EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Pre-Sales Opportunity Open to IHRSA Associate Members Only! TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY!

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1 Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall Where the Global Health and Fitness Industry Comes to Do Business! 34 th Annual International Convention & Trade Show TRADE SHOW HOURS THURSDAY, MARCH 12 10:00am 6:00pm FRIDAY, MARCH 13 6:30am 8:30am Early Morning Workout 11:00am 6:00pm Trade Show EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Pre-Sales Opportunity Open to IHRSA Associate Members Only! TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY! International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association

2 BENEFITS THAT MATTER EXPERIENCED SUPPORT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE With 34 years of industry-defining events, IHRSA delivers relevant and valuable exhibitor benefits as well as unparalleled service support to all exhibitors. H FREE support from the team of experts at IHRSA, offering complimentary consulting services to maximize each exhibitor s presence at this global event, both pre-event and onsite. H FREE access to the pre-registered list of attendees in real-time, 24 hours a day, every day. See the moment when buyers register with IHRSA to plan pre-event promotions accordingly. H FREE product and service listing in the March Show Issue of Club Business International (CBI) with an expanded circulation of 26,000 copies. An exclusive benefit to exhibiting companies, this is an excellent opportunity to list the products and services that will be at the Show. H FREE customer invitations to the Trade Show Offer the best clients complimentary access to the Trade Show. H FREE access to the Trade Show and Opening Reception for all company employees, as well as full Convention Registrations for two company personnel. INCREASE YOUR MOBILE EXPOSURE! The IHRSA App gives Trade Show attendees instant access on their smartphones and tablets to exhibitor information, booth contacts, a Trade Show mapping tool and much more. To date, more than 6,700 people have downloaded the IHRSA App which allows attendees to create a personalized agenda with speakers, session information, social media functionality and networking. The IHRSA App makes it easy for attendees to contact exhibitors and set up appointments. The free exhibitor listing on the App provides increased exposure before, during and after the event. Learn more at ihrsa.org/app. H FREE booth carpet and back-wall and side rail drape in the official show colors as well as identification signage for each booth. H IHRSA will supply each exhibitor with the opportunity to purchase education passes at discounted rates to help bring more clients to the show. For information on arranging exhibit space, contact Tom Hunt at or ext. 152, or by at teh@ihrsa.org.

3 UNPARALLELED SALES, NETWORKING AND DEAL-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES The IHRSA International Trade Show This past March in San Diego, the IHRSA International Trade Show provided 370 exhibitors from 30 countries the unparalleled sales, networking and deal-making opportunies of meeting face-to-face with over 7,000 trade only attendees from 82 countries. IHRSA s International Convention & Trade Show is an essential part of the industry s calendar and the one place the world s health club market comes together to do business! Special Pre-Sales Opportunity Open to IHRSA Associate Members Only Only IHRSA Associate Members can participate in the Pre-Paid Booth Allocation Process by sending in a signed, completed contract along with a 50% deposit in order to select a booth location before the open sales period begins. This is the way to get the best possible booth for the show. The Broadest Spectrum of Qualified Decision-Makers IHRSA Convention & Trade Show attendees include the Presidents, CEOs and Senior Executives of the largest health club groups in the world, as well as thousands of independent club operators with the drive and ambition to propel their clubs to the next level of success. IHRSA ALWAYS DELIVERS AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE! EACH YEAR, WE ARE ABLE TO REACH MORE AND MORE PEOPLE IN THE HEALTH CLUB AND FITNESS INDUSTRY ON A GLOBAL LEVEL. Noelle Feist, MINDBODY Los Angeles A Success in 2012, Gets Even Better for IHRSA 2015 IHRSA s first Los Angeles event in 2012 was a runaway success! Since then, the opening of new hotels near the Convention Center will allow even more attendees to stay close to the IHRSA action! L.A. LIVE, a 4-million square foot development of restaurants, clubs and unique venues adjacent to the Convention Center offers a vibrant, uniquely L.A. experience without going far from all IHRSA events. Global Reach Like No Other Show Attendees from Every Continent Connect with customers from rapidly emerging markets. H IHRSA 2014 drew over 2,300 international attendees from over 80 countries outside the US. H Over 50 international federations and partners were active participants H Attendee tours included groups from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Norway, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom. H Industry growth outside the US is fueling much of the success of leading suppliers IHRSA 2015 will provide the venue to join them! NEW THIS YEAR! Extended Trade Show Hours on Thursday! For IHRSA 2015, the Trade Show will open at 10:00am and run until 6:00pm on Thursday adding an extra hour for exhibitors to meet with customers and prospects on the jam-packed first day of the event! For information on arranging exhibit space, contact Tom Hunt at or ext. 152, or by at teh@ihrsa.org.

