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Aquatics Conference& Trade Show 20
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PARKS AND RECREATION ONTARIO
SponSorShip, AdvertiSing And trAde Show pAckAge
November 20 - 23Blue Mountain Conference Centre
Collingwood, ON
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Help your company...
• Connectdirectlywithyourtargetmarketatthelargesteventforaquaticprofessionalsinthecountry
• Networkandshowcaseyourproductsandserviceswithkeydecisionmakers
• Buildandreinforcestrategicrelationships• Becometheforefrontinyouraudience’smind
Select the sponsorship, trade show and advertising package best suited to meet your needs, or contact us to customize a package!
ConferenCe Close Upshare yoUr prodUCts with qUalified leads
250+
date of the trade show
professionals attend
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$1 Million
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Advertising Opportunities
Trade Show Opportunities
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welcome
85%ofattendeesplayaroleinthepurchasingandrecommendationprocess
40%ofattendeesmakethefinalpurchasingdecisions
40%ofattendeeshaveadepartmentbudgetof
40%ofattendeesholdmanagementroles
96%ofattendeesspendtimeshoppingatthetradeshowforproductsandservices
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Other Opportunities
Forinformationoncustomizingasponsorshippackage,orbecomingaCorporateMember,contact:
Mike Hood
416-426-7405|[email protected]
TiTle $7,500ThisistheultimateopportunitytoplaceyourcompanytopofmindamongPROmembersanddelegates.Throughthisextensivepackage,youwillshowyourcommitmenttotheaquaticsandrecreationindustryandmakevaluablepersonalandindustryconnections.
Silver $2,000Haveyourbrandshowcasedataspecificeventofyourchoice.Choosefrom:
friend/SuppOrTer $500Gainquickexposurebysponsoringahightrafficarea.•Registration•Individualsession
gAlA bAnqueT $5,000Celebratewithdelegatesandmaximizeyourcompany’spresencewhenyoushareyourmessageattheGalaBanquet.
gOld $3,000Thisisaflexiblepackagethatputsyouinthespotlightatoneofthemeetingsornetworkingevents.Choosefrom:
brOnze $1,000FeatureyourcompanyatRefreshmentBreaks.Choosefrom:
1. WelcomeReception
2. ConferenceWelcome&Keynote
3. PROAquaticsTradeShow
4. WineandCheeseReception
5. WednesdaySocialNetworkingEvent
6. ThursdayLuncheon
7. IndustryPlenaryPresentation
8. FridayClosingKeynote
9. 1stTimers’Reception
10. ThursdayBreakfast
11. FridayBreakfast
12. 1of3RefreshmentBreaks
inTerAcTive prOducT deMO experience $3,000
Yourbrandwillbecarriedbyeverydelegate,duringandwellaftertheconference.
delegATe bAgS $3,000
Thisappwillbedownloadedandusedbyeverydelegatethroughouttheweek.
evenT MObile App $2,000
Yourbrandwillbewornbyeverydelegate.delegATe neck wAlleT $2,000
Can’tattend?Dropapromotionalitemintothedelegatebags.delegATe bAg inSerT $400
sponsorship opportunitiesfor every budget
1. Positionyourcompanyasanindustryleader
2. Displayyourcommitmenttoaquatic,recreation,parksandhealthycommunityindustries
3. Benefitfromexclusiveindustryexposuretomeetsalesobjectives
4. Createagreaterimpactwithnewandexistingclients
5. Gainacompetetiveedgeinthemarketplace
6. Builduponyourcorporateimage
why Sponsor?
Sponsorship Opportunities
Advertising Opportunities
Trade Show Opportunities
ContactMikeHoodfordetails.
