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National Health and Fitness Day June 1, 2013
F back page Fitness Industry Times A Bi-Monthly Newsletter by Fitness Industry Council of Canada
Our Valued Sponsors Please support those suppliers who support our industry.
itness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) announces the launch of National Health and Fitness Day happening June 1, 2013. John Weston, MP for West Vancouver, has spearheaded National Health and Fitness Day 2013 and has the commitment of over 60 mem-
bers of parliament. These MPs will approach their local governments to promote health and fitness in their communities. Fitness facilities will be highlighted as vehicles for increasing physical activity. How can you participate? Your facility could offer free tennis lessons,
half-price swim times, extended ice time hours or waive your drop-in fee. To date, FIC has registered over 400 fitness facilities that will be waiving their drop-in fees for the day. To register your facility, visit
www.GymPass.ca. Once reg-
istered, you will receive detailed information about the day and instructions on how to proceed. For the month of May,
www.GymPass.ca will be displaying the logos and locations of all participating facilities.
EVENTS Certified Professional Trainers Network For more information on supporting the Canadian fitness industry please visit
www.ficdn.ca or call 1-866-402-FICC (3422)
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
Donate as little as $20 per month to help strengthen the Canadian Fitness Industry!
Your donation will help increase industry awareness, improve relationships with government officials, further solidify the Fitness Industry’s position as a viable political stakeholder, improve industry communication and position your club as a recognized supporter of Fitness Industry Council of Canada. Please fill out the form and mail, fax or email it to us.
May 30, 31, June 1, 2013 Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto
For: Personal Trainers, Yoga Instructors, Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Kinesiologists & Rehab Specialists
Earn CECs for CPTN, CATA and NSCA
FEATURED TOPICS: Fascial Fitness, NASE Speed Certification Clinic, Barefoot
Training, Dietary Trends, Conquering Metabolic Syndrome a
FEATURED SPEAKERS: Thomas Myers, author of Anatomy Trains Maureen Connolly, PhD, CSCS, CPTN-CPT Reed Ferber, PhD, CAT(C), ACT Heather Westway, RK, CDE, CPT Jennifer Sygo, MSc., RD George Dintiman, PhD
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DARE TO BE EXCELLENT! 2013 CONFERENCE
In return for your appreciated support, you will receive: • FREE monthly email updates informing you of up to date industry information.
• A FREE subscription to FIC’s Fitness Industry Community, an exclusive online forum, network and information library for club owners, operators, industry suppliers and industry experts.
• Visible RECOGNITION as a Proud Supporter of FIC. • Exclusive INVITATIONS to all industry events and meetings. • An opportunity to PARTICIPATE in industry initiatives.
FIC is fully supported by member donations. It is recommended facilities donate 25¢ per member.
For the 2008 year, we will proudly support Fitness Industry Council of Canada:
Monthly in the amount of $_______________ (+ GST) /month Annually in the amount of $______________ (+ GST)
Company: Contact: Title:
Address: City:
Province: Telephone: Web Address: Number of Clubs:
canfitpro Halifax N.S. Payment Method
• An opportunity to be a spokesclub for BEST PRACTICES within the industry.
The canfitpro Personal Training and Group Fitness Conference returns to Halifax on June 20 – 22, 2013. Update your skills or learn something totally new by choos- ing from three pre-conference workshops and 25 sessions. Attend the full conference and get up to 9.0 CECs towards your certification(s). Visit
canfitpro.com/halifax to learn more and to register.
Credit Card Choose One:
Visa MasterCard
Card Number: ________________________________ Exp: _____ Cardholder Name: _______________________________________ Cardholder Signature: ____________________________________
Thank You For Your Kind Donation. Fitness Industry Council of Canada 13543 St. Albert Trail, 2nd Floor Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 5E7
Fax: (780) 420-1492 Toll Free: 1-866-402-FICC (3422)
canfitpro International Fitness and Club Business Conference and Trade Show
CPTN a Visit
www.cptn.com for more information and conference registration. CPTN
– Toronto ON Join canfitpro to celebrate 20 years in the Canadian fitness industry at their largest event from August 14 – 18. canfitpro is excited to announce featured presenter, health and wellness expert, bestselling author and television personality Jillian Michaels as this year’s keynote speaker! Jillian Michaels will also be a part of diversifed line-up of world-class fitness education and presenters that you can’t afford to miss. With over 400 sessions to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find education and programming that will fulfill your professional and personal fitness goals. Visit
canfitpro.com/toronto to learn more and to register.
Postdated cheque(s) in the amount of $______________ *Please make all cheques payable to Fitness Industry Council of Canada. Receipt will be issued upon confirmed delivery of payment.
Postal Code: Email:
Total no. of Members: July 2008
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