SMA Annual Conference Off-Site Events
St. Pete Beach, FL - October 27-31, 2026
Off-Site Event #1 SMA Golf Scramble
When: 9 AM tee time Wednesday, October 28
Cost: $140
Come join your colleagues for the Annual SMA Golf Scramble at Cove Cay. Transportation to the course will begin at 7AM in the lobby of the Tradewinds. This event is limited to the first 30 members who sign up.
Doctoral consortia and CARMA@SMA participants cannot participate in the SMA Golf Scramble.
The event is hosted by Tim Michaelis
Onsite #2 Hospitality University: The Tradewinds Experience
When: 2 PM Wednesday, October 28
Cost: $10.00
Explore the inner workings of Tradewinds Resort in this comprehensive behind the scenes tour. Immerse yourself in the operational side of this massive 40-acre beachfront complex that features over 700 rooms, a 3-story waterslide, and a 33,000 gallon fish tank. Gain insights into the back of the house activities required to keep this well-oiled machine running. This opportunity is open to the first 40 members who sign up.
Meet in the Tradewinds Lobby at 2pm.
Doctoral consortia and CARMA@SMA participants cannot participate in the Hospitality University
Onsite #3 Pickleball Tournament
When: 8 AM Friday, October 30
Cost: Free
Show off your pickleball skills at the second annual pickleball tournament. This opportunity is available to the first 32 members (or 16 pairs) who sign up. You can sign up as an individual or as a team. If you sign up as a team, be sure to list your team name when signing up to make sure you are connected. Equipment will be available; however, participants who have their own paddles are encouraged to bring them. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.
Hosts: Alanna Hirshman and Emily Neubert
Onsite #4 Applied Enology
When: 5 PM Friday, October 30
Cost: $75.00
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of wine, learning, and coastal beauty. Join your fellow SMA members on the Breck Deck for a beachfront experience that blends relaxation with discovery as you tour the world’s most celebrated wine regions—from the rolling vineyards of France and Italy to the sun-soaked valleys of California and beyond. As the sun sets over the ocean and waves provide the perfect soundtrack, a certified wine professional will guide you through a curated tasting of exceptional varietals, sharing the stories, regions, and craftsmanship behind each pour. Enhance the experience with thoughtfully paired light bites designed to complement the wines. This intimate event is limited to just 40 members, creating the perfect setting to sip, learn, and connect. Secure your spot early…this is a journey you won’t want to miss.
Onsite #5 SMA Memorial Cornhole Tournament
When: 8 AM Thursday, October 29
Cost: Free
Cornhole enthusiasts, gather on the Pavilion Lawn by the Pickleball Courts for a friendly SMA tournament honoring the members we have lost over the years. Space is limited to the first 16 members who sign up. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. The event is hosted by Liam Maher