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Thanks to our sponsors, athletes and everyone who enjoyed a great weekend of fun
at the first All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo.
See you on Oct. 11-12, 2008!
All Sports, Recreation & Fitness Expo’ Delivers
Full Weekend of Learning, Exploring and Fun Activities
Four Seasons of Sports Fun at the Robert E. Miller Expo Centre

ESSEX JUNCTION, VT – Whether you are a runner, skier, kayaker, healthy eater, youth sports coach or sidelines supporter, the new All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo, presented by MVP Health Care, promises to have something of interest for you on Oct. 20-21 at Champlain Valley Exposition (CVE).
 
Organizers of the All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo say the two-day event is designed to highlight and focus on Vermont’s recreational, sports and outdoor lifestyles enjoyed by so many people in Vermont, upstate New York and New England, says Tom Oddy, Director of Special Events at CVE.

“We’ll have some 60 demonstrations, seminars and hands-on activities that will allow people to try something new or learn advanced techniques from experts in the field,” he added. “Whether it is participating, watching or supporting these activities - recreation, sports and fitness enthusiasts will find something of interest.”
 
More than 100 exhibitors have already signed up and the list of topics for seminars includes everything from dog agility training, character development and sportsmanship in youth sports, skiing the Catamount Trail, and creating a healthy nutrition and exercise program.
 
“This is a show for the whole family – golf for dad, yoga for mom, extreme sports for teens, and team and individual sports for younger kids. We will be offering everything from traditional team sports to dog agility competitions to dance fitness to extreme individual sports – the full spectrum of sports, recreation and fitness activities,” Oddy said. A complete schedule will be available online at www.cvexpo.org.

The All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo includes commercial exhibits, interactive activities, demonstrations, clinics, seminars, sports celebrities, product/service sales at the Robert E. Miller Expo Centre at CVE. Hours are Saturday, Oct. 20, 9am to 5 pm; Sunday, Oct. 21, 9am to 4 pm Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12 and free for kids under 5. Discount admission coupons, courtesy of MVP Health Care, are available online at www.cvexpo.org.

Along with the benefits to those who attend, representatives from all the partner organizations, including Tom Torti, president of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Jeff Bushey, chair of the Vermont Sports & Event Council, say an event like this will benefit the community and Vermont’s economy.

“Tourism, especially related to outdoor recreation and sports, is one of Vermont’s strong economic engines and it runs on clean, wholesome fun. This new event at CVE encapsulates all those ideas and we think it will help attract new visitors to Vermont and the Lake Champlain region,” Torti added.

The timing of the show in late October - after the busy fall foliage tourism season - is positioned strategically to provide an economic boost for retailers, hotels, resorts, fitness facilities and indoor sports facilities for hockey, basketball and soccer, says Dave Hakins, executive director of the Vermont Convention Bureau.

Jeff Bushey, chair of the Vermont Sports Council described the All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo as a great way to also attract out-of-state sports events, tournaments and travelers to Vermont. “An educational event like this will help us get more sponsorships for sporting events, which in turn, makes it easier to attract and host the events in Vermont,” he said.

Among the hands-on possibilities cited – rock climbing walls, hockey on a special plastic ice surface, soccer demonstrations, U.S.A Luge track and “Back to Golf” seminar.
“This project has been in the works since 2006. We knew that forming partnerships with representatives across the sports, recreation and fitness spectrum is what will ultimately lead to the success of this event and offer the greatest benefit to the local economy. That means inviting everyone to be a part of the show - fitness facilities, sports equipment or apparel providers, sports medicine, resorts, ski areas, sports teams, coaches, sports publications, photographers, sports and fitness sponsors, outdoor recreation representatives and athletic services providers,” Oddy added.

The Expo projects attendance could be 5,000 or more, propelled by strong local and regional marketing to attract sports enthusiasts from Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Quebec.

Organizers also emphasized that the exhibitor booths, which will cost from $250 to $350 depending on size, will offer non-profit sports organizations and others a great way to market their services to a broad spectrum of customers. There is still time to sign up for a booth, Oddy said.

The “All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo” is presented by MVP Health Care and is endorsed by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Vermont Convention Bureau and the Vermont Sports & Events Council.

