The Association of Aquatic Professionals is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization. You are among many who have chosen to be involved with a cutting edge professional membership based organization. It is our goal to bring together professionals from all aspects of aquatics to network, educate, advocate, enrich, and improve the aquatics industry across the United States and internationally.
TheAssociationof AquaticProfessionalsis aNon-Profit501(c)3 Organization.Youare amongmanywhohave chosentobeinvolved withacuttingedge membershipbased organization.Itisour goaltobringtogether professionalsfromall aspectsofaquaticsto network,educate, advocate,enrich,and improvetheaquatics industryacrossthe UnitedStatesand
WHATSPONSORSARE SAYING
AOAPISTHE BESTCHANCE TOCONNECT WITH ATTENDEES US About TheAssociationofAquaticProfessionalsistheindustry’s leadingorganizationforaquaticoperators.Amongits primaryfocus,AOAPstrivestopromotecoordinationand cooperationbetweenallaspectsoftheindustry: programming,management,operationandmaintenance andfacilitydesign.
Inadditiontoprovidingthepremiereindustryevent,AOAP providesongoingeducationalandnetworking opportunities,facilitatesindustryconnections,provides watersafetyeducationcontent,anddistributesgrantsto memberorganizations.
InadditiontotheAnnualConference&Exposponsorship opportunitieslistedinthefollowingpages,AOAPofferssponsorship ofsomeofourkeyinitiatives.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES General MonthlyMembershipMeetingsareheldduringtheSpring,FallandWinterandoffermembersthe opportunitytoreceiveAssociationupdatesandparticipateinpaneldiscussions aboutemergingtopicsastheynavigatetheirrolesinprogramming, leadership,riskmanagementandmaintenance.Themeeting sponsorwillberecognizedinthesocialmediaposts&meeting registrationleadinguptotheeventandwillhavean opportunitytointroducethemselvesduringthemeeting.
AOAPSwimLessonGrantSponsor$10,000
Identifyyourcompanyasapromoterofwater safetythroughoutthenation.HelpAOAPprovide swimlessongrantstocommunitiesinneedfor thosethatcannotaffordtobecomewatersafe.
Sponsorshipincludes YourlogointheSponsorsectionofthewebsite RecognitionontheGrantwebpage Recognitioninallgrantrecipientannouncements OnecomplimentaryboothattheAnnualConference Recognitionintheconferenceapp,onsponsorsignageand duringthekeynoteattheannualconference
AOAPLifejacketGrant Sponsor-$10,000
Provideopportunitiesforgrant-awarded organizationstoeducatetheircommunities onlifejacketsafety.Thissponsorshipmakes over800coastguardapprovedlifejackets availabletoAssociationmemberfacilities whoprovidewatersafetyandswimlesson programs.
SponsorshipIncludes:
*Uniquerecognitionplaque
*OneexhibitboothattheAnnualConferenceandExpo *Recognitionintheconferencemobileapp
*ComplimentarylogoplacementforayearontheAOAP homepageandsponsorpage
*Companyrecognitiononalllargesignageduringtheconference
*Catalog/flyerplacementinallconferenceattendeebags(sponsorprovided)
*LogoplacementintheAOAPWeeklynewsletter
Life Jacket Grant Feedback LifeJacketGrantFeedback BROOKSFAMILY YMCA CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA Thiscontributionallows ustofurtherpromote safeswimmingpractices andensureseveryone enjoysthewatersecurely. We'reexcitedtointegrate theselifejacketsintoour programs!
CITYOF BRENHAM BRENHAM,TX TheCityofBrenhamBlueBell AquaticCenterisbeyond gratefulforthegenerosityof AOAPLifeJacketsGrantand lookforwardtofindingmore waysfortheselifejacketsto benefitourcommunity.
CONFERENCE About TheAOAPAnnualConferenceandExposition,in conjunctionwiththeNationalDrowningPrevention Allianceconference,isapremiereaquaticindustryevent attractingover1200attendees,featuringprominent industryeducators,andconnectingover125vendorswith decision-makersontheexpohallfloor.
