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Jeffrey Warren Sales Manager Advertising, Exhibits & Sponsorship Direct: (703) 476-3402 Beth Bennett Vice President Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising Direct: (703) 476-3468 |
Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite you to review the 2024 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo Sponsorship Program!
Alternatively, you may click on the name/title of a sponsorship opportunity below to see a full description, including associated recognition and benefits.
Sponsorships are sold a la carte, and your total cumulative sponsorship investment will include additional recognition and benefits as a Gold Medal, Champion, MVP, or All-Star Sponsor (see Sponsorship Levels for a complete description of sponsor tier level benefits).
Please be sure to review and familiarize yourself with our Sponsor and Advertiser Policies.
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100% of your $100 donation helps cover registration fees to send teachers to the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo. The SHAPE America National Convention & Expo is the nation's leading convention for health and physical education professionals! There is no better opportunity to exchange ideas, forge new relationships, and learn from the best of the best in our profession.
SHAPE America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal EIN 52-0886491) and as such gifts to SHAPE America do qualify as charitable contributions and are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the maximum extent provided by federal law. |
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100% of your $250 donation helps cover registration fees to send teachers to the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo. The SHAPE America National Convention & Expo is the nation's leading convention for health and physical education professionals! There is no better opportunity to exchange ideas, forge new relationships, and learn from the best of the best in our profession.
SHAPE America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal EIN 52-0886491) and as such gifts to SHAPE America do qualify as charitable contributions and are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the maximum extent provided by federal law. |
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100% of your $500 donation helps cover registration fees to send teachers to the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo. The SHAPE America National Convention & Expo is the nation's leading convention for health and physical education professionals! There is no better opportunity to exchange ideas, forge new relationships, and learn from the best of the best in our profession.
SHAPE America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal EIN 52-0886491) and as such gifts to SHAPE America do qualify as charitable contributions and are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the maximum extent provided by federal law. |
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100% of your $1,000 donation helps cover registration fees to send teachers to the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo. The SHAPE America National Convention & Expo is the nation's leading convention for health and physical education professionals! There is no better opportunity to exchange ideas, forge new relationships, and learn from the best of the best in our profession.
SHAPE America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal EIN 52-0886491) and as such gifts to SHAPE America do qualify as charitable contributions and are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the maximum extent provided by federal law. |
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Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM Location: The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Grab attention and entertain attendees with this series of sponsored trivia questions. Up to six trivia questions will rotate on big screens in the General Session room during the 30 minutes prior to the start of the session. Your logo will appear on each trivia slide and sponsor may provide 2 of the trivia questions. Attendees will answer the trivia questions via the mobile app. One lucky winner will be randomly drawn from those that participate and will be announced during the Opening General Session. Sponsor to provide one (1) donated prize item. Sponsor Benefits:
Bundle & Save!Be the EXCLUSIVE Opening General Session Sponsor! Reserve the Opening General Session Pre-Session Trivia, Physical Activity Break and Session Sponsor together and save $1,500. The discount will be automatically applied to your reservation. |
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Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM Location: The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Give attendees a mental and physical “reboot” by leading an activity break (max. 5 minutes) from the stage during the Opening General Session. These brief refreshers present an exclusive and fun opportunity to showcase how your program supports physical activity in front of a large gathering of health and physical educators. SHAPE America will provide appropriate A/V equipment to support both audio and/or video during the session. Sponsor Benefits:
Bundle & Save!Be the EXCLUSIVE Opening General Session Sponsor! Reserve the Opening General Session Pre-Session Trivia, Physical Activity Break and Session Sponsor together and save $1,500. The discount will be automatically applied to your reservation. |
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Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM Location: The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Feature your brand during the Opening General Session, held on Tuesday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m. The session includes remarks from SHAPE America leadership, both the President and CEO, as well as a keynote presentation. Sponsor Benefits:
