Play It Again Sports
2016Winter Trade Show
February 5-6, 2016
Phoenix Convention Center –Phoenix, AZ
We invite you to participate in our 2016Winter Trade Show
As always, we will plan the exhibit floor in such a way as to maximize exposure for you and your products.
Please note the following important trade show information:
Trade Show SponsorPlay It Again Sports
605 Highway 169 N, Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Phone: 763-520-8451
Fax: 763-520-8468
LocationPhoenix Convention Center
West Building-Lower Level-Halls 1 & 2
100 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
NOTE: Brede Exposition Services will provide an Exhibitor Kit with shipping instructions upon receipt of payment and completed registration forms.
AgendaBooth Set-Up Schedule
ThursdayFebruary 4, 20163:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday, February 5, 20167:00am - 12:00pm
Trade Show Hours
Friday February 5, 2016 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday February 6, 20169:00am - 5:00pm
Franchisee/Vendor Networking Event
Saturday February 6, 20166:00pm - 9:00pm
Booth Tear-Down Schedule
Saturday February 6, 20165:00pm - 10:00pm
Please Note: Early tear-down of exhibit booths will not be permitted.
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Move-In/Move OutExhibit set-up will be Thursday February 4th (3:00pm-8900pm) and Friday February 5th (7:00am-12:00pm). Tear down of exhibits must be completed by 10:00pm Saturday February 6th. No exhibitor will be permitted to dismantle their booth prior to5:00pm on the 6th.
Inspection and Thursday February 4th, 20168:00pm
Walk Through
Play It Again Sports representatives will walk through the completed Trade Show exhibits. Play It Again Sports reserves the right to approve, disapprove or request the removal of any merchandise or items that are not part of the approved merchandise/product lines. Exhibitors need not be present during Play It Again Sports' review of exhibits.
Exhibit SpaceBooth assignments will be sent to exhibitors by the Play It Again Sports buying
Assignmentgroup. Decorator and drayage information will be included in your Exhibitor Kit.
To the best of our ability, we will group like suppliers in the same exhibit areas (fitness equipment in one section, golf in another section, etc.). Late registration will lessen your chances of being in the appropriate section on the Trade Show floor.
Booth Rental FeeThe booth rental fee is $1,500.00 per booth if contract and payment are received by January 8, 2016. After January 8th, booth fee is $1,700.00. This rental fee INCLUDES CARPETING in your booth(s). In addition to carpeting, the booth rental fee includes: a 10’x10’ exhibit space, one (1) draped 6 ft. table, two (2) chairs, wastebasket, draped back wall and side wall, company identification sign and general area security.
We will again be offering a special purchase deal on booths -
BUY THREE (3) BOOTHS, GET ONE (1) FREE!
PAYMENT FOR EXHIBIT SPACE RENTAL MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR CONTRACT.
Name BadgesName badges for those individuals working in your booth will be available for pick up on show site at the Registration Desk locatedat the Convention Center. Everyone in your booth will require a name badge on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It serves as your identification to gain access into the exhibit area for set-up and the Trade Show. A Badge Request Form is included in this packet and must be completed with all namesof those attending.
The Badge Request Form must be received by Wednesday January 27, 2016 in order to process badges prior to the show.
Name badges are required at all times and are necessary for admission into the exhibit areas during set-up and show times. Security will refuse access to all without badges.
Order FormsAs requested by franchisees, we are again asking that all vendors have multiple copy order forms at their booths. This will allow each franchisee to receive a signed copy of their order.
Service ContractorThe official service contractor chosen by Play It Again Sports is Brede Exposition Services. A customer service representative will be located at the service desk inside the exhibit hall to answer questions and to assist you with your exhibit. Information regarding the rental of additional electrical, furniture, floral displays and drayage will be included in your Exhibitor Kit. This kit will be sent to you by Brede Exposition Services following Play It Again Sports' receipt of your contract and payment.
ShippingPlease follow the instructions for shipping your product and displays toPhoenix closely. Within your Exhibitor Kit you will find all needed information for shipping, storage and transfer. Please call Brede Exposition Services directly with any shipping questions. Do not ship goods directly to the convention center as you risk loss of materials. You will be responsible for any additional costs incurred by sending shipments directly to the hotel. Play It Again Sports will not be held responsible for lost shipments.
SecurityThe Phoenix Convention Center employs security to monitor the general grounds. Play It Again Sports will hire additional security overnight to patrol our exhibit areas. If you feel that you require additional security within your booth and/or for your display, it is your responsibility to hire additional security. You may request a list of approved security companies from Becca Colling.
CancellationsNotification of cancellation must be submitted in writing and received in our office no later than Monday January 11, 2016. After January 11th refunds, minus an administration fee of $400.00, will be processed and mailed to you after the Trade Show.
Submit notice of cancellation in writing to:
Play It Again Sports
Attn: Becca Colling
605 Highway 169 N, Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Email:
Hotel Registration We are currently holding a block of rooms at:
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
50 East Adams Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-333-0000
Click here to make your reservations online. Reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-309-8138 and stating you are with the Play It Again Sports group. Our special negotiated rate is $155.00/night plus tax for single or double occupancy.
The room block at the hotel is very limited so the sooner you make your reservation the more likely you'll be to get our discounted rate.
Vendor/Franchisee Saturday February 66:00pm – 9:00pm
Networking ReceptionPlay It Again Sports will be holding a Franchisee/Vendor Networking Reception at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotelimmediately following the show on Saturday. Be sure to join us for this complimentary event.
Please NoteThe Play It Again Sports 2016 Winter Trade Show is closed and private and is not open to the public. Only approved vendors are allowed to exhibit pre-approved products. Admittance into the Trade Show is reserved for franchisees and operators of Play It Again Sports stores and pre-approved vendors only. Please do not invite vendors, clients, business associates, etc. to attend this show without prior approval from Play It Again Sports.
If You Have QuestionsPlay It Again Sports Contact:Brede Exposition Services Contact
Becca CollingSharon Sandvik
763-520-8451612-378-6522
612-331-8380 (Fax)
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