Feb 14-15
Pre-ConferenceWorkshops& BoardofDirectorsMeeting
Feb 16-19
Feb 17-18
AquaticTechnicianSchool,AOAP AnnualConference&NDPA AnnualConference
ExpoHall
Tuesday,February17-ExpoHallGrandOpening,5-8pm Wednesday,February18-Lunch&ExclusiveExpoHours,12-3pm
Feb 20-21
Post-ConferenceWorkshops& DirectorsSchool
HIGHLIGHTS In addition to over 85 educational sessions offered and engaging general sessions, attendees have the chance to visit with over 125 exhibitors in the Expo Hall. And with buying power right there in front of them, vendors make meaningful connections.
At AOAP Annual Conference and Expo, we work hard and we play hard! Monday night is a warm-up to the All-Conference Social on Wednesday - a great place to get to know other professionals in the industry!
PACKAGES SpA onsor Sponsor Withoptionsstartingaslowas$1500,AOAPhasasponsor packagetofiteveryorganizationsneeds.Thefollowingpages outlineavarietyofsponsoroptionsandtheassociatedbenefits.
General Packages GeneralPackages AllBronzeLevelbenefitsplus Uniquerecognitionplaque
NEW! Onesocialmediarecognition postwithin90daysoftheconference
PLATINUM-$10,000
AllGoldLevelbenefitsplus
AllSilverLevelbenefitsplus Onecomplimentary10x10exhibitbooth attheAnnualExpo
NEW! Exhibithallfloorgraphiccalling yououtasaSponsor
NEW! 10complimentarydrinkticketsto sharewithsocialattendees
Inclusionofacompanyflyerinthe conferenceattendeepacket Logoincludedonthewebsite&inthe AOAPWeekly Onededicatedemailblast
NEW! BoxadonBuyer’sGuidewebpage NEW! BoxadonMembers-OnlyBuyer’s Guidewebpage
NEW! AccesstoPremiereVendorArea(primelocationmarkedwithsignage)
NEW! Oneadditionalsocialmediarecognitionpostwithin90daysofconference NEW! Yourunique#addedtoconferencesocialmediaposts90daysbefore&14days afterconference
NEW! 15additionalcomplimentarydrinkticketstosharewithattendeesatthesocial One(1)additionaldedicatedemailblasts&onequarterlyboxadintheAOAPWeekly NEW! Presentorsponsoronefree,livewebinartoAOAPmembersduring2026 UpgradetoabanneradontheMembers-OnlyBuyer’sGuidewebpage
CONFERENCE SPONSORS $25,000Each
Recognitiononallconferencepromotionalliterature includingtheAOAPnewsletter,pre-conference registrationmaterials,conferencepackets,etc. Recognitionintheconferencemobileapp Prominentdisplayofyourorganizationlogoona bannerinthetradeshowarea
Two(2)complimentaryexhibitboothsduringthe AnnualConference
Two(2)complimentaryregistrationsfortheAnnual Conference
NEW! AccesstothePremiereVendorArea(prime locationmarkedwithsignage)
AOAPAwardofRecognitionpresentedduringthe openingsessionoftheAnnualConference
NEW! Six(6)socialmediarecognitionpostswithin 90daysofconference
NEW! Yourunique#includedinsocialmediaposts aboutconferenceinthe90daysbeforeand14 daysafterconference
NEW! 60-secondadforyourcompanyplayed duringtheOpeningandClosingSessions
AwardofRecognitionpresentedduringtheAnnual ConferenceOpeningSession
NEW! 40complimentarydrinkticketstosharewith attendeesatconferencesocials
Logoincludedonthewebsite&intheAOAPWeekly BanneradintheAOAPweeklyfortheyear,leading uptoandthroughtheAnnualConference
NEW! BanneradorbuttonadontheAOAPwebsite forayear
Four(4)dedicatedemailblasts
