captain and avid Twitter user Joey Barton has agreed to take part in its conference in London on Monday 17th October 2011.
Joey, who has played in more than 200 Premiership games in 10 years, will join a high profile panel discussing social media. The other panellists are Matthew Syed (the Times), Angus Porter (CEO of the PCA), Matthew Himsworth (Schillings) and Hugh Tomlinson QC (Matrix Chambers) who will all discuss the impact of social media on the modern day athlete and both the pros and cons of using this method of communicating directly with the public.
Joey began his football career with Manchester City in 2002 after working his way through their youth system. His appearances in the senior side gradually increased over the following five years and he made more than 150 appearances for the club. He earned his first cap for the England national team in February 2007 before joining Newcastle United for a fee of £5.8 million in July 2007. After four years with the Magpies he joined his current club Queens Park Rangers in August 2011.
Joey is an ardent user of Twitter, boasting nearly 600,000 followers and courting both controversy and praise for his use of the platform. Commenting on figures from Friedrich Nietzsche and George Orwell to Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Morrissey, Joey’s eclectic tweets have resulted in him being described by the BBC as "as a philosophical sportsman to rival Eric Cantona in his heyday.”
If you want to hear directly from Joey on his thoughts about social media and get the view from the players, then make sure you buy your ticket now to the PPF national conference.
The conference takes place on Monday 17th October 2011 at the RHS Conference Centre in Westminster. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.ppfevents.org.uk.
For press accreditation please click here to email Tom Davies, or call him today on
0844 351 0077.
Prices for attendees
- Just £195 for all PPF members and associate members
- Just £295 for all non members
Tickets are now available and can be booked online here.
Exhibitors confirmed for the PPF national conference 2011
We are delighted to showcase our select exhibitor line up for the 2011 PPF national conference, taking place on Monday 17th October in London.
There are a wide range of services and products on offer to professional athletes and sportspeople and we are delighted to be working in partnership with a variety of organisations.
This year our exhibitors include:
Case Security
www.casesecurity.co.uk
Case Security Ltd has been a PFA Partner for the past two years. Case has over 30 years experience in the Security arena with clients in the Banking, Retail and Corporate markets. The Directors at Case are committed to delivering the best for their clients and offer bespoke solutions where required. Their products range from Intruder Alarms, Integrated CCTV systems to Access control, Safe rooms and Image rights protection, plus more
The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic @108 Harley Street
www.108harleystreet.co.uk
108 Harley Street is a Consultant Surgeon led clinic that through the pioneering work of The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic has extensive experience of treating elite sportsmen enabling a quick and successful return to sport. The Clinic is also easily accessible to sportsmen of all levels requiring a remedy to their symptoms. The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic – The diagnosis and treatment for patients with groin disruption (Gilmore’s Groin also known as Sports Hernia) under the care of Mr O J A (Jerry) Gilmore who identified the condition together with the treatment and assessment of herniae of all types.
Judicare
www.judicaregroup.com
Judicare are a legal services company, specialising in the recovery of investments made in property and land overseas. We work with individuals or groups, to resolve disputes arising from mis-sold or problematic International property purchases - market leaders in handling a range of issues from simple claims to complex land grab disputes. If you or your clients are experiencing problems with an overseas property investment and you are unsure of the approach to take to help resolve the issue; with lawyers in 17 countries, Judicare can be relied upon to offer the most comprehensive service to address the issue and recover the investment.
Player Protection
www.player-protection.co.uk
Player Protection has developed a bespoke critical illness insurance contract that has been specifically designed for and is only available to Sporting Professionals. We hope to help provide all professional players and their dependents with necessary financial protection should they die or be diagnosed with an earlier critical illness during their playing career. The Player Protection Plan is provided by Legal and General and is exclusively distributed by Player Protection. Meaning it is not available anywhere else in the world.
Physiological Measurements
www.physiologicalmeasurements.com
Physiological Measurements Ltd (PML) have over 12 years experience in delivering sports medicine and diagnostic services, including cardiology screening to the Football Association, FIFA and professional teams. In 2011, PML launched The Lab, a purpose built Human Performance and Assessment Centre featuring the latest technology and staffed by world class practitioners. The Lab mirrors rehab and conditioning facilities found at elite sports medicine locations, providing a platform for athletes to improve training, performance and optimise rehabilitation.