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2017 SpOnSOrS 2017 exHibiTOrS
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SponSorShip Tier title gala gold silver bronzefriend
supporter
ConTribuTion LeveL $7,500 $5,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $500 value
SponSorShip opporTuniTieS* ChooSe from exCLuSive evenT SponSorShip opporTuniTieS Ad Space in program brochure** back Cover full page 1/2 page 1/4 page Logo Logo $150-$2,500
Logo recognition in delegate handbook x x x x x x $250
Logo and link on conference website x x x x x x $200
Listing in 2019 Sponsorship, Advertising and Trade Show Prospectus x x x x x x $450
Introduction at sponsored event x x x x x x $250
Complimentary Full or Daily+ Registration(s) 3 2 3+ 2+ 1+ $350-$2,400
Exclusive signage at sponsored event x x x x x $250
Opportunity to address the delegates at sponsored event x x x x x $250
Complimentary delegate bag insert x x x x $250
Product/material placement on delegate chair x x x x $250
Sponsor recognition and introduction in PRO NewsBrief x x x x $500
Complimentary 8’ x 10’ exhibit space at Trade Show 2 1 1 $800-$1,600
Complimentary Trade Show area registrations 4 3 1 $100-$400
Reserved table and logo in sponsored event program (if applicable) x x x $1,250
Invitation to select private receptions x x $400
Premium Trade Show booth space for 2018 1ST 2nd N/A
Priority Sponsorship/Trade Show booth space for 2019 x x N/A
Additional sponsor recognition in lead story in the PRO NewsBrief x x $500
Seat(s) at the dignitaries’ tables at the Gala Banquet 2 1 $100-$200
Complimentary 1 year Corporate PRO Membership x $700
Name/logo featured on 2018 conference website x $500
Company logo on delegate name tag x $1,000
Total Value $13,500 $8,600 $6,700 $3,850 $2,150 $1,300
* Confirmation and payment due by November 9, 2018 ** Ad space materials due by July 6, 2018
Couleurs Aquam
Noir BleuReflex
Bleu072
Orange021
ABCRecreationLtd.AcapulcoPoolsAquamAquaticsSpecialistInc.ATLDistributingIncorporatedBuddsteelCALACanadianRedCrossDBPerksandAssociatesLtd.DeschampsMatSystemEnvironmentalDefenceFinFunHIGHFIVE®JackWatsonSportsKeyLogRollingLifesavingSocietyLincolnAquatics
MacLennanJaunkalnsMillerArchitectsNationwideCommercialAquaticsNirboAquaticIncOpenspaceSolutionsInc.
-WaterplaySolutionsCorpParksandRecreationOntarioPerkins+WillRecStaffSP&SCommercialSwimmingPoolandSpaEquipment
SplashablesInc.SprungStructuresTeamAquaticSuppliesLtdWesternNoiseControl(2015)Ltd.WFSIWheelchairFriendlySolutionsInc.
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Advertising opportunities
Advertising prices range from $150 to $2,500CONFERENCE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3,000 print & 12,000 electronic circulation);
DELEGATE HANDBOOK (250 circulation)
size program Brochure delegate handbook Both
1/4 page $ 300 $ 150 * $ 400
1/3 page $ 500 $ 250 * $ 650
1/2 page $ 700 $ 400 * $ 900
Full page $ 1,000 $ 600 * $ 1,300
Full page Inside Cover $ 2,000 $ 900 * $ 2,500
*BlackandwhiteadvertisementforDelegateHandbook
Program Brochure Space Reservation and Materials Due: JULY 6, 2018
Delegate Handbook Space Reservation and Materials Due: SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
Digital File FormatsTo ensure high-quality reproduction, please provide digitalfiles in one of the following formats:
• Adobe Acrobat PDF (PDF/X-1A).• Adobe Illustrator EPS with fonts converted to paths and all attached
support files.• InDesign with fonts converted to paths and all attached support
files.
If you are using programs or file formats other than those listed above, please call to make special arrangements. We cannot guarantee the quality of reproduction for any format not listed.
claim your space in the marketplace
Formoreinformationortosendmaterials:
Mike Hood416-426-7405|[email protected]
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trAde show informAtionexpand your market potential
45 booths
$689 - $1,0898’ deep x 10’ wide
includes: two chairs
one 6’ skirted table
booth specs
TRADE SHOW SETUP:
TRADE SHOW HOURS:
4:30pm-10:00pm
7:15am-8:45am10:15am-10:45am12:00pm-2:00pm
Trade Show Hours: November 20 & 21, 2018
nOveMber 20
ShadedboothsarereservedforsponsorsattheGoldLevelandaboveandPROCorporateMembers.
PleasenotethatPROreservestherighttoalterthefloorplanwithoutnoticeandtorepositionbooths.
Accommodations
Blue Mountain Conference Centre242JozoWeiderBlvd
BlueMountainsCollingwood,ON
L9Y3Z2
Bookyourroomearlyforgreatdeals.Roomscanbebookedbycalling1-877-445-0231oronlineathttps://bmrbooking.bluemountain.caandreference“gb00000027”
See page 7 for additional benefits for PRO Corporate members
Exhibitor Benefits 1. Twocompanyrepresentativesatthe
TradeShowevents.
2. RepresentativesareinvitedtoattendtheTuesdayeveningWelcomeReception,Breakfast,LuncheonandtheprogramsessionsonNovember21.
