Show Dates March 13-16, 2008   Open Hours March 13-15 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. March 16    9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Move-in: March 10-12  7:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. Move-out: March 16  3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. March 17  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Find TAITRA's Overseas Branch Offices in 53 countries: www.taiwantrade.com.tw   Co-organizers Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association Taipei Sporting Goods Association   Sponsor Taipei World Trade Center   Exhibit Profile Fitness equipment, skates, balls, massage products, water sport equipment, skiing, fishing equipment, golfing equipment, billiards, tennis & badminton rackets, sport bags, sportswear, sport shoes, home gym, camping equipment, hunting equipment, tents, goggles.   Venue Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1, Ground Floor and 2nd Floor, 5, Hsin-yi Rd., Sec 5, Taipei 110, Taiwan * Showground area : 33,116 sqm. * Exhibition booth unit : 3m x 3m * Bank, restaurant & snack bar, post office, travel service center, business center, freight forwarding service, etc.   Participation Information 1. All manufactures, distributors, traders and organizations dealing in fields related to manufacturing and services of the above-mentioned exhibit profile are eligible to participate as exhibitors. 2. The organizer reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to determine the number and location of booth(s) for each exhibitor. 3. Space location will be assigned by the organizer on the basis of: (1) Number of booths. (2) Date of application, with priority going to those who submit the application the earliest. 4. On-the-spot sales are prohibited. 5. Children under 12 years of age are not allowed to enter the showground. 6. The organizer does not act as sponsor for exhibitor entry visa application.   Deadline for Application 1. Application forms must reach the organizer before November 10, 2007. 2. Please complete and return the attached application form to : Mr. Kris Lin, Exhibition Sections 2, TAITRA Exhibition Department, Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall, Rm. 2A-12, 5, Hsin-yi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei 110, Taiwan tel: 886-2-27255200 Ext.2644 fax:886-2-27227324 E-mail: taispo@taitra.org.tw   Booth Rentals Ground Floor Booth Location Booth Rental (Tax Inclusive) Size (3M X 3M) Note Booth in Area D and booths facing 6 meter wide aisle US$1,300 9 SQM Raw Space Only (facilities and decoration not included) General booth US$1,140 Booth facing 6meter aisle with column US$1,100 7.43 SQM General booths with column US$1,050   2nd Floor Showground Booth Location Booth Rental (Tax Inclusive) Size (3M X 3M) Note Regular US$1,140 9 SQM Basic facilities included Regular with pillar inside US$1,050 8.2 SQM * A "Regular" booth is one not facing main aisle. * The booth at Ground Floor is 3m x 3m raw space only, including 500 watts (110V)Electricity power supply. Booth facilities are available on a rental basis from the official contractor. All 2nd Floor booths have a booth height limitation of 2.3 meters and the shell-scheme booths with basic facilities in this area will be provided and constructed solely by the organizer.   Payment Schedule 1. Non-refundable down payment of US$400 per booth must be received, before your application will be processed. A bank receipt copy of down payment must be faxed when you submit the application form. 2. After space allocation in December 2007, the organizer will notify exhibitors of the booth number(s), location assigned, and the balance due. 3. Telegraphic Transfer should be made to: Our Account Number: 085007000016 Bank of Taiwan, Taipei World Trade Center Branch Address of the bank: 3F, 333, Keelung Road, Section 1, Taipei, Taiwan Telephone of the Bank: 886-2-2720-0315 Beneficiary Name: "TAITRA (TaiSPO 2008)" SWIFT code: BKTWTWTP085 4. All extra banking handling charges, if any, are to be borne by the applicant. 5. Down payment or booth balance already paid cannot be refunded, transferred to other shows or participants, credited to later TaiSPO events.   Exhibition Manual Upon application approved, each exhibitor will receive an exhibition manual, which details all the information and procedures on booth decorations and fees for booth facilities, electricity, travel agent, shipping instructions, forwarding & handling agents.   Visitor Promotion An extensive promotional campaign to ensure maximum attendance by businesspeople, both local and foreign, will be launched. 1. Advertising & Publicity Intensive advertisements will be placed in local and overseas trade publications and magazines. Press releases will be circulated before, during, and after TaiSPO'08. 2. Direct Mail Over 15,000 prospective buyers, including top importers, traders, distributors and government institutions will receive information and invitations to the show. 3. Official Directory The show organizer will publish an official directory, in which exhibitors are entitled to enter descriptions of their company's name, addresses, and products free of charge. The directory can be bought at the registration counter of the show.   ¢ Download the Form 1. Application Form 2. Exhibits Profile & Code