Bundle & Save!Be the EXCLUSIVE Opening General Session Sponsor! Reserve the Opening General Session Pre-Session Trivia, Physical Activity Break and Session Sponsor together and save $1,500. The discount will be automatically applied to your reservation. GENERAL SESSIONS/KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS Sold
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Date: Friday, March 16, 2024 Grab attention and entertain attendees with this series of sponsored trivia questions. Up to six trivia questions will rotate on big screens in the General Session room during the 30 minutes prior to the start of the session. Your logo will appear on each trivia slide and sponsor may provide 2 of the trivia questions. Attendees will answer the trivia questions via the mobile app. One lucky winner will be randomly drawn from those that participate and will be announced during the Closing General Session. Sponsor to provide one (1) donated prize item. Sponsor Benefits:
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Date: Friday, March 16, 2024
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM Location: The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Give attendees a mental and physical “reboot” by leading an activity break (max. 5 minutes) from the stage during the Closing General Session. These brief refreshers present an exclusive and fun opportunity to showcase how your program supports physical activity in front of a large gathering of health and physical educators. SHAPE America will provide appropriate A/V equipment to support both audio and/or video during the session. Sponsor Benefits:
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Date: Friday, March 16, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM Location: The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Held Friday, March 16 at 4:00 p.m., your organization can showcase your brand during the Closing General Session, featuring a keynote presentation and the official announcements of the 2024 SHAPE America National Teacher of the Year awardees. Additionally, as attendees are arriving to be seated for the session, engage with sponsored trivia questions and answers shown on the stage’s large screens. Or sponsor a mental and physical activity break during the session right from the stage, offering attendees a brief refresher utilizing your programs that support physical activity. Sponsor Benefits:
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LECTURES & SIG MEETINGS | ||||||||||||||||
Health and Physical Education State & District Coordinators Mini-Conference - Meeting Snack Break
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$5,000
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Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2023
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Health and Physical Education State & District Coordinators Mini-Conference - Meeting Boxed Lunch
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$7,500
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Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2023
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The annual C.H. McCloy Research Lecture provides a forum for a distinguished leader in the SHAPE America disciplines to present cutting-edge research findings of interest to researchers and practitioners alike. The lecture serves as a continuing memorial to Charles H. McCloy, one of the great pioneer scientists and leaders of the profession.
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The Measurement & Evaluation: JoAnne Safrit Lecture series is offered by the Measurement & Evaluation Special Interest Group (SIG) to honor the late Dr. JoAnne Safrit's significant contributions to measurement in kinesiology. Dr. Safrit authored and published several books on measurement and numerous research articles in the field of quantitative measurement.
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Claudine Sherrill Adapted Physical Education Distinguished Lecture and Awards
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$2,750
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This program honors the best of the best in adapted physical education and physical activity. The 2024 program will feature a lecture presented by a recognized speaker from the adapted physical education field, and following the lecture, three awards will be presented — Outstanding Adapted Physical Education Graduate Student; Adapted Physical Education Program of the Year; and the Julian Stein Lifetime Achievement Award.
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The Health Education Track will feature approximately 70 sessions that will be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday during the convention week. The Track features sessions that fall into one of the following sub-categories: Advocacy; Curriculum; Health Promotion; Administration/Supervision/Leadership; Instruction & Assessment; Equity; Diversity & Inclusion; Social & Emotional Learning; and Technology & Virtual/Hybrid Learning.
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The Physical Activity Track will feature approximately 30 sessions that will be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday during the convention week. The Track features sessions that fall into one of the following sub-categories: Adapted Physical Activity; Curriculum; Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs; Coaching Education and Coaching; Dance (outside of PE programs); and Early Childhood Physical Activity. Sponsor Benefits:
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The Physical Education Track will feature approximately 90 sessions that will be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday during the convention week. The Track features sessions that fall into one of the following sub-categories: Adapted Physical Education; Administration/Supervision/Leadership; Advocacy; Curriculum; Instruction & Assessment; Dance; Equity,; Diversity & Inclusion; Social & Emotional Learning; and Technology & Virtual/Hybrid Learning.
