IAAPA News Release

IAAPA News
August 27, 2009

Leisure Labs LLC Signs on as Gold Sponsor
for IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament
IAAPA Attractions Expo Event Benefits Give Kids The World

Alexandria, Virginia (United States) – Leisure Labs LLC, a broad-based ride and attraction supplier, has signed on as Gold Sponsor for the IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament. Golfers will tee off promptly at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, at Angel Park Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada. The seventh annual tournament benefits Give Kids The World (GKTW) and kicks off IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009, taking place in Las Vegas Nov. 16 – 20.

“This is an important event for our industry, and Give Kids The World is a wonderful charitable cause which IAAPA has championed,” says Bob Dean, president of Leisure Labs. “I first played in the tournament at IAAPA Attractions Expo in Atlanta.  It was a blast, and our team won.  I should have taken that as a sign, but it was my visit to Give Kids The World Village last summer that made the Village and the charity real for me. What an amazing place and what an incredible group of people!”

Several sponsorship opportunities, ranging from the $200 Patron Sponsorship to the $5,000 Silver Sponsorship, remain available for the tournament. Other openings include a $2,000 sponsorship for the new stationary snack bar, which offers refreshments for passing players; $2,500 mobile beverage cart sponsorships; or $750 hole sponsorships. In-kind donations are accepted for player gift bags or as a prize for the on-site raffle; raffle tickets cost $10. More information regarding sponsorship opportunities is available at www.IAAPA.org/expos/attractions/CharityEvents.asp or by contacting Angela Albertini at aalbertini@IAAPA.org, +1 703/836-4800 ext. 774.

Registration for the golf tournament is provided by Omni Ticket Network at www.IAAPA.org/expos/attractions/CharityEvents.asp. The registration fee is US$200 and includes a round of golf, breakfast, lunch, a social, and award ceremony. Playing slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and participants are encouraged to register quickly, as last year’s event sold out several weeks prior to the event.
 
About Leisure Labs
Leisure Labs, based in Sarasota, Florida, provides attractions industry manufacturers with sales, marketing, and new product support. They also help operators evaluate current rides and installations and create more marketable, efficient, and economic attractions. In business for almost a decade, Leisure Labs’ services include a broad portfolio of new and used ride systems, sales representation, sales and marketing consulting, concept development, and oversight. They represent such companies as Mack Rides, Great Coasters International, Mondial Rides, I.E. Park/SOLI, Wiegand Sports, Setpoint, and Skycycle. Learn more at www.leisurelabsllc.com.

About Give Kids The World
Give Kids The World (GKTW) Village is a 70-acre, international nonprofit resort based in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical Village, donated attractions tickets, meals, and more for a weeklong, cost-free fantasy vacation. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 89,000 families from all 50 states and more than 65 countries. To learn more about GKTW, visit www.gktw.org.

About IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 is the largest conference and trade show for the amusement park and attractions industry in the world. With its theme “Bright Lights, Big Show: The Main Attraction,” the show will take place for the first time in Las Vegas, and draw industry professionals from more than 85 countries to the Las Vegas Convention Center from Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20. The trade show floor will be open Tuesday, Nov. 17, through Friday, Nov. 20. IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 offers a solid week of business and fun. The event also includes educational sessions, behind-the-scenes tours, marquee social events, and networking opportunities. This is the marketplace where amusement and attraction industry leaders, decision makers, and visionaries gather to network, view the latest innovations, and plan for the future. For more information visit www.IAAPA.org/expos/attractions.

About IAAPA
IAAPA is the premier trade association for the attractions industry worldwide. Founded 90 years ago, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities and attractions, and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions industry.

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Logos and images for IAAPA Attractions Expo, the IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament, and Leisure Labs LLC can be downloaded for publication from the online IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 press kit.

Contact information:
IAAPA Press Office: +1 703/299-5127
Marion Hixon: mhixon@IAAPA.org
David Mandt: dmandt@IAAPA.org
Colleen Mangone: cmangone@IAAPA.org
Nicholas Wolaver: nicholas.wolaver@edelman.com