TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

AIMS
www.aimsintl.org
"AIMS," otherwise known as the Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers, International, is a nonprofit organization that represents Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers world wide. AIMS International does not manufacture or supply products from its office in Port St. Lucie. If you would like product information or materials from one of our members, please contact the member directly.

EUROAMUSEMENTSHOW
www.euroas.com
EuroAmusementShow is the leading trade show for European amusement park owners and operators. The Euro show rotates its show site among different European countries each January. It is a must do for all European parks.

FUN EXPO
www.funexpo.com
Fun Expo is the only event devoted to the family and location-based entertainment industry and the trends that drive it. It's a focused and efficient event bringing buyers and sellers together in an atmosphere that allows industry professionals to conduct business. The definitive event for anyone making a living in this industry.

IAAPA
www.iaapa.org
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions exists to foster the highest degree of professionalism within the amusement industry; to promote the market for its goods and services; to gather and disseminate information on the industry; and to represent the interests of the industry before government-all to the end that our member companies grow and profit.

IALEI
www.ialei.com
International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry is an association of Family Entertainment Centers.

NEAAPA
www.neaapa.com
The New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is an organization servicing the attraction and tourism industry for the purpose of improving the quality of your entertainment experience in the greater New England, USA region.

NJAA
www.njamusements.com
NJAA is a pro-active organization, identifying concerns, while working for the safety, health and overall economic betterment of the amusement industry.

OABA
http://www.oaba.org
Outdoor Amusement Business Association is dedicated to encourage the growth and preservation of the outdoor amusement industry through leadership, legislation, education and membership services.

PAPA
www.paamusementparks.com
The Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Association was formed in the early 1930s by a group of amusement park owners and managers. Its purpose was and is to promote the amusement park industry by gathering and disseminating information, secure the interchange of knowledge among members relating to better management and methods of doing business, upholding a good public image, and by united action exert influence upon legislation to promote the best interest of our industry

WWA
www.waterparks.org
The World Waterpark Association is an international not-for-profit partnership of private/public water-leisure facility owners, managers, suppliers and developers whose purpose is to further safety and profitability. Started in 1982, the Association has about 1,000 members consisting of a mix of park and supplier members. Park Members are those who own, operate or manage water-leisure facilities, in addition to prospective park developers who plan to build and/or operate a waterpark in the future. Supplier Members are members who supply products or services to waterpark facilities or developers.

CLUBS

American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE)
www.ACEonline.org
The world renowned non-profit organization with over 8,000 members dedicated to the preservation, promotion and enjoyment of the classic wooden and modern steel roller coaster.

DAFE
www.dafe.org
The Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts, or DAFE (pronounced “daffy”), was officially founded on October 31st, 2000 by Rick and Sue Davis of Vienna, OH and Joel Styer of Reading, PA for the appreciation of the old and bygone attractions as well as for enjoyment of the attractions that still exist today. For many years there were organizations devoted to roller coasters and carrousels, but there was no active organization to appreciate or document funhouses or darkrides. These attractions were as unique as the carousels and were created by their own breed of artists that were worthy of having their talents recognized.

EUROPEAN COASTER CLUB
www.coasterclub.org
Although based in the UK, the European Coaster Club has members from all over the world including most of the countries in Europe, the USA and Canada, Australia and even Japan. Individual members are of all ages and backgrounds, united by a common enjoyment of white knuckle rides. Most of the world's major ride manufacturers and theme park operators are corporate members.

NAPHA
www.napha.org
The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) is an international organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the amusement and theme park industry - past, present and future.

NATIONAL CAROUSEL ASSOCIATION
www.nca-usa.org
The purpose of the National Carousel Association is to promote conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of the art of the classic wooden carousel and especially the preservation of complete wooden carousels.

ROLLER COASTER CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN
www.rccgb.co.uk
The social club that unites roller coaster enthusiasts from all over the world and puts extra FUN in the already fun world of coasters! With well over 1,000 members from 17 different countries, it is the Club to be in if you want to meet people of all ages who, like you, have a passion for the "King of the Amusement Park."

NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM
www.rollercoastermuseum.org