3. RecognitionduringtheTradeShowLuncheon.
4. AdditionalacknowledgmentthroughdoorprizedrawsattheTradeShow.
5. Listingandlinkontheconferencewebsite.
6. Promotionaliteminsertindelegatebag.
7. Delegatelisting-Name,Title,Organization(printedcopy).
8. InvitationtoattendtheWednesdayEveningNetworkingEvent.
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trAde show informAtionpricing options
PRO Corporate Member* ............................................................................................................. $689 +HST(BoothallocationsstartJune12,2018)
PRO Member ............................................................................................................................... $789 +HST
(BoothallocationsstartJuly4,2018)
Non Member ............................................................................................................................. $1089 +HST(BoothallocationsstartJuly4,2018)
included in your booth registrAtion:• One6’skirtedtable• Twochairs• TwoTradeShowrepresentatives• Complimentarydelegatelist• Complimentarydelegatebaginsert• Complimentarybeverageticket(1perrepresentative)• Complimentarybreakfast&lunch• InvitationtoattendtheTuesdayandWednesdayEvening
NetworkingEvents
For assistance with registering, or information on how to become a PRO Corporate Member,
please contact:
Mike Hood
416-426-7405 | [email protected]
AdditionAl optionsAdditional Trade Show Representatives ...................................................................................... $100 +HST
(exceeding2includedwithTradeShowRegistration)
Electrical Outlets ........................................................................................................................ $115 +HST
1500Watt120voltduplexcircuit
Equipment .................................................................................................................................... $50 +HST
Additionaltableandchairs
perperson
TheCorporateMembershipisdesignedtooffermoreforbusinessesandprofessionalsinrecreationandparkswhoareprovidingservicesandproductstothesector.Benefitsinclude:
• Savings of up to $410 + HST on your PRO Forum/Aquatics Conference Trade Show booth
• Ability to name 2 individuals as corporate member representatives
• Company logo link on the PRO website
• Advanced access to Sponsor/Trade Show registration and additional discounts to PRO exhibiting opportunities
• 2 complimentary tickets to the Welcome Reception at the PRO Forum/Aquatics Conference
• 2 additional complimentary Trade Show floor passes for staff, clients and/or invited guests
• Access to Premier booth locations
• An annual list of Senior Municipal Recreation Contacts, including their name, title, organization and address (CASL restrictions apply to email)
pro corporAte membership*
Register at http://bit.ly/2018PROAquaticsTradeShow
Register at http://bit.ly/2018PROAquaticsTradeShow
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sponsorshipregistrAtion form
Please mark your selections:
TiTLe SponSor ................................................................................................................................... $7,500
GaLa banqueT .................................................................................................................................. $5,000
GoLd evenT SponSor (Select one) ........................................................................................................ $3,000
SiLver evenT SponSor (Select one) ....................................................................................................... $2,000
bronze evenT SponSor (Select one) .................................................................................................... $1,000
friend/SupporTer ............................................................................................................................... $500
inTeraCTive produCT demo experienCe ...................................................................................... $3,000
deLeGaTe baGS .................................................................................................................................. $3,000
evenT mobiLe app ............................................................................................................................. $2,000
deLeGaTe neCk waLLeT .................................................................................................................... $2,000
deLeGaTe baG inSerT* ......................................................................................................................... $400(*Included with Trade Show Booth registration and with Sponsorship packages of $2,000 or more.)
☐Welcome Reception ☐Conference Welcome & Keynote ☐PRO Aquatics Trade Show ☐Wine & Cheese Reception ☐Wednesday Social Networking Event ☐Thursday Luncheon ☐Industry Plenary Presentation ☐Friday Closing Keynote
☐1st Timers’ Reception ☐Thursday Breakfast ☐Friday Breakfast
☐Refreshment Break 1 ☐Refreshment Break 2 ☐Refreshment Break 3
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*I require a Trade Show Booth with my Sponsorship.
*ForGoldLevelSponsorsandabove.
IfyourequireaTradeShowBooth,MikeHoodwillfollowupwithdetailsonhowtoreserveyourpremiereboothspace.Additionalchargesmayapply(ie.Electrical,AdditionalEquipmentrequired–seepage7).
