Whether you have been a part of the pool and spa industry for 30 years or you've just
hosted the ribbon cutting for your very first retail store, it is important in this industry to
remain knowledgeable on product offerings.
An easy way to stay ahead of your peers is to attend at least one of the many industry conferences and trade shows available to you. From Palm Springs, Calif., to Atlantic City, N.J., trade
shows are a popular off-season destination — and for good reason. They offer hands on demonstrations, technical and business seminars and new products all under one roof. And on the following pages, AQUA has gathered all the information you'll need to plan your show season. Times,
dates, locations and special attractions are all detailed in our comprehensive guide.
So join your colleagues at an industry trade show. Not only will you gain knowledge with which
to impress your clients, but the networking will be invaluable. We can't wait to see you there!
International Casual
Furniture &
Accessories Market
Sept. 10-13, 2003
The Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Trade Show Hours
Wed., Sept. 10. . . . . 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 11 . . . . 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 12 . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 13 . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Seminars
All seminars are complimentary
and packed with information on
everything from selling and management techniques to product and marketing trends for the industry.
Seminars will run 8:00 to 9:00
a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 and
Saturday, Sept. 13 in the 8th Floor
Market Suites. On Friday, Sept. 12, a
seminar will be held from 7:30 to
9:00 a.m. in the Holiday Inn Mart
Plaza following the CFR Breakfast.
Special Events
A welcome reception will be held
Thursday, Sept. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. View the second .oor Market
Suites at the Merchandise Mart while
enjoying complimentary cocktails and
hors d'oeuvres.
A CFR Membership Breakfast and
Manufacturer Leadership Awards
Program is set for Sept. 12 from 7:30
to 9:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Mart
Plaza's Wolf Point Ballroom, located
on the 15th .oor.
The Annual Market Festival will
also be held Sept. 12 at the Rock
Bottom Brewery, at 1 W. Grand Ave.,
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Badges are
required for admission, and free shuttle services will be available from the
first .oor South Lobby of the
Merchandise Mart.
Hotel Accommodations
Visit merchandisemart.com or call
Mart Travel Services at 800/5288700 for information on participating
hotels.
Air Accommodations
Mart Travel Services offers a 10 percent discount for the International
Casual Furniture & Accessories
Market host airline, United Airlines.
To book airline tickets online, visit
merchandisemart.com. Discounted
.ights may also be booked through a
travel agent or by calling United
Airlines directly at 800/521-4041.
When calling, mention Meeting ID#
596YA.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Karla Carey
Phone: 312/527-7764
Fax: 312/527-7782
E-mail: kcarey@mmart.com
Web site: merchandisemart.com
23rd Annual World
Waterpark Association
Symposium &
Trade Show
Oct. 1-5, 2003
Palm Springs
Convention Center
Palm Springs, Calif.
Trade Show Hours
Fri., Oct. 3 . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 4 . . . . . . 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Seminars
The World Waterpark Association
show offers more than 40 comprehensive seminars and workshops to
satisfy the varied educational needs of
dealers and their staff.
Several aquatic certification courses
will be held throughout the convention, including the American Red
Cross Lifeguard Management
Training Certification, the Aquatic
Facility Operator Certification Course
(AFO), the Ellis & Associates
Lifeguard Instructor Training
Certification & Recertification, the
NASCO Lifeguard Instructor
Program Certification &
Recertification, the WWA Advanced
Water Quality Course, and the Ready,
Set, Go Program.
Special Events
The WWA Golf Tournament will be
held Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6:30 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
An Opening General Session will
be held Friday, Oct. 3 from 11:00 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
The Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel
Oasis Pool Party will be held Friday,
Oct. 3 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Join
WWA participants for a night of fun,
food, beverages and entertainment.
WWA's night out in downtown Palm Springs will be held Saturday,
Oct. 4 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Join
the WWA caravan as it hits several
Palm Springs hot spots. The Knott's Soak City U.S.A. Waterpark Bash will be held from
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday,
Oct. 5. Spend the afternoon at Knotts'
16 acres of water fun.
