2008 Calendar
July 2008
July 4-6
Certified Professional Trainers Network
CPTN 2008 Conference
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Telephone: 416-979-1654
www.cptn.com
July 8-12
IDEA World Fitness Convention
Las Vegas, NV
Toll-Free: 800-999-4332
www.ideafit.com
July 9-12
National Strength & Conditioning Assoc.
National Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Telephone: 719-632-6722
Toll-Free: 800-815-6826
www.nsca-lift.org
July 10-13
YogaKids Certification
Foundations Training
Port Washington, NY
Toll-Free: 800-968-0694
www.yogakids.com
July 12-17
33rd National Wellness Conference
Stevens Point, WI
Toll-Free: 800-243-8694
www.nationalwellness.org
July 17
AAHF SrFit Workshop
With Dr. Wayne Westcott
Hutcherson Family YMCA
Tulsa, OK
Toll-Free: 800-957-7348
www.srfit.net
July 17-20
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
Palm Springs, CA
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
July 19
FiTOUR® Workshop Weekend
Group Step Certification Workshop
Bell Road YMCA
Montgomery, AL
www.fitour.com
July 19-21
Pilate Style Summer Conference
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
Telephone: 212-262-2247
www.PilatesStyle.com
July 24
AAHF SrFit Workshop
YMCA of Cool Springs
Franklin, TN
Toll-Free: 800-957-7348
www.srfit.net
July 25-29
28th National Veterans
Wheelchair Games
Omaha, NE
402-995-3460
www1.va.gov/vetevent
July 27-Aug 1
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest 2008
JCC of Northern Virginia
Fairfax, VA
Telephone: 703-323-0880
www.artsfestfairfax.com
July 30-Aug 3
DCAC Fitness Conventions
International Fitness Conference
& Expo
Alexandria, VA
Toll-Free: 800-322-2551
www.dcacfitness.com
August 2008
Aug 2
FiTOUR® Workshop Weekend
Aqua Certification Workshop
Bell Road YMCA
Montgomery, AL
www.fitour.com
Aug 3-8
JCC Maccabi Games®
San Diego, CA
www.jccmaccabi.org
Aug 3-9
YMCA Europe Festival
World Youth Event
Prague, Czech Republic
Toll-Free: 800-872-9622
www.ymca2008.com
Email: info@ymca2008.com
Aug 9
Total Training Seminars
By Power Systems
Atlanta, GA
Telephone: 800-321-6975
www.totaltrainingseminars.com
Aug 10-15
JCC Maccabi Games®
Akron, OH
www.jccmaccabi.org
Aug 13-17
Can-Fit-Pro
Conference & Trade Show
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON, Canada
Toll-Free: 800-667-5622
www.canfitpro.com
Aug 13-17
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
Hood River, OR
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
Aug 13-23
Adventure Yoga Retreats
Machu Picchu, Peru
Toll-Free: 877-624-6308
Telephone: 310-455-6681
www.ayretreats.com
Aug 15-17
FiTOUR® Workshop Weekend
Yoga & Personal Training Certification Workshops
North River YMCA
Chattanooga, TN
www.fitour.com
Aug 17-22
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest 2008
Sabes JCC
Minneapolis, MN
Telephone: 952-381-3498
www.sabesjcc.org
Email: sbarberlo@sabesjcc.org
Aug 17-22
JCC Maccabi Games®
Detroit, MI
www.jccmaccabi.org
Aug 19
International Council on Active Aging
Balance Training Workshop
Orlando, FL
Toll-Free: 866-335-9777
www.icaa.cc
Aug 20-21
Poolates Workshop
with Pilates on Tour
Hyatt Regency
Minneapolis, MN
Telephone: 901-398-2366
www.poolates.com
Aug 22-24
Pilates on Tour, by Balanced Body
Hyatt Regency
Minneapolis, MN
Toll-Free: 800-745-2837
www.PilatesOnTour.com
Aug 30
FiTOUR® Workshop Weekend
Personal Training Certification Workshop
YMCA Wilson Branch
Augusta, GA
www.fitour.com
September 2008
Sept 4-6
Life@50+
AARP National Event & Expo
Washington, DC
Toll-Free: 800-883-2784
International: 972-349-7613
www.aarp.org
Sept 4-7
National Institute on Recreation Inclusion
National Inclusion Conf. & Workshops
Eugene, OR
Telephone: 703-858-0784
www.nrpa.org/niri
Sept 6-7
EXO™ Chair Training Tour
Balanced Body University
