Spring 2026 Optional Social Activities
ITA & FUN – They’re One and the Same!
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Click Here to register for the Spring Collaborative & to sign up for your desired Optional Social events.
Indianapolis, Indiana, often nicknamed “Indy” or the “Crossroads of America,” is the capital and largest city of the state of Indiana. Located in the heart of the Midwest, it’s a dynamic and evolving city known for its sports culture, rich history, and friendly community vibe. There are many activities to choose from in the area. Please set aside “personal time” to enjoy the Optional Social Activities the ITA team has planned, plus add in a few of your own!
Remember that each Social activity below has links to read more about the activity and/or location.
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Most of the activities have an additional cost and the prices are shown in each section below. Keep in mind that your standard registration fee includes all Meals during the event, the Sunday Receptions, and Monday night’s Dinner Party Event!
MONDAY NIGHT DINNER PARTY (FOR ALL ATTENDEES)
Monday – April 20
6:30 – 9:00 PM
FOR ALL ATTENDEES — NO Advanced Registration Required
Dinner Drinks and Fun!
Hope EVERYONE plans to join us for this FUN Party!
Join your ITA friends and colleagues for an evening of your favorite beverages, delicious food, great music, and quality networking! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, unwind, and enjoy great company in a relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there!
All included in your registration!
OPTIONAL EVENTS BELOW ALL REQUIRE REGISTRATION
SATURDAY OPTIONAL GOLF
Saturday – April 18
1:00-2:00 PM Tee Off
Cost: TBD (includes golf plus cart) to be paid on site
No advanced Registration – EMAIL TO GET ON THE LIST
We plan to continue our tradition of offering a golf option to a smaller group for Saturday while in Indianapolis. Josh Gilstrap and Ben Weiss are working on finalizing the specific course, timing and pricing.
If you are interested in participating in this event, please email Josh Gilstrap to indicate are interested.
SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER & FUN EVENT – PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL
Saturday – April 18
6:30 – 9:30 PM
Cost $150 per person includes an upscale dinner buffet and loads of entertainment!
Advanced Registration Required
LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF INDY A SHORT WALK FROM THE JW MARRIOTT HOTEL
In the heart of Indianapolis, the 20,250-square-foot complex offers a game-changing experience that pairs bowling, darts and more games with amazing food and craft cocktails. This venue is designed to make every visit unforgettable, whether you’re gearing up for skeeball, or just enjoying a night out with fellow ITAers!
DARTSEE LOUNGE – Includes 3 Dartsee (Dart boards with Automatic Scoring) and 1 ping pong table.
VIP BOWLING LANES – Includes 2 full-size bowling lanes.
A semi-private set of lanes nearby.
For those that don’t want the fun to end. There’s an After Party at Punch Bowl – After Dark 9:00pm to Midnight! This would be an “on your own” party.
SUNDAY MORNING – INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Sunday – April 19
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $100 includes Transportation, Museum Entry and Track Tour
Advanced Registration Required
MUSEUM REPRESENTS MORE THAN A CENTURY OF MOTORSPORTS HISTORY (https://imsmuseum.org/about-us/overview/)
Museum and Kiss the Bricks Tour
It’s your turn to kiss the bricks!
Welcome to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
Tour the amazing Museum
Explore the home of “The Greatest spectacle in racing”
“Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself!
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has been named one of USA Today’s Top Three Best Sports Attractions in the Country. Our facility currently boasts 80,000 sq. ft. of vintage cars, trophies, photographs, fine art, and other artifacts that capture the cultural significance of motorsports.
Advanced Registration is Required
SUNDAY MORNING GOLF – PURGATORY GOLF CLUB
Sunday – April 19
7:30-8:00 AM Tee Times (Depart Hotel around 6:00-6:15 AM)
Cost: $150 Includes Green Fees, Cart and Transportation
Advanced Registration Required
Located just 27 miles north of Indianapolis, Purgatory Golf Club is a beautiful yet demanding test of golf. Built on 218 acres, the course features at least six tee boxes per hole, making it playable for all skill levels. From the forward tees it measures 4,600 yards, while the championship tees stretch to a formidable 7,700 yards—making it the longest course in Indiana and the longest non-mountain par-72 in the world.
Purgatory is known for its dramatic scale, tall prairie grass roughs, and more than 125 white-sand bunkers made of crushed limestone. Signature holes include the bunker-lined 16th and the unforgettable 17th, “Hell’s Half Acre,” a par three where the green sits as an island surrounded by two acres of sand.
True to its name, Purgatory rewards perseverance with an unforgettable golf experience.
MONDAY MORNING ITA FUN RUN / WALK
Monday – April 20
Meet in the lobby at 6:00am
*Advanced Registration Requested*
NO COST TO REGISTER
Start your Monday morning MOTIVATED by joining Mark Severance and other ITA-ers for a Monday Fun Run / Walk starting at 6:00am. There will be a walking route and running route so both walkers and runners are welcome!!!
TUESDAY EVENING Optional Dinner MEET UP– For ITAers that are staying over Tuesday after the Collaborative
Location – TBD
Tuesday – April 21
Meet between 6:00pm and 6:30pm
*Advanced Registration Requested* – NO COST TO REGISTER*
*COST – On Your Own*
If you are staying over Tuesday following the Spring Collaborative conclusion and want to hang with other ITAers, join others at for dinner and/or drinks starting between 6:00 – 6:30pm.
Please note that there is no guaranteed seating or reservations.