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• Rec & Tech Virtual Workshop

  • Start
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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    11:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, November 21, 2024
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    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Live Stream on Tradewing

  Join Parks & Recreation Professionals from over 20 states for the Rec & Tech Virtual Workshop. Learn about digital accessibility, technology in the outdoors, AI, and tips when changing technology resources. Register at https://www.ncrpa.net/recandtech

  Registration is $25 and 0.4 CEUs are available. 

  (Register by November 15th to participate)

  Workshop Schedule: (ALL TIMES in Eastern Standard Time)

  Wednesday, Nov 20

  1:00 pm Welcome
  

  1:15-2:15 pm Session 1 - Digital Accessibility for Parks and Recreation - Katie Grove, CPRP, MPA
  

  2:15-2:30 pm Break
  

  2:30-3:30 pm Session 2 - Making the Software Switch Best Practices
  

  3:30-4:30 pm LIVE Virtual Exhibit Hall pt. 1
  

  
  

  Thursday, Nov 21
  

  1:00 pm Welcome
  

  1:15-2:15 pm Session 3 - AI in Parks and Rec: Security and Implementation Considerations - Jason Peters
  

  2:15-2:30 pm Break
  

  2:30-3:30 pm Session 4 - Technology in Outdoor Recreation - Chris Goforth, Jack Rose
  

  3:30-4:30 pm LIVE Virtual Exhibit Hall pt. 2

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• Young Professionals TEAM | Pro Tips for Parks and Rexcellence

  • When
    Wednesday, December 04, 2024
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams Meeting

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  Discover effective strategies and valuable insights for personal development and achieving success in the parks and recreation field. This presentation will offer practical guidance to help you grow professionally, enhance your leadership skills, and make a lasting impact in your community.

  
  

  Steve Richardson is a native Arizonan who grew up in Mesa with a passion for the outdoors, sports, and travel. His recreation career began at age 15 as a youth sports referee and summer camp counselor. In 2004 he earned a degree in Parks & Recreation Management from Northern Arizona University…Go Jacks! With over two decades in the field, Steve has served in a variety of roles in different communities leading to his current position as Parks and Recreation Director for the Town of Payson. He is active with the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, contributing in multiple capacities and currently on the nominating committee and awards committee hosting the annual awards banquet.

  In his free time, Steve enjoys obstacle course racing with his wife, surfing, hunting, creating art, traveling, and cheering on his two teenage daughters in soccer.

  
  

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• Therapeutic Recreation TEAM Meeting | 2025 Intro

  • When
    Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams Meeting

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  AGENDA

  Happy New Year

  Announcements from APRA

  Introductions & Goals for 2025

  Monthly topic/discussion 

  Open Forum

  
  

  Welcome back TR Team Members! We hope you had a restful break and are ready for the 2025 APRA season!

  
  

  Join us for the first meeting of the year as we kick things off with important updates, introductions, and a look at our goals for the year ahead. This will be an amazing opportunity to reconnect and start planning for an impactful 2025!

  
  

  Reminder

  A Microsoft Teams Meeting Link will be sent to those who registered 1-2 days before the meeting.

  Any questions, feel free to contact APRA @ admin@azpra.org

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• CPSI January 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ @ North Corporation Yard (9191 E. San Salvador Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258)

  • Start
    Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, January 31, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Scottsdale - North Corporation Yard (9191 E. San Salvador Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258)
  • Spaces left
    35

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  The National Recreation and Park Association offers the industry-leading certification program in playground safety, the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program. The CPSI certification program provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on playground safety issues including hazard identification, equipment specifications, surfacing requirements and risk management methods.

  
  

  Please read all requirements below BEFORE you register.

  

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  Important details/course information below. Read carefully.

  COURSE DETAILS | 8:00AM - 5:00PM  WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY

  • Register with the name as it appears on your driver's license to avoid delays in confirming your identify when checking in for the national exam. 
  • To ensure information privacy and test security, the email used in your registration MUST be yours. If your email address does not appear to match your name in any way, APRA will make contact to request updated information. 
  • An accurate mailing address is critical to ensure timely delivery of course materials.
  • The CPSI Manual & Field Guide ship 3-4 weeks before the start of the course to provide  adequate time to review/study the materials.
  • Prereading and content review are critical prior to attendance. Once received, open both the CPSI Manual and the Field Guide for further information. 

  • The course is pre-approved for 1.5 CEUs (provided by NRPA) Sign-In/Out required.
  • Snacks and lunches provided on Wednesday and Thursday - neither on exam day

  • The deadline to register or make changes to an existing registration, including transfers and refund requests, must be made on or before the 45th day prior to the course start date. 

  EXAM DAY DETAILS | 8:00AM - 11:15AM FRIDAY
  

  • Two (2) forms of ID are REQUIRED to take the exam

  1) with your name and photo (eg. drivers licence, military ID, passport)

  1) with your name and signature (eg. credit or debit card)

  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Check In 

  9:00 AM - 9:15 AM    Exam Instruction

  9:15 AM - 11:15 AM  2-Hour Certification Exam (end time dependent on start time)

  Leave all food/drinks, study materials and cell phones secured in your vehicle 
  

  The option to take the CPSI exam via computer-based testing is available through the NRPA. To obtain additional information please visit www.nrpa.org/cpsi Be advised if you register to take the examination with the course, you will not receive a refund to take your exam via computer based testing at a later date. Please decide now if you would like to take the exam on Day 3 of the course or via a computer-based exam before you register.

  Special Exam Accommodations: Candidates with a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request a special accommodation to take the computer based exam. The Special Accommodation form should be completed and submitted to APRA at least 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.

  English as a Second Language (ESL): English as a second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. The ESL Accommodation Request form must be submitted to APRA at least 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.

  

  Important Registration Information: 

  All refunds are subject to a 25% administrative fee
  

  No shows and last minute cancellations forfeit all paid registrations and/or are responsible for full payment of registration.  APRA is required to provide a guaranteed number of participants in advance and must adhere to national deadlines.
  

  VIEW FULL PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
  

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• 2025 Award Submission Workshop & FAQ

  • When
    Tuesday, February 04, 2025
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    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams Meetings

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  APRA is hosting an education session on best practices for submitting for an APRA award. This session will provide background on the award categories and best practices for completing a submission. This session will be held on Microsoft Teams, so need to travel.

  This session is hosted by the Award's Committee Chair, Jamie Sullivan from Apache Junction, and Shelby Scheer, Special Events Supervisor from Town of Marana and facilitator of several winning award submissions. Shelby has a degree in English with Honors from The University of Arizona and a background in non-profit grant-writing and copy-editing.

  
  

  
  

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• Special Events TEAM Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams Meeting
  • Spaces left
    49

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  Join the Special Events TEAM to discuss upcoming events and to share struggles, advice, and tips and tricks that might work for others. 

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