Most fitness professionals have heard of IHRSA (International Health Racquet and Sports Club Association), the international power house that assists affiliate clubs in professional development, business networking, and management training. Within this large organization, however, are smaller, more intimately connected groups. THRSA, the Texas association, is one example. This group is the co-sponsor of Dallas MANIA again this year. Continue reading to understand why such professional associations are necessary in a competitive market.
The concept of cooperation can be absent in a free market society. Often, businesses feel that in order to succeed they must trademark their name, protect their intellectual property, and closely guard marketing methods and management strategies. In 1996, a group of Health and Racquet clubs decided to change all that. These visionaries realized that no one of them had a monopoly on the best way to succeed in the fitness industry. They became “associates” and soon developed a successful network in which they could learn from one another and also share the strategies that were working. THRSA was born.
Today, THRSA is a subsidiary group of IHRSA and is the co-sponsor of MANIA in Dallas. Vendors, club owners, and fitness professionals are all welcomed by this organization through three different membership opportunities. The purpose of this association is clear: ”THRSA is a not-for-profit trade association founded by Texas club owners to provide our industry with affordable staff education, protection from unfair competition, recognition of individual achievement, and opportunities to share ideas that promote our industry and individual businesses. THRSA also provides industry suppliers the opportunity to more effectively market their products and services and enhance customer relationships.”
The cooperation of THRSA and SCW has lead to one of the most successful MANIA experiences in the country being held deep in the heart of Texas. Dallas MANIA offers the opportunity for continuing education, networking, and information gathering for members of both THRSA and SCW Fitness Education. Further, both organizations reach out to sponsors beyond their respective circles to embrace new vendors, sponsors, and presenters every year.
As MANIA has grown and THRSA has embraced our convention setting for one of their continuing education opportunities, a relationship has begun. SCW Fitness Education is proud to again partner with THRSA to bring the residents, fitness professionals, and club owners of Texas the very best the industry has to offer in continuing education. You may visit either www.scwfitness.com or www.THRSA.org to take part in this incredible experience!
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