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Explore the exciting workshops and trainings offered before the NRPA Annual Conference begins!
*Conference attendees can earn a maximum of 1.4 CEUs. Any CEUs earned through Pre-Conference Workshops will be included in the 1.4 Conference CEU maximum.
Monday, September 15 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Member: $0 / Nonmember: $0
This three-to-four hour event will engage participants in an interactive, educational game about LWCF (Land and Water Conservation Fund) competitive grants. Participants will work collaboratively to navigate the grant application process, while learning the essential components and requirements outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
0.2 CEU
Monday, September 15 | 8 – 11 a.m.
Cost: Member: $35 / Nonmember: $50
“Design Together, Build Together, Play Together!” combines important community-driven concepts and strategies to equip you with valuable information and industry trend insights to take you A–Z through planning, designing, construction and operations of your new recreation or aquatic facility.
0.3 CEU
Monday, September 15 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Cost: Member: $20 / Nonmember: $40
Join this interactive session and clarify the ADA mandates while discussing the best approaches to compliance. Join us to hear how one agency started and continues its journey to ADA compliance.
0.2 CEU
Monday, September 15 | Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Member: $0 / Nonmember: $0
Join park and recreation professionals from across the country for a special session where you’ll learn real-world strategies to support girls in your sports programs – from getting girls in the door to keeping them engaged for seasons to come.
0.2 CEU
Monday, September 15 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Cost: Member: $0 / Nonmember: $0
Join Move United and partners to learn how to facilitate welcoming pickleball and tennis in your community. Attendees will take away an understanding of how to implement immediate changes to make these programs accessible to community members with physical disabilities.
0.2 CEU
Monday, September 15 | 9:15 a.m.
Cost: Member: $25 / Nonmember: $40
Elevate tennis for your community! Attend the 3-hour USTA National Campus tour to learn programming, court care and see a Red Ball Tennis demo. You’ll also get the chance to network with experts!
0.2 CEU
*Conference attendees can earn a maximum of 1.4 CEUs. However, CEUs earned through Certification Courses do not count toward this 1.4 CEU maximum and can be earned in addition to the regular Conference CEUs.
Monday, September 15 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Member: $130 / Nonmember: $150
Rise beyond to CPRE Certification Prep Course will provide a solid foundation to help you prepare for the CPRE exam. If you are ready to take the next step in your professional journey, this session is for you.
0.8 CEU
Monday, September 15 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Member: $100 / Nonmember: $120
Interested in one of the most sought-after certifications in the field of parks and recreation? Delivered by one of the co-authors of the Official CPRP Study Guide, this workshop reviews exam content areas, prep tips and more.
0.4 CEU
Monday, September 15 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Member: $385 / Nonmember: $435
The AFO blended learning course provides in-depth instruction on aquatic facility operation and management. It is a combination of the AFO online course, a one-day, in-person training with an AFO Instructor, with the exam at the end of the training.
1.5 CEUs
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