2 | www.scwfit.com/mania What is MANIA®? ATLANTA MANIA® MANIA® is a three-day Fitness Education Conference, Fitness CONVENTION running 17 sessions every hour, featuring world-renowned July 28-30, 2017 Fitness Educators leading over 250 sessions on topics such as: 4 Group Fitness 4 Dance CERTIFICATIONS 4 Personal Training 4 Cycle July 26, 27 & July 30, 2017 4 HIIT/Boot Camp 4 Aqua 4 Mind/Body 4 Active Aging 4 Functional Training 4 Leadership/Business LOCATION 4 Nutrition 4 And Much More! Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead MANIA® is more than just a Fitness Convention; it’s the place where the fitness community goes 3300 Peachtree Rd., NE to be inspired, recharged and learn! MANIA® is affordable and is perfectly suited for the budding Atlanta, GA 30305 exercise professional to the seasoned fitness veteran. Rub elbows with your favorite presenters (Local & International), shop the Expo and celebrate being part of a greater health and wellness 888-421-1442 community. It’s a shot of adrenaline to your fitness career that keeps you coming back for more! 404-237-1234 Visit scwfit.com/mania to learn more about MANIA® Fitness Conventions LETTER FROM SARA KOOPERMAN, JD SCW FITNESS EDUCATION: CEO, SCW FITNESS EDUCATION / WATERINMOTION® WE’RE A FAMILY. Dear Atlanta MANIACs, SCW is an internationally recognized education body that provides hands-on certifications and Thank you for supporting SCW Fitness Education since 1987. MANIA® is 30 continuing education courses and conventions years strong this year! to fitness professionals in multiple disciplines nationwide. For the past 30 years, since 1987, MANIA® is proud to offer 34 certifications and a weekend filled with more Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, than 250 sessions featuring everything from Personal Training, Cycling, Small Group Training Leaders, Aquatic Exercise Barre and Boot Camp to Dance, Active Aging, Aqua, Nutrition and Business. Professionals, Cycling Teachers, Mind-Body In one weekend, you can receive up to 24 CECs (Continuing Education Experts, Sport Specific Training Educators and Credits) to renew your certifications for two years. many more get certified through SCW. This outstanding Family of Leaders also supports Expand your career and change lives around you! Managers, Directors and Owners of clubs and facilities nationwide with our business and With more than 70 world-renowned presenters, experience a weekend to remember at a price you management tracks. As the largest conference can afford. Walk the halls with the presenters by your side and learn in face-to-face sessions, where leader in the world, MANIA® offers eight questions are answered and education flourishes. Professional Training Conventions in New York City, California, Florida, Atlanta, Dallas, DC, A weekend of MANIA® inspires Instructors, Trainers, Managers and Owners to make our industry Midwest (Chicago), and Boston serving over stronger and smarter. 10,000 health and wellness professionals. We know you have a choice in education, and we are thrilled you are partnering with us to create a fitter, healthier and better-educated America! FYI................................................................ 4-5 SPONSOR SPECIALS....................................... 6 Yours in health, PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS........................ 7-9 CONVENTION COURSES........................ 10-15 SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE....................... 16-17 CONVENTION COURSES......................... 18-27 Sara Kooperman, JD PRESENTERS................................................. 30 CEO, SCW Fitness Education REGISTRATION FORM................................. 31 [email protected] l (847) 562-4020 | 3 4 | www.scwfit.com/mania MOST POPULAR WAYS TO SAVE ON MANIA® BE A STAFF ASSISTANT…SAVE MONEY WHILE EARNING UP TO 24 CECs/CEUs! SCW needs energetic, outgoing, flexible fitness pros who GET IT! Create the MANIA® experience and RUN THE SHOW! Our SCW Crew are leaders who go behind the scenes to make this amazing educational experience happen. Mingle with Presenters, network with like-minded crew members, join the ranks of the SCW Office Team, and MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Sunday Door Teams pay only $79 - Saving $180 off the regular price of $259! Other Staff Assistants pay just $99. Staff Assistants do not register for specific class selections and may attend any session they wish when not working. NOTE: If a session is full or has limited equipment, Staff Assistants may be asked to audit/observe that session but will still receive CECs. Visit www.scwfit.com/staff for details & registration or call Denise Johnston at 678-901-9642 or our office at 847-562-4020. LOCATION Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead REFER-A-FRIEND DISCOUNT - EASY WAY TO SAVE BIG! 3300 Peachtree Rd., NE Learning is always more fun when you have a friend by your Atlanta, GA 30305 side. It’s even more exciting when you can both save money! 