Registration Information

Registration forms

Use the following forms to register: (they have been separated for faster downloading)

• Form A-1
• Form A-2
• Form A-3
• GCSAA National Championship
• GCSAA Golf Classic & Four Ball

Registration fees

All registrations received on or before 5 p.m. (Central) on Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, will be processed at the advance registration prices. Forms received after 5 p.m. (Central) on Jan. 14, 2008, will be processed at the standard rate. Any additional funds due, based on this policy, will be payable on site.

Full Conference Packages

This registration option includes:

Complimentary Full Conference Packages

Complimentary registration will be offered to GCSAA retired members, inactive members, student members and educator members. New members who have joined GCSAA and have never taken advantage of complimentary registration are invited to do so for the 2008 event. New members must be approved and have membership fully paid in order to take advantage of this option.

Media Registration

For admittance onto the trade show floor, media personnel must register and show proof as working press or media representative at the time of registration. After registration is complete, media personnel will have access to the conference and show.

Course Management/Staff Registration

If you are a GCSAA member, you may register your course management/staff (non- GCSAA, non-NGCOA or non-CMAA member) for a full conference package at the same price being offered to GCSAA members. To register your course management/staff, complete a separate form for the person you are registering, select the appropriate registration option, indicate your name and member number in the space provided (below the registration option), and submit the registration forms for both you and your staff member at the same time.

Golf Course Owner/Employer Registration

As a golf course owner or employer (non-GCSAA member), you have the unique opportunity to be able to register for a special conference package for only $175 if your GCSAA member superintendent is registering for a full conference package. This package will allow you to attend the events included in the GCSAA full conference package. To register for this option, complete Form A-1, mark the Golf Course Owner/Employer category, indicate your superintendent’s name and GCSAA member number in the space provided, and submit with the superintendent’s registration forms. This offer does not include a spouse or additional guest.

Trade Show Only Registration

The trade show only option for attendees, other than distributors, provides access to all three days of the trade show for the following hours:

• Thursday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  (open to all attendees except those registered as family)
• Friday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Distributor Registration

In order to qualify for this registration option, you must be a distributor of golf/turf or facility products. A copy of your business card is requested at the time of registration. GCSAA members are not eligible for distributor registration except Affiliate (AF) and Affiliate Corporate Company Representative (AFCR members).

Distributor registration includes:

Seminar Selections

Seminar titles, descriptions, codes and fees can be found through the Education Search. Seminar fees are NOT included in any of the registration options. All seminars require an additional fee and have variable pricing. Review the seminar descriptions and indicate your first, second and third choice options when registering. This is necessary because class sizes are limited, and it may be necessary to assign one of your alternate choices. Calculate the amount due for seminars based on your first choices.

Family Registration

Complimentary registration is offered to spouses/significant others and dependent children of the main registrant. Family registrants will have access to the trade show floor Friday and Saturday only. Golf Industry Show badges must be worn for admittance onto the show floor. The parent or guardian must sign a Release and Hold Harmless Agreement for children ages 12 and under prior to the children being allowed on the trade show floor. These agreements will be available in the on-site registration area.

Credential Mailing

Credentials will be mailed to all registrants in the United States, Guam, Canada and Mexico for all registrations received and fully paid by 5 pm CST, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Mailing will begin November 2007, beginning with the earliest registrants. Mailing will continue through Jan. 7, 2008, for all those registrations received by the Dec. 12 deadline.

Credentials for registrations received after 5 pm, Dec. 12, 2007, must be picked up in the badge pick-up booth in the Orange County Convention Center during registration hours. Credentials for registrations from countries other than the U.S., Guam, Canada and Mexico must be picked up at badge pick-up located in the registration area at the Orange County Convention Center.

Cancellation Requests

Cancellation requests must be in writing and received by Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, to receive a refund. A $25 administrative fee will be charged for all full and/or partial cancellations. After Jan. 14, 2008, NO refunds will be made.

Special refund note: If your credentials have been mailed at the time of your cancellation, you must return them to GCSAA before any refund will be issued. Please call GCSAA at 800-472-7878 for details.