AYC'09 Registration

Welcome to the AYC’09 registration information page, registration is open now.  Remaining spaces are extremely limited.

We would like to provide for you as much essential information as we can to make the registration for AYC’09 a smooth and an easy process. Please read all of the information below and once you are ready to register, click on the registration link at the end of this page.

What will be the cost for registration for AYC’09?
Full Time Student: $160
Adult (34 yrs and under): $205
Adult (35 yrs and above): $270

The final closing date for AYC’09 registration is 31st December 2008. Any payments received after 31st December will incur a $30 surcharge.

Payments can be made through PayPal (credit card) and money order/cheque.  If you select PayPal as your payment method, you will be automatically re-directed to PayPal's servers for payment after clicking the "Register!" button.  A PayPal account is not required. Cheque/Money Order details are provided in the invoice that will be emailed to you if you select that as your payment method. Cheque/Money order is no longer available as a payment option

Note: AYC'09 registration involves submission of the form and prompt payment. Your registration cannot be confirmed until payment via PayPal or cheques/money orders have been received. If you intend to pay via cheque/money order, we will email to you the invoice for details of payment and please send in your cheque/money order within 1 week of registration. If you are paying through PayPal, you MUST pay immediately, otherwise, your registration will not be confirmed. 

A part time student
If you are working full time but studying in the evening (part time), you will be considered a working adult. Please consider what is your primary occupation when deciding whether you are a student or a working adult.

Bringing child/children
It is not advisable for you to bring your children along to the conference as there will be no babysitting facilities/children's programs available. The program is quite full so it would be good for you to make other arrangements for someone to take care of your child / children during this time. 

Cancellations
A fee of AU$30 will apply to any cancellation made before the 31st December 2008. No refund or transfer (name, workshops & accommodation) will be made after this date. Please advise in writing of any cancellations. Registration is transferable ONCE only. 

What information should I find out before I register?

Meals Package
All meals will be provided by AYC’09:
Thursday - dinner
Friday - breakfast, lunch, dinner
Saturday - breakfast, lunch, dinner
Sunday - breakfast, lunch

For those staying at Kensington College, no breakfast will be provided at the accommodation. All meals will be provided at the main venue.

Accommodation
On campus accommodation at Kensington College, UNSW has been arranged for this conference and is a short walk to John Clancy (conference venue) and will give you more time to prepare yourself in the morning for the early start in the program and minimise your going home time. This will be $55 a night and you will get a single bedroom with shared bathroom facilities. Place is limited so book now to avoid disappointment. Please note that lost swipe cards incur a $11 charge and lost keys incur a $125 charge. Click on the venue and accommodation page for more details.

Flights
You will need to book your own flights to Sydney and make sure that you allow plenty of time to get to your accommodation on Thursday 5th February before the registration time for AYC’09. Domestic flights of Qantas, Virgin Blue and JetStar arrive and depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith Domestic Airport.

Transport
From Sydney Kingsford Smith Domestic Airport to the city:
The easiest public transport from the airport to the city is via Airport Link train which will take you to the City Circle Stations (Central, Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St James, and Museum stations) every 10min and will take only 13 minutes to Central Station ($13.20 one way). The domestic rail station is between T2 and T3 terminals. Tickets can be purchased at the terminal.

From City to Sydney Kingsford Smith Domestic Airport:
You can catch the Airport Link train from the City Circle Stations (as above) to the Domestic Airport terminal. All airport services depart from platform 23 at Central Station.

Between city and UNSW:
Transport from the City (Elizabeth street):
396, 397, 399, L94
Transport from the City, Central Station:
You can catch the 891 from Eddy Ave, Central which is an express bus to the university. Other buses that can be taken from central include the 393,395,391. To catch the bus to central, it is 895 express from the uni or 393,395,391.

For bus timetable, click here:
http://www.sydneybuses.info/getting-around/timetables.htm

Minors Under 18
Delegates under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the Minors form, which must be sent to the address stated on the bottom of the form. It may be downloaded from the Downloads page.

Workshops & Speakers
The organisers of AYC’09 reserve the right to change any of the published conference details without notice. Check this website for up-to-date information.

Due to time limitations, delegates can only attend 2 workshops from the 4 preferences that have been selected. There will be a limited number of people per workshop and allocation will be based on "first come first served/allocated". 

How can I get involved?
We would love to have many youths from all over Australia to be involved in the program.  Please indicate your interest on the registration form.

Ambassador
If there is no one in your youth group or area who is a representative to promote AYC’09, and you are interested in committing to recruit the youth from your church to come, please indicate your interest on the registration form. The role of an ambassador is to promote AYC’09, relay any important information from the AYC committee to the delegates in their area, for the logistics of transport, accommodation, registration and payment, and other matters.

Bible Worker – Youth Challenge
If you are interested in being trained and work as Bible workers in Sydney leading up to the evangelism program, please indicate on the registration form. If there are any questions, contact Lyle Southwell (see Contact page).

Music
If you are interested in playing music in the orchestra, or yourself or your church group could offer special item, please indicate on the registration form, or contact Andy Chee (see contact page).

Prayer
If you would like to be involved in the leading for prayer during the AYC’09 program, please indicate on the registration form.

Testimony
“And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”
Acts 14:21,22
The apostles and disciples shared their testimonies of their fruits in the spreading of the gospel to strengthen and encourage one another. We would love to hear your testimonies of the fruits of the Elijah Project (evangelism/outreach programs in local churches) established at the YC’07, as well as other soul-winning testimonies. The sharing of testimonies is vital for the encouragement to all youths; and is always a highlight for all to hear.

Christian Standards of Conduct at Adventist Youth Conference 2009
Adventist Youth Conference 2009 organisers are making every endeavour that this will be a professionally run conference where the Holy Spirit can work in the hearts of youth. As such, we ask the delegates to AYC'09 observe a Christian standard of conduct in Personal Devotional time, Attendance, Sabbath observance, Dress and Literature Distribution.
 
Personal devotional time - is the key to personal revival and spiritual growth.

Attendance - delegates are required to attend all sessions and outreach projects in a diligent and prompt manner.

Sabbath Observance - delegates will be given sufficient time for Sabbath preparation. The Sabbath hours are to be sacredly guarded and enjoyed.

Dress - As Adventist young people we consider it a privilege to reflect a Christ-like spirit and dress modestly. We refrain from immodest clothing or jewellery that reflects worldly principles and draws attention to ourselves. As such, at AYC '09 we have a dress standard that incorporates a clean, professional look in keeping with Biblical standards. We recommend business casual or smart casual attire as appropriate for this conference (We recommend no shorts, ragged jeans, tight-fitting garments, mini-skirts, singlets or low cut blouses). We want to thank you for respecting these standards and, concerning this issue, a little common sense goes a long way (Testimonies Vol 6, p96).

For those involved in organisation or platform sessions, as well as Sabbath attire:
Men - collar shirt, tie and suit
Ladies – skirt and blouse or Sabbath dress

Literature Distribution - Distribution of all books, literature or media must be first be approved by the Adventist Youth Conference 2009 organisers.

To register for Adventist Youth Conference 2009, complete the form below. Thank you for registering and we look forward to meeting you... 

 

 

Registration Form

 

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