Welcome Aboard, ECA/OBOW SHOW NYC 2011 Attendee!
We would like to remind you of a few important things before you arrive! With the following information, you should be ready to begin this exciting weekend. Please read carefully!
WHEN IS IT?
From Thursday, March 10th to Sunday, March 13th 2011
WHERE IS IT?
Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 Broadway (between W. 45th St and W. 46th St), New York City
Marriott Reservations: 1-800-843-4898 or 212-398-1900
Quick Link: Marriott Marquis Hotel
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
- Your mat! ECA does not supply mats. There will be a limited number of mats for sale on site, but it is recommended that you come prepared.
- Props! Please bring any props you use in your yoga, pilates, core fusion and core energy flow workouts including straps, blocks and blankets. These items will NOT be supplied by ECA.
- PHOTO I.D.
- Layers! The hotel temperature cannot be adjusted quickly and is not set up like a studio. Therefore layers will help you remain comfortable in all settings.
- Bottled Water! Stay hydrated throughout the event. No glass bottles permitted in session rooms. Try a reusable stainless steel bottle and help the environment
- Energy Snacks: Dried fruit, nuts, energy bars to keep you going strong all day.
- Your towel! For those times when you will be working up a sweat!
- Pens, pencils! Take notes rather than trying to retain everything to memory.
WHAT ARE THE HOURS FOR THE TRADE SHOW?
Thursday March 10: from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday March 11: from 10:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday March 12 : from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday March 13: Closed
WHERE IS THE APPAREL SHOP?
Stop by the 5th floor On-Site Registration Desk (near the escalators) and check out the hottest and latest ECA apparel including T-shirts, Tanks, Bandanas, stainless steel water bottles and mats.
WHAT ADDITIONAL SPECIALTY CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE EVENT?
EMPOWER FLOW with Seane CornFriday, March 11th 6:00-8:00pmTake a stand! This physically invigorating and moderately paced vinyasa flow yoga class will get the heat cranked and initiate strength, flexibility and stability in your practice. Seane will take you through a creative and challenging sequence of sun salutes A and B, standing poses, backbends and foreword bends with grace, agility and ease, while inspiring inner power and purpose. Leave feeling cleansed, strengthened, motivated and standing in your power.
Fee: $50
ZUMBA Cardio Party! with Tanya Beardsley and Jani RobertsFriday, March 11th 6:00-7:30pm
Exciting Latin & International dance moves, new choreography techniques, and a non-stop, get-down-and-dance, calorie burning, high-energy workout! The Zumba Cardio Party is the hit workout at ALL the top fitness conventions worldwide! This high-intensity workout will challenge your muscles and mind like never before. So let’s get the Party started!
Fee: $50
WHAT ARE THE DETAILS FOR THE ECA/OBOW AWARDS CELEBRATION?
Saturday March 12th 7:00-8:30pm
Come join us for what is usually a “closed door” private party! You vote every year, this year come watch who wins. Special honoree this year, Seane Corn for her work with Off the Mat, Into the World program. This celebration is equal parts fun, excitement, networking and love fest. Special performance by the Calvin Wiley Dance Troupe! Dress: Your best NYC fashionista outfit. Attitude: of course!
FREE with your convention registration …CASH bar
HOW DO I GET TO THE EVENT?
- Subway Trains: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, N, R, Q, 7 and Shuttle to Times Square.
- Marriott Marquis All-Day Valet Parking: $60.00 for hotel guests and $75 for the public.
- Hippodrome 24-hour Garage: West 44th Street between 5th & 6th Ave. $12-$14/day on Saturday and Sunday.
- ICON parking lot on West 51th Street and 8th Ave. $20/day for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- FREE Parking on city Streets all day Sunday only (please read parking signs to be sure)
Quick Links:
Astor parking: www.iconparking.com
Directions: www.mapquest.com
Airport Shuttle: www.airlinknyc.com or call 212-812-9000
Super Shuttle: www.supershuttle.com or call 212-258-3826
Airtram: $5 from JFK to L.I.R.R or subway
WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST WHEN I ARRIVE AT THE EVENT?
