2025 R2A Delegate Information

Friday, June 6, 2025 (Pre-conference)

Saturday, June 7, 2025

7 learning hours = 4 SFIC CECs

Parking Information for R2A Pre-Conference and Conference Attendees

Attention Master Class and Refresher Workshop Participants – Please Read Carefully

If you are attending the Master Fitness Class (10:00–11:30 a.m.) or the SFIC Refresher Workshop (12:30–4:00 p.m.) on Friday, June 6, please review the parking instructions below:

• If You Are Staying at Ontario Hall
  • Free parking is available in the lot behind the residence while you stay.
  • You do not need a parking pass.
  • Please allow extra time to walk across the road to Elborn College or the Mercato at Clare Hall for the sessions (approx. 5–10 minutes).
• If You Are NOT STAYING OVERNIGHT at Ontario Hall
  • You must request a parking pass in advance to park in the West Campus (Brescia) visitor lot on Friday.
  • Complete the Parking Pass Request Form if you have not already done so.
  • A volunteer will provide your pass in the West Campus (Brescia) lot when you arrive.

Note: Parking is free everywhere on campus on Saturday, June 7.

Directions:

• Ontario Hall Lot
  • West side of Western Road, south of Sarnia Road, at Althouse College by Ontario Hall Residence.
  • Use Google Maps for accurate navigation.
• West Campus (Brescia) Lot
  • Enter Brescia Drive from Western Road.
  • Park in the first lot on the left (Brescia Visitor Lot).
  • Do not enter the Springett Lot, which is on the right and not accessible from Brescia Drive.
  • Use Google Maps for accurate navigation.

Arrival Times (with parking pass pickup):

• Master Class: Arrive no later than 9:45 a.m.
• Refresher Workshop: Arrive no later than 12:15 p.m.

There is a short walk from the West Campus (Brescia) parking lot to Elborn College and a slight uphill walk to the Mercato at Clare Hall. If you have mobility concerns, please contact the CCAA in advance to make alternate parking arrangements.

Important Reminder: 

There is no free parking without a valid pass on Friday, June 6. You will be ticketed by Western Parking Services if you park in the West Campus or Elborn College lots without a pass during Friday’s master class and the pre-conference workshop. Parking is free in all lots after 4:00 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

See parking map for a visual guide to the parking lots on campus.

Important! There is NO FREE PARKING AT ELBORN COLLEGE on Friday, June 6, YOU WILL BE TICKETED BY WESTERN PARKING SERVICES if you park at Elborn College during the pre-conference workshops on Friday, June 6.

Friday, June 6 (Pre-Conference Workshops)

• Morning Check-In at the CCAA at Elborn College: 9:30–9:55 a.m.
  • Master Fitness Class begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. at Elborn College Gymnasium
• Afternoon Check-In at the Mercato at Clare Hall: 12:00–12:25 p.m.
  • Refresher Workshop begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Mercato at Clare Hall, West Campus (formerly Brescia College)

Saturday, June 7 (Main Conference Day)

• Check-In: 8:30–8:55 a.m. at the Mercato at Clare Hall
• Keynote Presentation: Begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.
• Parking is free all day in the West Campus visitor lot (no pass required)

• Review the agenda on the R2A Conference page under the Agenda accordion.
• Many sessions include movement – wear comfortable clothing, running shoes, and bring a water bottle
• Optional outdoor tai chi sessions at lunch if the weather cooperates (tai chi will be moved inside if it rains)
• Venues are air-conditioned – dress in layers for comfort
• Your certificate of participation will be available via your MyCCAA account after the event
• Presentation slides (when available) will be posted online for 1 month after the conference
  • After the event, slides and the conference evaluation form can be accessed via the agenda on the conference webpage

Friday, June 6 (Pre-Conference Workshops)

• Lunch is not provided
• Options within a 10-minute walk of Elborn College:
  • Barakat (Lebanese)
  • Subway
  • Pizza Hut (takeout only)
  • Plaza Sushi
  • 7-Eleven & gas station

Saturday, June 7 (Conference Day)

• A hot buffet lunch and healthy snacks are included
• Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options will be available
• If you have a serious food allergy, please notify us at ccaa@uwo.ca by Monday, June 2

• Pre-ordered t-shirts can be picked up at all check-ins at the Mercato at Clare Hall.
• T-shirts cannot be picked up during Friday morning Master Class check-in at Elborn College.

On-site shirt sales – $30 (cash only):

Pre-order shirt pick-up times UPDATE PICK UP AT MERCATO ONLY

• Friday, June 6 (at Mercato):
  • Between the morning master class and afternoon refresher workshop (11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)
• Saturday, June 7 (at Mercato):
  • Morning Break: 9:50–10:05 a.m.
  • Lunch Break: 12:00–1:10 p.m.
  • Afternoon Break: 2:55–3:10 p.m.