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The Professional Preparation Track will feature approximately 40 sessions that will be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday during the convention week. The Track features sessions that fall into one of the following sub-categories: Advocacy; Curriculum; Instruction & Assessment; Administration/Supervision/Leadership; Diversity & Inclusion; Program Recruitment & Retention; Equity; Social & Emotional Learning; and Technology & Virtual/Hybrid Learning with a focus on physical education teacher education and health education teacher education.
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Help attendees keep up their exercise regimen or kick-start their day by leading a 1-hour session featuring your organization's physical education curriculum and/or physical activity programming. Morning Wellness Sessions are held at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, generally attracting nearly 100 dedicated attendees. As the sponsor, your organization is responsible for instructing and leading the session, per day(s) selected. Two Wellness Sessions will be offered each day, Wednesday through Friday. Bundle & Save!Purchase a Morning Wellness Session on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and save $1,000. In addition to the benefits listed below, you'll also receive one (1) double-sided branded meter sign for display in a high-traffic area of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. The discount will automatically be applied to your reservation. Sponsor Benefits:
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Sponsor Theater Presentation sessions are held in a dedicated 1,200 sq. ft. area directly on the exhibit floor, set theater-style for lecture or PowerPoint presentations. These 1-hour sessions offer organizations the opportunity to showcase their products and services in a learning environment. Sponsors can highlight best practices for the classroom setting, feature successful customer case studies, share proprietary research, as well as many other topics that are of interest to health and physical educators.
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Sponsor Theater Activity sessions are held directly on the exhibit floor in a dedicated 3,500 sq. ft. area, configured with limited seating to encourage active and hands-on participation by attendees. These 1-hour sessions offer organizations the opportunity to showcase their products and services that support quality health and physical education, specifically with new products or classroom activities. Sponsors will energize and interact exclusively with participating attendees for the duration of the session.
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Coffee Talks are designed to be unscripted and informal networking conversations, bringing together small groups of educators to discuss a specific topic. These 1-hour sessions will be hosted in roundtable areas throughout the exhibit hall between 9:30—10:30 a.m. Wednesday—Friday.
Add-On Opportunity Bundle & Save!Coffee Talk Category Sponsor: You'll be the exclusive category sponsor when you purchase the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Coffee Talk in a single category. Plus, you'll save $900! As the Category Sponsor, you will have the opportunity to lead one (1) Coffee Talk discussion each day within your sponsored category (total of 3). Additionally, you'll recieve one (1) double-sided branded meter sign for display in a high-traffic area of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. The discount will automatically be applied to your reservation. Sponsor Benefits:
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Add a bundle of Coffee Coupons to distribute to attendees and encourage them to participate in your sponsored Coffee Talk discussion. You choose the quantity of coupons you wish to add. Each coupon will include your logo and booth number (if applicable), along with messaging to enjoy a cup of coffee compliments of you! SHAPE America will provide the coupons to you for distribution on site at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
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Convention attendees will love their memory keepsakes when your organization sponsors the Photo Booth at the Opening Celebration, Tuesday, March 12. The booth is branded with your logo and company colors, and utilizes optimized lighting and an assortment of fun props. Attendees will come together for fun and visually-stunning photographs, perfect to share with their personal social media platforms.
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At the Opening Celebration, the evening of Tuesday, March 12, you will undoubtedly hear SHAPE America convention attendees singing their praises for karaoke entertainment (or belting out their favorite rock song in honor of Cleveland’s musical heritage). As the Opening Celebration Karaoke sponsor, your brand will be center stage and the life of the party.
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Be part of the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo’s premier event when you join as a Supporting Sponsor of the Opening Celebration. Mixing games, entertainment and dancing, this event on Tuesday, March 12, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., is the official kick-off networking event for the convention. If your goal is to expand your brand image, connect with purchasing influencers or have an effective product or service launch, be sure to become a Supporting Sponsor of the Opening Celebration.