Reno, NV
Toll-Free: 877-745-2837
www.bbu.pilates.com
Sept 6-7
FiTOUR® Workshop Weekend
Group Exercise & Indoor Cycling Certification Workshops
YMCA Wilson Branch
Augusta, GA
www.fitour.com
Sept 6-17
International Paralympic Games
Beijing, China
Website: en.beijing2008.cn
Email: Paralympic Games
Sept 9-11
National Fitness Trade Show
Rio Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
Telephone: 617-737-3323
www.IHRSA.org
Sept 11-14
Inner IDEA Conference
La Quinta Resort & Club
La Quinta, CA (Palm Springs area)
Toll-Free: 800-462-1876
www.inneridea.com
Sept 12-14
Abilities Expo Minnesota
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
Telephone: 212-895-8244
www.abilitiesexpo.com
Sept 12-14
Delaware Specialty Aqua Seminar
Water Exercise Training & Education
Hockessin, DE
Telephone: 866-737-7031
www.aquaaerobics.com
Sept 18
PE4life Kansas City Summit
Overland Park JCC
Overland Park, KS
Telephone: 816-472-7345
www.pe4life.org
Sept 18-19
PEP Grant Resource Conference
Overland Park JCC
Overland Park, KS
Telephone: 816-472-7345
www.pe4life.org
Sept 18-21
YogaKids Certification
Foundations Training
Whistler, BC, Canada
Toll-Free: 800-968-0694
www.yogakids.com
Sept 20
Dallas Marathon Kids 2008-2009
Kick Off Celebration
Addison, TX
www.marathonkids.org
Sept 20
Total Training Seminars
By Power Systems
Baltimore. MD
Telephone: 800-321-6975
www.totaltrainingseminars.com
Sept 20-21
EXO™ Chair Training Tour
Balanced Body University
Highland Park, IL
Toll-Free: 877-745-2837
www.bbu.pilates.com
Sept 21-28
United States Aquatic Sports Convention
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Atlanta, GA
Telephone: 574-272-0572
www.usaquaticsports.org
Sept 21-28
Yoga Journal Conference
13th Annual Colorado Conference
YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, CO
Toll-Free: 800-561-9398
www.yjevents.com
Sept 24-28
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
Ft. Lauerdale
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
Sept 24
National Women's Health
& Fitness Day
Toll-Free: 800-828-8225
www.fitnessday.com
Email: info@fitnessday.com
Sept 24-26
YMCA Leadership Conference
New Orleans, LA
Telephone: 312-339-2169
Email: gayle.brock@ymca.net
Sept 27
12th Annual Family Health
& Fitness Day
Toll-Free: 800-828-8225
www.fitnessday.com
Email: info@fitnessday.com
Sept 27
FiTOUR® Workshop Weekend
Aqua Certification Workshop
YMCA
Jamestown, NY
www.fitour.com
Sept 27
GoGirlGo! Atlanta
1st Annual Challenge Relay
Piedmont Park
Atlanta, GA
Toll-Free: 800-227-3988
www.gogirlgonetwork.org
Sept 27-28
EXO™ Chair Training Tour
Balanced Body University
Boerne, TX
Toll-Free: 877-745-2837
www.bbu.pilates.com
October 2008
Oct 2-5
YogaKids Certification
Foundations Training
Troy, NH
Toll-Free: 800-968-0694
www.yogakids.com
Oct 4
Austin Area Marathon Kids 2008-2009
Kick Off Celebration
Austin, TX
www.marathonkids.org
Oct 4-5
EXO™ Chair Training Tour
Balanced Body University
Scottsdale, AZ
Toll-Free: 877-745-2837
www.bbu.pilates.com
Oct 8-18
Adventure Yoga Retreats
Tanzania, Africa
Toll-Free: 877-624-6308
Telephone: 310-455-6681
www.ayretreats.com
Oct 9-12
FitnessFest Tucson 2008
Conference & Expo
Tucson, AZ
Telephone: 480-461-3888
www.fitnessfest.org
Oct 10-12
Utah Specialty Aqua Seminar
Water Exercise Training & Education
Bountiful, Utah
Telephone: 866-737-7031
www.aquaaerobics.com
Oct 11
Los Angeles Marathon Kids 2008-2009
Kick Off Celebration
Westwood, CA
www.marathonkids.org
Oct 11
Town Sports International
8th Annual Summit & Trade Show
New York, NY
Telephone: 212-785-0055
www.mytsisummit.com
Oct 12-15
American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging
Annual Meeting & Exposition
Philadelphia, PA
Toll-Free: 888-508-9441
www.aahsa.org
Oct 14-18
National Recreation &Park Assoc.
