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USIndoor's online Members page at www.USIndoor.com . Facility Survey USIndoor Association Update 2002 Facility Operators' Conference n mid-September, USIndoor held its 2nd annual national conference for indoor soccer owners and operators, including startups and vendors. Compared to 2001, attendance was up an amazing 30%, most of which occurred in the area of existing owners and operators. With the growth of our Association, its membership, and the Conference, many of our early objectives are close at hand. Aside from the networking, education and vendor resources now more available than ever in our industry, USIndoor's membership base has now grown to the point where more and more suppliers and marketing agents are knocking on our door. As one of USIndoor's primary missions, we will explore as many of those opportunities as possible. I TUR N TO PAGE 24 FOR SNA PSHOTS OF USINDOOR'S 2002 CONFERENCE. by bers, leagues, and teams can raise funds. For example, teams can raise funds though a program sponsored by GOAL Indoor magazine, and member facilities and leagues will be interested in the USIndoor Network and aids for managing player or member cards. Visit "$$ Programs" to learn how you can put USIndoor and its corporate affiliates to work for you. Membership acility members are already familiar with USIndoor's Insurance Program, offering insurance products at specially negotiated member rates. As announced at the Conference, USIndoor now U adds the "USIndoor Network," whose mission will be to identify and explore marketing opportunities with sponsors and advertisers. Kicking off the campaign, USIndoor has hired a new Director of Marketing, George Gill and partnered with EURO RSCG Impact. George brings to USIndoor a wealth of experience in selling advertising to major consumer product companies, and RSCG Impact is a world leader in the $1.2 billion industry of consumer sampling. Together, USIndoor expects to launch its first sampling program during the first half of 2003. Participating facility members will earn incremental revenue, and their guests will be enjoy the free products. To join the USIndoor Network or for more information, please visit USIndoor's Website and click "$$ Programs," or call or e-mail George directly at 312-321-4775 or marketing@usindoor.com. F "$$ Programs" at USIndoor.com ou may have already noticed a new button on USIndoor's Website. It is intended to help you better find programs and products through which facility mem- Y I Member Count: 148 he United States Indoor Soccer Association is pleased to welcome the following new members since July and thanks all of its facility and corporate members for their loyal support. T New Facility Members Announcing: the " USIndoor Network" n April, USIndoor initiated an industry survey to measure the demographic growth and the economics of operating an indoor soccer or multisport facility. Once completed, the survey will aid appraisers, startups, financial lenders, other investors, consultants, and facility owners to make better informed business decisions. Notwithstanding the immense importance of the survey, its conceived value can only be realized with enough participation from facilities. Therefore, the survey seeks not only to gather what basic information it can, in a confidential manner, but also to achieve a high response rate. A small amount of work on your part can help your operations many times over and help the sport to grow. Connecticut Sports Complex, New Milford, CT The Soccer Stop, Atlantic Beach, FL Gwinnett Sports Center, Suwanee, GA Bloomington United Soccer School, IN Lapeer Sports, Lapeer, MI Drago's SportsPlex, Midland, MI Off The Wall Indoor Soccer, Omaha, NE Goodsports USA, Allaire, NJ Goodsports USA, Aberdeen, NJ RexPlex, Elizabeth, NJ Goodsports USA, Hamilton, NJ Indoor Sports Pavilion, Randolph, NJ SunCom Indoor Soccer Center, Asheville, NC Neuko Sports World, Elida, OH Y Sports Zone, New Castle, PA American Indoor, Carrollton, TX Locker Room Indoor Sports, Longview, TX Have You Moved or Changed Your EMail? You could be missing important messages and free newsletters. FRONTLINE SOLUTIONS TO BECOME USIndoor Corporate Member FrontLine Solutions, a leader in management automation software for sports facilities, is changing its name to "Venue1," as part of a recent merger with Tangent POS, the leading provider of point-of-sale hardware and event control software for food service operators at sports and entertainment facilities. The union creates one of the largest technology solutions companies in the industry. Contact:Vanes- Calgary Soccer Cen- New Corporate Members SEI, Willimantic, MA Forever Green Athletic Fields, Levittown, PA Together we improve the quality and enjoyment of indoor soccer and share in the benefits of its growth. When you see the USIndoor Member insignia, you know the business that displays it really cares about indoor soccer and its future. We, therefore, encourage those facilities which are not yet members to consider the benefits of joining USIndoor, and we thank the rest of USIndoor's corporate members for their continued support. For more information about membership, please visit tre North America's largest indoor soc cer facility celebrates its 10th Anniversary this fall with a Family D on Oct. 19 and a "Black & White Ball" and Fundraiser Gala on Nov. 23

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