Why Attend the RSA's Annual Roller Skating Convention and Trade Show?
Every year, we host the only event of its kind for future and current roller skating rink owners to learn how to better run their business, marketing and promotions ideas, updates on technology and laws, human resources tips, and how to make more money in your business. We took the time to ask several attendees why THEY attend the convention. Watch some of our testimonial videos below to learn more about why YOU should attend, too!
2025 Roller Skating Convention & Trade Show May 11 - 15, 2025
Save the Date for the 2025 RSA Convention and Trade Show where we will be gathering at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 11 - 15, 2025.
A special thank you to all of our convention sponsors who help to make this event possible. Please make sure to thank them at the event!
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HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
South Point Hotel & Casino South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is a resort located in the heart of the premiere southwest Las Vegas valley, just minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip. Some of their many amenities include a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center, and 60-lane tournament bowling plaza, and a variety of 11 restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes. The casino features a large selection of table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Progressive Fortune Pai-Gow Poker, No Commission Baccarat, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘em with Progressive, and Three Card Poker with Progressive. More than 2,200 of the most popular slot and video poker machines. A unique feature of this property is its Equestrian Center, the finest horse facility in the country. South Point also has a fabulous 400-seat showroom that features headliner entertainment and dancing to live bands.
Location 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89183
Room Pricing Rooms are $80/night with a discounted resort fee of $18 per night.
Deadline April 16, 2025 and no later to receive the RSA room rate.
Parking Free self parking and valet service.
To Book Your Room Click on the button below or call 866-791-7626 and use group code RSA0507
We know that one of the best parts of traveling is trying different cuisines, so we put together a quick guide on a variety of restaurants in the hotel for you to enjoy! Michael’s Gourmet Room: This intimate, 50-seat room has many prestigious honors awarded by the country’s premier restaurant reviewers, and dining surveys attest to its excellence not only in menu but also in service and style.
Silverado Steakhouse: Silverado Steakhouse offers the charm and service that discerning patrons have come to expect. Hand-painted mural scenes and vintage photographs line the walls above plush, high-backed booths, providing an intimate meal in an elegant yet unpretentious setting.
Don Vito’s Italian Restaurant: The culinary team starts with the freshest ingredients and transforms them into traditional favorites Don Vito’s regulars rave about. Whether looking for homemade gnocchi or ravioli, seafood that is flown in daily, or a wide variety of Italian desserts, you’ll find them here!
Primarily Prime Rib Restaurant: Catering to hearty appetites, the menu features five flavorful prime rib cuts, dry aged to ensure tenderness, seasoned, and slowly roasted.
Baja Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant: Located upstairs in the second floor mezzanine, this festive cantina is a lively backdrop for south-of-the-border favorites plated up in the kitchen. Enjoy a frosty margarita and chips with a trio of salsa, guacamole, and beans while browsing the menu.
Big Sur Oyster Bar: With a bright, airy atmosphere and a sleek granite counter surrounding the open kitchen, the Big Sur Oyster Bar displays the talents of its staff and the freshness of its top-quality ingredients. Shrimp, clams, oysters, mussels, lobster, crab, and fresh fish are prepared before your eyes and served at the bar or barside tables.
Zenshin Asian Restaurant: Owner and Chef Extraordinaire, Terence Fong, has made Zenshin the consummate destination dining pleasure and experience featuring Contemporary Asian Cuisine.
Coronado Cafe: The expansive American menu offers breakfast, lunch, or dinner 24 hours a day, and the Chinese kitchen offers delectable authentic dishes for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining. Wake up to a bottomless cup of freshly brewed coffee, Eggs Benedict smothered with scratch-made hollandaise or a crisp Belgian waffle prepared to order.
Garden Buffet: With a colorful design and a bright, welcoming atmosphere, South Point’s Garden Buffet offers a wide array of selections for unbeatable prices. Choose from six live cooking stations, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Barbecue, Chinese, and Seafood dishes, or customize your own creation at the Mongolian Grill.