The event’s other sponsors include Vermont Outdoor Guide Association, Green Mountain Glades, Vermont Sports Magazine, The Soccer Centre at CVE (Nordic Soccer Club and Far Post Soccer Club) JMM and Associates, Smugglers’ Notch Resort, The Burlington Free Press, 104.7 FM The Point and ESPN Radio.

For more information about the “All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo” contact CVE Director of Special Events Tom Oddy at (802) 878-5545 or toddy@cvfair.com or Assistant Director of Special Events Shawn Quinn at squinn@cvfair.com
 

For more information about the “All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo” contact CVE Director of Special Events Tom Oddy at (802) 878-5545 or toddy@cvexpo.org

Champlain Valley Exposition is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote agriculture, education, entertainment and commerce in Vermont. It is the home of the 10-day Champlain Valley Fair, Vermont’s largest annual special event. For more information on other events at Champlain Valley Exposition, visit www.cvexpo.org.
 

Sign up for the All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo, Oct. 11-12, 2008

All Sports Exhibitor Letter (PDF)
Exhibitor Registration Form (PDF)
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Get it here

For more information, contact Tom Oddy,
toddy@cvexpo.org
or (802) 878-5545

 

ASRF Exhibitors &  Vendors    
All Sports, Recreation
and Fitness Expo Exhibitors
Oct. 11-12, 2008

To join this list, call 878-5545
or email spetrie@cvexpo.org


Updated  Sept. 27, 2007

100 on 100 Heart of Vermont Relay
104.7 The Point
Advantage Sports USA, Inc.
American Red Cross, Blood Service
American Red Cross, Northern Vermont Chapter
Arbonne International
Best Western Waterbury-Stowe
Best Western Windjammer Inn Conference Center
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Burlington Country Club
Burlington Free Press
Burlington Parks and Recreation Department
Catamount Trail Association
Coca-Cola
Cornerstone Physical Therapy
Creative Sound
Curves
Dee Physical Therapy
Desani
Earl's Cyclery & Fitness
Eddie's Energy Bars
Ehlers RVs
ESPN Radio
Extreme Adventures of Vermont
Far Post Soccer Club
Finest Image Photography
Fitness Options
Gonzo's Indoor Golf Club & Academy
Greater Burlington Floor Hockey Club
Green Mountain Glades
Hammer Fit
Hilton/Hampton/Doubletree
Hitting Zone
Horseworks
Jazzercise
JMM & Associates
Kick Ice, Inc.
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Local Motion
MR Satellite
MVP Health Care
Nordic Soccer Club
North Country ATV Association, Inc.
Northern Lights Rock & Ice & Petra Cliffs
Personal Fitness Interiors
Photo Magic
Poulin Performance & Rehabilitation Center
Project Family (Lund Family Center)
Rock Maple Racing
SG Fitness LLC
Ski Rack
Smugglers Notch Resort
Smugglers Notch Ski Club
Softub of Nashua
Sports & Fitness Edge & Physical Therapy Center of Vermont
Sports Central
Summit Specialties
SuperSounds
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Team In Training
The RehabGYM
The Soccer Center
USA Luge
USANA Health Sciences
Varsity Magazine
Vermont Chapter of American Physical Therapy Associates
Vermont Army National Guard
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc.
Vermont Basketball Officials (Vermont IAABO Board #105)
Vermont Campground Association
Vermont Convention Bureau
Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing
Vermont Division of State Parks
Vermont Eye Laser
Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Vermont Frost Heaves
Vermont Home & Marine, Inc.
Vermont Lake Monsters
Vermont Milk Company
Vermont Outdoor Guide Association
Vermont Recreation & Parks Association
Vermont Sports and Events Council
Vermont Sports Magazine
Women's Source for Sports
Woolen Mill Health Club
Your Personal Best Fitness Consultant
Zumba Fitness

 

Schedule of seminars and demonstration from 2007

Saturday, Oct. 20, Click here

Sunday, Oct. 21, Click here

Seminar descriptions, Click here

 

 
‘All Sports, Recreation & Fitness Expo’ Organizers
Take Team Approach for Fall 2007 Weekend
Chamber and Businesses Expect Economic Benefits from Increased Sports Tourism
Read the Free Press story
 
(March 26, 2007) Essex Junction, VT -
The organizers of a new event at Champlain Valley Exposition plan to involve all aspects of sports, recreation and fitness in an action-filled weekend of fun this fall.
The “All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo” on Oct. 20-21, 2007 will highlight and focus on the recreational, sports and outdoor living aspect of life in Vermont and northern New England, New York and Quebec, according to Tom Oddy, Director of Special Events at Champlain Valley Exposition.

