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• PMC Interest List

  • Start
    Wednesday, May 01, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, July 31, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA, Arizona
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  The Interest List provides APRA with insights and preferred location information. We will schedule courses where greater need is apparent by those listed.

  The Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day (6.25 hour) educational course that provides participants with an understanding of the following:

  • basic playground hazards
  • application of safe maintenance practices on equipment
  • identifying surfacing types
  • proper maintenance procedures, and
  • establishing proper record keeping practices 

  Participants will receive a certificate of completion from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) via email after the successful completion of the course. 
  

  If interested the Playground Maintenance Course specifically for your staff, please contact us for futher information.  

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• D-backs Pre-Game Party

  • When
    Saturday, July 27, 2024
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    2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Duce | 525 S Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004

  

  Grab a drink on us!

  Thank you to Play It Safe Playgrounds and Shade 'n Net for sponsoring our first ever Pre-Game party prior to the D-backs x APRA game on July 27th.

  Swing by The Duce at 2:30pm to grab a drink and socialize with APRA members. Must register (for free) in advance. Make sure you buy your Diamondbacks tickets so that you can head over to Chase Field after the party and enjoy the special Parks & Recreation month game honoring our industry!

  
  

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• Admin & Support Professionals TEAM Mtg

  • When
    Monday, July 29, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    45

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• Park and Facility Maintenance Team - Facility Tour

  • When
    Thursday, August 15, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Fountain Park | 17198 E El Lago Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
  • Spaces left
    43

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  Join the Parks and Facility Maintenance Team for a facility tour and lunch in the beautiful Town of Fountain Hills. 

  
  

  Meet at the splash pad at Fountain Park at 9:00am. The group will then tour three facilities in the Town that have had recent upgrades and new equipment installed. Fountain Hills Community Services Director, Kevin Snipes will explain the process the Town went through in accomplishing each project. 

  Stop 1: Fountain Park Splash Pad | 17198 E El Lago Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

  Stop 2: Desert Vista Park | 11800 Desert Vista, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

  Stop 3: Four Peaks Park | 14827 N Del Cambre Ave, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

  Stop 4: Lunch 

  Thank you to our sponsors
  KOMPAN and PlaySpace Designs!

  

  

  
  

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• Conference "ADD-ON" Events/Activities | 2024 APRA Conference & Expo

  • Start
    Monday, August 26, 2024
  • End
    Wednesday, August 28, 2024
  • Location
    JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort 3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard | Tucson

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  Add-On events/activities are open for exhibitors and conference attendees. 

  Golf Tournament 

  Join Arizona park and recreation professionals for a golf tournament at The Club at Starr Pass for true Sonoran Desert luxury golf experience with 27 holes of Arnold Palmer Signature Golf.  

  Best of the Best Awards Banquet
  

  Join us to honor the Best of the Best in Arizona Parks and Recreation at the annual APRA Awards Ceremony and Banquet. 

  APRA Cactus Classic Trail Run/Walk 

  Hike through the heart of the Tucson Mountains to the ruins of the Bowen Farmstead surrounded by towering Saguaro cacti and a diverse desert wildlife.  The Tucson Mountains are home to Saguaro National Park and the Tucson Mountain Park, the latter of which is a massive 20,000 acre park that is home to huge forests of giant saguaro cacti, diverse desert wildlife, and several long-abandoned farms and ranches, like the Bowen Homestead, colloquially known as the Bowen Stone House.

  View the full conference schedule here.

  
  

  Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
  Golf Tournament Team Roundtables Awards Banquet Drone Show Casino Night Social Conference Check-In 1:00PM - 4:00PM	General Session w/ lunch Education Sessions Expo Hall Drone Show Evening Social (Dave Bang + Willmeng) Conference Check-In 7:00AM - 4:30PM	APRA Cactus Classic Trail Run/Walk Education Sessions Lunch Buffet Expo Hall  Conference Check-In 7:00AM - 3:00PM

  
  

  *Some events/activities require pre-registration due to limited seating and food orders. During the registration process, be sure to select any activity you plan to join as part of the conference. By not selecting to attend, you are opting out. 
  

  Detailed information for events, registrations and pricing can be found on the APRA Conference Registration Page 

  

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  Your APRA membership must be active and paid in full to receive the member registration discount.  Member discount is based on your membership status, not your agency. The system requires members to log in from the home page before offering member rates.  If you register and pay at the incorrect rate, thank you for your donation. APRA will not make changes once payment has been processed.

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  The system automatically cancels UNPAID REGISTRATIONS within 15 minutes. A credit card must be used to pay at the time of booking.

