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Annual Symposium & Trade Show
Days and Times
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Tuesday, October 02, 2012 |
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8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Annual Golf Tournament
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SAI StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor Development Course (Renewals Only)
(extra tuition required) |
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. New
WWA University: Food & Beverage School
Course includes behind-the-scenes tour at Paris Hotel. (extra tuition required) |
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ready, Set, Go!
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started!(extra tuition required) |
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WWA Advanced Water Quality Course
(extra tuition required) |
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. New
Achieving Your Group Sales Goals
(extra tuition required) |
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Waterpark Design, Development & Expansion Workshop
(Advanced Registration Required) |
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5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Developer's Reception
Workshop attendees and presenters are welcome to attend this intimate networking opportunity.
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| Wednesday, October 03, 2012 |
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8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. New
Mobile Marketing: Your Message in the Palm of Their Hand
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. New
Anatomy of a Rescue: What You See, What Your Guards See, What Your Guests See
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. New
Happy Taxpayers: Increasing The Bottom Line
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. New
Stop Trying the Fad Diets of Leadership! Discover Your Authentic Self
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. New
Taking Your Food & Beverage Beyond the Usual Hot Eats & Cool Treats
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10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. New
#OMG Social Media: The Latest, Greatest Ways to Engage
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10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. New
Active Shooter Awareness
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10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. New
Maintenance Magic: How to Hire and Train Maintenance Techs for Waterparks
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10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. New
Stand Up: Waterpark Team Building
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10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Smaller Park Meeting
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10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. New
From Dream to Reality: Master Planning & Expansion, An Operator’s Perspective
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
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12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
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12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
TRADE SHOW OPEN
Paris Hotel Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV - USA
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7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
WWA ANNUAL REUNION PARTY
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| Thursday, October 04, 2012 |
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8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Key Decision-Makers Breakfast
Addtional fee and advanced registration required. Limited space available. |
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Group Sales State of the Industry
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. New
Emergency's Happen: Now What? Are You Prepared for the Post Incident Response?
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Pumps & Motors
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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. New
Disney’s Approach to Selection, Training & Engagement
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8:45 a.m. - 09:45 a.m. New
Cashless Waterpark: Where Has All The Money Gone?
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE SESSION
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11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TRADE SHOW OPEN
Paris Hotel Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV - USA
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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
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3:00 - 5:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. New
Marketing Creative: The Good, The Bad & the Downright Ugly
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3:00 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. New
Weather Watching for Waterparks
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3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. New
15 Ways to the Top! Successful Waterpark Leadership Practices
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3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. New
The ADA and Waterpark Attractions: How to Avoid the Legal Landmines
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3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Waterpark Resort Round Table
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4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. New
If you build It – They will Come – or Maybe They Won’t
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4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. New
Practical Training Tools for Lifeguards: Improve Attitude, Attentiveness and Action
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4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. New
Latest Technologies in Water Treatment
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4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. New
Keeping Your Head Above Water in Your Hiring Practices
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4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. New
Aqua Adventure: How A Municipal Waterpark Made it to Profitability
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7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Las Vegas Bus Tour
Bus pick up at WWA Convention Hotels. |
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| Friday, October 05, 2012 |
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9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. New
Making Innovative Marketing Decisions on a Budget
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. New
Increasing Customer Safety Through Public Awareness and Outreach with Drowning Prevention
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. New
Preventative Maintenance-Pay Me Now Or You Will Pay Later!
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. New
Because Every Kid Has One: Building a Better Birthday Program
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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Marketing Roundtable
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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. New
Safety Committee - MAHC Lifeguarding Module
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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. New
Survival in the 21st Century: Challenges to Waterparks & Aquatic Safety
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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. New
Learn to Swim Programs – The Next Generation
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10:15 a.m -11:15 a.m. New
Uncovering the Latest Trends in Merchandising
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New
You’ll Love It When Your Marketing Plan Comes Together
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New
Low Cost, High Tech: Applying Today's Technology In Your Facility
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New
Common Claims: Analyzing Real Waterpark Accident Reports to Establish Patterns
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New
Leadership Toolbox: Training Resources to Prepare Your Management for Summer Battle!
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| Monday, September 30, 2013 |
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ellis Lifeguard Instructor Training (Day 3 of 3)
Day 3 of 3 (extra tuition required) |
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
NASCO Lifeguard Instructor Training (Day 3 of 3)
Day 3 of 3 (extra tuition required) |
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| Wednesday, October 02, 2013 |
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO®) Course
Day 1 of 2 (extra tuition required) |
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
Day 1 of 2 (extra tuition required) |
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| Thursday, October 03, 2013 |
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO®) Course
Day 2 of 2 |
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CPO® Certification Blended Training
(Pre-registration & extra tuition required) |
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
Day 2 of 2 |
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