100AND10%
www.110percent.co.uk
Creative and commercial, 100AND10% is an innovative sports marketing and events agency that works hard to deliver value and exceed client expectations. 100AND10% was launched to offer something different to the sport industry. Our expertise includes event creation and management, creative and digital marketing, design, commercial strategy, sponsorship and sales activation – we have the skills and personnel to exceed your needs. Our clients include The FA, CYBEX International, Rugby Expo, Powerleague, the Professional Players’ Federation, the Grass Roots Football Show and SportGrads to name a few.
If you are involved in the world of professional sport, athlete management or one of the industries which support the athletes and their interests, then make sure you attend the Professional Players Federation national conference.
Prices for attendees
- Just £195 for all PPF members and associate members
- Just £295 for all non members
Tickets are now available and can be booked online here.
For more information on sponsoring, exhibiting or attending the conference as a delegate, please click here to email Tom Davies, or call him today on 0844 351 0077.
Barry Hearn to speak at the PPF national conference 2011
We are delighted to announce that Barry Hearn is the latest person to join the stellar speaker line up at the 2011 PPF national conference, taking place on Monday 17th October in London.
Barry, who in his role with World Snooker has revitalised the game with his undoubted commercial expertise, will join speakers at the event in Westminster including Max Clifford, Richard Bevan and Howard Wilkinson, discussing his role in sport as well as the major issues affecting professional players.
Barry has been chairman of Leyton Orient FC since 1995 and as founder and chairman of promotions company Matchroom Sport, is also involved in many other sports, including pool, tenpin bowling, golf and fishing. He is therefore very well placed to both address the current sporting climate and the challenges faced by clubs, players and governing bodies.
Barry is added to an unrivalled list of speakers and panellists already confirmed including:
- Gordon Taylor – CEO, PFA
- Richard Bevan – CEO, LMA
- Angus Porter – CEO, PCA
- Brendon Batson MBE - Executive Chairman, PPF
- Jon Wilkin - St Helens Rugby League and England
- Vikram Solanki - Worcestershire CCC and England
- Howard Wilkinson - Chairman, LMA
- David Barnes - Former Bath RFC and chairman, RPA
- Tim Lamb - CEO, SRA and Chairman, Sports Betting Group
The event, which is limited to just 180 attendees, ensures a select and sports focused audience and provides first rate content as well as excellent networking opportunities.
If you are involved in the world of professional sport, athlete management or one of the industries which support the athletes and their interests, then make sure you attend the Professional Players Federation national conference.
Prices for attendees
- Just £195 for all PPF members and associate members
- Just £295 for all non members
Tickets are now available and can be booked online here.
For companies interested in exhibiting at the PPF conference, costs start at just £950 for a standard exhibition stand. We also have a number of sponsorship opportunities at the event for those looking to further raise their profile within the industry.
For more information on sponsoring, exhibiting or attending the conference as a delegate, please click here to email Tom Davies, or call him today on 0844 351 0077.
Speakers and content confirmed for the PPF national conference 2011
We are delighted to announce the fantastic speaker line up and content for the 2011 PPF national conference, taking place on Monday 17th October in London.
The event is designed to address the key issues affecting the tens of thousands of professional sports people that make up the industry and to bring together senior members of all parties involved with these athletes to discuss, debate and understand more about these issues.
The speaker line up this year will include:
- Gordon Taylor OBE – CEO, PFA
- Richard Bevan – CEO, LMA
- Angus Porter – CEO, PCA
- Brendon Batson MBE - Executive Chairman, PPF
- Jon Wilkin - St Helens Rugby League and England
- Vikram Solanki - Worcestershire CCC and England
- Howard Wilkinson - Chairman, LMA
- David Barnes - Former Bath RFC and chairman, RPA
- Tim Lamb - CEO, SRA and Chairman, Sports Betting Group
- Ian Smith - Legal Director, PCA
- Clive Hawkswood – CEO, Remote Gambling Association
The highly relevant and extremely current topics from the world of sport today that will be discussed and debated are:
Maximising the commercial angle of sport versus the good of the game:How do clubs and officials balance their desire for commercial success with the long term health of their sport in general?
Privacy and social media:Sex, lies and Twitter scandal, and its impact on the modern athlete. Has this ever been more relevant and topical than today?
Betting in sport:: Facing up to its impact on professionals and how to positively support this issue across all sports
The chairman's panel: The panel brings together the chairmen of a number of the PPF's Associate Members for the first time to debate the key issues affecting professional athletes across a range of sports.
