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Education
Package (Oct. 26-30)
Discounted WWA MGM Grand Hotel Guests Price US $449;
Non-Members - US $685†
Member (not MGM Grand Hotel Guest) - US $549;
Non-Member - US $785†
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| The waterpark industry's most comprehensive educational program, including: |
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Core Seminars |
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Professional Development Seminars |
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Advanced Seminars |
| Two-day Trade Show including: |
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Welcome Reception |
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Buffet Lunch on Trade Show floor both days |
| Social Events & Networking Opportunities: |
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WWA Kick-off Reception |
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Welcome Reception |
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Annual Reunion Party at MGM Grand's Studio 54 |
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Goodbye Brunch |
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Annual WWA Golf Tournament (additional fee) |
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WWA Trade Show & Events Package
(Oct. 28-29)
Member - US $329
Non-Member - US $565†
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Spouse & Child Trade Show Package
Spouse - US $99
Child - US $19
(Member/Non-Member) |
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Two-day Trade Show including
the Welcome Reception |
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Buffet lunch on the Trade Show floor for both days |
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Networking at the social events |
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| Bring your spouse and kids to the
Trade Show and social events. These packages offer
your non-industry-employed spouse and minor
children
the same great benefits as those listed in the WWA Trade Show & Events Package!
Child package excludes admission to Annual Reunion Party at Studio 54.
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| †Pricing includes one-year membership in WWA. For first-time members only. |
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Optional
Special Events
All seminars, except Ellis, NASCO and Starguard will be held at MGM Grand Conference Center. Must be a Education Package
Registrant to sign up for any of the following events except lifeguard Instructor courses or golf. |
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(1) Waterpark Resort Development & Expansion Workshop
- US $149
Monday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fact-filled workshop covering all aspects of waterpark resort
development from feasibility and site selection to pre-opening marketing and management.
Lunch and reception included.
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(2) Ready, Set, Go! Workshop - US $169
Sunday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This is a practical guide for the first time waterpark
operator. Whether you are a public facility or planning your first waterpark venture, you will find
this training to be your most valuable tool in preparing for your first season. You will learn how to
get a head start on your marketing, operation and management plans for a new or expanded facility.
Samples of everything you need to get started will be reviewed and discussed by a panel of experienced
professionals. This full day session is a blend of information and experience that will leave you
informed, prepared and thoroughly entertained. Participants will be guided through a series of
practical checklists, guides and presentations. Each attendee will take home an outline of how to
get their new ventures off the ground. Your main tour guide for this practical, yet entertaining day
will share her experience of over twenty-five years of facility management in public recreation, as
well as waterpark management coach in both the private and public waterpark markets. She will be
joined by a panel of experienced recreation professionals who have been involved in the management
of some of the best facilities in our business today.
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(3) Advanced Waterpark Group Sales Workshop - US
$169
Monday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A dynamic team of
some of the industry's most experienced Group Sales & Marketing managers
will lead a full-day workshop. Learn real world strategies from peers
who have faced the same challenges, and found what works. Group sales managers
with all levels of experience will learn to increase their group sales revenue. Box lunch included. |
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(4) Crisis Communication Workshop - US $169 NEW!
Monday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This interactive course will provide managers and executives with sample crisis plans, media training, and course work on hot topics in the industry. At the end of the day there will be group activities resulting in prepared statements for the "hot issues" in the industry that will be shared with all participants. Space is limited. |
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(5) Birthday University - A Reason to Return More Often $169 NEW!
Sunday, Ocy 26th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This interactive workshop improves your party program and offers tips on how to make this alternative revenue strategy work. Get the tools to broaden the scope of your market and systems to harness a unique, high quality program that can perpetuate itself. You'll uncover unexpected marketing potential and additional revenue streams, as your program draws guests onto your property if no other reason than, they were invited. |
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(6) Disaster Experience: A Tabletop Exercise - US $149 NEW!
Monday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This simulation will put you in the throes of real-life disaster situations at a waterpark - as they unfold. You will make critical decisions and deal with the consequences of those decisions! Learn the importance of advance disaster and event continuity planning. Understand the principles of disaster management and how they apply to response and recovery planning and effective crisis management for a waterpark. Space is limited. |
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(7) Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification Course - US $269
Sunday and Monday, Oct. 26-27, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Demystify the science and art of water-quality maintenance and pool
management while earning your AFO certification in this comprehensive
program for pool and park managers. (Register by 10/03/08)
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(8) Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO) Course Two Day Classroom Course: US $269
Sunday and Monday, Oct. 26-27, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
National Swimming Pool Foundation's two-day workshop designed to provide the knowledge necessary to
operate and manage public pools and spas. The CPO class is widely accepted by health departments and
fulfills the local and state requirements for certification for pool service technicians as defined
in many states.