Steak 'N Shake: In 2010, the first Steak ‘n Shake in Nevada opened inside South Point Hotel and Casino, serving Steakburgers and Milkshakes daily.
Del Mar Deli: Del Mar Deli at South Point Hotel features a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches, pizza or corned beef, roast beef, and pastrami sandwiches.
Quick Bites: Grab a coffee at Starbucks, snacks at the Bowling Coffee & Snack Bar inside the Bowling Center, a hot dog at the Hot Dog Cart, or your favorite ice cream at Kate’s Korner.
ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS
One of the exciting parts of staying at the South Point Casino, Hotel and Spa is that the facility has a variety of entertainment options available for your families! Bowling Alley For the casual bowler or the serious league player, everyone can enjoy the fun and excitement the South Point Bowling Center has to offer. South Point Bowling Center is state of the art offering a main center aisle with 32 lanes of bowling on each side totaling 64 lanes. South Point Bowling Center features:
64 Brunswick lanes with scoring display at your table
Easy to read LED scoring display over every lane
Television viewing from all lanes
Shoe rental for sizes 7 kids to 17 men
Pro shop open 7 days a week
Lockers for league bowlers
Sugarload Entertainment Arcade at South Point
Full service snack bar
Alleycat Lounge with slots and glass overview of lanes
Century 16 Point & XD Want to catch a movie after the day is done? Visit the movie theatre to catch a hot new movie that’s out, including XD movies complete with luxury lounger seats, refillable popcorn and soda, no lines or long waits. Closed captioning, assisted listening devices and descriptive narration are available. Sugarloaf Entertainment Arcade During your stay at South Point Hotel and Casino, your entire family will have fun playing the latest and greatest video games, or honing your skills on Skee-Ball, Spider-Stompin’, and other challenging games to win exciting prizes in the Sugarloaf Entertainment Arcade!
The Showroom The 400-seat South Point Showroom is one of Las Vegas’ top off-Strip destinations for live entertainment, hosting such renowned events as Bill Medley, Tony Orlando, Frankie Avalon, The Lettermen and Tower of Power. The Showroom is also your home of great Comedy where you can see Rob Schneider, Jim Breuer, Jay Mohr, and Pablo Francisco just to name a few! In what little time that remains in the week, they host nightlife acts such as the ever popular Spazmatics and Deja Vu Dance and Show Band & More among others where their over 1100 sq. ft. dance floor comes alive!
Other Entertainment In addition to these fun, family-friendly entertainment options, attendees can visit the bingo room, the arena, the spa, casino or any of the incredible restaurants located inside the facility.
FAQS
The Roller Skating Industry, Convention and Trade Show, is one of the only events in the world designed to connect roller skating business owners and operators with one another at an all-hands-on-deck experience where you collaborate with other business owners at breakfasts/lunches/dinners, receptions, and educational seminars.
HOW DO I CHECK IN FOR CONVENTION? Once you get checked into the hotel, find your way to the RSA’s Registration Desk on Sunday morning or anytime after. You’ll be asked to complete a small form telling us which hotel you’re staying in and emergency contact information for your safety.
WHAT WILL I BE PROVIDED WITH? Every full-paying delegate will receive a lanyard with their badge to get into seminars, cocktail parties, and other special events throughout the week. You will need your badge with you AT ALL TIMES as this is a closed event. You’ll also receive a bag to carry your goodies in throughout the week, and a few fliers and items from our sponsors.
CAN I SHARE MY BADGE WITH A FRIEND? Under no circumstances are badges to be shared. This is a closed event and sharing of badges is prohibited. You must go to the front desk and pay for a trade-show only badge or a full event delegate badge.
WHAT DO I DO AFTER CHECK-IN? You can head to your first seminar, grab breakfast (if provided) or tour the area if you’re waiting for a seminar that you’d like to attend.
