Registration is open for the 2010 NCAA Convention that runs from Wednesday, January 13, through Saturday, January 16, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Members are encouraged to register before October 14 to take advantage of reduced rates. Registration fees through October 13 are $245 for members and $345 for non-members. Current college students or 2009 graduates can register for just $20.

After October 13 and through December 14, fees increase to $370 for members, $470 for non-members and $45 for current college students or 2009 graduates.

After that, registration onsite is $495 for members, $595 for non-members and $70 for students.

The registration fee includes one ticket to the delegates reception, the trade show reception, the delegates breakfast and delegates lunch. Registrants also receive one ticket to the keynote luncheon and the Honors Celebration on a pre-registration and space-available basis. 

The Hyatt Regency Atlanta will house the NCAA Division I meetings, while the Divisions II and III sessions will be in the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. NCAA Association-wide meetings and events will be held at both properties (they are located directly across the street from each other).

In addition, the third annual NCAA Scholarly Colloquium will be January 12-13. This year’s theme is how institutions assess challenges and opportunities in college sports during a recession.

Click here to register for the NCAA Convention and reserve hotel rooms. A detailed Convention schedule is available here.