Hotel Accommodations
Wyndham Palm Springs is the WWA
headquarters hotel, and is attached to
the convention center. A short walk
will get attendees to all of the WWA
seminars and trade show activities. The Wyndham Palm Springs rate is
$129 per night, plus tax, for a single/double occupancy room. To make
reservations, call the hotel directly at
760/416-2924 or 800/996-3426. Reference the World Waterpark
Association room block.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Patty Miller
Phone: 913/599-0300
Fax: 913/599-0520
E-mail: patty@waterparks.org
Web site: waterparks.org
Pool Industry Expo
2003
Oct. 2-4, 2003
Monterey Convention
Center
Monterey, Calif.
Trade Show Hours
Thurs., Oct. 2 . . . . 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 3 . . . . . . . 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 4. . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Exhibitors may set up in the
Convention Center on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The
Monterey Convention Center will not
accept advance shipments of exhibit
material.
Seminars
Thurs., Oct. 2. . . . . 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 3. . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 4 . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Again this year, PIE is offering
exhibitors the opportunity to present
their products to individuals in a
closed session in two-hour time slots
during seminar hours. Vendors in
assigned rooms will be able to exhibit
as well as speak about their products.
The cost is $400 for each time slot at
the Doubletree Hotel. Some AV
equipment is included, such as an
overhead and a screen and stand with
electrical hook-up. Additional AV
equipment is also available. PIE will
also market the seminar in its attendance brochures, Web site and seminar schedules.
Special Events
The Fiesta Barbecue, PIE Olympics
and a dance will be held Friday, Oct. 3. The $25 ticket includes an all-youcan-eat barbecue of chicken, ribs and
all the trimmings, The Pool Man
Band and the Pool Tech Olympics
with cash prizes.
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the annual
golf tournament will kick off at
Monterey's Black Horse Golf Course
in Fort Ord, Calif. Each November,
this course hosts the PGA Qualifying
Tournaments. This year, the Pro-Am
will be played at the same time as
PIE's Golf Tournament. Cost is $125,
which includes an awards banquet to
follow at Peter Bee's Brewery in the
Monterey Doubletree Hotel.
The 17th annual Collector T-shirt is
a special-edition, five-color co-op
shirt. The T-shirt will feature an original PIE 2003 design with participating exhibitor's logos prominently displayed. The T-shirts will be given to
all paid attendees registered for classes, and will be sold at the show for a
small fee. To have your company logo
included on the T-shirt, send a co-op
fee of $350 with a logo to PIE, P.O. Box 6953, San Rafael, CA, 94903. Logos must be received by Sept. 15. Cost to participate in both the T-shirt
and Golf Sponsorship is $425. For
additional information, contact Don
Koss at 415/883-3743.
Hotel Accommodations
Monterey Doubletree Hotel will serve
as the convention center headquarters. The hotel is offering a special
rate of $149 per night, plus tax. For
reservations, contact the hotel at
831/649-4511.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Bill Hoy
Phone: 650/323-7743
E-mail: info@poolindustryexpo.com
Web site: poolindustryexpo.com
International Pool
& Spa Expo
Nov. 4-7, 2003
Morial Convention Center
New Orleans
Trade Show Hours
Wed., Nov. 5 . . . . . 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 6 . . . .10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 7 . . . . . .10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Seminars
Tues., Nov. 4 . . . . . 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 5 . . . . . 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Thurs., Nov. 6. . . 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 7 . . . . . . 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Presented by business experts and
industry pros, the seminars have
been developed to help improve productivity and profitability throughout
a business operation.
Conference highlights include 58
conference sessions in two targeted
tracks — Technical Solutions and
Business Building — with 30 new
seminars, an off-site tour of unique
pools and aquatic gardens, and an
NSPI Certification Program, in which
participants can earn credit hours to
advance their careers. Retail roundtables are also available, where discussions will allow participants to share
ideas concerning retail operation,
including profit-making display ideas,
marketing strategies and employee
motivation solutions.
Special Events
Take a tour of New Orleans on
Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 1:00 to 5:00
p.m., to see unique pools and aquatic
gardens in the area.