WHAT IS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY? The General Assembly is a convening of all members. This is required of the Association and is a time for RSA leadership to update members on the state of the Association, issue awards to recipients who have been nominated the previous year, vote on any constitutional changes, or elect your new president and vice president. We encourage you to attend this meeting.
Note: Members DO NOT need to attend the RSA Convention to attend the General Assembly, though we highly encourage members to do so in order to take advantage of the learning opportunities. There WILL be a presidential / vice presidential election this year.
ARE THERE AWARDS CEREMONIES? Yes, we have an invitation-only Life Member Dinner to acknowledge Life Member, Hall of Fame, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Should you wish to attend, please purchase your ticket when registering online. Members will also be given awards and service pins during the General Assembly.
WHAT IS THE CHAPTER LUNCH? During the Chapter Lunch, we number tables based on which chatper/section you’re in throughout the country. If you don’t know your section, just ask someone at the registration desk.
WHAT IS THE TRADE SHOW? On Tuesday morning, we will open the trade show doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hand out awards to the most creative booths, and then welcome members to meet with vendors. Attendees will be provided with an interactive trade show with the premiere vendors for the industry poised to show you what they have to offer your business. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran, the vendors you will meet with are a veritable who’s who in the entertainment industry.
HOW CAN I PURCHASE A BOOTH AT THE TRADE SHOW? Questions about the trade show or sponsorships can be directed to Angela Tanner at [email protected] or call 317-347-2626 Ext. 102.
WHAT DO I WEAR FOR THE EVENT? Because we want to make it helpful for you to know how to pack, here’s the typical attire for the week’s events. Whether you want to get creative and dress with the theme or just attend in everyday attire, the choice is yours!
Here is an outline of the typical attire for various events: Cocktail events: Some members come dressed in normal everyday attire, but several may change into cocktail dresses or business casual. Seminars: Dress comfortably. Meeting rooms can sometimes get chilly, so bring a light cardigan or jacket if you wish. President’s Dinner: This is a black-tie optional cocktail attire event. Most wear suits, tuxes, evening gowns, or cocktail attire. Either way, this comes with your full delegate status, and we encourage you to attend! Seating is first come, first served at round tables with other members.
CAN I BRING PURSES OR BAGS? Yes. Members will also be given bags for their materials upon registration check-in. We encourage you to bring a pen and notepad with you.
WILL THE EVENT BE LIVE-STREAMED? Members who wish to attend the Convention will learn everything at the event. We do not live stream events during the Convention.
HOW DO I MAKE COPIES? We do not have a copier on-site. You will need to visit the hotel’s business center to purchase copies of any materials that you might need.
WILL I GET A PROGRAM OR MAP? Delegates will be given an event program in their delegate bag that shows all seminars, a trade show floor plan, and how to contact vendors. Delegates will also receive a pocket brochure, a tiny trifold quick outline of the schedule of events for the week.
WILL THE MEDIA BE IN ATTENDANCE? Sometimes, members of the media may be in attendance to cover the excitement of the event. Members of the media must be credentialed through the RSA. Contact [email protected] to request a media pass. Requests are at the discretion of RSA.
CAN I MAKE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS? Please let us know on your application form if you need any special accommodations or requests for food allergies. We will do everything we can to make sure that you are accommodated. Those with scooters or wheelchairs will have space made available.
HOW DO I FIND MY SECTION DIRECTOR? Section directors will be listed in the event program. If you do not know who your section director is, please feel free to contact someone at the registration desk, and we will find them to introduce you.
WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE IN LAS VEGAS IN MAY? Daily temperatures are a high of 90 degrees and low of 53 degrees.
WHAT KIND OF FUNDRAISERS ARE THERE DURING THE EVENT? The Roller Skating Foundation provides grants and scholarships throughout the year to accomplish its mission to help promote the roller skating industry and provide financial assistance to deserving students. The National Museum of Roller Skating provides the public with an experience to reflect on and understand the sport of roller skating and its history. With exhibits containing artifacts dating back to the early 19th century, the Museum presents roller skating throughout the years. Both the Roller Skating Foundation and National Museum of Roller Skating rely primarily upon the financial support of RSA members and affiliates.