CPO® Blended Format Course: US $309
(Deadline for Registration is 10/03/08)
Monday, Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Save time and money in this one-day training format of the CPO® course.
Blended Format Course includes Day One academic training at home online and Day
Two classroom training on Monday. Once you register for this course you will be sent
a confirmation packet, which includes a copy of the CPO® Handbook and the access
code with instructions to be able to go through the online material. The interactive nature
of the program will enhance your learning experience. The one-day in-person training will
complete your certification. |
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(9) Advanced Water Quality Certificate Course - US
$179
Monday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This full-day,
exclusive WWA program provides Aquatic Facility Operators (AFOs) or Certified
Pool Operators (CPOs) new insight and rationale to expand their understanding of
aquatic recreation facility water-quality science. Current certification and 3
years experience or equivalent are prerequisites. |
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(10) American Red Cross Lifeguard Management Training - US
$119
Monday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The new American Red Cross Lifeguard Management course is ideal for experienced managers
new to aquatics and experienced aquatics professionals new to management. This course
teaches skills and knowledge to effectively manage lifeguards and create an environment
that keeps patrons, lifeguards and the aquatic facility safe. You'll learn about
supervisory responsibilities, lifeguard selection/training, teambuilding, injury
prevention, risk minimization and emergency-response planning. You'll get a copy
of Lifeguard Management Participant's Manual and CD-ROM with sample in-service
trainings, records and reports. Tuition is $119
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(11) StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor
Workshop - US $180
Monday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn how experiential learning theory can streamline your lifeguard training sessions, while maximizing skills development and retention, lifeguard confidence and lifeguard professionalism. This will be a blended learning experience combining an online course (Part A) with an instructor-trainer led (Part B) session. The hands-on, interactive Part B class will be in the water, so bring your suit! This session will also cover the administrative aspects of becoming a Starfish Aquatics Institute Training Center so that you can provide the StarGuard and Emergency Care curriculum to your staff or the community. The cost of this workshop will be reimbursed if you or your facility becomes a Training Center within 12 months of the course date.
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(12) AIMS on the Road: Maintenance for Aquatic Facilities $240 NEW!
(CEU’s offered for additional $40)
Sunday, Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
AIMS on the Road will offer an eight (8) hour course in the area of maintenance for aquatic facilities. Learn how inspections of facilities, slides and even pumps and motors can improve your aquatic facility. Get updated on the newest ASTM aquatics standards on topics like structures and netting. CEU’s will be offered for an additional $40.00. |
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(13) National Aquatic Safety Co. (NASCO) Lifeguard Instructor Program
Certification: US $429
Recertification: US $300
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Oct. 25-27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NASCO has developed this
3-day course that licenses its instructors to teach NASCO's various water-safety
programs, including Waterpark Deep Water Lifeguard, Basic Lifeguard, Waterpark
Shallow Water Lifeguard, Waterpark Attendant and the Water Sentry courses. This
course will include lectures and skill development that focuses on victim
recognition, importance of vigilance, water rescue skills, the use of Heimlich
in the water, CPR for aquatic professionals, basic care and first aid.
Instructor candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to swim 200 yards
without resting using the front stroke of choice, retrieve a 10-pound object
from a depth of 8 feet and swim 20 feet with the object from the point of
origin. Participants must be pre-registered to attend. The class size is
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(14) American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification - US
$199
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Oct. 25-27, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Three day instructor certification course will train instructor candidates to teach
basic-level Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Attendant, First Aid, Lifeguard Management,
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne
Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission and Basic Water Rescue courses.
Instructor candidates also will become familiar with GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow
and the Water Safety presentations. Prerequisites: 17 years of age on or before the
last scheduled day of the instructor course and successful completion of the pre-course
session. This includes passing the pre-course written exam with a score of 80 percent or
higher for each of the three sections and demonstrating competency in the pre-course
skills and scenarios evaluation. Tuition is $199
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(15) WWA Annual Golf Tournament - US $119
*Club Rentals (left & right
available) - US $50 each
Monday, Oct. 27, 7:30 a.m. shotgun start
to approximately 2:00 p.m.
Buses to The Legacy Golf Course pick up at MGM Grand. Registration fee includes cart, greens fees,
continental breakfast, lunch & transportation. Register by Sept. 26. |
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WWA's Volunteer Program
Do you have additional staff you
would like to send to the WWA Convention, however it just isn't in your budget?
The WWA has a limited number of positions open for its 2008 Volunteer Program.
These positions work with the WWA staff throughout the Convention in return for
free registration to the show. Call Kelly Harris at +1.913.599.0300 or e-mail kelly@waterparks.org for more details on
how you can sign up. Positions will go quickly...so call today! |
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