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 9:45
to 10:30 a.m., keynote speaker Frank
Abagnale will entertain audiences
with his life story. This event is free to
all show participants.
A welcome party will be held
Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6:00 to 8:30
p.m. at Tipitinas' The Ruins, across
the street from the convention center. The welcome party includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drinks and
live entertainment. The party is free to
all show participants. Business casual
dress code is requested.
Pool, spa and water feature projects
will be presented at the NSPI Awards of
Excellence presentation banquet, which
will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on
Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Business
casual dress code is requested.
Throughout the Expo, the NSPI
Builders Council and Service Council
will provide full-scale live workshops
of the latest field techniques in a jobsite setting. After each demonstration, visitors can talk with equipment
operators and participants to gather
more details. The workshops will take
place throughout the following times:
Wed., Nov. 5 . . . . 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 6 . . . 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 7 . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hotel Accommodations
Reservations will be accepted on a
first-come, first-served basis. For best
availability and rates, complete travel
plans immediately by contacting
Travel Planners at 212/779-6128. Reservations can also be made online
at poolandspaexpo.com. The
International Pool & Spa Expo's headquarters hotel is the Sheraton Hotel,
with rooms available at a rate of $199,
plus tax. The following hotels are also
available: the co-headquarters hotel,
Hilton Riverside ($199/$219),
Courtyard by Marriott ($155),
Doubletree Hotel ($167), Embassy
Suites Hotel New Orleans
($189/$209), Hampton Inn & Suites
($175/$185), Holiday Inn Select
($169), JW Marriott ($175), Ritz
Carlton ($249), or the Wyndham
Riverfront Hotel ($169/$189).
Air Accommodations
For special discounted rates, please
contact the following airlines. Be sure
to give the applicable code for the airline you are calling to ensure the best
possible discount.
-
American, 800/221-2255
(AN#02N3AA)
- America West, 800/548-7575
(6701)
- Continental, 800/468-7022
(UP1T7T)
- Delta, 800/241-6760
(DMN187999A)
- Northwest, 800/645-9696 (NMXX4)
- Southwest, 800/433-5368 (K6442)
- US Air, 877/877-7687 (58152452)
Car Rentals
For special discounted rates, contact
the following preferred rental car
agencies. Be sure to give the applicable code for the best possible discount.
- Alamo: 800/732-3232 (376018GR)
- Avis: 800/331-1600 (T270299)
Shuttle Buses
Complimentary shuttle buses will
operate between official show hotels
and the Morial Convention Center.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Kim Wise
Phone: 972/536-6350 or
888/869-8522
Fax: 972/536-6365
E-mail: help@poolandspaexpo.com
Web site: poolandspaexpo.com
Canadian Pool & Spa
Conference & Expo
Dec. 7-9, 2003
Toronto Congress Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Trade Show Hours
Mon., Dec. 8 . . . . 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 9. . . . . 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Seminars
There will be a mix of technical and
business topics presented by industry
leaders. All seminars will take place at
the Toronto Congress Centre.
Sun., Dec. 7 . . . . . . 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mon., Dec. 8 . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Tues., Dec. 9 . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Special Events
On Monday, Dec. 8, participants may
attend an NSPI of Canada Annual
General Meeting and Leadership
Breakfast at a time and location to be
determined.
The Gala Industry Awards Night
will feature the presentation of the
Canadian Industry's Pool, Spa and
Waterfeature Design Awards of
Excellence and Business Awards to
outstanding pool and spa companies. The evening includes a buffet dinner
and entertainment. Time and location
to be determined.
Hotel Accommodations
The official hotel is the International
Plaza with a room rate of $100 per
night.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: MaryAnn Kollee
Phone: 800/879-7066 or
905/761-7920
Fax: 905/761-8837
E-mail: office@nspi.ca
Web site: nspi.ca
Conference
& Expo
Jan. 6-8, 2004
Mandalay Bay
Convention Center
Las Vegas
Trade Show
Hours
Tues., Jan. 6. . . . . . 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 7 . . . . . . 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 8 . . . . 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Seminars
Tues., Jan. 6 . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Wed., Jan. 7 . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 8 . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
On Jan. 6-8, more than 50 business
and technical seminars will be presented on topics ranging from sales and
increasing profit margins to store
design and employee management.
