
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
The premier Clearwater Beach hotel, Wyndham Grand Clearwater is a top destination with chic accommodations, meeting space and host of the 2019 Sk8 Expo Convention. Book your room today and receive the Roller Skating Association International group rate.
100 Coronado Dr
Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 281-9500
Group Rate
Make sure to identify you are with the Roller Skating Association International to receive the group rate if calling to make a reservation. Otherwise visit https://book.passkey.com/go/Sk8Expo to book online.
Cut-off date for booking reservations is on 07/24/2019.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-In is 4PM and Check-Out is at 11AM. Should you arrive prior to that time, all reasonable efforts will be made by the hotel to accommodate.
Parking Fees
Valet Parking is $20 plus tax.
Airports
Sk8 Expo Conference/Trade Show Schedule
Please note the times and speaker are subject to change. Make sure to check back here for the most up to date schedule available. If you haven’t yet, register today for the exciting speakers and events in the roller skating industry.
Day 01 full schedule
August 26, 2019

12:00PM – 5:00PM
Exhibitor Set Up
This is the time for exhibitors to setup their booths on the trade show floor. See the RSA staff at the front desk for any questions you may have.
1:00PM – 4:00PM
CPR & First Aid Certification
Join Sharon McMahon for this seminar where you will learn how to perform CPR in the event of an emergency at your skating center.
Have you ever had a child have an asthma attack at your rink? How about a seizure or maybe you are just not sure about how to treat the basic fall? Come and learn what to do in that emergency so that you are providing the best possible care for your customer and peace of mind for yourself.
Once complete, participants will receive 3 credit hours and will receive their CPR certification or re-certification (required every two years) and First Aid Certification (required every two years) from the Danville Area Community College with certification mailed after the event is complete.

Sharon McMahon
Certified CPR & First Aid Instructor
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Coaches Certification Program
Are you missing out on achievement revenue dollars? Get certified to be a Learn to Skate coach. Certifications will be provided by the Roller Skating Association International.

Shane Locklear
Certified Skating Instructor
12:30PM – 4:00PM
Early Check In
You’ve heard the saying, “The early bird gets the worm!”
Well make sure to check in early so you can avoid lines and have everything ready to go for the next day. You can scope out the booths you want to visit in the trade show and get your programs, welcome bags and name badges.
Plus if you have any questions for staff members, this would be the best time to get there assistance and have your questions answered.
All convention attendees MUST wear name badges at all times while at the Convention and in all Convention spaces.
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Welcome Reception
Meet & greet with fellow operators.
Day 02 full schedule
August 27, 2019

7:30AM – 8:00AM
Breakfast with Hownd formerly FetchRev(breakfast available until 8:30am)
Enjoy a fun filled breakfast with Hownd(FetchRev).
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Visit with Vendors
Come enjoy some delicious pastries and time to visit with our amazing vendors.
8:30AM – 9:00AM
Opening Remarks
Join RSA President Jeff Couey, RSA Executive Director Jim McMahon and RSA Vice President, Cort Whalig for opening remarks.
9:00AM-10:00AM
Elite Session: Kick Your Default Future to the Curb – Designing the Future of Your Business
Business breeds chaos and confusion. Getting clear on your company’s Purpose, Values and Mission will:
• Enable you to create a winning strategy
• Help you attract and retain great talent who fit your unique culture, and
• Bring confidence to you and everyone associated with your business.

Dan Ralphs
Elite Entrepreneurs
10:00AM – 10:25AM
Visit With Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
10:25AM – 10:45AM
Brain Molony presents our Sponsors
10:45AM – 11:45AM
Ironwood session: Generate Predictable Cashflow
We believe that net income should translate into working capital and larger savings. We believe that we can help your business generate cashflow that you can reinvest into your business and distribute as profit. Cash is the lifeblood of your business and we specialize in getting our clients to develop working capital from internal profits and build cashflows that are reinvested into expanding the business
Managing your financials – Turn your paper profit into cash flow
• Stop managing cash from a piggy bank or your bank account
• Establish routines and systems to get out of debt
• Use time-tested processes and tools to increase your business’s cash flow
• Forward-looking plans to manage your finances

Jeremy Veatch
Ironwood
11:45AM – 12:15PM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
12:15PM – 1:00PM
Lunch
1:00PM – 1:15PM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
1:15PM – 2:15PM
Integrity session: How Commercial Lending Is a Team Sport Sponsored by Funtastic Novelties
Borrowing commercial financing can be a very complicated, overwhelming and challenging
proposition. Today’s financial markets are packed with regulations and details, which can
frustrate borrowers who don’t have a plan. Our hope is to offer the following steps to assure
great results in borrowing a commercial loan
Strategy includes:
• Model It: Asking the right questions
• Mold It: Structuring your deal to meet the market
• Match It: Capitalizing on market knowledge
• Make It: Structuring the deal you want

Dave Kotter
Integrity
2:15PM – 2:35PM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
2:35PM – 3:05PM
Why STEM Matters to Your Business
Join Karen for an informational session on why STEM is sweeping the nation and the science behind it.
Karen Palermo
3:05PM – 3:25PM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
3:25PM – 5:00PM
Expert RSA & Ironwood Panel
Overview: Knowing who your target customer is impacts everything you do, from marketing to pricing to who in the community you partner with. Ironwood Ventures will work with Chanel Bellotto, Ron Liette, Scott Christley, and Denise Watkins to help create a customer ‘Avatar’ (detailed description of WHO the customer is) for their business and show how it can be quickly applied for big impact.
4:25PM – 4:45PM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
4:45PM – 5:10PM
Ambassadorship Program
Join President Jeff Couey as he teaches you about his Ambassadorship Program and why your rink needs to adopt it.