4 WE PARTICIPATE IN 180+ TRADE SHOWS ANNUALLY, AND THE IHRSA CONVENTION IS BY FAR THE BEST INDUSTRY SHOW. Patrick Materna The Stick - Team Stick, Inc. EXHIBIT FEES Per 10 x 10 Booth (100 sq. ft.) IHRSA Member US$3,400* Non-Member US$4,150* *A US$400 fee will be added for each corner booth; a US$1,500 fee will be assessed per 10 x 10 space with multi-level construction; fees apply to IHRSA members and non-members. For questions regarding arranging your exhibit space, contact Tom Hunt, Vice President Exhibit Sales, at or ext. 152, or by at teh@ihrsa.org. For more information about IHRSA 2015, the 34 th Annual International Convention & Trade Show, visit ihrsa.org/convention. NOTE: All exhibits must be completely installed and ready for inspection by Show Management before 8:00am on Thursday, March 12, All Exhibitors must keep displays up and open through 6:00pm on Friday, March 13, 2015.

5 HOW TO SECURE THE BEST POSSIBLE BOOTH AT IHRSA 2015 PARTICIPATE IN THE PRE-PAID BOOTH ALLOCATION PROCESS OPEN TO IHRSA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ONLY! THE PROCESS STARTS IMMEDIATELY! All IHRSA Associate Members are invited to participate in the Pre-Paid Booth Allocation Process that provides preferential placement to every company that makes an early committment before the open sales period begins. BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY: IHRSA Associate members should act NOW to get the best position possible in Los Angeles! Mail in a signed, completed contract (faxed contracts will not be accepted) with a 50% deposit on anticipated booth fees to guarantee the opportunity to select a location during the Pre-Paid Allocation Process... an exclusive benefit for IHRSA Associate Members. IMPORTANT: When mailing in a contract and deposit to participate in the Pre-Paid Booth Allocation Process, it is not necessary to indicate a booth number or location on the contract. IHRSA Associate members should complete the contract and deposit based on the size (number of 10 x 10 booths) looking to be secured. Companies will be contacted to select the actual booth location when their turn comes up in the Booth Allocation Process. HOW AND WHEN BOOTH LOCATIONS ARE ALLOCATED Beginning August 18, 2014: IHRSA Associate Member Pre-Paid Booth Allocation. The IHRSA sales team will begin contacting companies that mailed in their Exhibitor Contracts and advance deposits to secure their booth selection. Companies will be contacted in order of the booth size and their ranking on the 2014 IHRSA AMPS* Report. Beginning October 20, 2014: Open Booth Selection for IHRSA Associate Members Only! Trade Show space not reserved during Pre-Paid Booth Allocation is now available for purchase. To secure a booth location, a completed Exhibitor Contract and 50% deposit of total booth fees must be received within five (5) days of making a booth selection. Beginning November 17, 2014: Open Sales Period IF SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE! Companies that are not IHRSA Associate Members may now contact IHRSA to purchase booth space. IHRSA 2015 SHOW CONTACTS Exhibit Space Tom Hunt, Vice President Exhibit Sales T: or ext. 152 E: teh@ihrsa.org Sponsorship Opportunities Lynne Devaney, Vice President Sponsorship & Business Development T: or ext. 102 E: lsd@ihrsa.org Advertising Michele Eynon, Vice President Advertising & Associate Membership T: or ext. 131 E: me@ihrsa.org Trade Show Logistics Jeff McNally, Trade Show Manager T: or ext. 176 E: jmcnally@ihrsa.org *The 2014 IHRSA Associate Member Points System (AMPS) Report coincides with IHRSA s fiscal year: July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014, and ranks all IHRSA Associate Members based on points awarded for qualifying activities. For details, visit ihrsa.org/exhibit.

6 AFTER YOU HAVE SELECTED YOUR BOOTH... Once an exhibitor has selected booth space, confirmed with a completed Exhibitor Contract and booth deposit, IHRSA s Trade Show Management team will review all compliance forms and procedures, and provide all related customer services. Every city and venue has unique guidelines that need to be followed, and the experienced team at IHRSA will help exhibitors navigate through the entire process in the months preceding the event, as well as onsite. Please consult the Trade Show Services website at ihrsa.org/exhibitor-services for additional information regarding logistical arrangements for your company s participation at IHRSA OUR EXPERIENCE AT IHRSA 2014 WAS SUPER SUCCESSFUL. WE MADE GREAT CONNECTIONS! Kate Jordan, Savvier Exhibitor Set-Up Monday, March 9 Tuesday, March 10 Wednesday, March 11 Thursday, March 12 Exhibitor Dismantle Friday, March 13 Saturday, March 14 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 6:00pm 7:00am - 8:00am 8:00am - 10:00am (Show Management Review) 6:01pm - 11:00pm 9:00am - 6:00pm Altering Booth Size and Dimensions After Initial Selection In the event that an exhibitor wishes to change the size or dimensions of their exhibit space after the initial selection, IHRSA reserves the right to relocate the exhibitor to another location on the Trade Show floor and/or change the configuration of their space. No reduction in booth size can be made after January 1, Adherence to Contract and Guidelines Exhibitors must adhere to all the guidelines outlined on the Exhibitor Contract and in the Exhibitor Services Manual sent to all participating companies. No canvassing, advertising, displaying, demonstrating, or distributing items or literature will be permitted outside the company s own exhibit area without advance, written permission from IHRSA. Exhibitor Walls in Neighboring Booths Please remember that, consistent with IAEE and IHRSA guidelines, exhibitors taking island booths may have walls, drapery or other structures within their booth. International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association Seaport Center, 70 Fargo Street, Boston, MA USA ihrsa.org/exhibit