NEW! BoxadonBuyer’sGuidewebpage
NEW! 1/2-pageadinMembers-OnlyBuyer’sGuide
NEW! Presentorsponsortwo(2)free,livewebinars toAOAPmembersduring2026withuptofive minutestopromoteyourcompany
& E V E N T S &EVENTS Meals EVENINGMEALS&SOCIALS $11,000Each -4Available
Getultimatevisibilityforyourorganization bysponsoringtheMondaynightsocialor Tuesdaynightexhibithalldinner(2sponsors perevent).Yoursponsorshipincludes all Platinum-levelsponsorbenefitsPLUS:
Upgradetoa10x20boothinthe PremiereVendorArea
Companylogooneventsignage
Yourcompanylogoontheprintedevent ticket
Opportunitytohosta70-minutepanel discussionattheAnnualConference
Jointsponsorofone(1)free,livewebinar forAOAPmembersduring2025
ALLCONFERENCESOCIAL $12,000Each -5Available
Sponsorshipofdinnerandactivitiesforall delegatesfollowingeducationalsessions andtheexpositionhall-ourmostpopular eventoftheconference!Yoursponsorship includes allPlatinum-levelsponsor benefitsPLUS:
Upgradetoa10x20boothinthe
PremiereVendorArea
Companylogooneventsignage
Verbalrecognitionthroughouttheevent Yourcompanylogoontheprintedevent ticket
Opportunitytohosta70-minutepanel discussionattheAnnualConference
Jointsponsorofone(1)free,livewebinar forAOAPmembersduring2025
EXHIBITHALLLUNCHEON $7,500Each -4Available
SponsorlunchforattendeesattheVendorsSocialwithlogo’dcupsornapkinsavailableforan additionalfeeuponrequest.Receive allGold-levelsponsorbenefitsPLUS yourname includedasasponsorofthemealintheconferenceappandprintedguideandyourlogo includedonsignageintheexhibithallmealarea.
ROOMSPONSOR-$2500 EducationandnetworkingopportunitiesarewhattheAssociationofAquatic ProfessionalsAnnualConferenceisallabout,andyoursponsorshiphelps makethatarealityforattendees.Benefitsincludeyourbusinessnameinthe sessionguideandmobileapp,yourbusinesslogoonroomsignage,anda pre-sessionannouncementaboutyoursponsorship.
Or! Sponsorasingleeducationalsessionforonly$500! Berecognized ontheroomsignage,inthesessionbooklet&intheconferenceapp.
AQUATICTECHNICIAN SCHOOL-$5000 AstheTechSchoolSponsor,yourcompany'slogowillappearonallroom signage,yournamelistedintheprintedsessionguideandinthemobile app,andtheopportunitytogivea15-minutepresentationaboutyour brandduringTechSchoolaswellasonesocialmediapostintthe30days leadinguptoconference.
DIRECTOR’SSCHOOLSPONSOR -$5000 BySponsoringLevel1,Level2orLevel3ofDirector’sSchool($5,000perlevel sponsorshipavailable),yourcompany'slogowillappearonallroom signage,yournamewillbelistedintheprintedsessionguide,mobileapp andoncoursecurriculum,andyourrepresentativewillhavetheopportunity togivea15-minutepresentationaboutyourbrandduringDirector’sSchool.
Becomeanamedsponsorofpremierconferencespeakersfortheopening orclosingkeynotespeakers.ReceivealloftheGold-levelsponsorbenefits PLUS yourlogoincludedasthekeynotesponsorintheprintedguideand onkeynoteroomsignage.
MOREWAYST Takeadvantageofmorewaystogetnoticedatconference!Eachoftheo Seepage12form
DELEGATEBADGES-$7,500 Turnattendeesintowalkingadvertisementsforyourbusinessby sponsoringtheAOAPbadges.Receive allGold-levelbenefitsin additiontoyourdesignonthedelegatebadges. The Associationprovidesthebadgesandwillworkwithyoutocreate anappealingdesign.