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adverTiSinGregistrAtion form
size progrAm brochure delegAte hAndbook* both
1/4 page ☐ $ 300 ☐ $ 150 ☐ $ 400
1/3 page ☐ $ 500 ☐ $ 250 ☐ $ 650
1/2 page ☐ $ 700 ☐ $ 400 ☐ $ 900
Full page ☐ $ 1,000 ☐ $ 600 ☐ $ 1,300
Full page inside cover ☐ $ 2,000 ☐ $ 900 ☐ $ 2,500
* Black and white advertisement for Delegate Handbook
adverTiSinG SubToTaL
13% hST
adverTiSinG ToTaL
$ ____________
$ ____________
$ ____________
Program Brochure space reservation and materials due: JULY 6, 2018Delegate Handbook space reservation and materials due: SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
Digital File FormatsTo ensure high-quality reproduction, please provide digitalfiles in one of the following formats:
• Adobe Acrobat PDF (PDF/X-1A).• Adobe Illustrator EPS with fonts converted to paths and all attached
support files.• InDesign with fonts converted to paths and all attached support
files.
If you are using programs or file formats other than those listed above, please call to make special arrangements. We cannot guarantee the quality of reproduction for any format not listed.
Formoreinformationortosendmaterials:
Mike Hood416-426-7405|[email protected]
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registrAtion form
pAyMenT OpTiOnS
I am paying the amount of $ (FULLpaymentduewithregistration)
☐ChequeEnclosed(payabletoParksandRecreationOntario)☐Visa☐MC
CARD#________________________________________________
Exp:_____/_____CARDHOLDERNAME
SIGNATURE
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TelepHOne webSiTe
TwiTTer fAcebOOk PleasenotethatanyphotosorvideostakenduringPRO-sanctionedeventsmaybeusedbyPROforpromotionalpurposes(brochures,publicationsandweb-basedmedia).Participantsareremindedofthisconditionofregistrationandweappreciateyourconsentofuse.Byregistering,youacknowledgethatPRO’sCodeofEthicsisineffectatthisevent.www.prontario.org/index.php/ci_id/6780.htm
SponSorShip ToTaL (from paGe 8)
adverTiSinG ToTaL (from paGe 9)
ToTaL payabLe
STATeMenT Of cOnfirMATiOnWeherebymakeapplicationcompleteforuseatthe2018ParksandRecreationOntarioAquaticsConferenceandTradeShowattheBlueMountainConferenceCentreinOntario.Weagreetoabidebythetermsandconditionsstatedwithinthisbrochure.Weareawarethatboothspace,advertisementandsponsorshippackageswillbeassignedinorderofregistrationreceived with full paymentandthatallfeespaidarenon-refundable,however,feescanbetransferredtootheropportunitieswithinthesamecalendaryear.
NAME
SIGNATURE DATE
$ ____________
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Please return completed form and full payment to:
ParksandRecreationOntario1ConcordeGate,Suite302Toronto,ONM3C3N6
T:416-426-7142F:[email protected]
sponsorship and advertisingTrade Show registration is found online at http://bit.ly/2018PROAquaticsTradeShow
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The 2018 Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) Aquatics Conference and Trade Show will be held in Collingwood, ON, from November 20-23, 2018. The Trade Show will be held on November 21, 2018, with set up on November 20 and tear down on November 21, 2018.
lOcATiOn Of exHibiTSAllexhibitswillbelocatedinthecourtsattheBlueMountainConferenceCentreinCollingwood,ON.
exHibiT bOOTHS And TAbleSBoothsare8’x10’andvaryinlocation.Pleaseseetheenclosedfloorplanfordetails.Boothswillbeprovidedwithan8’highblackdraperybackgroundand3’highblackdividers.PROwillprovidea6’drapedtableand2chair(s)ifrequested.Additionalfurnishingsandequipmentmaybeorderedatcost.Hoursanddatesforinstalling,showinganddismantlingexhibitsarelistedonpage6.Exhibitorsmustadheretothetermsoftheircontractwhichstatethatnoexhibitwillobstructtheviewoforhidetheexhibitsofadjacentbooths.
ASSignMenT Of exHibiT SpAceAllassignmentsofspacewillbemadeasearlyaspossibleinaccordancewiththewishesandrequirementsoftheexhibitor,althoughPROreservestherighttodetermineallassignmentsandchangelocationassignmentsatanytimeasitmay,initssolediscretion,deemnecessary.Boothassignmentswillbebasedonthetimeanddateofreceiptofapplicationandfullpaymentandonafirst-comefirst-servedbasis.
