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EVENTS CALENDAR M AY
C H A R I T Y
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10–11 | Elevate
ExCeL, London, UK The UK’s second cross-sector event bringing together academia, healthcare, government, the physical activity sector and performance experts to focus on an increasingly important and complex societal challenge – turning the tide on inactivity. The event’s programme of 150 speakers will include Tracey Crouch MP from the DCMS, Dr Juston Varney of Public Health England and Steven Ward, executive director of ukactive. www.elevatearena.com
12–14 | BodyPower Expo 2017 NEC, Birmingham, UK
Offering something for any type of health and fitness enthusiast, the BodyPower Expo show provides a premier visitor experience with international stars and industry renowned experts, an extensive exhibition, interactive feature areas and national competitions. The event will include a range of feature areas, including a ‘Nutrition Kitchen’ and ‘Workout Arena’. www.bodypower.com/expo/uk
18 | Retention Convention
Manchester Conference Centre, UK This two-day event will cover a range of approaches to increase retention, reduce attrition and improve member loyalty across all sectors of the fitness market. www.retentionguru.co.uk C H A R I T Y
27 April–08 May 2018 Avenue of the Volcanoes trek, Ecuador This beautiful trek is not for the faint-hearted, as it culminates in a magical midnight glacier climb. You’ll feel exhausted but elated as you rise with the sun, rewarded with priceless views over the Andes once you conquer Cayambe. The actionpacked itinerary takes you through rainforests and up and over volcanoes. The trek is at very high altitude, which means acclimatisation is vital. Registration is £595 and there are a range of funding options available for a charity of your choice. www.charitychallenge.com
24–25 | SIBEC UK 2017
The Belfry, West Midlands, UK SIBEC UK 2017 will bring together UK’s most influential suppliers and buyers of the leisure, health and fitness sectors from the local authority, trust and education markets. www.sibecevents.com/uk
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9–10 September 2017 Woburn Abbey Triathlon, Bedfordshire, UK The Woburn Abbey Triathlon is a fun and challenging day out, and has become famed for its iconic venue and unrivalled family experience. The Abbey’s grand façade is the backdrop to the race, with the swim taking place in one of the lakes. Registration starts at £60 and there is no fundraising limit, however participants are encouraged to raise as much as they can for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Melanoma Focus Cancer Research. www.triforlife.co.uk
30 May–3 June | ACSM 64th Annual Meeting Denver, Colorado, US
This comprehensive sports medicine and exercise science conference covers the science, practice, public health and policy aspects of sports medicine, exercise science and physical activity. All 2017 educational sessions will take place at the Colorado Convention Center, while Exercise is Medicine sessions and social events will take place at the Hyatt Regency Denver. www.acsmannualmeeting.org
JUNE 8 | Flourish
Lighthouse Digital Lounge, Brighton, UK Facilitated by internationally respected fitness industry analyst Ray Algar, Flourish is a new one-day event exclusively for the independent club sector. The day will comprise a mix of presentations, case studies and panel sessions. www.oxygen-consulting.co.uk/events ©Cybertrek 2017 healthclubmanagement.co.uk May 2017
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