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FOREST HILL, MD – The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the trade association for those involved in the design, construction and supply of materials for athletic facilities, has announced that its annual Technical Meeting will be held December 1-5, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The meeting, which includes technical programming for industry members who work with facilities for tennis, track and field, sports fields and indoor and outdoor court and recreational facilities, is expected to generate record attendance.

The Technical Meeting offers an outstanding trade show with products and services for the sports facility construction industry. The show, the site of receptions, meals and other gatherings, is easily one of the most popular aspects of the Technical Meeting. There will also be meetings of ASBA’s committees and task forces, and chances to become involved with association projects, publications and more. Additional activities, such as the golf and tennis tournaments, provide further opportunities to spend time with industry colleagues.

The meeting will include the opportunity for individuals to take the ASBA’s certification exams to become a Certified Tennis Court Builder, Certified Track Builder or Certified Field Builder. It will additionally include the much-awaited announcement of the winners of the association’s annual Awards Program.

The site of the meeting is the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, a full-service hotel in the heart of the downtown area. The Hyatt Regency New Orleans offers easy access to the area’s most popular attractions. It’s within an easy streetcar ride or walk to the historic French Quarter, Arts District, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and the scenic Mississippi Riverfront. The property features a heated rooftop pool and a gym, as well as eight restaurants.

Full information and registration details for the ASBA Technical Meeting are posted on ASBA’s website, sportsbuilders.org. To receive a brochure on the meeting, contact the Association at its headquarters via phone, 866-501-ASBA (2722) or 410-730-9595, fax 410-730-8833, or by e-mail at [email protected].

The ASBA is a non-profit association helping designers, builders, owners, operators and users understand quality athletic facility construction. The Association sponsors informative meetings, publishes newsletters, books and technical construction guidelines and keeps its members updated on the latest developments in the industry.