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Online registration is now closed, please register onsite at the San Diego Convention Center.  Registration is free to qualified buyers – retailers and distributors of finished good only.  All other categories of attendees are $450 per person to register onsite

Already Registered? To confirm your registration status, or check on badge delivery. Click Here

IMPORTANT: When you are completing the online registration form - in order to complete your registration, you must proceed to Step 5 where the following text appears "PLEASE PRINT OUT THIS SCREEN FOR ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR TEAM. IT IS YOUR CONFIRMATION AND RECEIPT."   If you close out of registration prior to this step or do not receive a confirmation, your registration information was not saved.

Please Note changes to our badge/mailing policies:
 
In an effort to increase the security of the event, please note that badges for all attendees under the age of 21 are no longer being mailed prior to the show - they must be picked up onsite with a photo ID (and with a guardian for those 17 and under).

If you attempt to register, print and pick up a badge onsite or gain entrance to ASR representing a store/business that you are not affiliated with, you will be identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should we attend?
Make the commitment to grow your business in 2010 and beyond, and attend ASR and CLASS@ASR in San Diego this August! ASR Marketplace 2010 is the most relevant and efficient forum for buyers, sellers, and media to conduct business and move the action sports industry forward. It’s the platform that unites retailers of all sizes with brands in the surf, skate and fashion worlds. Your participation provides you dynamic setting to preview product lines in their entirety and prepare a buying plan for the spring/summer 2011 selling season

When and where is the ASR Trade Show?
ASR Marketplace and CLASS@ASR will be held August 13-15, 2010 at the San Diego Convention
Center in San Diego, California. Concurently Crossroads will be held across the street at the Petco Park Parking lot on August 13-14, 2010.

What is CLASS@ASR?
CLASS @ ASR is a highly stylized trade show that features a select group of 100 + core
and emerging designers that crossover from the action sports lifestyle into the prestige
fashion market. For more information on this new event visit the CLASS@ASR home page

Who can attend CLASS@ASR
?
CLASS@ASR is open to qualified buyers**of the ASR trade show. Attendees of CLASS@ASR
must show their official ASR badge and a picture ID at the check in desk located at the
entrance to hall E. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted into CLASS@ASR.
ASR exhibitors, non exhibiting manufacturers, and members of the press will not be
admitted entry into CLASS@ASR unless pre approved by show management. To submit a
request for entry to this event email ASRReg@Nielsen.com for consideration.

Where is CLASS@ASR located?
CLASS@ASR is located inside the San Diego Convention Center in hall E, right next to the
main ASR trade show. CLASS@ASR will have its own entrance and registration for qualified
buyers**.

What is the fee to attend the ASR?
The show is free for qualified buyers**and distributors that register prior to July 2, 2010.
After August 3rd the fee to attend remains free for qualified buyers** and distributors/importers. All Brands, Consultants, Media Sales, Service Providers and Non Exhibiting Manufacturers must register as Non Buyers. There is a $400.00 per person fee on or before July 2, 2010 and $450.00 thereafter. Non Buyers will not be permited entrance to Class @ ASR.

Is there an age limit to attend ASR or CLASS@ASR?
There is no age limit to attend ASR, however, children under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by a guardian at all times. NO one under the age of 21 will be allowed
entry into CLASS@ASR.

We do not mail out badges to anyone under the age of 21 - all underage attendees will
be required to pick up their badge onsite at Badge Will Call and must provide a picture
ID prior to receiving their badge.

Is this show open to the general public?
No. ASR and CLASS@ASR are not open to the general public. Only authorized buyers and
members of the trade will be admitted. As a respected industry event, we can only
register qualified** retail buying businesses in the action sports and fashion industry.
I have attended in the past, do I need to register again and if so, why?
Yes, each company must register for each event separately to ensure that we have the
most current and accurate information for your company.

How do I register?
You can register now by using this link: https://www.xpressreg.net/register/asrx080/start.asp

How do I update my company address?
If you need to update your company contact information you may do so during the
registration process. Fax the last page of your registration with the updated address
along with a copy of a government issued document (business license, sellers permit, tax
ID, lease agreement, etc.) to complete the change of address. Please note once you
request an address change your badges will not be mailed until the address change is
complete. If your address has been changed without your knowledge, contact us at
ASRReg@Nielsen.com so that we may resolve this situation.

I have attended before yet I do not find my company listed on your website?
ASR researched every business in our database, in order to clean up our buyer lists. If we
were unable to verify your company information, either by web or call campaign, it was
removed from the database. In order to register for this year’s ASR, you must click the
“Not in Search? Register Here” button and submit the required credentials.

This is my first show (or) I’m required to re-submit my business credentials, what
documents do I need to provide?

You will need to submit a minimum of two of the following credentials once you have
completed the online registration process:
  • Invoices of FINISHED brand name goods in the action sports or fashion industry,
  • placed within the last six months.
  • Business card that includes your company name and address.
  • Business license indicating you are retail business (Please do not send a Tax ID or
  • Sellers Permit, these will not qualify your registration).
  • Letter of intent from an attorney or bank on official letterhead stating the intent to
  • start a new retail business (this is acceptable for new businesses only).
Where do I send the required credentials?
Please fax a minimum of two of the required credentials to 949/226-5626. If you do not
have access to a fax machine you may send a PDF copy to ASRReg@Nielsen.com or
mail a hard copy to:
ASR Registration
31910 Del Obispo
STE 200
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

I completed my registration online and did not receive a confirmation email, what
should I do?

If you completed the registration process online and did not receive a confirmation
email immediately after saving, please log back on to the registration page and search
your company name. If the lookup says your status is pending or already registered call
the registration hotline at (800)486-2701, confirm that we have the correct email/fax
number and ask to have your confirmation resent. If you are unable to locate your
registration record it was not completed the first time and you will need to re-register.

I completed the online registration process and submitted my corresponding business
credentials, when will I receive my approval confirmation?

You will be notified via email once your status as a buyer has been approved. Please do
not call to confirm receipt of your fax as we are inundated with registration requests. We
will follow up and/or send confirmation within two weeks. If you have not heard from us
after two weeks, please resubmit your credentials and email us at: ASRReg@Nielsen.com

I am bringing someone with me, do they need a badge to enter the show?
All attendees of ASR must be registered for a badge prior to entering the show floor.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times. No one
under the age of 21 will be admitted entry into CLASS@ASR.

How do I add more staff to my store/company once I’m registered and qualified?
Register your additional staff just as you registered originally and fax the confirmation
letter for each addition. If you are registering as a first time buyer, you must resubmit your
credentials.

When will I receive my badge in the mail?
Your registration must be approved by July 2, 2010 to receive your badges in the mail
for all US and Canadian locations. Please note we do not mail badges to international
attendees with the exception of Canada. All badges will be mailed to the designated
contact person. Please bring a picture ID to the Badge Holder Pick-Up counter in the
convention center lobby to check in and receive your badge holder. If you are an
international attendee or if you registered after July 2, 2010 your badge will be
available for pick up at Will Call. You must provide a picture ID to pick up your badge.

What if I want a refund for my registration?
This event is Non-Refundable. No exceptions.

What if I need to make my hotel arrangements?
If you need to make hotel arrangements please contact Travel Planners at (800)221-3531
International calls contact: (212) 532-1660 or visit the Hotel & Travel page.

How do I exhibit at ASR 2009?
Please visit our website for exhibiting opportunities:
OPPORTUNITIES

Still have questions?

Call us at (800) 486-2701 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST

** Buyer Qualification is subject to ASR Registration Department approval.

 

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