   Registration Deadlines:

  • Early Bird Deadline | May 31, 2024  
  • Standard Deadline  | July 31, 2024

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• 2024 APRA Conference & Expo

  • Start
    Monday, August 26, 2024
  • End
    Wednesday, August 28, 2024
  • Location
    JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort 3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard | Tucson

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  To view the full conference schedule, click here.

  
  

  Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
  Golf Tournament Team Roundtables Awards Banquet Drone Show Casino Night Social Conference Check-In 1:00PM - 4:00PM	General Session w/ lunch Education Sessions Expo Hall Drone Show Evening Social (Dave Bang + Willmeng) Conference Check-In 7:00AM - 4:30PM	APRA Cactus Classic Trail Run/Walk Education Sessions Lunch Buffet Expo Hall  Conference Check-In 7:00AM - 3:00PM

  
  

  
  

   Full Conference Access

  Monday, August 26 Team Roundtables  Casino Night Social Awards Banquet Drone Show Purchase Required During Registration Golf Tournament  Awards Banquet (guest tickets available for purchase) ALCA Sustainable Landscape Management Course

  
  

  Tuesday, August 27 General Session (plated lunch) Education Sessions Expo Hall  Drone Show  Evening Social (Dave Bang & Wilmeng)

  
  

  Wednesday, August 28 Education Sessions Lunch Buffet Expo Hall  Purchase Required During Registration APRA Cactus Classic Trail Run/Walk

  
  

  Single Day Conference Access

  Tuesday, August 26 Team Roundtables (Monday) General Session w/ plated lunch   Both Drone Shows  Tuesday Education Sessions  Expo Hall (Tuesday) Purchase Required During Registration Golf Tournament - Monday Awards Banquet - Monday  APRA Cactus Classic Trail Run/Walk - Wed

  
  

  Wednesday, August 27 Team Roundtables (Monday) Drone Show (Monday) Wednesday Education Sessions  Expo Hall (Wednesday) Purchase Required During Registration Golf Tournament - Monday Awards Banquet - Monday  APRA Cactus Classic Trail Run/Walk - Wed Must be registered for Tuesday to attend General Session

  *Some events/activities require pre-registration due to limited seating and food orders. During the registration process, be sure to select any activity you plan to join as part of the conference. By not selecting to attend, you are opting out. 
  

  Detailed information for events, registrations and pricing can be found on the APRA Conference Registration Page 

  

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  Your APRA membership must be active and paid in full to receive the member registration discount.  Member discount is based on your membership status, not your agency. The system requires members to log in from the home page before offering member rates.  If you register and pay at the incorrect rate, thank you for your donation. APRA will not make changes once payment has been processed.

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  The system automatically cancels UNPAID REGISTRATIONS within 15 minutes. A credit card must be used to pay at the time of booking.

   Registration Deadlines:

  • Early Bird Deadline | May 31, 2024  
  • Standard Deadline  | July 31, 2024

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• 2024 Exhibit Hall Booth Space + Sponsorship Registrations

  • Start
    Monday, August 26, 2024
  • End
    Wednesday, August 28, 2024
  • Location
    JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass | 3800 West Starr Pass Blvd

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  2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

  

  Interested in a booth for the annual conference?

  Click the "Booth Reservation Process" button for details on the process.

  
  

  Booth Reservation Process

  TO VERIFY THE BOOTH SPACE + RECEIVE THE CODE TO REGISTER, Contact Exhibit Hall Chair,  Dawnee Moreno 

  

  BEFORE REGISTERING 

  You must do the following:

  1. Have your booth(s) pre-approved

  2. Complete the Exhibitor Booth Agreement

       Required registration code is emailed AFTER completing the Agreement

  3. Complete registration (with code) + pay online

  View Available Sponsorships

  Questions about sponsorships? Contact Sierra Boyer

  

  REGISTRATION INCLUDES

  • (1) draped table, (2) chairs, (1) draped backdrop, side railings, an I.D. sign with the company name/booth number, and (1) trash can. 
  • (2) Exhibitor Badges 
  • Badge includes lunch Thursday
  • Entry will be limited to the expo hall only. Attendance at other conference related activities requires registration before the registration deadline. Certain sponsored events will be limited to invite by the sponsor only. 

  PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

  THE SYSTEM WILL AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL ANY UNPAID REGISTRATION. 

  ACH Instructions

  

  WIFI- AUDIO VISUAL- ELECTRICAL

  Order directly from the hotel

  Link to request items from the hotel will be on the main page of the Conference website under the Exhibit Hall tab.

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• Special Events TEAM Mtg

  • When
    Thursday, September 12, 2024
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    35

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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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• AFO Certification Course | Glendale

  • Start
    Thursday, September 19, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, September 20, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center (Coyote Room) | 5600 W Union Hills Dr., Glendale AZ 85308
  • Spaces left
    24

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  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: August 19th

  
  

  The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) program is designed for pool operators and management staff in aquatic facility operation and management and is the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on operations, mechanical systems, water chemistry, disinfection, and safety. 