Conference registration fees are
$140 for the first registrant and $95 for
each additional registrant from the
same company.
Those participants who attend seven
or more conference sessions and register for AQUA Excellence are eligible to
receive a plaque. The cost is $40.
On Jan. 4 and Jan. 5, the CPO
course will be available.
An all-day seminar with Ray Leone
will be offered on Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $197, and a fourth
person from the same company
attends for free.
AQUA will also be offering a Genesis
3 Design Group pre-conference workshop on Jan. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
cost to attend is $350.
And as an added bonus, AQUA will
also be hosting a pre-conference workshop on Jan. 5, titled Designing for
Profits. The workshop, which features
Brian Dyches, will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $149.
Dealer Roundtables will again be
offered. These peer roundtable discussions will be open to full conference
attendees at a cost of $25, which
includes lunch. Space is limited to 15
participants. Pre-registration is required.
Special Events
The CFR Industry Forum will once
again be held in conjunction with the
AQUA Show. From Jan. 5-8, casual
furniture retailers will hold their
annual meeeting and can also attend
AQUA events.
AQUA's keynote presentation, by
Ed Foreman, will be Jan. 6 from 11:15
a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The annual Industry
Celebration will also take place Jan. 6
from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the House of
Blues in the Mandalay Bay Resort &
Casino.
Hotel Accommodations
The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
will be the headquarters hotel for the
AQUA Show, with a special room
rate of $199 per night, plus tax.
Rooms are also available at the Luxor
for $99 and the Excalibur for $65. To
make hotel reservations, contact the
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors
Authority at 888/892-5822.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Monica Ransom
Phone: 800/536-3630
Fax: 949/253-8730
E-mail:
conferences@aquamagazine.com
Web site: aquashow.com
2004 Mid-America
Spa & Pool Show
Jan. 21-23, 2004
Pheasant Run Resort
St. Charles, Ill.
Last year's show consisted of more
than 100 exhibiting companies offering products from pools, spas, parts
and accessories to decorative concrete
blocks, tiling and gaming equipment.
According to show organizers, the
show has doubled its size over the
past year.
Trade Show Hours
TBD
Seminars
TBD
Special Events
TBD
Hotel Accommodations
Pheasant Run Resort is featuring a
room rate of $119 per night, plus tax.
For reservations, call 630/584-6300.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Janet Svazas
Phone: 630/579-3258
Fax: 630/369-2488
E-mail: jsvazas@
association-mgmt.com
Web site: midamericashow.com
Atlantic City Pool
& Spa Show
Jan. 27-29, 2004
The Atlantic City
Convention Center
Atlantic City, N.J.
Trade Show Hours
Tues., Jan. 27 . . . 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 28 . . . 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 29 . . 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Seminars
Mon., Jan. 26 . . . . . . . . full-day sessions
Tues., Jan. 27 . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Wed., Jan. 28 . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Thurs. Jan. 29 . . . 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Seminars
are TBD. A detailed schedule will be included in attendee mailings.
Special Events
The annual Welcome Party will be
held Monday, Jan. 26 from 7:00 to
10:00 p.m. at a location to be determined.
The Quarter Century Club will hold
its annual breakfast in the Atlantic
City Convention Center from 8:00 to
10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel reservations can be made
through the convention Web site at
nespapool.org, or completed forms
can be mailed to AC Housing
Bureau, 2314 Pacific Ave., Atlantic
City, NJ, 08401. Official hotels and
rates are as follows: The Tropicana
Casino and Resort ($67), Hilton
($67), Sheraton at the Atlantic
Convention Center ($117), Caesars
($95), Bally's Park Place ($87),
Trump Place ($62) and Borgata
($97). Tax is not included.
Air Accommodations
The show's official airline is US
Airways. For reservations, call
877/847-7687 and reference the Gold
File number that will be announced
at a date closer to the show.
Shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses will be provided from
the convention hotels to and from the
convention center, as well as to and
from the welcome party.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Joel Caesar or
Trish McCormick
Phone: 732/972-9111
Fax: 732/972-8690
E-mail: info@nespapool.org
Web site: nespapool.org
Southeastern Pool
& Spa Show
February 3-6, 2004
The Georgia International
Convention Center
2000 Convention Center
Concourse and
The Atlanta Airport
Marriott
College Park, Ga.
Trade Show Hours
Thurs., Feb. 5 . . . . 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 6 . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Seminars
Highlights include in-depth industry
seminars, including sessions that provide essential tools for promotion,
management, financial performance
and improving customer service. Technical and business seminars will
also be offered from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6. A detailed scheduled will be included
in an upcoming attendee mailing.
Special Events
The 2nd Annual Fun Event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5. Additional
events will be announced at a later date.
Hotel Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Atlanta
Airport Marriott for $115 per night,
plus tax, by calling 800/228-9290. Rooms are also available at the Courtyard Atlanta Airport South for
$105 per night, plus tax, by calling
800/321-2211.
Shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses will be provided from
the convention hotels to and from the
convention center throughout the
show.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Lisa Haberkorn
Phone: 615/907-7335
Fax: 615/907-7338
E-mail: atlantanspi@aol.com
Web site: nspiregionx.com
Spatex 04
Feb. 8-10, 2004
Hilton Brighton Metropole
Exhibition Centre
Brighton, United Kingdom
This exhibition is targeted toward professionals involved in the design,
installation, retailing, maintenance,
operation and management of pools,
spas, saunas and ancillary equipment
in the European market.
Trade Show Hours
Sun., Feb. 8 . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 9 . . . . . 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 10 . . . . 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Seminars
There will be a full workshop and
mega demo program running for the
duration of Spatex 04. All seminars
are free to attend. Previous program
subjects have included an introduction to sauna and steam, and the
UV/ozone treatment of commercial
spas.
Special Events
The Pool Showroom is a presentation
of products, ideas and environments
located in a different hall than the
show that will be used to promote the
ownership of pools, spas and saunas.
Back by popular demand, the
Technical Information Centre is for
architects, designers, builders and
pool operators with specific questions. There will be a dedicated team
of trained professionals on hand at all
times to provide impartial opinions
and advice.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Hannah Newberry
Phone: 44 (0)1202 649989
Fax: 44 (0)1202 649997
E-mail: hannah@leafagency.com
Web site: spatex.co.uk
For detailed information on booking
exhibition space, visiting the show,
travel and accommodation, call
44 (0)1264 358558.
Region III Conference
and Exhibition
Feb. 20-21, 2004
Sheraton North Houston
Houston
Trade Show Hours
Sat., Feb. 21
Show hours to be determined at a
later date.
Seminars
Sat., Feb. 21 . . . . . 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Both technical and business seminars will be presented at the Region
III Conference and Exhibition, with
all seminars geared toward the
show's Hooray for Hollywood theme.
Seminars are free to NSPI members, $25 per non-member or $75 per
non-member company. The fee covers the entire day. Free passes are
also available through specified
exhibitors for non-members.
Tech I and Tech II training classes
will be offered Feb. 19-22. The Tech
I, Tech II, Builders Exam and other
certification classes will also be
offered at the show.
CEU credits for both technical and
builder's certifications will be
offered during these seminars, and
two tiers of business and technical
training will also be offered. CEU
credits are also offered for tours and
at demo sites.
Special Events
The 7th annual golf tournament will
be held Friday, Feb. 20, with times
and locations to be announced later.
The black-tie-optional Design
Awards celebration will also be held
Feb. 20 at the Salons of the Grand
Ballroom in the Sheraton North
Houston Hotel.
A Seminar/Exhibition Day will be
held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. A free continental breakfast
will be offered to early registrants.
Behind-the-Scenes competitions
will also take place at 3:30 p.m. on
Saturday, Feb.21, as will live radio
broadcasts from Backyard Bay from
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. More information
on both events will be revealed by
show managers.