DELEGATECONFERENCEBAGS-$7,500 Increaseyourcompany’svisibilitybyaddingyourlogoandtagline toaconferencebagdistributedon-sitetoallattendeeswiththeir registrationmaterials.Thesebagsarewidelyusedthroughoutthe showtocarryconferenceandexhibithallmaterials.Receive all Gold-levelbenefitsinadditiontoyourdesignonthe delegatebags. BagsareproducedbyAOAP,andweworkwith youonthedesigntoenhanceyourbrandawareness.
HOTELKEYSLEEVES-$7,500 Provideattendeeswithaconstantreminderofyourcompanyduring theconference.AOAPwillaidyouincreatingadesignthat showcasesyourbrand.Everyonecheckingintotheconference hotelwillgetaconsistentreminderofyourcompany.Additionally, receiveallGold-levelbenefits!
CONFERENCEMOBILEAPP-$10,000 Yoursponsorshipprovidesarobustmobileapplicationthat attendeesusethroughouttheconferencetonavigatethroughthe exhibithall,schedulesessions,maps,sponsors,sessions,network withattendeesandspeakers,andmore.Additionally, receiveall Platinum-levelbenefitsPLUSonededicatedmobilealertsent outthroughtheappduringconference!
Promoteyourboothorproductstoallconferenceattendeesbyproviding1,300 flyerstobeincludedindelegatebags.Detailsregardingflyerdeliverydeadlinesto theAOAPofficewillbesentwithsponsorshipconfirmation.Youwillreceive acknowledgmentinourconferencesponsorlistingsandontheAOAPwebsite.
TOGET Noticed ptionsbelowincludesallGold-levelbenefitsaswellasadditionalbenefits. moreinformation!
50/50RAFFLESPONSOR-$7,500 The50/50raffleisoneofthemostfuneventsatconferencewith excitementgeneratedthroughticketsalesMonday-Wednesday includingannouncementsmadeatallall-conferenceeventsandin sessions.The50/50sponsorwill receiveallGold-levelbenefits PLUSrecognitionduringraffleannouncements,andtwo additionalsocialmediaposts. Sponsorswillmatchthetotal ticketsalesor$7,500-whicheverisgreater.
BEVERAGESPONSOR-$11,000OR$12,000 SponsortheopenbarattheMondaynightnetworkingsocial ($11,000),TuesdayNightExhibitHallGrandOpening($11,000)orthe WednesdayNightAll-ConferenceSocial($12,000).Receive all Platinum-levelbenefitsPLUSupgradetoa10x20boothinthe PremiereVendorArea,yourcompanylogooneventsignage, yourcompanylogoplacedonallbarstationsattheevent, andsponsoralivewebinarin2025.
PHOTOGRAPHYSPONSOR-$10,000 Professionalphotographynotonlycapturesgreatmoments,butit alsohelpsserveAOAPthroughprovidinghigh-qualityfuture marketingpiecesandenhancesthecontentwecansharewith attendees.ThePhotographySponsorwill receiveallPlatinumlevelbenefitsPLUSrecognitionduringconferencesocials andeventsastheofficialPhotographySponsor. You’llalso workdirectlywiththephotographertocapturea90-secondPSAfor yourcompanywhileatconference,andyou’llberecognizedasthe sponsoroftheconferencewrap-upvideo!
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BOOTHINFORMATION Choosetheappropriatesize&optionforyourboothbelow.Non-membersshouldadd$250toallprices.
SetupwillbeMondayandTuesday,8am-4pm.
ExhibitHallhoursareTuesday,5:30-8pmand Wednesday,12:30-3pm. TakedownisimmediatelyfollowingtheclosingoftheshowhoursonWednesday.
OPPORTUNITIES OP M P a O rk R e T ti WEBSITEADVERTISEMENTS
BANNERADVERTISEMENTS
WITHMARKETING
OPPORTUNITIESSTARTINGAT ONLY$250,ADVERTISINGWITH AOAPISAGREATWAYTO STRETCHYOURDOLLARORAN EASYADDITIONTOYOURAOAP SPONSORSHIPPACKAGE!