The Foundation will hold a silent auction during the trade show, as well as a live auction during the welcome reception. The Museum sells raffle tickets throughout the event, with a live drawing during the president’s dinner, where winners receive a portion of the funds raised.
American Roller Sports will likely be hosting a special event fundraiser during the Skate Bash at Astro Skate.
Members can also participate in a golf outing to support the Museum.
SHOULD I BRING MY GOLF CLUBS? Yes! The Museum golf outing with details below. To participate, please contact the event organizer, Frank Torries, at 337-278-8275 or [email protected]
SHOULD I BRING MY SKATES? Yes! We usually end up having an event at one of the nearby member roller skating rinks.
WHAT IF I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS? If you have a question about the event, need us to make special accommodations, want to purchase a booth, need to adjust information after you registered, or anything else related to the convention, please contact Angela Tanner at 317-347-2626 Ext. 102 or email [email protected].
WHAT IF I'M NOT AN RSA MEMBER? The member dues fee to belong to the Roller Skating Association International is just $450 for the year. The money saved on your convention registration fees and more than 50 other discounts and perks, your dues pay for themselves several times over throughout the year. Simply call our Membership Services department at 317-347-2626 Ext. 108, email [email protected] or visit www.rollerskating.com/join.
GOLF CLASSIC - MUSEUM FUNDRAISER
The Museum usually hosts a fun golf outing for all those interested and planning to attend the RSA convention usually planned by Frank Torries who can be reached at [email protected] or call 337-278-8275. Details will be provided closer to the date.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
TBD Details will be provided when they become available.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
The 2025 Roller Skating Industry Convention and Trade show offers a variety of options for those who would like to attend. Below you will find a complete outline of pricing.
How much does my RSA membership save me on convention registration? Roller Skating Association members save more than 50% off the non-member convention rate of $750 by registering by the earlybird deadline.
How does member pricing work? Delegate fees for the first through the fourth include full convention access to all seminars, trade show and the President’s Dinner. Fifth delegate or more includes full convention and trade show with a separate fee for the President’s Dinner. We offer trade show only passes for Tuesday and Wednesday.
What if I’m not an RSA member? The member dues fee to belong to the Roller Skating Association International is just $450 for the year. The money saved on your convention registration fees and more than 50 other discounts and perks, your dues pay for itself several times over throughout the year. Simply call our Membership Services department at 317-347-2626 Ext. 108, email [email protected] or click on membership and then on the membership level you'd like to join.
What are the deadlines?
Early bird deadline: TBD
Preregistration deadline: TBD
On-site: Must register on-site at event. No advance registration available after TBD
Hotel Deadline: April 16, 2025 AND NO LATER
MEMBER PRICING & DEADLINES Early Bird Rates Must register on or before TBD. The more individuals you purchase to attend, the cheaper your tickets are at a tiered rate. For the first 1-2 people, it's $350 per person; for persons 3-4 it's $275 per person, then persons 5 and up are $175 per person. Only delegates 1-4 will receive president's dinner tickets and must be purchased separately for 5th delegates or more.
1st Delegate: $350
2nd Delegate: $350
3rd Delegate: $275
4th Delegate: $275
5th or more (each): $175
Trade Show Only Day Pass: $100/day
Pre-Registration Rates Must register between TBD. The more individuals you purchase to attend, the cheaper your tickets are at a tiered rate. For the first 1-2 people, it's $400 per person; for persons 3-4 it's $325 per person, then persons 5 and up are $225 per person. Only delegates 1-4 will receive president's dinner tickets and must be purchased separately for 5th delegates or more.