Since you registered before the event, you must check-in at the PRE-Registration Desk on the 5th floor to pick up your on-site registration kit prior to attending sessions. Plan on arriving at least one hour before your first scheduled session to avoid being late. YOU WILL NEED PHOTO I.D.No one will be able to pick up anyone else’s kit but their own.
Pre-Registration Desk Hours (5th floor)
THURSDAY MARCH 10: from 1:00pm to 7:00pm
FRIDAY MARCH 11: from 6:00am to 2:00pm
SATURDAY MARCH 12: from 6:00am to 1:00pm
SUNDAY MARCH 13: from 6:30am to 11:00am
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS?
- Do not leave valuables unattended at the conference. Unfortunately, all goodie bags look alike so do not keep badges, money or valuables in them – accidents have occurred at past conferences. ECA World Fitness and the Marriott Marquis are not responsible for any lost or stolen items throughout the conference.
- There will be a bag and coat check on the 6th floor. Coats and large bags are NOT permitted inside the session rooms
WHAT OTHER TIPS CAN YOU OFFER FOR A SMOOTH DAY?
- Please be patient when entering your classes. There will be door monitors to assist you.
- Be sure to have your event badge and wristband visible to show door monitors. DO NOT TAKE IT OFF – IT IS NOT REPLACEABLE!
- There will be NO session tickets. Your event badge will have your sessions printed and will be your admittance to the sessions along with your wristband.
- Feel free to attend as many sessions or attend different sessions than you pre-registered for. You will be able to go stand-by to any sessions based on space availability. There will be Stand by lines for all sessions that you are not pre-registered for.
- Unless absolutely necessary, please do not leave any session before the end.
- Do not open session doors to any Yoga, Pilates or lecture sessions that are in progress.
- Turn off all cell phones and pagers so as not to disturb other attendees.
WHAT ABOUT CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS?
- CECs will be included in your registration kit. Please keep these in a safe place as there is a charge for replacing them.
- A full listing is included in your registration kit and available on line:
Quicklink: ECA CECs
WHERE ARE THE SESSION OUTLINES?
You will receive a CD on site that will feature all session outlines that were provided to us by the presenters. If a session outline is missing it is because we were not provided with one. You can download and print an advanced copy of any outline you wish to bring with you on site by going to this link:
WHERE CAN I GET FOOD?
- Meals are not included with the program however, there is no shortage of great restaurants for all budgets in the Marriott Marquis and throughout New York City, especially in the theatre district. Deli’s and Quick stop prepared food is available on 8Th Ave – Fruit, drinks, snacks and hot and cold food
- Healthy to-go breakfast and lunch options will be available on-site on floors 5 & 7 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Quicklink: NYC Restaurants
I HAVE TIME TO SPARE, WHAT ELSE CAN I DO IN NYC?
You are in one of the premier cities of the world! Culture is king! So get out of your hotel room and go and enjoy!
- Broadway Shows: TKTS (discounted tickets for Broadway shows) is located in the Marriott Marquis’ Lower Lobby Level. Many of the top shows are 50% off for daily performance specials.
- Restaurants: NYC is a gastronomic Wonderland! All the top chefs are here! For assistance, go to www.opentable.com or www.nymetro.com for advice and reservations.
- Museums – MOMA (Museum of Modern Art), MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art), Whitney, Museum of Natural History, Guggenheim, Frick and many more
- Shopping: From 5th Avenue south to Canal Street, too many stores to list!
- Central Park: Just blocks from the Marriott Marquis
- Sightseeing: Rockefeller Plaza, Radio City Music Hall, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Chinatown, Little Italy, South Street Seaport, Ellis Island, Greenwich Village, Soho, Chelsea Art Galleries
- Gray Line Bus Tour. City Bus Tour: www.citysightsny.com
We look forward to joining you for another spectacular ECA World Fitness Event!