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Enjoy sponsoring a VIP Suite, Tuesday, March 12, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (during the Opening Celebration), and host your newest or best customers for a private festive gathering with your team. Located at the Hilton Cleveland hotel across from the Opening Celebration ballroom, your sponsored suite includes customized invitations to distribute from your booth, and will have stunning views of the Cleveland Browns' stadium and the Cuyahoga River. Please note: each suite accommodates 100 max invited guests. RestrictionsAll Opening Celebration VIP Suite reservations must additionally reserve an Opening Celebration Catering Package. Options include:
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Leadership Conversations Continued l Exclusive Sponsorship of Meeting with Boxed Lunch
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Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Date: Friday, March 31, 2023
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ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE | ||||||||||||||||
Reach attendees through this post-convention attendee satisfaction survey, designed to help SHAPE America gauge participation in the convention activities and identify areas for improvement or enhancement for future conferences. Sponsorship of the Attendee Satisfaction Survey includes an opportunity to provide up to three (3) company-focused survey questions, to include aggregate data on the answers provided within 2 weeks of the survey closing.
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Your brand will be the talk of the town as the sponsor of our popular "Win a FREE Night" sweepstakes! Attendees that book their hotel reservation through SHAPE America's official hotel block will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a free night at their confirmed hotel. Your brand will be highlighted in all promotions for the sweepstakes, plus, as the sponsor, you have the option of providing an additional prize of your choice!
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The 2024 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo mobile app includes all of the necessary information an attendee needs on a daily basis, from a schedule of events and session descriptions to the exhibit floor plan and exhibitor listings. As the sponsor, your logo will be displayed front-and-center on the splash screen every time the event app is launched. It's your brand in the palms of attendee's hands.
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Nearly 300 teachers and students will act as volunteers at the convention, and when your sponsor the Volunteer T-shirts, your brand will be on constant display while volunteers assist attendees throughout the convention center. All volunteers will receive two (2) t-shirts, and your organization's logo will appear prominently on the back of each t-shirt. SHAPE America will consider an in-kind donation from a sponsor that produces and ships the t-shirts, in lieu of a monetary sponsorship fee.
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As the sponsor of Attendee Registration, your organization has the unique opportunity of making a first and lasting impression with conference participants, both online and onsite. Prior to the convention, your brand will first be prominently featured digitally on the registration and housing websites and confirmation emails, and once onsite at the convention, your branded artwork appears on registration counter panels, self-service kiosks and registration signage strategically placed throughout the convention center.
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Fast, free WiFi is a highly valued and prized service by attendees to keep connected when away from their workplace. When your organization sponsors WiFi in the common areas of the convention center, you will receive the ultimate branding to all attendees connecting to the network, and your organization will be viewed as forward-thinking, innovative, sensitive to your customer's needs, and high tech.
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Because all #SHAPECleveland attendees and exhibitors are required to wear a name badge for admittance to conference sessions and the expo hall, this lanyard sponsorship is the perfect tool to boost brand awareness and drive traffic to your booth, sponsored session or event. Your company logo will repeat multiple time on the lanyards that connect to 3,000 attendee name badges.
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All convention attendees staying at the host hotel, Hilton Cleveland Downtown, will receive two key cards for admittance to their room, providing a unique opportunity for a sponsor to place their messaging directly into their hands. During the lifespan of an event, an attendee will actively look at their key card 8-12 times per day, representing repeat impressions to your targeted audience, and key card branding has been proven to drive up to twice as much traffic to your exhibit booth.
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Gain valuable branding and visibility throughout the convention and when attendees return home when sponsoring the Attendee Welcome Bags, distributed to each of the 3,000 attendees during registration check-in. The bag allows for attendees to carry their conference essentials for the entirety of the event, and they continue to use the bag for storage and transport of everyday items upon returning home, providing lasting impressions for your brand. An Attendee Welcome Bag sponsorship features both branding on the outside of the bag, as well as an included insert inside. Package inclusions:
*SHAPE America will consider an in-kind donation of co-branded bags in lieu of a cash sponsorship fee.
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Credit Card Processing Fee Notice
A 3.5% processing fee will be applied to all payments made via credit card. The Credit Card Processing Fee will be reflecte4d on your invoice and receipt. This fee will not be applied to payments via ACH/Direct Deposit or check. If you prefer to make payment via ACH/Direct Deposit or check, please select invoice as your payment method. Instructions for both options will be outlined on your invoice.