Online Registration Now Available for National HBPA Summer Convention in OKC

The National HBPA’s Summer Convention is set for August 14-17 in Oklahoma City, and online registration is now available. Hosted by the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma (TRAO), the convention will include a night at Remington Park for the opening of the track’s Thoroughbred meet. The host hotel is the historic Skirvin Hilton in downtown Oklahoma City, which was built in 1911 and is the city’s oldest and most acclaimed hotel. A schedule of events is listed below, and more information about hotel rates, registration and transportation is available by clicking here.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, 8/14 – Registration & Welcome Cocktail Reception
• HBPA Registration Desk Open 2:00 – 6:00 PM
• 5:30 – 6:30 – Arrival Cocktail Party
• Dress Code: Casual
• Dinner On Your Own

Friday, 8/15 – Meetings & Evening at Racetrack
• HBPA Registration Desk Open 8:30 – 5:00
• Meetings All Day
• Group transportation via bus from hotel to racetrack
• Dinner at Remington Park, sponsored by Remington Park
• First Post is at 7 PM
• Dress Code: Business Casual (no shorts or flip flops; Men please wear a collared shirt)

Saturday, 8/16 – Meetings
• HBPA Registration Desk Open 9:00 – 5:00
• Meetings All Day
• Dinner On Your Own

Sunday, 8/17 – AM Meeting, End of Function
• NHBPA Full Board of Directors Meeting, 8 AM start