NRPA Congress & Exposition
Baltimore, MD
Telephone: 703-858-0784
Calendar: www.nrpa.org
Oct 15-17
5th annual World Aquatic Health™ Conference sponsored by NSPF
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Colorado Springs, CO
Telephone: 719-540-9119 www.nspf.org
Oct 16-18
Club Industry Conference & Expo
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Toll-Free: 800-559-0620
www.clubindustryshow.com/national
Oct 17-19
FiTOUR® Workshop Weekend
Pilates, Yoga, Core, Indoor Cycling & Step Certification Workshops
Aberdeen Family YMCA
Aberdeen, SD
www.fitour.com
Oct 17-19
Minnesota Specialty Aqua Seminar
Water Exercise Training & Education
Eagan, MN
Telephone: 866-737-7031
www.aquaaerobics.com
Oct 18-19
EXO™ Chair Training Tour
Balanced Body University
Fairfield, OH
Toll-Free: 877-745-2837
www.bbu.pilates.com
Oct 23-26
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
Columbus, OH
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
Oct 25
Baltimore Marathon Kids 2008-2009
Kick Off Celebration
Towson, MD
www.marathonkids.org
Oct 25-26
EXO™ Chair Training Tour
Balanced Body University
New Haven, CT
Toll-Free: 877-745-2837
www.bbu.pilates.com
Oct 25-26
Oklahoma Specialty Aqua Seminar
Water Exercise Training & Education
Tulsa, OK
Telephone: 866-737-7031
www.aquaaerobics.com
Oct 25-28
American Dietetic Association
Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
McCormick Place West
Chicago, IL
Toll-Free: 800-877-1600 x4862
www.eatright.org
Oct 28-Nov 2
6th Annual International Conference on Strength Training
Colorado Springs, CO
Telephone: 719-632-6722
Toll-Free: 800-815-6826
www.nsca-lift.org
Oct 30-Nov 2
Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute
Specialty Institute
Washington, DC
Toll-Free: 866-462-2874 www.atri.org
Oct 31-Nov 2
Girl Scouts of America
National Council & 51st Convention
Indianapolis, IN
Telephone: 212-852-8000
www.girlscouts.org
Oct 31-Nov 2
United Kingdom Yoga Show
National Hall
Olympia, London
www.theyogashow.co.uk
Oct 31-Nov 2
Can-Fit-Pro Vancouver
Conference & Trade Show
Richmond, BC, Canada
Toll-Free: 800-667-5622
www.canfitpro.com
November 2008
Nov 1-2
EXO™ Chair Training Tour
Balanced Body University
Minneapolis, MN
Toll-Free: 877-745-2837
www.bbu.pilates.com
Nov 1-2
EXO™ Chair Training Tour
Balanced Body University
Nashville, TN
Toll-Free: 877-745-2837
www.bbu.pilates.com
Nov 1-2
Louisiana Specialty Aqua Seminar
Water Exercise Training & Education
Pineville, LA
Telephone: 866-737-7031
www.aquaaerobics.com
Nov 3-10
YogaKids Certification
Advanced Training