1st Delegate: $400
2nd Delegate: $400
3rd Delegate: $325
4th Delegate: $325
5th or more (each): $225
Trade Show Only Day Pass: $100/day
On-Site Must register on-site. No advance registration is available after TBD. The more individuals you purchase to attend, the cheaper your tickets are at a tiered rate. For the first 1-2 people, it's $450 per person; for persons 3-4 it's $375 per person, then persons 5 and up are $275 per person. Only delegates 1-4 will receive president's dinner tickets and must be purchased separately for 5th delegates or more.
Details about schedule will be posted when it becomes available.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PARTIES
President’s Dinner and Reception Wednesday Night - 7 - 10 p.m. Don’t miss your last chance to eat, drink and dance the night away with your fellow rink operators at this formal event celebrating the RSA President, the roller skating industry and those who contribute to it. Plus, make sure to grab a raffle ticket from your RSA Board Member or National Museum of Roller Skating Trustees at their trade show booth to win a giant raffle at the end of the night. Raffle tickets are just $50 each.
STEM Licensee-only Seminars Whether you are a new or seasoned STEM Licensee using the United Skates of America’s STEM Program in your skating center, you won’t want to miss out on this three-hour boot camp that will teach you everything you need to know to make the most of the STEM program in your skating center.
SPONSORSHIPS
Being a sponsor of the Roller Skating Industry Convention and Trade Show offers a unique opportunity to get in front of your audience to both engage and show your support for the industry. With hundreds of roller skating center business owners and operators in attendance, you can rest assured that your message will be reaching your target market in ways you won't find elsewhere. Below are the sponsorship opportunities available. If you'd like to register to be a sponsor, simply email [email protected] or call 317-347-2626 Ext. 102.
DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP - $10,000
Co-host the President’s Dinner
Two 10’ x 10’ booths at the Trade Show with priority selection
Diamond Award presented at the General Assembly
Five minutes of presentation time at the General Assembly
Full-page, four-color advertisement or advertorial in Rinksider Magazine (8.5” W x 11” H)
Special “Sponsor” badge for lanyard
Your company flyer or product inserted into welcome bags given to all convention attendees (flyer to be provided by sponsor) (Deadline: April 3)
Logo with link in weekly RSA newsletters leading up to event
Company logo with link on all social media platforms leading up to convention
Company logo in the pocket guide & event program
Highlighted as sponsor within event program
Full page advertisement (5.5” W x 8.5” H) in event program
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP - $5,000
Two minutes of speaking time during general assembly
One 10’ x 10’ booth at the Trade Show
Your company flyer or product inserted into welcome bags given to all convention attendees (flyer to be provided by sponsor) (Deadline: April 3)
Logo with link in weekly RSA newsletters leading up to event
Company logo with link on all social media platforms leading up to and during convention
Company logo in the pocket guide & event program
Highlighted as sponsor within event program
Special “Sponsor” badge for lanyard
Full page advertisement in event program (5.5” W x 8.5” H)
RSA PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP - $4,000
Your company logo on all premiums inserted into the bags.
Your company flyer or product inserted into welcome bags given to all convention attendees (flyer to be provided by sponsor) (Deadline: April 3)
Special “Sponsor” badge for lanyard
Logo with link in weekly RSA newsletters leading up to event
Company logo with link on all social media platforms leading up to convention
Company logo in the pocket guide & event program
Highlighted as sponsor within event program
Full page advertisement in event program (5.5” W x 8.5” H)
BUSINESS HOSPITALITY EVENT SPONSORSHIP - $3,000
Your company promoted as official Business Hospitality Event sponsor.
