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We hope you are looking forward to the upcoming PGA of Alberta Buying Show scheduled for October 19 – 21 at the Calgary BMO Centre (Hall D).

With the latest update from the Government of Alberta on new restrictions and the restriction exemption program, the Association wanted to provide everyone with an important update on the Buying Show as a result of the province declaring a state of a public health emergency.

Please read the below policies that will be in effect and mandatory for all attendees at the Buying Show this year.

DOUBLE VACCINATION MANDATORY FOR ENTRY
As leaders in the golf industry, the Association wants to ensure the health and safety of all attendees at the Show. This is why the PGA of Alberta has decided to make double vaccinations mandatory for entry into the Show in October.

Each attendee and exhibitor of the show MUST show proof of double vaccination prior to entry and to receive their credentials. More information will be released in the coming weeks on steps to show proof and what information will be required.

Please note that individuals who cannot be vaccinated based on medical or other reasons deemed acceptable by the PGA of Alberta can request an exemption for entry into the Show in advance (documentation required). Requests for exemption MUST be submitted by October 12^th at the latest (1 week prior to the first day of the Show). No requests will be considered after this date and individuals will be refused entry. Requests can be sent to [email protected].

NO RAPID TESTING EXEMPTION
The PGA of Alberta will only allow entry to double vaccinated individuals (proof required) or to individuals that receive an exemption for entry as noted above. There is no other alternative for entry.

MASK MANDATORY
As outlined by current Government of Alberta restrictions, masks will be mandatory for ALL attendees of the Show. More information will be communicated in the coming weeks pertaining to the F&B portion of the Show.

SHOW SCHEDULE
There has been no changes to the Buying Show schedule to date. The Association will continue to monitor the situation and communicate required updates to ensure a safe environment for everyone attending the Buying Show. CLICK HERE TO VIEW SHOW SCHEDULE (scroll down to view schedule)

Buying Show Registration Numbers



EXHIBITORS
We are pleased to have 50 exhibitors registered to date that are excited for this year’s Buying Show and to support the Association. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CURRENT LIST OF EXHIBITORS

GOLF FACILITIES
On the golf facility side, we are pleased to announce that over 100 golf facilities are currently registered for the Show this year which is 30% up from the 2019 Show at this point in time. Of the 100+ golf facilities registered, 380 individuals are signed up and looking forward to meeting our exhibitors at the Show to do their buying for the 2022 season. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CURRENT LIST OF FACILITIES

REGISTER TODAY
If your facility has still not registered for the Buying Show, please ensure you sign up right away to secure your spot and to support our Exhibitors at the Show! Click on the link below to register online.

> FACILITY REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE 

A Message from Board Member & Buying Show Chairman Shawn Lavoie

Dear Members,

We are eager to present the 2021 edition of the PGA of Alberta Buying Show in Calgary in 5 weeks. The team has been very busy preparing, with safety as our number one priority and appreciate that recent announcements from the Government of Alberta make it a challenging endeavor. Having said that, we hope you can attend and see faces you haven’t seen in some time. We highly encourage supporting our vendors that support the Association and the show. It’s a challenging time for everyone, and we appreciate that we are in the game together. It’s critically important to the success of the show that we attend and commit to our partners who have supported our Association through these difficult times. Utilizing the Buying Show in an efficient manner can save you and your team a tremendous amount of time completing your buy for 2022. We expect 2022 to continue record growth, it’s time to get ready!

See you in a few weeks,