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CONVENTIONS - MIAMI '08 - GENERAL INFO

ECA/THRIVE! 2008
Fitness, Sports Training and Wellness Conference

Miami Resort and Spa Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida
November 13-16th, 2008

ECA/THRIVE! Is not just another fitness event. This program was designed to meet all of your professional needs and then some. Experience first hand a life affirming event.

ECA/THRIVE has something for everyone! Combining the BEST of Personal Training, Sports Conditioning, Business, Nutrition, Group Fitness, Mindful Programming, Aquatic and Outdoor Training and more... like no one else! 

New Programming, Presenters, Activities and Special Events!

Download complete ECA/THRIVE! 2008 brochure (PDF format)

Deadline for registration is November 1st, 2008. On site registration will be an additional $50.00 fee (subject to availability).

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird rate by 9/1/08 9/2/08 - 11/1/08
Full conference ECA member $279 $309
Full conference non-member $349 $379

One day member   Thur $99  Fri $169  Sat $169  Sun $99
One day non-member   Thur $139  Fri $229  Sat $229  Sun $139


Group rate...$285 (expires September 1, 2008)
10 or more registrations paid, with session selections completed and sent together in one envelope by September 1).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!


PRE-PAID REGISTRATION ATTENDEE CHECK-IN
FOR THOSE ALREADY PAID IN FULL

Thursday, November 13  9:00am - 2:00pm & 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Friday, November 14  6:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday, November 15  6:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday, November 16  6:30am - 11:00am

Plan on arriving at least one hour before your first scheduled session. This will prevent you from being late for your first session. Lines can be long first thing in the morning, schedule your time accordingly. MUST BRING PHOTO I.D. ON SITE.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION
FOR THOSE ATTENDEES WHO HAVE NOT YET PAID FOR REGISTRATION

Cash, MasterCard or Visa ONLY accepted for on site registrations.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS, DISCOVER CARD, DINERS CLUB OR AMERICAN EXPRESS!

Thursday, November 13  9:30am - 1:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday, November 14  6:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday, November 15  6:30am - 1:00pm
Sunday, November 16  7:00am - 11:00am

Single-day registrants can only check-in on site the same day they are registered for.

SENDING IN YOUR RESERVATION
Please call us with any questions. We are here to help! 1-800-ECA-EXPO

On-Line: Click here to register on-line. You can now book "LIVE" on-line (visa/mc ONLY) you can confirm your sessions andreceive immediate confirmation. If you do not receive an immediate confirmation you have not registered correctly! Try again or call the ECA office for assistance. Please note that if you register on-line, be sure to check the boxes authorizing your consent to our show policies, payment authorization and informed consent. You are only permitted 4 sessions per day if you are attending Thurs -Sun or 5 per day id attending Fri -Sun, and only three spinning sessions per day. You are limited to no more than a total of 15 sessions for the weekend. HOWEVER! Once on site, you can attend as many sessions as you like based on space availability.

By Mail: ECA World Fitness Alliance 414 East Beech Street Long Beach, NY 11561 Mail your full payment in U.S. funds (visa, mc, check or m.o.) and reservation forms along with your session selection sheets.

By Fax: 516-432-7044. Fax your full payment (visa/mc ONLY) (as of now we know of no machine that faxes money, but we can dream can't we?) and reservation forms along with your session selection sheets. ECA cannot be held responsible for incomplete, unreadable faxes or for faxes not received. Do not fax your reservation if you are mailing a check! Call our offices within 2 days of sending to guarantee your fax arrived and is legible.

CONVENTION PROGRAM CONCIERGE
We have added a new service we urge you to consider BEFORE you register. Try our new Program Concierge. ECA office staff can help you choose the very best sessions for you. Whether you are a novice or veteran instructor or this is your first ECA event or 20th, we can help you sort out if a session will fit your needs. Are you looking for more information about a presenter or session description; looking for advanced choreography; something for Monday morning; making a career move; adding on a new type of class to teach; trying to pick up more clients; starting a new business on your own; trying yoga for the first time; looking for inspiration or advice? Take advantage of our expertise and insight. Call our offices BEFORE you register - 516-432-6877 and ask for help.
OR
e-mail our own C.E.O. and event programmer, Carol Scott at carol@ecaworldfitness.com with your comments or questions.

CONFERENCE HOTEL
Reserve your room now! Call today for a discounted rate at our host hotel. Just mention you are attending the ECA/THRIVE 2008 Fitness and Wellness Conference.

Miami Beach Resort and Spa Hotel
4833 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Reservations: 305-532-3600
www.miamibeachresortandspa.com
or
https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=124432&hotelID=6577

*ECA special room rate: $170/single or $179/double + tax
*limited availability - book early!

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
All refund requests must be sent in writing to: ECA World Fitness Alliance, 414 East Beech Street Long Beach, NY 11561. Requests postmarked before Oct. 12th, 2008 will receive a refund minus a $100 processing fee. Requests postmarked after Oct. 12th, 2008 will receive a credit toward a future ECA event for one year minus a $100 processing fee. *Please note membership is NOT refundable and cannot be included in the refund or credit. Only conference fees apply. * Please note pre/post conference fees are not refundable and cannot be included in the refund or credit. Please see membership and pre/post convention programming for more information about each specific cancellation policy. ECA is not responsible for acts of God, nature, war, terrorism, union or labor disputes.