Jeff Couey
RSA International President
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Check-In
Stop by our Check-in and On-Site Registration desk where attendees may pick up their programs, welcome bags and name badges.
All convention attendees MUST wear name badges at all times while at the Convention and in all Convention spaces.
Day 03 full schedule
August 28, 2019

7:45AM – 8:45AM
Sip-N-S.T.E.M.
Enjoy your continental breakfast while getting the latest updates on the STEM program, for Licensees Only.

8:00AM – 9:00AM
Continental Breakfast – Visit with Vendors
Come enjoy some delicious pastries and time to visit with our amazing vendors.
9:15AM – 10:15AM
Things to Think about, that No one talks about
Overview: We have an experienced panel that will be sharing how they’ve seen CEOs and businesses handle key decisions. Topics will include:
• Picking a new location and negotiating a lease
• Partnerships: when they work and when they don’t
• Personal protections: how to protect your business AND your family
• Capital needs: there are more options than you realize
• Exit Strategy: take your hard work and make it pay off long term
Ironwood Venture Panel
10:15AM – 10:25AM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
10:25AM – 11:25AM
How to deliver online and offline success using Social Media
The way you are represented online is crucial but most companies think it’s all about the budget. You have to spend more to make more. We believe it’s a combination of engagement online and offline that will enable your FEC to win.
At the end of this class you will be able to:
• Use Instagram and Facebook ads to ensure your most interested customers are actually able to buy
• Communicate in the language of your target audience
• Establishing a clear outline of what is success?
• Implement a strategy to immediately increase your reach in your local city

Robert Reed
11:25AM – 11:40AM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
11:40AM – 12:00PM
Roller Skating Foundation
Learn how the Roller Skating Foundation can help you get into the schools.

Cindy Anderson
RSA Foundation President
12:00PM – 12:15PM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
12:15PM – 1:00PM
Lunch
Lunch will be provided to attendees. Come, drink, eat and socialize with fellow operators and vendors.
1:00PM – 1:20PM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
1:20PM – 1:50PM
RSA Benefits and Programs
1:50PM – 2:15PM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
2:15PM – 2:45PM
Recap with Jeremy Veatch

Jeremy Veatch
2:45PM – 3:15PM
Visit with Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
3:15PM – 3:45PM
Win $100 in 2.5 Minute
Bring with you your best promotion idea that you can give in 2.5 minutes. The audience will be voting on the best Promotion Idea and the winner will receive $100 cash that day. You have 2.5 minutes to wow the crowd. Anyone over 2.5 minutes is disqualified.
3:45PM – 4:15PM
Last Chance to Visit Vendors
This is a break time to visit with the various manufacturers, suppliers and service vendors in the skating industry. Remember that you can come back and visit with the vendors throughout the day, so you don’t leave without seeing the vendors before you go.
4:15PM
MBA Graduation Ceremony
7:00PM – 10:00PM
Beach Party
Professional Event Speakers
Learn from people with experience in their fields, who come to share their knowledge with you.
Our Great Sponsors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, click here for more information.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sk8Expo would not be the great conference that it has been without our GREAT sponsors. We hope that you will take the time to look over this year’s sponsorship opportunity. All of our sponsors are partners in Sk8Expo therefore we will work to be sure that you have as much exposure to our attendees as possible. Our past sponsors can attest that this show is a great opportunity to gain and maintain your customer base.

Diamond Sponsor
$
5000
Per Event
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Seminar Sponsor
$
1500
Per Seminar
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Breakfast/Lunch Sponsor
$
1200
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Break Sponsor
$
1000
Per Break
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Logo on the Website -
Advertise in Sk8 Expo Ads -
Addt'l Event Signage -
Logo on Schedule -
Advertise in Welcome Bags -
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1 Attendee -
No Email Ad -
No Today's Family Fun Ad -
No RinkSider Ad -
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Reserve your Exhibitor Table Space for Sk8 Expo 2019 Online!
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Please note the following:
- Exhibitor Table cost – $599
- Additional Attendee – $199
- Extras
- Electric (Download 2019 Power Order Form)
- Wall Location – $100
- Additional Table – $100 per Table
- Sponsorships Available – Click Here
If you have already submitted an online application and need to make any changes, please email cindy@sk8expo.org.
For shipping info, click here.
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