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• ASU Community Case Study Conference 2025

  • When
    Friday, April 11, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    ASU Downtown Campus | The Concho Room @ Westward Ho | 618 N Central Avenue #100, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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  Join us for an informative and creative day of learning. 

  This once-a-year event has been highly rated and requested by previous attendees for several years.

  Register for this limited space event and get ready to network with your peers, mentor the next generation of park and recreation professionals, provide career awareness to high school attendees, earn CEUs, AND work collaboratively to address real-world challenges faced by Arizona communities. 

  
  

  Case study challenges: 
  

  1. Developing Underused Areas for Community (Revitalizing areas, repurposing abandoned spaces, creating safe walking paths)

  2. Adaptive Recreation (Special Olympics, Increasing inclusivity and accessibility to sports)

  3. Health and Wellness (Chronic illness prevention, recreation-focused, social work aspects, rural areas)

  
  

  To ensure students are supported throughout the entirety of the challenge, please commit your attendance for the full 9am - 3pm event.

  CEUs will be invoiced separately once approved. Available for full day attendees only.

  Sponsorships Available

  Contact Sponsorship Lead, Zachary Bell zmbell@asu.edu

  
  

  Sponsorship Descriptions: 

  CCSC Sponsorship Opportunities 2025
  

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• Virtual Education Session presented by Chris Nunes & Gary Farris - Building a Culture of Safety: Effective Training and Risk Management for Field Staff

  • When
    Wednesday, April 23, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams Meeting
  • Spaces left
    63

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  Hosted by the APRA Outdoor and Natural Resources & Park and Facility Maintenance TEAMS

  Virtual Education Session: Building a Culture of Safety: Effective Training and Risk Management for Field Staff

  A strong safety culture protects employees, park visitors, and assets. This session covers essential training strategies, risk management practices, and leadership approaches to instill safety awareness in field staff. Learn how to implement proactive measures, reduce incidents, and create a work environment where safety is a shared responsibility and top priority.

  Meet Your Guest Speakers:

  Chris Nunes, CPRE – Lead Consultant & Trainer, Broken Compass

  A nationally recognized leader in parks and recreation management, financial sustainability, and strategic planning, Chris Nunes, CPRE, has helped agencies across the country enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and implement creative solutions to industry challenges. As the Lead Consultant & Trainer at Broken Compass, Chris is dedicated to empowering professionals through expert guidance in revenue management, operational planning, and community engagement. He has received numerous state and national awards for his innovative leadership and commitment to excellence.

  Gary Farris – Division Manager; Wichita, Kansas

  
  

  This event is available for 0.1 CEUs (must be requested and paid for after the event is completed)

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• 7th Annual Cinco de Mayo Open House | Dave Bang Associates

  • When
    Thursday, May 01, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    140 N. GILBERT RD. MESA, AZ 85203

  

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• Technology Engagement TEAM Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MST)
  • Location
    Virtual Online Meeting (Growth Zone)

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  Metrics that Matter: Benchmarking for Better Insights

  Join the APRA Technology Engagement Team for an insightful discussion on benchmarking data with neighboring cities and towns. This collaborative session is an opportunity to share best practices, identify valuable metrics, and enhance data-driven decision-making. Your input matters! Come prepared with ideas for key benchmarks you'd like to explore as we work together to elevate our communities.

  
  

  When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

  Where: Virtual Online Meeting (Growth Zone)

  Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

  
  

  Any questions please contact us at admin@azpra.org

  Thanks! - APRA Admin

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• CPRP Summer Study Group

  • Start
    Wednesday, June 04, 2025
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  • End
    Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    MS Teams Meeting
  • Spaces left
    16

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  Limited Time $ saving Promotion!

  
  

  Apply and pay for the CPRP exam by April 30, 2025 to be eligible and receive a free CPRP Exam Preparation Kit ($250 value). Once the application is accepted, you have one year to take the exam.

  
  

  CPRP Certification Exam Preparation Kit Promotion
  

  
  

  

  IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • Exam registrations must be completed and paid by April 30th to qualify for the free CPRP Exam Prep-Kit through NRPA (registration link above)
  • NRPA will set up your account to access the prep course modules and provide you with the information you need
  • APRA will host an online study group starting June 4 and ending July 23 (every Wednesday for 8 weeks). The group will meet each week and focus on a different section of the CPRP course materials
  • APRA study group is limited to 30 participants total
  • Members are responsible for obtaining their own materials for the APRA study group
    

  

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• CPSI June 2025 | Gilbert Public Safety Training Facility - (6860 S. Power Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295)

  • Start
    Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM (MST)
  • End
    Friday, June 13, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Gilbert Public Safety Training Facility - (6860 S. Power Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295)
  • Spaces left
    33

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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.
  

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• 2025 Exhibit Hall Booth Space + Sponsorship Registrations

  • Start
    Tuesday, August 26, 2025
  • End
    Wednesday, August 27, 2025
  • Location
    Phoenix Convention Center | South Building | Washington and 3rd Street

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  APRA's 75th anniversary 

  Conference & Expo

  August 26 & 27, 2025

  

  Join us as an Exhibitor for our 75th Anniversary!

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

  
  

  Booth Reservation Process

  View Available Sponsorships

  2025 APRA Conference & Expo Schedule of Events

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

  Questions about sponsorships? Contact Sierra Boyer

  

  BEFORE REGISTERING 

  You must do the following:

  1. Have your booth(s) pre-approved

  2. Complete the Exhibitor Booth Agreement

  (You will receive the link to the agreement from Dawnee)

       Required registration code is emailed AFTER completing the Agreement

  3. Complete registration (with code) + pay online

  

  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 Wednesday
  • 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 PCC

  Link to request items will be on the Exhibitors & Sponsors page of the Conference website.

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