  
  

  Add this sought after certification to your list of accomplishments and join over 8k certified AFOs working to make aquatic facilities safer and more enjoyable for communities nationwide.

  
  

  Certification is achieved with a passing score of 78% on the 3-hour, open-book AFO Exam. AFO certification is valid for five (5) years. 

  
  

  COURSE DETAILS

  Thursday, September 19

  8:00AM - 5:00PM  Course Instruction

  
  

  Friday, September 20

  8:00AM - 2:00PM Course Instruction

  2:00PM - 5:00PM Exam

  
  

  • The AFO Course Outline and Course Brief will be included in the shipment of course materials

  • The course is pre-approved for 1.5 CEUs

  EXAM DETAILS

  • 50 questions - 39 correct answers to pass at 78%
  • Open-book
  • 3 hours 

  
  

  IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  Course materials are mailed 4-5 weeks in advance of the course to allow participants time to review/study the content prior to attending.

  As a result, 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. 

  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 without refund. APRA is required to provide a guaranteed number of participants in advance and must adhere to the national deadlines. 

  PAYMENT AND CANCELATION POLICIES

  
  

  MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR! 

  

  With over 40 years of experience in the aquatics field, Lori Thompson has had the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the industry. She is an experienced trainer and teacher overseeing the training of aquatic staff for many years.

  Ms. Thompson holds her Bachelors and Masters in Organizational Leadership from Biola University. She is an AFO instructor and has worked as an instructor trainer with the American Red Cross, Ellis and Associates, and Australian Swim School. She is also a licensed pool technician and holds CPO and Aquatech certification. She is a certified Aquatics Professional and has received several awards including the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame. She is a past board member with the Association of Aquatic Professionals and is on faculty with Starguard and Starfish Aquatics. She is an author and speaker on a number of aquatic topics. 

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• CPSI Priority Reservations - October 2024 (Marana)

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 16, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 18, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Marana, AZ
  • Registered
    21 registrants

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  Adding your name to the Priority Reservation List guarantees both your seat and early registration access for seven (7) days BEFORE the course officially opens. On the 8th day, any remaining seats will be opened for APRA membership and public registrations. 

  When the Priority Reservation List reaches 35, you will receive email notification with the registration link and reminder that you have seven (7) days to register before your reserved seat is released. 

  
  

  COURSE DATES: October 16-18, 2024 LOCATION: Marana Police Department (Community Room) 11555 W Civic Center Dr. | Marana, AZ 85653

  IMPORTANT NOTES: 

  The Priority Reservation List is indended for those with an urgent need to recertify or those committed to certification. Please do not add your name to the list if unsure about attending.
  

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• CPSI October 2024 | Marana, AZ

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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  • End
    Friday, October 18, 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Marana Police Department (Community Room) 11555 W Civic Center Dr., Marana, AZ 85653
  • Spaces left
    40

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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.

  

  Sponsor coming soon!

  

  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. 
  • A correct mailing address is critical to ensure timely delivery of course materials. The CPSI Manual & Field Guide will ship 3-4 weeks before the start of the course to provide candidates with adequate time to review/study the materials.
  • Prereading assigments required. Review the CPSI Candidate Handbook for details. 

  • The course is pre-approved for 1.5 CEUs (provided by NRPA)

  • Snacks and lunches provided on Wednesday and Thursday - neither on exam day

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

  • Two (2) forms of ID are REQUIRED to take the exam
  • Leave all food/drinks, study materials and cell phones secured in your vehicle 

  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)

  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 at a later date.

  

  Important Registration Information: 

  CPSI course materials are mailed 3-4 weeks in advance of the course to allow participants time to complete the pre-reading assignments prior to attending. 

  As a result, 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. 

  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.
  

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• AFO Priority Reservations - September

  • Start
    Thursday, October 31, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, November 08, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA, Arizona
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Adding your name to the Priority Reservation List guarantees both your seat and early registration access for seven (7) days BEFORE the course officially opens. On the 8th day, any remaining seats will be opened for APRA membership and public registrations. 

  When the Priority Reservation List reaches 10, you will receive email notification with the registration link and reminder that you have seven (7) days to register before your reserved seat is released. 

  
  

  COURSE DATES: September - exact dates TBA LOCATION: TBA - possibly the Tucson area

  IMPORTANT NOTES: 

  The Priority Reservation List is indended for those with an urgent need to recertify or those committed to certification. Please do not add your name to the list if unsure about attending.
  

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