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Welcome and Thank You for choosing to be a participant in the Vancouver Bike Zone . Please take a moment to read the exhibitor manual, which will provide you with all of the necessary information to help make your participation in the Show more profitable and enjoyable. The Show Office will be set up at BC Place Stadium - EAST AIRLOCK, on Friday February 13 th at 8 am and management will be available to assist you for the duration of the Show.

EXHIBITOR CHECK LIST

Please print a copy of this checklist to assist you in avoiding missed deadlines and eliminating any problems that you might possibly encounter at the Show.

Check List

PRODUCED BY

National Event Management
#105 - 60 Renfrew Dr.
Markham, ON
L3R 0E1
Tel: (905) 477-2677   or  (800) 891-4859
Fax: (905) 477-7872

SHOW MANAGEMENT

Russ Koehler - Show Manager
Tel: (905) 477-2677   or  (800) 891-4859 Ext 272
russ@nationalevent.com

SHOW LOCATION

BC Place Stadium
777 Pacific Blvd.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 2A8
Tel: (604) 669-2300

SHOW DATES & TIMES

Saturday, February 14, 2009     10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, February 15, 2009     10:00am - 5:00pm

EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN TIMES

Friday, February 13, 2009     8:00 am - 8:00 pm

All exhibitors must officially register before setting up. Please come to the show office in the EAST AIRLOCK located on Griffiths Way, off Pacific Blvd. and staff will direct you to your booth.

All exhibits must be set up by 8:00pm Friday unless other arrangements have been made with the Show Manager. Exhibitors will not be permitted to set up during show hours.

EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT TIMES

Sunday, February 5, 2009     5:15 pm - 10:00 pm

All material must be removed by 10:00 pm

BADGES

Three weeks prior to the show, you will be mailed 6 badges per 10x10 booth and 12 badges for a 10x20 booth or larger. The badges will not be personalized but will have your company name only. Please be sure to distribute these prior to move-in, to the people working in your booth, If for some reason you are unable to do so, bring the badges to the show office during move-in and arrange to have them picked up there. Badges must be worn at all times to gain entrance to the show.


SHOW SERVICES/FORMS
For savings please note the preshow deadline on each of the forms
Please return by fax to the number on the form.
SHIPPING TO THE SHOW

FREIGHT CARRIER:
If you require product shipped to or from the show, Reimer is the official show carrier.

Reimer Express
Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Tel: 1-800-387-6987   -  Kelly Miller

after business hours, weekends & holidays
Tel: 1-800-531-EXPO

Reimer Order Form

NOTE: BC Place will NOT accept shipments prior to the Show move-in time.

PRE SHOW SHIPPING ( Shipping prior to February 13, 2009):
We recommend that you use Reimer if you need to ship prior to the show. As the official show carrier they will warehouse your materials for up to 30 days prior to the event and deliver to the show on move - in day. If a forklift is require to move the material to your booth, there will be a charge from Levy for the use of a forklift.

Be sure your shipment is labeled clearly.

BC Place Stadium
777 Pacific Blvd.,
Vancouver B.C. V6B 2A8
East Airlock
c/o the Outdoor Adventure Show
Company name
Booth number

If you choose not to use Reimer and use another shipper, you may ship to the Levy warehouse between January 14 2009 and Feb 11, 2009. They will then deliver to the show for move-in. Please see the materials handling form.

Address to:

Levy Show Services
3985 Still Creek Ave.,
Burnaby B.C. V5O 4E2
Outdoor Adventure Show
Company name
Booth number

SHIPPING DIRECT TO SHOW ON FEBRUARY 13, 2009
You may ship your materials directly to the show during move-in hours. During move in hours, show management will accept shipments on your behalf. If you require assistance moving your supplies from the dock to your booth, or a forklift, there will be one available.

Please address to:

BC Place Stadium
777 Pacific Blvd.,
Vancouver B.C. V6B 2A8
East Airlock
c/o the Outdoor Adventure Show
Company name
Booth number

Material Handling Order Form
Payment and Credit Card Authorization

BOOTH ACCESSORY PACKAGE

An all inclusive booth accessory package is available which includes a draped booth, carpet, 1 6ft draped table, 2 chairs and an electrical outlet. If you did not order at the time of booking and wish to have this package, please contact your sales representative The attached form is for choosing colours only, once the package has been ordered.

* Do not complete service forms for these items.

The cutoff date for ordering the package, as well as choosing colours, is January 29, 2009. If the colour selection form is not completed by the due date, the default colours will be used; Carpet - grey, Table Skirting - white.

Substitutions to this package will not be accepted.