New Buffalo, MI
Telephone: 678-319-4200
www.yogakids.com
Nov 6-9
Pilates Method Alliance
International Education Conference
Phonix, AZ
Telephone: 866-573-4945 www.pilatesmethodalliance.org
Nov 6-9
YogaKids Certification
Foundations Training
Walnut Creek, CA
Toll-Free: 800-968-0694
www.yogakids.com
Nov 8
Chicago Marathon Kids 2008-2009
Kick Off Celebration
Chicago, IL
www.marathonkids.org
Nov 8
Total Training Seminars
By Power Systems
San Diego, CA
Telephone: 800-321-6975
www.totaltrainingseminars.com
Nov 9
World Run Day
Global Fitness & Charity Challenge
Telephone: 516-208-7030
www.runday.com
Nov 10-12
Fitness Industry Suppliers Association
FISA-East
Networking & Education for Owners, Executives & Suppliers
Miami, FL
Telephone: 858-509-0034
www.fisana.org
Nov 10-13
International Spa Association
18th Annual Conference & Expo
Venetian Hotel & Resort
Las Vegas, NV
Toll-Free: 888-651-4772
www.experienceispa.com
Nov 14-17
Yoga Journal Conference
Florida Conference
Hollywood, FL
Toll-Free: 800-561-9398
www.yjevents.com
Nov 15-16
EXO™ Chair Training Tour
Balanced Body University
Mountain View, CA
Toll-Free: 877-745-2837
www.bbu.pilates.com
Nov 15-16
New Mexico Specialty Aqua Seminar
Water Exercise Training & Education
Los Alamos, NM
Telephone: 866-737-7031
www.aquaaerobics.com
Nov 16
YWCA USA Sesquicentennial
Telephone: 202-467-0801
www.ywca.org
Nov 16-19
United Jewish Communities
UJC General Assembly 2008
Jerusalem, Israel
www.ujc.org
Nov 18-20
International Pool & Spa Expo
Mandalay Bay
Las Vegas, NV
Telephone: 972-536-6363
www.poolandspaexpo.com
Nov 20-22
37th National Adapted
Physical Education Conference
Westin Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA
www.sc-ape.org
Nov 20-23
Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute
Specialty Institute
Chicago, IL
Toll-Free: 866-462-2874 www.atri.org
Nov 22-29
YogaFit RYT 500
Levels 4 & 5 with Beth Shaw
Rishikesh, India
Email: angeles@yogafit.com
www.yogafit.com
December 2008
Dec 3-6
Medical Fitness Association
14th Annual Conference
San Antonio, TX
Telephone: 804-897-5701
www.medicalfitness.org
Dec 3-6
National Alliance for Youth Sports
International Youth Sports Congress
San Antonio, TX
Toll-Free: 800-688-5437
www.nays.org
Dec 4-6
Athletic Business Conference & Expo
San Antonio, TX
Toll-Free: 800-722-8764
www.athleticbusinessconference.com
Dec 4-6
International Council on Active Aging
6th Annual Conference
San Antonio, TX
Telephone: 604-734-4466
Toll-Free: 866-335-9777
www.icaa.cc
2009 Calendar
January 2009
Jan 9-10
National Strength & Conditioning Assoc.