Your company flyer or product inserted into welcome bags given to all convention attendees (flyer to be provided by sponsor) (Deadline: April 3)
Logo with link in weekly RSA newsletters leading up to event
Company logo with link on all social media platforms leading up to and during convention
Company logo in the pocket guide & event program
Highlighted as sponsor within event program
Special “Sponsor” badge for lanyard
Full page advertisement in event program (5.5” W x 8.5” H)
GOLD SPONSORSHIP - $2,000
Seminar sponsor (one sponsor per seminar)
Table in back of the seminar room to display your company’s items
Two minutes of presentation time during the seminar
Your company flyer or product inserted into welcome bags given to all convention attendees (flyer to be provided by sponsor) (Deadline: April 3)
Logo with link in weekly RSA newsletters leading up to event
Company logo with link on all social media platforms leading up to convention
Special “Sponsor” badge for lanyard
Company logo in the pocket guide & event program
Highlighted as sponsor within event program
1/2 page advertisement in event program (5.5” W x 4.25” H)
BREAKFAST OR TRADE SHOW WATER COOLER SPONSORSHIP - $1000
Your company flyer or product inserted into welcome bags given to all convention attendees (flyer to be provided by sponsor) (Deadline: April 3)
Logo with link in weekly RSA newsletters leading up to event
Company logo in the pocket guide & event program
Logo on signage located at food or water station
Highlighted as sponsor within event program
Special “Sponsor” badge for lanyard
1/2 page advertisement in event program (5.5” W x 4.25” H)
Exclusive sponsorships available for: Diamond, Platinum, Premium, and Business Hospitality Event. Multiple sponsorships available for: Gold, Silver, Breakfast or Trade Show Water Cooler
For questions about sponsorships: contact Angela Tanner at [email protected] or 317-347-2626 Ext. 102. Note: Advertisements should be sent to Lynette Rowland at [email protected] by April 5, 2024 (file sizes shown above). Logos should be sent to Angela and Lynette as a high-resolution vector art (.pdf, .eps or .ai file) after sponsorship confirmation is sent.
TRADE SHOW Booth exhibitor REGISTRATION
Reach your target audience! The Roller Skating Industry Trade Show, held on May 13-14, 2025, is YOUR time to build value-oriented business relationships with the decision-makers of the roller skating industry. The two-day trade show floor on Tuesday and Wednesday provides you with an unprecedented opportunity to maximize your time and meet with current and potential clients. Exhibiting, advertising and sponsorship packages are all available.
BOOTH PRICES RSA Affiliate (RSM) Member Pricing
One booth: $900
Two booths: $1650
Three booths: $2300
Over three booths: $2300+ $675 for each additional booth over three
Non-Member Pricing
One booth: $1350
Two booths: $2500
Three booths: $3550
Over three booths: $3550+ $1000 for each additional booth over three
OTHER FEES Corner Booth Fees: Corner booths are a premium. Add $50 to booth pricing for each corner booth. Exhibitor Badges: Each booth includes two badges for your working staff members. Additional exhibitor badges are $100/ea. President's Dinner Tickets: President’s Dinner tickets can be purchased in advance at $100 per adult or $40 a kids meal.
FAQs WHY SHOULD I BECOME AN AFFILIATE MEMBER OF THE RSA? Roller Skating Association affiliate members (called RSMs or Roller Skating Manufacturers) save significantly on booth rates (see above), discounts on advertising in the award-winning Rinksider Magazine, featured throughout the year in our publications, full access to the RSA membership list, and receive dozens of other discounts and perks of membership. Plus, being a member gets you a significant discount on booth space, establishes your business as a vested member of the roller skating industry, and earns you the rights to display the RSM logo on your marketing materials.
IS THE EVENT OPEN OR CLOSED? The entire Roller Skating Industry Convention and Trade Show is a closed event and open to registered delegates and exhibitors only.
CAN I PURCHASE EXTRA EXHIBITOR BADGES/SET UP BADGES? Exhibitor badges are for working booth staff members ONLY and is enforced. Those who are not working booths at the event will need to register for a convention day pass. Temporary set-up badges are available for extra staff members who will be setting up booth displays. Please request in advance on form. Note: These badges will expire when the trade show begins.
WHAT ARE THE TRADE SHOW DATES? Set-up/tear down times located on Exhibitor Contract Form. Trade show runs from May 13-14, 2025. Please contact Angela Tanner, at [email protected] or call 317-347-2626 Ext. 102.