Fitness industry professionals from nearly 80 countries were in San Diego, CA, for IHRSA 2019, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s 38th Annual International Convention & Trade Show, held March 13-16.
IHRSA attendees experienced the cutting edge of fitness industry equipment and technology during the two-day Trade Show and early morning workouts, attended education sessions given by industry experts, worked out and power walked, networked and socialized.
Highlights Include:
- Keynote presentations from Chris Riddell (sponsored by Myzone), Mel Robbins (sponsored by Technogym), Rohit Bhagarva (sponsored by Matrix Fitness), and Denise Lee Yohn (sponsored by Gympass).
- The 10th Annual IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit headlined by Sarah Moshman (sponsored by Club Automation + CSI Spectrum), Award-Winning Filmmaker and director of “The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things”.
- The standing-room-only 23rd Annual IHRSA Financial Panel moderated by Rick Caro.
- The 22nd Annual IHRSA ILC Industry Leadership Summit (sponsored by ABC Financial) and reception.
- The 14th Annual BASH for Augie’s Quest which raised over $1.9 million for ALS research. During the BASH, IHRSA President and CEO Joe Moore was awarded the 2019 Augie’s Quest Leadership Award.
- Jason Reinhardt of Go M.A.D. Fitness was elected as IHRSA Board Chair for the 2019/2020 year.
- Four new members were welcomed to the IHRSA Board: Chris Smith, Chris Stevenson, Frank Lawrence, and Greta Wagner. Missy Moss, Ray O’Connor, Larry Conner and ex-officio Derek Gallup were thanked for their service as they leave after this term.
2019 Award Recipients
- The Outstanding Community Service Award was presented to Midtown Sanctuaire of Montreal, Canada.
- The IHRSA Woman Leader Award in honor of Julie Main was presented to Francesca Schuler, CEO, In-Shape Health Clubs.
- The Associate Member of the Year Award was presented to MINDBODY.