Sport-Specific Training Conference
Nashville, TN
Telephone: 719-632-6722
Toll-Free: 800-815-6826
www.nsca-lift.org
Jan 29-Feb 2
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
Manhattan Beach, CA
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
February 2009
Feb 6-8
Can-Fit-Pro Montreal
Conference & Trade Show
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Toll-Free: 800-667-5622
www.canfitpro.com
Feb 6-13
Special Olympics World Winter Games
Boise, ID, USA
Telephone: 208-938-5505
www.2009worldgames.org
Feb 16-18
Fitness Industry Suppliers Association
FISA-West
Networking & Education for Owners, Executives & Suppliers
Palm Springs, CA
Telephone: 858-509-0034
www.fisana.org
Feb 9-12
American Physical Therapy Association
Combined Sections Meeting
Las Vegas, NV
Telephone: 703-684-2782
Toll-Free: 800-999-2782
www.apta.org
Feb 19-22
IDEA Personal Trainer Institute
Alexandra, VA
Toll-Free: 800-999-4332
Telephone: 858-535-8979
www.ideafit.com
Feb 19-22
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
Reston, VA
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
Feb 25-28
YMCA National EXPO 2009
Jacksonville, FL
Toll-Free: 800-872-9622 ext 2954
www.ymca.net
March 2009
March 9-16
YogaKids Family Eco-Vacation
15th Annual Retreat
Los Troncones, Mexico
Toll-Free: 800-968-0694
www.yogakids.com
March 16-19
IHRSA 28th Annual Intl. Convention & Trade Show
San Francisco, CA
Telephone: 617-951-0055
Toll-Free: 800-228-4772
www.IHRSA.org
March 6-19
National Council on Aging and
American Society on Aging
Aging in America Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Telephone: 202-479-1200
www.ncoa.org
March 23-30
National Recreation & Park Association's
National Aquatic Conference & Expo
Houston, TX
Telephone: 703-858-0784
www.nrpa.org/nac
March 31-April 4
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
National Convention & Exposition
Tampa, FL
Telephone: 800-213-7193
www.aahperd.org
April 2009
April 2-4
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
Boston, MA
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
April 15-19
Body-Mind-Spirit Educational Conference
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, CA
Telephone; 408-284-5300
Toll Free: 888-499-1600
www.bodymindexpo.com
April 22-25
North American YMCA Development Organization
28th Annual NAYDO Conference
Dallas, TX
Telephone: 504-464-6718
www.naydo.org
May 2009
May 6-9
Association of YMCA Professionals
National Conference
Orlando, FL
Telephone: 401-604-0034
www.aypymca.org
May 12-14
Fitness Industry Suppliers Association
4th Annual Fitness & Program Director Forum
San Diego, CA
Telephone: 858-509-0034
www.fisana.org
May 20
National Assoc. for Health & Fitness
National Employee Health
& Fitness Day
Telephone: 716-583-0521
www.physicalfitness.org
May 27-30
Club Industry Conference & Expo-East
Boston Convention & Expo Center
Boston, MA
Telephone: 800-559-0620
www.clubindustryshow.com/east
May 28-31
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
Minneapolis, MN
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
June 2009
June 10-13
American Physical Therapy Association
Annual Conference & Exposition
Baltimore, MD
Toll-Free: 800-999-2782
www.apta.org
June 17-21
National Athletic Trainers Association
Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia
San Antonio, TX
Telephone: 214-637-6282
www.nata.org
July 2009
July 8-12
National Strength & Conditioning Assoc.
National Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Telephone: 719-632-6722
Toll-Free: 800-815-6826
www.nsca-lift.org
July 12-23
18th JCC Maccabiah Games Israel
Website: www.maccabiusa.com
August 2009
Aug 2-7
JCC Maccabi Games®
San Francisco, CA
www.jccmaccabi.org
Aug 9-14
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest®
Orange County, CA
www.jccmaccabi.org
Aug 12-16
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
Hood River, OR
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
Aug 16-21
JCC Maccabi Games®
Mid-Westchester, NY
www.jccmaccabi.org
September 2009
Sept 13-20
United States Aquatic Sports Convention
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Rosemont, IL
Telephone: 574-272-0572
www.usaquaticsports.org
Sept 17-19
YogaFit, Mind Body Fitness Conference
New Brunswick, NJ
Toll-Free: 888-786-3111 x222
www.yogafit.com
October 2009
Oct 17-20
American Dietetic Association
Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
Denver, CO
Toll-Free: 800-877-1600 x4862
www.eatright.org
November 2009
Nov 2-5
WCJCC 8th Quadrennial Conference
of JCCs
Tel Aviv, Israel
www.jcca.org
Nov 9-11
Fitness Industry Suppliers Association
FISA-East
Networking & Education for Owners, Executives & Suppliers
Miami, FL
Telephone: 858-509-0034
www.fisana.org
Nov 19-21
38th National Adapted
Physical Education Conference
Asilomar at Pacific Grove, CA
www.sc-ape.org
December 2009
Dec 2-5
Athletic Business Conference & Expo
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Toll-Free: 800-722-8764
www.athleticbusinessconference.com
Dec 2-5
Medical Fitness Association
15th Annual Conference
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Telephone: 804-897-5701
www.medicalfitness.org
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