The Climbing Wall Summit & Managers' symposium will provide the climbing community with the single most powerful, creative, and productive gathering of influential leaders, climbing wall owners, and managers in the field.
The Summit will bring diverse facets of the industry together to network, collaborate, learn, and more effectively tap into the immense potential of artificial wall climbing. The event will provide a forum for learning from expert faculty and your peers. There will be classes, clinics, and workshops as well as structured and unstructured networking time. Workshops will cover a variety of topics and will be designed to meet the needs of the participants.
The CWS is the only national event that gives attendees the opportunity to:
- Network and meet industry colleagues;
- Explore new information, tools, and techniques;
- Discover innovative business models and practical ideas that help improve your bottom line;
- Pursue job specific training, education, and professional development; and
- Rejuvenate yourself!
What does the Climbing Wall Summit & Managers' Symposium Look Like?
The first day of the 2007 Summit will offer half-day and full-day in-depth workshops, roundtable discussions, and climbing activities which promise to be among the most popular and creative networking and learning opportunities. The second and third days will offer interspersed periods of structured networking time and interactive workshops concerning research and trends, marketing, partnering, operations, retail development, standards, risk management, and responsible climbing wall operations. Each day will be infused with special events, activities, entertainment, and gatherings that will offer participants the opportunity to look ahead to the future of climbing!
Who Should Attend the Climbing Wall Summit & Managers' Symposium?
If you are interested in the future of climbing, you should attend! The summit is designed for owners, managers, and principle staff members from climbing facilities of all types: climbing gyms, recreation centers, YMCA's, colleges and universities, public schools, health clubs, camps, and youth programs. Members of the climbing industry should also attend: manufacturers, distributors, competition organizers, coaches, instructors, and guides.
When is the Climbing Wall Summit & Managers' Symposium?
The 2007 Climbing Wall Summit & Managers' Symposium will be held in Boulder, Colorado from Thursday, April 12th through Saturday, April 14th. Pre-symposium workshops will be scheduled on April 12th and the symposium will be held on April 13th and 14th.
Where is the Climbing Wall Summit & Managers' Symposium?
The Climbing Wall Summit & Managers' Symposium will be held in Boulder, Colorado a short distance from Denver International Airport. Boulder features outstanding rock climbing and two world-class climbing facilities: The Boulder Rock Club and The Spot Bouldering Gym. The Boulder Outlook Hotel, a zero-waste hotel, will serve as the venue for the Climbing Wall Summit & Managers' Symposium. The hotel offers guest accommodations, ample workshop and meeting space, a pool, an indoor bouldering feature, common areas for relaxation and networking, and a restaurant on the premises. Check back here often for more information about Climbing Wall Summit events.
For additional information or questions, please call Bill Zimmermann at 720-838-8284 or email bill@climbingwallindustry.org
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