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 MANIAŽ convention. We are very pleased that you have chosen to apply as a SCW Fitness Education presenter and wish you success with your application.

There are 7 MANIAŽ conventions:

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

Please know that there are only 60-65 presenter positions for each MANIAŽ. Very few new presenters are accepted for each MANIAŽ 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 be available for the entire 3-day convention (Friday through Sunday).
• Applicant must have email and must submit all requested materials via attachment unless otherwise permitted.
• Applicant cannot present at any other industry-related events within a 300-mile radius of MANIAŽ 30 days prior and 10 days after the specific MANIAŽ, unless prior arrangements have been made.
• Applicant must always perform all fitness modalities (step, dance, water, etc.) according to safe and acceptable industry guidelines. For example, step aerobics below 130 BPMs and high-impact/dance aerobics no faster than 155 BPMs when presenting at a MANIAŽ.
• 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.
• Applicant agrees to use SCW sponsor equipment in all presentations 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 MANIAŽ presenters are not 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 start on land. Presenters must adjust their 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 again for your interest in presenting for SCW Fitness Education. You may download a printable application and you will 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 choose to re-apply, you may do so 60 days after receipt of your rejection letter.

For any further information, please contact the Presenter Administrator for status information on your application.

Sincerely,