liAbiliTy And inSurAnceNeitherPROnortheHotel/ConferenceCentrewillbefinanciallyobligatedorotherwisecommittedintheeventthattheshowiscancelledordeferredonaccountofstrikes,fires,casualties,ActsofGodorcausesbeyonditscontrol.Theexhibitorwillassumetheentireresponsibilityandliabilityforlosses,damagesandclaimsarisingoutofinjuryordamagetoexhibitorsdisplays,equipment,andotherpropertybroughtuponthepremisesoftheexhibitionfacility,andwillindemnifyandholdharmless:ParksandRecreationOntario,BlueMountainConferenceCentreandanyauthorizedrepresentative,agentoremployeeoftheforegoingofanyandalllosses,damagesandclaims.Everyprecautionwillbetakentosafeguardtheexhibitor’sproperty,howeverParksandRecreationOntariocannottakeresponsibilityforlossordamagetoexhibitsorexhibitors’personalbelongings,howevercaused.ExhibitorsareadvisedthattheTradeShowistakingplaceonrubberizedflooring.ParksandRecreationOntariocannottakeresponsibilityandremainharmlessforanydamagesdonetoindividualsbyexhibitorsproductsorservices,howevercaused.ParksandRecreationOntariocannotbeheldliableforanydamagetogoodsandinjurytopersons.
SecuriTy And SAfeTyAllpersonsenteringtheexhibithallmustberegistered.PersonsattendingtheEducationalForumwillbegivenregistrationbadgestopermitadmissiontotheTradeShowarea.
lOAding AreA And SeT upAlldeliveriesorunloadingmustcomeinthroughtheLoadingAreaandmustcheckinatthePROregistrationtableuponarrival.Exhibitorsareresponsibletoprovideallnecessarymanpowerandcartswhenunloadingandloadingequipment.Loadingareaspacearelimitedsopleaseplanaccordingly.
OTHer regulATiOnSExhibitorsshallnotusethefacilitiesinanymannerthatshallcausedamagetothepremisesorequipment.
Exhibitorsusingelectricitywillprovidetheirownpowerbarsand/orextensioncords.ForelectricityratespleaseseeTradeShowOpportunities,page7.
Exhibitorswhoareusinginteractivedisplaysmustproduceevidenceof$5,000,000generalliabilityinsuranceandpropertydamageinsurance.ExhibitorsareresponsibleforthereplacementandcostofinsurancerelatedtoparticipationintheTradeShow.ExhibitorsprovidinganinteractivedisplaymustindicateitontheonlineTradeShowregistrationpage.
STOrAge & MATeriAlS HAndlingExhibitors,thatneedtoshipanydisplaystoandfromtheConferenceCentre,mustcontacttheBlueMountainConferenceServicesCoordinatorat705-744-0231,extension6460toensureallWaybillsandotherdocumentsareproperlycompleted.WekindlyaskthatalldisplaysbebroughtinthedayoftheTradeShowSetUp(November20,2018),asstoragespaceislimited.IfyourequirestoragespacepriortoNovember20,2018,youmaysendyourproducts/displaysasearlyasNovember16,2018.Alldeliveriesmustbelabeled,withthefollowinginformation:2018PROAQUATICSCONFERENCE–CompanyName&On-siteContact,Tel#;C/OBlueMountainConferenceCentre,242JozoWeiderBlvd,Collingwood,ONL9Y3Z2,Box(es)____of____.Anyexhibitorssendingdisplays,etc.inadvance,orhavingtheConferenceCentrestoreitaftertheTradeShow,a$25peritemperdayholdingfeewillbecharged,plusapplicabletaxes.Deliveriesmustbemadetothereceiving/loadingareaoftheConferenceCentre.TheConferenceCentrewillnotacceptdeliveriestothefrontdoor.ShipmentsreceivedpriortoNovember16,2018willbesubjecttoanadditionalshippingandreceivingcharge.
delegATe bAg inSerTAllexhibitors,andselectsponsors,havetherighttoprovidea“promotionalinsert”inthedelegatebag.InsertsshouldbesentdirectlytotheConferenceCentreandmustarrivebyNovember19,2018andnotpriortoNovember16,2018.Ifshipmentsarrivepriortothisdatea$25peritem,perdayholdingfeewillbecharged.Thefollowinginformationmustbeclearlylabelledonthepackage:2018PROAQUATICSCONFERENCE–DELEGATEBAGINSERT–BlueMountainConferenceCentre,242JozoWeiderBlvd,Collingwood,ONL9Y3Z2Box(es)____of____.
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1 Concorde Gate, Suite 302Toronto, ON M3C 3N6
Tel: 416-426-7142 Fax: 416-426-7371
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Sponsorship, Advertising & Trade Show
Mike Hood
416-426-7405 [email protected]