888-421-1442 Take advantage of our Refer-a-Friend discount and pay only 404-237-1234 $199 for the full three-day convention. That’s a savings of $60 each off the regular $259 early-bird price. Use the Refer-a-Friend This location is FABULOUS! code when registering: FRIEND17. It’s that easy to save big! - Improved Hotel Accommodations - Outdoor Heated Pool - 24-hour StayFit™ Gym YMCA DISCOUNT RATE - Japanese Zen Garden For our friends at the YMCA, we offer a special discount of - Down-the-street Quality Shopping $179 when you use our special YMCA discount code: YMCA17. - Even Complimentary Transportation! All Group Exercise Instructors, Personal Trainers, Aqua Instructors, Cycle Instructors and Management Staff receive HOTEL RATE: this special discount. Please know that we are required to ONLY $169 per night! confirm your affiliation with the YMCA. $169 per night, single/quad (regularly $329) Pay as little as $42.25 per night before taxes/fees when you share a room with three others! WEEKEND WARRIOR SPECIAL! Cut-Off Date: July 4, 2017 – Register early: This hotel sells out! Take charge with our Weekend Warrior special! Attend any two-day combination and pay only $199! Use the Weekend TRANSPORTATION Warrior code when registering: WEEKEND17. This offer MARTA maximizes your MANIA® dollar. Travelers can board the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) train within the airport. Train fare is $2.50 one way. The service runs from 4:45am - 1:00am on weekdays and 6:00am - 1:00am on weekends. From the airport, Grand Hyatt Atlanta guests should board the Northbound train (N to North TEXT MESSAGE UPDATES Springs). Exit at the Buckhead Station N7 onto Peachtree Road S. SCW will send text messages regarding updates and The hotel is two blocks away. discounts, so watch your cell phones! SHUTTLE SERVICE SuperShuttle offers 24-hour shuttle service from the Atlanta Airport to the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Rates start at $20.50 one way. Reservations must be made five hours in advance. Call 800-258-3826 to make a reservation. REGISTER ONLINE AND SAVE! COMPLIMENTARY CAR SERVICE Register Online at www.scwfit.com/Atlanta. It’s fast, easy and The Grand Hyatt offers guests complimentary transportation secure. Pay by Visa, MasterCard or Discover. A $4 convenience within a two-mile radius of the hotel! Car service is subject to processing fee applies to each registration. Mailed or Faxed availability and runs on a first-come, first-serve basis. registrations pay an additional $25. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 847-562-4020. TAXI We are always here to help! One-way fares from the Atlanta Airport to the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead start at $42 plus tax, depending on traffic. A Diamond’s Cab: 770-907-7476 Buckhead Safety Cab Company: 404-875-3777 Checker Cab Company: 404-351-1111 [email protected] l (847) 562-4020 | 5 REGISTRATION HOURS Wednesday, July 26: 7:00am - 6:30pm ® MANIA AND SCW FITNESS EDUCATION Thursday, July 27: 6:00am - 7:30pm Friday, July 28: 6:00am - 7:00pm YOU NEED ‘EM, WE GOT ‘EM! MANIA® OFFERS 24 CONTINUING Saturday, July 29: 6:00am - 7:45pm EDUCATION CREDITS/UNITS IN ONE WEEKEND−WOW! Sunday, July 30: 6:30am - 1:30pm MANIA® Conventions supply you with up to 24 Continuing Education Credits/Units during the 3-day convention and pre/post-convention EXPO HOURS certifications, including the Keynote speech and evening sessions! Thursday, July 27: 5:00pm - 7:00pm SCW, AFAA, ACE, NASM, AEA, ACSM and other providers accept MANIA® Friday, July 28: 8:45am - 2:30pm CECs/CEUs. SCW is committed to offering the maximum number 5:15pm - 6:45pm of CECs possible and therefore utilizes only certified presenters or Saturday, July 29: 8:15am - 9:30am presenters with fitness-related graduate or undergraduate degrees. Please check with your certification organization to determine the exact 12:15pm - 3:30pm number of CECs/CEUs required for credential maintenance. All courses 6:15pm - 7:45pm are subject to CEC/CEU approval by your corresponding educational Sunday, July 30: 10:00am -1:30pm organization. EASILY ACCESSIBLE OUTLINES ONLINE Outlines are NOT PRINTED or provided on-site. All session outlines are housed on the web for your convenience. Simply go to www.scwfit.com/MANIA and select the desired MANIA® event. The outlines will remain online 30 days after the close of MANIA®, making it easier for you to retain this important information. AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION CHARITY RAFFLE & RECEPTION Join SCW Fitness Education at our reception and Charity Raffle. Win prizes from our sponsors all while supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Tickets can be purchased from SCW Registration and the SCW Expo Booth. Thank you for your support of this worthy organization. 2017 SCW PRESENTERS OF THE YEAR AWARD! Now, you can VOTE for your Favorite MANIA® Presenters & Programs! All are listed on www.scwfit.com/awards. One nominee per category will be honored per MANIA®. As an added bonus, all voters receive the one-time use of a $50 AWARD off the 2018 MANIA® of their choice! ONE EXCELLENT EXPO! You’re going to love the great deals on Rykä shoes, Power Systems fitness equipment, exercise videos, clothing, music, nutrition, fitness resource books and Online Certifications.