For all prospective presenters: Please read this letter carefully before filling out the presenter application.

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in presenting at a MANIA convention. We are pleased that you have chosen to apply for a SCW Fitness Education Presenter position and wish you success with your application.

There are 7 MANIA conventions:

Philadelphia MANIA January/February
California (San Francisco) MANIA March
Florida (Orlando) MANIA May/June
Atlanta MANIA July
Dallas MANIA August
Midwest (Chicago) MANIA October
Boston MANIA - November

Please know that there are only 60-65 presenter positions for each MANIA, including sponsored sessions. SCW Fitness Education requires sponsors in order to hold these events. As a result, sponsored sessions often take priority. Very few new presenters are accepted for each event. SCW Fitness Education strives to find versatile presenters who are at the forefront of their discipline, excel at teaching several types of classes and are interested in presenting at least two workshops, lectures and/or master classes. Please understand that SCW Fitness Education receives hundreds of applications each year. Our goal is to identify cutting-edge programming and innovative instructors.

Before completing the requested information in this package, please read the following carefully:

• Applicant should try to be available for the entire 3-day convention (Friday-Sunday), but exceptions may be made.
• Applicant must have email access and must submit all requested materials via attachment.
• Applicant cannot present at any other industry-related events within a 250-mile radius of MANIA 30 days prior and 30 days after the specific MANIA, unless prior arrangements have been made.
• Applicant must always perform all fitness modalities (step, dance, water, etc.) according safe and acceptable industry guidelines.
• Applicant confirms that she/he has a fitness-related degree from an accredited academic institution and/or certifications by both ACE and AFAA and can produce verifying documentation.
• All aquatic presenters must have ACE, AFAA and AEA certifications.
• Applicant must also be a CEC provider for ACE and AFAA and AEA when applicable. SCW can assist with this process.
• Applicant agrees to use equipment provided by SCW sponsors when applicable.
• Applicant understands that presenter compensation requirements strongly influence presenter selection. The opportunity to speak at a world-recognized fitness conference is significant; therefore, most first-time MANIA presenters may not be compensated for flight, hotel or presenting fees.
• Applicant understands that all aquatic workshops have water and land (lecture) components. Sessions may start in water, while some may start on land. Presenters must adjust programming accordingly for all session submissions.
• Applicant understands that, if accepted, session handouts may not exceed four (4) pages.
• Applicant understands that it is the choice of the Applicant to include/not include a video/DVD with the Presenter Application, and that SCW reserves the right to request a video/DVD at any time during the application process.
• Applicant understands that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant agrees to resubmit presenter application should reconsideration be desired.
• Resubmission is permitted (and encouraged) 60 days after rejection letter is received.

Thank you for your interest in presenting for SCW Fitness Education. Please note that you will not be notified once your application is received. You will be notified within 60 days of your application if you have been accepted as a Presenter. Should you wish to find out the status of your application, please contact brochure@scwfitness.com. If you choose to re-apply, you may do so 60 days after rejection letter is received.

Click HERE to download the printable application.

For any further information, please contact brochure@scwfitness.com for status information on your application.

Sincerely,

Sara Kooperman, JD
CEO
SCW Fitness Education