The exhibition opens with an attendees and vendors buffet and reception, which will run throughout the
evening.
A "Putting on the Ritz, Bringing
Back the Glitz" promotion will take
place during the exhibition, where
one person will win $500.
Hotel Accommodations
The Sheraton North Houston is
offering a special rate of $79 per
night, plus tax, to participating attendees. This rate includes free shuttle
service from the Bush
Intercontinental Airport.
Shuttle Busses
A free shuttle will run from the Bush
Intercontinental Airport to the
Sheraton North Houston Hotel.
Show Information/Registration
Contacts: Judy Coyne or Ellen Harvey
Phone in region: 800/548-6774
Phone out of region: 505/293-0113
Fax: 505/293-3189
E-mail: eharvey871@aol.com
Web site: nspiregion3.org
Florida 2004 Pool
& Spa Show
March 4-6, 2004
Orange County
Convention Center
Orlando, Fla.
Trade Show Hours
Fri., March 5 . . . . . 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sat., March 6 . . . . 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Seminars
Thurs., March 4 . 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fri., March 5. . . . . 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sat., March 6 . . . . 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is required to receive
credit from the Florida Construction
Industry Licensing Board when taking
the CILB-approved continuing education classes.
Daily rates for seminars will be $50
for NSPI members and $100 for nonmembers. For an additional fee, dayof-event registration will be available
based on seating availability.
Special Events
A golf tournament will be held
Thursday, March 4, at 8 a.m. at the
North Shore Golf Club. Cost is $105
per person. The NSPI-Florida Region
Design Awards Reception will also be
held March 4 at 6 p.m. at the Rosen
Plaza Hotel. Guests are also invited to
the House of Blues on Friday, March
5, for a private party, dinner and live
entertainment. Cost is $25 per person
for NSPI members.
Hotel Accommodations
The Rosen Plaza Hotel, with nightly
room rates of $149, plus tax, is the
host hotel for the Florida 2004 show. Call 800/627-8258 for reservations.
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Wendy Parker
Phone: 941/952-9293, or
800/548-6774 (Florida only)
Fax: 941/366-7433
E-mail: wendy@fpsaonline.org
Web site: fpsaonline.com
26th Annual Western
Pool & Spa Show
March 25-27, 2004
Long Beach
Convention Center
Long Beach, Calif.
Trade Show Hours
Thurs., March 25 . . 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Fri., March 26 . . . . . 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sat., March 27 . . . . . 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Seminars
Thurs., March 25 . 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Fri., March 26 . . . . 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sat., March 27. . . . 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
There will be three days of seminars
in eight classrooms covering all
aspects of pool and spas. The pre-registration fee is $60, or a $75 fee is
charged on-site. This fee covers all
three days of classes. Some classes
will be given in Korean and Spanish.
Special Events
A golf tournament will be held on
Wednesday, March 24, at the Cascade
Golf Course in Sylmar, Calif. The
greens fee is $125.
A putting contest will be held on
Saturday, March 27, at 3 p.m. Prizes
will be given away.
A design awards presentation and
dinner party will be held at the
Renaissance Hotel on Friday, March
26 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. The
cost per person is $50.
Door prizes will be given away
every hour throughout the entirety of
the show's exhibit hours. A new truck
will also be given away on Saturday,
March 27, at 5:30 p.m. Participants
must be present to win.
Hotel Accommodations
The Renaissance Hotel will be the
Western Pool & Spa Show's host
hotel. Rates were not available at
press time. Reservations can be made
by calling the Renaissance Hotel
(800/468-3571), Hyatt Regency
(800/233-1234), West Coast, Long
Beach (800/462-0670), Best Western
of Long Beach (562/599-5555),
Courtyard by Marriott (562/435-8511),
or the Hilton Hotel (562/983-3400).
Show Information/Registration
Contact: Lionel Marlow
Phone: 800/746-9772
Fax: 818/340-6215
E-mail: westernshow@aol.com
Web site: westernshow.com
Emily Fuger