Banneradslocatedthroughoutthesite.PricedictatedbyadplacementanddurationORaddweb advertisementstoanynewsletteradvertisingforonly$500!
POP-UPADVERTISEMENTS-$1400(4WEEKS),$2100(8WEEKS)OR$2800 (12WEEKS)
Addapop-upadvertisementstothewebsitefor4,8or12weeks.
EMAILBLASTS DIRECTEMAILBLAST-$1500PERINSTANCE DedicatedemailssentoutbyAOAPonbehalfofyourcompany,customizedtoyourspecifications.
PRODUCTSPOTLIGHTSHAREDEMAILBLAST-STARTINGAT$500 Monthlyemailsfeaturing3-6companiesorproducts sentoutbyAOAP.Eachadincludesanimage (150x100),5-7 wordheadline,and50-worddescription.$500forstandardplacementor$750for featureplacementasthefirstspotlight.
CONFERENCEADVERTISING MOBILEAPPALERT-$1500 Pushyourmessagetothepalmofattendees’hands!Mobileappalertsarekeydriversofboothtraffic andkeepyourbrandtopofmind.OneAlertSponsorperdayoftheconference(Monday-Thursday)
ATTENDEEPACKETINSERTS-$1750 Promoteyourboothorproductstoallconferenceattendeesbyproviding1,400flyerstobeincludedin delegatebags.DetailsregardingflyerdeliverydeadlinestotheAOAPofficewillbesentwith sponsorshipconfirmation.Youwillreceiveacknowledgmentinourconferencesponsorlistingsandon theAOAPwebsite.
ADVERTISINGWeeklyV e-Newsletter Weeklye-Newsletter Standardpricesincludeparticipationin4,8or12consecutiveweeklynewslettereditions (seefullpricingonpage5).Packagediscountsareavailable.Alladscanbesubmittedin JPGorGIFformatswithamaxfilesizeof40K.
BANNERADS Addyourbanneradtothewebsitefor$500!
LEADERBOARD Thispremierpositionprovidesyourcompanywithtop exposureandqualitytraffic.
LOWERLEADERBOARD Thelowerleaderboardgivesyourcompanya prominentpositionrightundertheAOAPmasthead.
TOPBANNEROR BOTTOMBANNER Banneradsallowyourcompanytocombinetext, colors,andgraphicsintoauniquesalesmessagefor committedbuyers.
AdDimensions:728x90
AdDimensions:580x70
AdDimensions:468x60
PRODUCTSHOWCASE
Addyourboxadtothewebsitefor$500!
HORIZONTAL PRODUCTSHOWCASE Highlightyourlatestproductwiththisplacement andincludeaphoto,5-wordheadline,50-word description,andlinktoyoursite.
AdDimensions:275x175
VERTICAL PRODUCTSHOWCASE Highlightyourlatestproductwiththisplacement andincludeaphoto,5-wordheadline,50-word description,andlinktoyoursite.
AdDimensions:175x275
BOX ADS AND CALLOUTS VIDEO AD Add a video link for your company. Must link to a YouTube URL.
Ad Dimensions: 300 x 159
BOX AD This large-format position provides your company with good exposure in the body of the news brief, ringing quality traffic to your website.
Ad Dimensions: 300 x 250
CALLOUT TEXT Integrated into the feel of the brief, a callout text ad targets your buying audience with an image, 5-word headline, and 25 word description.
SPONSORED CONTENT I5 unique headlines, logo with max width of 150px
Ad Dimensions: 150 x 100
SOCIAL TEXT AD Integrated into the feel of the brief, a callout text ad targets your buying audience with an image, 5-word headline, and 25 word description.
Ad Dimensions: Icon - 35 x 35 & Main - 215 x 85
ARTICLES FEATURED ARTICLE - $1875 Feature your best content with this placement and include a 5-7 word headline, 100-word description, and link to the article of your choice.
File Format: Text
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