International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) Raises the Bar at 4th Annual Conference

HERSHEY, Pa. - Sept. 21, 2016 - PRLog -- The International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) held their 4^th Annual Conference & Trade Show in Nashville, TN from September 13-15^th. With over 500 attendees and vendors from 25 countries in attendance the event was a testament to the growth both domestically and internationally of the indoor trampoline park industry.

Service Technician Certification as well as sessions dealing with legislative and regulatory matters, risk management, operations, insurance and methods to expand and increase revenue through group sales and added attractions were all offered.

Incoming IATP Chairman, David Schaeffer stated, "As the association continues to grow, we will continue to raise the bar for our industry. It is imperative that we set a precedent on how to own and operate a successful indoor trampoline park facility.  Industry growth is important, but in order to achieve real longevity our industry must grow safely and in a manageable manner.  We feel it is the mission of the IATP to provide the necessary education and resources to accomplish this goal, and we plan to do so."

Highlights of the conference included:

Founding Board Members were honored for their dedicated service:

Phillip Howell, Best American Trampolines

Philip Slaggert, Sky Zone Franchise Group

Current IATP Chairman, Jerry Raymond, Sky High Sports

2016 Award Recipients include:

Rockin' Jump - Exemplary Community Service

Best American Trampolines - Exhibitor of the Year

Peter Brown, Freedome Trampoline Parks - IATP Person of the Year

Additionally, the IATP welcomes incoming board members, Barry Jenkins, AZ Airtime, Robert Bice, I-Trampoline Hawaii and Peter Brown, Freedome Trampoline Parks.

The International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) is a 501(c)(6) industry trade association whose purpose is to promote reasonably safe operations, facilitate commercial success and stimulate growth of the trampoline park industry. For more information about the association, visit www.indoortrampolineparks.org. Membership inquiries should be directed to Bethany Evans, Executive VP, at 717-910-4534 or email Bethany@indoortrampolineparks.org. The IATP will hold its 5^th Annual Conference & Trade Show in Palm Springs, CA September 19-21, 2017.