The conference is a great opportunity to understand the views and issues affecting the people that drive the success of sport – the players.
If you are involved in the world of professional sport, athlete management or one of the industries which support the athletes and their interests, then make sure you attend the Professional Players Federation national conference.
Prices for attendees
- Just £195 for all PPF members and associate members
- Just £295 for all non members
Tickets are now available and can be booked online here.
For companies interested in exhibiting at the PPF conference, costs start at just £950 for a standard exhibition stand. We also have a number of sponsorship opportunities at the event for those looking to further raise their profile within the industry.
For more information on sponsoring, exhibiting or attending the conference as a delegate, please click here to email Tom Davies, or call him today on 0844 351 0077.
The PPF National Conference returns for 2011
The date and venue for the second instalment of the PPF National Conference have now been finalised for 2011.
Monday 17th October will see the RHS Lawrence Hall in Westminster host the event following its successful inaugural event last year.
After attracting more than 180 delegates in 2010 as well as inciting fascinating debate and discussion, the first ever PPF National Conference was deemed a huge success. We are therefore naturally delighted to say that the 2011 event will be even better, with the aim of attracting more high profile speakers and delegates all engaged in conversation to further raise awareness of the issues facing athletes today.
The conference will provide all participants with an in depth understanding of the challenges facing today’s professional sportspeople. With the topics of ‘Short term results vs. long term player welfare’, ‘Betting in Sport’ and the ever popular ‘CEO’s panel’ it will be a day full of content that never been more relevant than in sport today.
The centrally located RHS Lawrence Hall will provide easy access for delegates from all corners of the UK and with tickets remaining priced at just £195 for PPF members and £295 for non-members, the event represents fantastic value for money.
For companies interested in exhibiting at the PPF conference, costs start at just £950 for a standard exhibition stand. We also have a number of sponsorship opportunities at the event for those looking to further raise their profile within the industry.
For more information on sponsoring, exhibiting or attending the conference as a delegate, please click here to email Tom Davies, or call him on 07793275351.
Take a look at the photos from the 2010 event on FlickR
PPF Conference, 4th October 2010
The first national conference of the Professional Players Federation has been hailed a fantastic success.
‘Heart and Soul – sport in the UK today’, which gave a voice to the players associations and focused on the underlying issues affecting them, attracted over 180 delegates from the UK and across Europe from a range of players associations, sports administrators and commercial organisations.
Despite a weather-delayed Ryder Cup and an inconveniently timed London Underground strike, the event was opened to a full house of delegates by PFA Chief Executive Gordon Taylor who delivered an overview of the past, present and future of player associations.
The day focused on a number of major issues affecting players including sports betting integrity issues, the use of drugs in sport and governance, with key note presentations delivered by Rick Parry, Chairman of the Minister for Sport’s Expert Panel on Sports Betting, Andy Parkinson of UK Anti-Doping and Sir Trevor Brooking CBE amongst many other leading figures.
Engaging and lively conference sessions followed throughout the day with the assembled speakers sharing their views and providing the delegates in attendance with a unique insight into the life of professional athletes, the action they believe needs to be taken to solve current issues as well as the opportunity to put their questions to the panels.
The first session on betting saw the PPF announce details of the pilot education programmes they are running for players during 2010 and 2011 on sports betting integrity and gambling addiction, both made possible by funding from the Remote Gambling Association and its members.
During the debate on drugs in sport, members of the panel argued strongly for a distinction between recreational drugs and performance enhancing substances with a greater focus on rehabilitation and treatment for players with drug problems.
Sir Trevor Brooking CBE then gave an overview of the latest thinking and policies on player development in football and in the discussion that followed there was a call for greater involvement of player associations in the governance of their sport.
The event was rounded off by a Chief Executive’s panel comprising of the PFA’s Gordon Taylor, Richard Bevan from the LMA, Angus Porter of the PCA and the RPA’s Damian Hopley, who together discussed the key issues affecting professional sport before taking questions from the audience.
Speaking at the close of the event, Brendon Batson MBE, Chairman of the PPF said “Monday’s conference showed the value and expertise that the player associations can bring on some of the biggest issues facing professional sport. Sport needs to include the players in its decision making process if we are to maintain and develop the UK’s position as one of the greatest sporting nations of the world.”
The PPF would like to thank all the exhibitors, speakers, delegates and associate members that made the inaugural conference such a great success.
