Sports facility professionals to gather for industry event in Tampa

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The four-day event offers technical education, business development and networking for the sports design and construction industry.

Builders, designers and manufacturers will gather for the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) Technical Meeting & Trade Show, taking place December 1-4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street in Tampa, Florida.

The four-day event will combine technical education, collaborative discussions, business development and networking opportunities for professionals involved in sports facility construction. Attendees can look forward to new industry solutions, strengthen business relationships and gain practical knowledge they can apply to future projects.

Education will be a central part of the meeting, with 34 sessions curated by ASBA members. Programming will cover courts, tracks, fields and indoor sports surfaces. Certified Builders can earn up to 12 continuing education eligibility points by participating in the educational sessions.

The event will also include division meetings that are open to all attendees. These discussions provide opportunities to learn about current division projects, share ideas and discover ways to contribute to industry guidelines and construction manuals. Participants can also offer input on important issues affecting the sports design and construction industry.

On the trade show floor, attendees can connect with leading suppliers while learning about products and services for sports facilities. Additional networking opportunities will take place during sessions, meals, evening functions and optional activities.

One optional educational program is the PTI Seminar: Post-Tensioned Concrete Courts. The four-hour seminar will present design and construction recommendations based on the PTI publication DC10.3-20. Created for designers, contractors, inspectors, engineers and owners’ representatives, the seminar will cover post-tensioning fundamentals, design and detailing, tendon stressing, construction practices, troubleshooting and maintenance. Attendees will receive the PTI publication, and a professional development hour certificate will be issued approximately two weeks after the event.

Optional recreational activities will provide additional opportunities to connect with industry peers. The golf tournament at TPC Tampa Bay will feature a scramble and shotgun format, with lunch, greens fees, cart fees, range balls and prizes included. The tournament is sponsored by Liberty Tire Recycling. A pickleball tournament at Life Time Harbor Island will feature Tyson McGuffin, a former Professional Pickleball Association player. Participants should bring their own racquets or paddles. Attendees can also participate in a sporting clays outing at FishHawk Sporting Clays. The package includes transportation, lunch, equipment, ammunition, safety gear and golf carts for teams of four. Spectators are also welcome to attend for an additional fee.

Through education, networking and industry collaboration, the ASBA Technical Meeting & Trade Show gives sports facility professionals an opportunity to build their expertise and strengthen valuable business connections.

Register now and secure your spot at the ASBA Technical Meeting & Trade Show!