Month: October 2016

To learn more about the destination go to:

www.visitstpeteclearwater.com

www.visittampabay.com

Room rates Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront :

$139/Single/Double Occupancy (Call Hotel directly for this option:727-894-5000 EXT 7098/ Group IBF)

$149/Single Occupancy with Buffet Breakfast included

$159/Double Occupancy with Buffet Breakfast included

*An additional $20 will be added per person for Triple and Quad occupancy and will include breakfast.

Additionally the group room rate also includes wifi, complimentary use of the fitness center and pool, and will also be offered three days before and after the convention based on availability. These discounted room rates do not include taxes. Daily parking is discounted to $12 for our group.

Hotel Reservations

You can make your hotel reservation online at: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/S/SPTSHHF-IBF-20170519/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

You can also call: 800-445-8667 and reference the group codeIBF.  Reservations for the discounted room rate can be made until April 21, 2017.  The cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to arrival.

Airports

Tampa International Airport- TPA (offers more flight options and airlines)

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport- PIE

Shuttle/Car Service

SuperShuttle/Execucar offer service from both airports.

Between Tampa International Airport and the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

One way shuttle service – $23.00          Round trip shuttle service – $39.00 

One way sedan (3 people) – $50.00       One way SUV (6 people) – $60.00 

One way 8 passenger van –  $95.00

Between St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

One way Business Class Service $35     One way sedan (3 people) – $60.00 

One way SUV (6 people) – $70.00        One way 8 passenger van –  $95.00

You can use the following link to make your reservation and learn more about the transportation services offered, http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=SM4WS. Or go to www.supershuttle.com and use code SM4WS. You can also call 727-572-1111 and mention the group code above.

Dear Members and Friends:

On behalf of our organization I am delighted to announce that our 34th Annual Convention will take place in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront from May 21 – 25, 2017.  We are optimistic that our convention in St. Petersburg will be as successful as those of the past few years.  As always, our goal is to plan a productive, informative and entertaining convention for all who attend.

The Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront is located in Downtown St. Petersburg which is a small, vibrant community on beautiful Tampa Bay offering something for everyone.  There are several restaurants and shops to suit any budget within walking distance of the hotel.  You can visit the Dali Museum or see amazing glasswork at the Chihuly Collection, both also within walking distance of the hotel.  The nightlife is exciting in Downtown St. Petersburg, but if you are just looking to relax some of the most beautiful beaches on Florida’s west coast are just a few minutes away.  We will also be approximately 30 minutes away from Clearwater and Tampa, both cities with many interesting things to see and do. 

The room rates at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront are as follows:

$139 – Single/Double Occupancy

$149 – Single Occupancy with Buffet Breakfast included

$159 – Double Occupancy with Buffet Breakfast included

There are two airports in the area, Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.  Tampa International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away from downtown St. Petersburg but offers many more flight options and airlines.  We have also obtained a discount for airport transfers with Super Shuttle/Execucar from both airports.   

We are currently working on obtaining air travel discounts through Star Alliance.  We will send this along with any additional information that will assist in your planning in the coming weeks.

I thank you again for your continued support and look forward to seeing you in St. Petersburg in 2017.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sincerely,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Daryl J. Peoples          

 

Camp Notes From Trainer John David Jackson on IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Sergey Kovalev

By: Raymundo Dioses

In defense of his IBF light heavyweight title, Sergey Kovalev is currently conducting his training in the high altitude setting of Big Bear, California under the guidance of trainer John David Jackson.  Kovalev is set to face challenger Andre Ward on November 19, 2016 in an HBO Pay-Per-View event live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

“Things are going real well, Sergey is on schedule,” said trainer Jackson to BoxingScene.com of his pugilistic prizefighter.  “We’re doing a lot of conditioning right now and just going over strategy watching Ward fights, picking him apart and seeing what he does best. He is a very intelligent fighter, I did not realize how intelligent was until I watched him and studied him.  He’s a good fighter.”

Kovalev is coming off a decision win against Isaac Chilemba in July 2016.  Chilemba was just the second Kovalev opponent to go the 12 round distance in a fight that took place in the Russian’s hometown of Ekaterinburg. 

“For this fight I do, after the last fight I told him I needed him more focused and listen to his team more… So for this right here he’s giving me his all and he’s giving me a chance to really mold him and make him the complete fighter he needs to be for this fight.”

Plans are for Kovalev to soon move training camp to Oxnard, California. 

“We’ve been here for three weeks, we’re here two weeks more.  That’s five weeks total and then we go down to Oxnard for the final four weeks,”