For Immediate Release

LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 30, 2011) - The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Core-Apps, LLC to provide this year's 2011 AVCA Annual Convention attendees and exhibitors with an interactive smartphone application.

The 2011 AVCA Annual Convention App, sponsored by Data Project, will offer many useful features:

• Interactive show schedule
• Exhibitor listings & product searches
• Show floor map
• Session & event schedules
• Show alerts
• Social media interaction
• Exhibitor e-brochures & product information available for download

The 2011 AVCA Annual Convention App, sponsored by Data Project, also provides exhibitors with the opportunity for mobile sponsorships and promotion through banner advertisements and multimedia advertising.

The 2011 AVCA Annual Convention App, sponsored by Data Project, is now available for download.  For iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android users, visit your App Store, then search for AVCA.  For Blackberry users, point your phone's browser to http://m.core-apps.com/avca2011. 

"We are always looking for ways to improve our convention and are excited to introduce this innovation," said AVCA Executive Director, Kathy DeBoer. "This mobile app will help attendees negotiate the educational sessions and the AVCA Marketplace.  The net result will be more interaction and follow up conversations enhancing the value of the convention experience for all participants."

For more information on the 2011 AVCA Convention and to register, visit www.avca.org/savonvention2011. 

About AVCA

The AVCA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Ky., is managed by Associations International.  The mission of the AVCA is to develop the sport of volleyball and its coaches.  With a membership of over 5,100 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.  Further information is available at http://www.avca.org/.