The American Baseball Coaches Association is excited to host its 80th annual Convention from January 4-7, 2024 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas! The 2023 ABCA Convention was the largest in history with over 8,000 coaches taking part in the event in-person and virtually!
The ABCA will once again offer Priority Convention Registration to all 2022-23 ABCA members. Priority Convention Registration allows 2022-23 ABCA members the opportunity to sign up for the Convention and book a hotel room in one of the ABCA's discounted hotel blocks (while supply lasts) before registration opens to new and former members! Priority Convention Registration is based off members' years of continuous membership, which is an incentive for keeping an active membership each year!
It is important that you sign up for the 2024 ABCA Convention as early as possible once registration opens to you! There is a sellout scenario for the 2024 ABCA Convention and registrations will be accepted first come, first served so make sure to mark your calendar with the dates below for 2024 ABCA Convention Registration!
2024 ABCA CONVENTION REGISTRATION TIMELINE
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Monday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m. ET: 2022-23 Members with 10+ continuous years of ABCA membership
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Each registrant may reserve one hotel room at this time (while they last)
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Monday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m. ET: All 2022-23 ABCA members
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Each registrant may reserve one hotel room at this time (while they last)
- Thursday, August 24 by 5:00 p.m. ET: Last day to reserve a hotel room as part of Priority Convention Registration (if any remain available on this date)
- After this deadline, all hotel room reservations must be made directly with the hotel property beginning Friday, September 1.
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Friday, September 1 at 10:00 a.m. ET: Registration open to everyone for the 2024 ABCA Convention or Live Video Stream
- At this time, all hotel room reservations must be made directly with the hotel property. Official Convention Hotel properties and reservation booking links will be available on www.ABCA.org/hotel.
- Any requested changes to existing hotel reservations, which were made during the Priority Convention Registration Period, must be made directly with the hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions...
Q: Why is Priority Convention Registration Important?
A: The ABCA has grown to over 15,000 members from all 50 states and 41 countries. In order to ensure a positive experience for all attendees, and meet fire marshal standards, a registration limit will be in place for the 2024 ABCA Convention. Registrations will be accepted first come, first served so it's important to register as soon as possible!
Q: What's the benefit of Priority Convention Registration?
A: ABCA members in the 2022-23 membership year will get an opportunity to sign up for the Convention in August before registration opens to everyone. These members will also have the opportunity to reserve a hotel room in the discounted ABCA hotel room blocks until they sell out. Registration for both the Convention and hotel rooms will not open to new and former members until September 1. In the event of a sellout, registrations will be accepted first come, first served so it's important that you register for the convention as soon as you are eligible.
Q: Why are 2022-23 ABCA members getting priority access for 2024 ABCA Convention registration?
A: This is a benefit that rewards coaches for keeping their ABCA membership active each year!
Q: When will new members or non-renewed members be able to register for the 2024 Convention and book a hotel room?
A: Registration will be open to everyone beginning on the traditional start date of Sept. 1, 2023. New members must book hotel rooms directly through the hotel at that time. All hotel information, including reservation links, will be available on September 1 at www.ABCA.org/hotel.
Q: If I am a 2022-23 member, will everyone on my staff be able to register early?
A: Only if they are also 2022-23 ABCA members. If you know of anyone that is not a current 2022-23 ABCA member, have them register for membership now to become eligible for Priority Convention Registration!
Q: What if I change jobs after this season. Will I still get early access?
A: Yes, your membership is for you personally, not your employer. Be sure to keep your contact information updated in your ABCA membership profile so that you receive all the latest updates.
Q: Will I be able to reserve a hotel room without registering for the ABCA Convention?
A: Early access for hotel rooms at the discounted ABCA rate is only available while registering for the Convention at the same time.
Q: How many hotel rooms can I reserve during Priority Registration Period?
A: One per registered member. Each ABCA member who registers for the 2024 ABCA Convention may reserve one hotel room in the ABCA room block, while supply lasts, during the early registration process. If you have multiple staff members who need a room, you will want to get them signed up for the Convention at the same time.
Q: How do I register?
A: Priority Convention Registration will be open online at ABCAconvention.org at 10am Eastern on the date you are eligible! Be sure to have your ABCA username and password handy at that time. If you need to sign up for 2022-23 membership now to become eligible for Priority Convention Registration, you can become a member here!
Be sure to keep an eye out for more information regarding the 2024 ABCA Convention online as well as in the My ABCA app, Inside Pitch Magazine and ABCA Press Box e-newsletter.