Booth Accessory Package

SHOW DECORATOR  (to order tables, chairs, accessories etc)

Levy Show Services
12340 Horseshoe Way
Richmond, BC V7A 4Z1
Tel: (604) 277-1726
Fax: (604) 277-1736

Show Colours
Booth Drapes - silver and green
Aisle Carpet - green

ELECTRICAL

If you have not ordered the all inclusive booth package and require an electrical outlet in your booth, please complete the attached form and fax to B.C. Place Stadium - Operations Division.

B.C. Place Stadium - Operations
Tel: (604) 661-7333
Fax: (604) 661-3412

Electrical Order Form
Order Summary and Payment Authorization
Service Order Information

INTERNET

High Speed Internet Service is available. Service includes one concurrent IP connection each DSl Internet service line ordered.

Computer must be equipped with an ethernet network card.

B.C. Place Stadium - Operations
Tel: (604) 661-7333
Fax: (604) 661-3412

Internet Order Form
Order Summary and Payment Authorization
Service Order Information

TELEPHONE

If you require a telephone line in your booth please complete the attached form and fax to BC Place.

B.C. Place Stadium - Operations
Tel: (604) 661-7333
Fax: (604) 661-3412

Telephone Order Form
Order Summary and Payment Authorization
Service Order Information

HOTEL

We have secured a preferred rate of $125.00 at The Hampton Inn and Suites.

The Hampton Inn and Suites
111 Robson St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 2A8
Tel: (604) 602-1008   or  (877) 602-1008
Fax: (604) 602-1007

When calling in a reservation, please quote group name "Outdoor Adventure Show"

Hotel parking is $17 per day. The hotel is within easy walking distance of BC Place.

BOOTH CLEANING

Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining their own booth space.

B.C. Place Stadium - Operations
Tel: (604) 661-7333
Fax: (604) 661-3412

Booth Cleaning Form
Order Summary and Payment Authorization

EXHIBITOR PARKING

If you are using the parking at BC Place a parking pass is available through Imperial Parking and must be sent back to them. Please be sure that you read this form carefully for the parking times and rates each day. This pass is available at lot # 457

This pass must be purchased for the entire duration of the show only. All other parking can be purchased from meters or the attendant, at the posted rate. Be sure that anyone working in your booth has access to this form.

There are only 80 passes available.

Imperial Parking
Tel: (604) 331-7288
Fax: (604) 685-9563

Parking Pass Form
Parking Map
City Parking Map

FOOD SAMPLING

If you are planning on sampling a food or beverage product in your booth, please email particulars to ddutto@bcpavco.com . Please note the sample sizes are limited to 2 ounces of liquid and I ounce container size of a food product.

Exhibitors must also comply with the local and regional health regulations.

CUSTOM BROKER

Livingston Commercial is the official customs broker for the Show. Should you require their services, please contact their office directly.

Livingston Commercial
Tel: (604) 687-5535   or   (800) 663-0301
Fax: (604) 687-1463


RULES & REGULATIONS

Insurance

National Event Management Inc. will not assume responsibility for losses or damages incurred from pilferage or any other causes. Exhibitors should take all possible precautions to protect their own property, including insurance for liability insurance for liability within your booth space.


Booth Display & Restrictions

No exhibit may exceed a maximum height of 8 ft. Side panels 8 ft. high, must not exceed a depth of 4 ft. extending from the back of the display. The remainder of the 6 ft depth from the front of the booth, must not exceed a 4ft. height. Any exception to this must have pre-approval from Show Management.

Prefab booth partitions must be finished on both sides. If they are not, please request drapes prior to the show.

Signage

No signage or material may be extended above the 8ft height at the back of your booth nor hung from the ceiling or across the aisle, without approval from Show Management.

Demonstrations/Distributions

Displays, demonstrations or distribution of advertising materials, are not permitted outside the confines of your booth. The use of microphones is not permitted without prior management approval.

Fire Regulations

National Event Management is obligated to abide by the Fire Code regulations in each city. We therefore retain the right to refuse any material or object that does not confirm to code. If you have a question or need information re the Fire Code please contact Lynn McVey at (905) 477-2677 or (800) 891-4859 ext 224.

Helium Balloons

All helium tanks brought into BC Place for use during any events must be stored and secured in an upright position. Approval for storage of helium tanks must be given by the Event Manager or Duty Manager.

Vehicles On The Show Floor

Any internal combustion engines, vehicles or equipment must not contain more than one quarter (1/4) tank of gasoline or fuel and must be inoperable; e.g. battery and/or ignition disconnected. Fuel caps must be locked shut.

Animals

Animals and pets are not permitted in BC Place except as part of the show or exhibit. Exceptions are made for working Seeing Eye dogs, hearing dogs and PADS registered assistance dogs. All animals must be on a leash or in an enclosed pen and under control at all times. The owner takes full responsibility for her/his animal.