“Whether it is participating, watching or supporting these activities - recreation, sports and fitness enthusiasts will find something of interest at this new event,” he said.

The All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo will feature commercial exhibits, interactive activities, demonstrations, clinics, seminars, sports celebrities, product/service sales at the Robert E. Miller Expo Centre at Champlain Valley Exposition.

A community kick-off announcement was held Monday at Champlain Valley Exposition to explain the new show to potential exhibitors, sponsors and the media. Representatives from all the partner organizations, including Tom Torti, president of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Jeff Bushey, chair of the Vermont Sports & Event Council, spoke about their role in planning for the upcoming event.
“This is a great idea and we’d like to thank the Exposition for putting this event together. We think it will bring benefits to the community for years to come,” said the Chamber’s Torti.

“Tourism, especially related to outdoor recreation and sports, is one of Vermont’s strong economic engines and it runs on clean, wholesome fun. This event at CVE encapsulates all those ideas and we think it will help attract new visitors to Vermont and the Lake Champlain region,” Torti added. He cited a regional hockey tournament over the weekend that helped fill hotels and restaurants in Burlington as an example of what bringing more sporting events can do for local businesses.

Based on Successful Model
The concept of the show, Oddy said, is patterned after CVE’s national award-winning Everything Equine Expo which brings together more than 7,500 horse enthusiasts of all levels together with experts in the field, commercial service providers and equipment vendors for a weekend of learning, fun and economic development. The fourth Everything Equine, named a Top Ten Vermont event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, will take place on April 28-29 at CVE.

Jeff Bushey of the Vermont Sports Council described the All Sport, Recreation and Fitness Expo as a great way to attract out-of-state sports events, tournaments and travelers to Vermont. “An educational event like this will help us get more sponsorships for sporting events, which in turn, makes it easier to attract and host the events in Vermont,” he said.

The “All Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo” is presented by the Champlain Valley Exposition and is endorsed by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Vermont Convention Bureau and the Vermont Sports & Events Council.The event has four Gold Medal Sponsors: Vermont Outdoor Guide Association, Green Mountain Glades, Vermont Sports Magazine and The Soccer Centre at CVE.
“We also have a dozen exhibitors already signed up for the show and we are just kicking exhibitor sales off today,” Oddy said. Organizers expect to attract more than 100 exhibitors and offer 60 seminars, demonstrations and other learning opportunities on a wide range of sports, recreation and fitness activities. Among the hands-on possibilities cited – rock climbing walls, hockey on a special plastic ice surface, soccer demonstrations and fun runs on the Expo grounds.

Three mascots, The Champlain Valley Exposition’s Curley, The Vermont Lake Monster’s Champ, and the Vermont Glades’ Bur-ly, were on hand to welcome the guests. All three smiled when one speaker mentioned a special “Sports Mascot Training” seminar might be included in the “All Sports” education schedule.

Partnerships Needed for Success
“This project has been in the works since last summer. We knew that forming partnerships with representatives across the sports, recreation and fitness spectrum is what will ultimately lead to the success of this event and offer the greatest benefit to the local economy. That means inviting everyone to be a part of the show - fitness facilities, sports equipment or apparel providers, sports medicine, resorts, ski areas, sports teams, coaches, sports publications, photographers, sports and fitness sponsors, outdoor recreation representatives and athletic services providers,” Oddy added.
 
The Expo projects attendance could be 5,000-plus in its first year, backed by a strong local and regional marketing plan to attract sports enthusiasts from Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Quebec.
Organizers also emphasized that the exhibitor booths, which will cost from $250 to $350, will offer non-profit sports organizations and others a great way to market their services.

The timing of the show in late October - after the busy fall foliage tourism season - is positioned strategically to provide an economic boost for retailers, hotels, resorts, fitness facilities and indoor sports facilities for hockey, basketball and soccer, Oddy said.

“This is a show for the whole family – golf for dad, yoga for mom, extreme sports for teens, and team and individual sports for younger kids. Our goal is to offer everything from traditional team sports to dog agility competitions to extreme individual sports – the full spectrum of sports, recreation and fitness activities,” Oddy said.