Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Event Calendar

APRA Annual Awards Nomination Deadline (18 May 2012)

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Recognizing Excellence in the field of Parks, Recreation, Cultural and Community Services

All 2012 APRA Award Nominations, including the Awards Nomination Form and supporting documentation, must be submitted via e-mail to cgallagher@glendaleaz.com, after registering and paying the nomination fee.

Nomination Deadlines:

Early Bird Deadline ($20 per nomination)
All nomination information must be received by the Awards and Citations Committee Chair via email by no later than 5 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2012.

Late Deadline ($30 per nomination)
All nomination information must be received by the Awards and Citations Committee Chair via email by no later than 5 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2012.

Nominating Tips
Each year the Awards Committee receives approximately 100 nominations. Each nomination is carefully reviewed by a panel of APRA members from around the State. Their responsibility is to select the most outstanding nominations for recognition. When submitting a nomination, please consider the following suggestions:

Read the criteria for each award category and the nomination procedures carefully;
The committee suggests that you use award criteria headings when writing your nomination. Each criteria is assigned a point value. Nominations should provide information pertaining directly to each award criteria.
Nominations should be clear, concise and well written;
Submit complete nomination materials;
Spend time preparing the nomination application; and submit
Awards Nomination Form

Go to the Annual Awards page for a complete listing of awards, categories, and criteria.

Questions?
Chris Gallagher, Chairman, APRA Awards & Citations Committee
For information, call (623) 930-2833 or email cgallagher@glendaleaz.com.

APRA Board of Directors Meeting/Workshop - East Region (08 Jun 2012)

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:30:00 GMT

The third Board of Directors Meeting/Workshop of 2012 will be hosted by East Region Representative, Jessica Compton, and the City of Show Low.

Download a DRAFT agenda

Workshop

Why should I incorporate BMX into my recreation programming?

Bicycle motocross or BMX is extreme racing on bicycles in motocross style. This session will teach the basics of BMX, the responsibilities of maintaining a BMX track and the benefits of incorporating a BMX program into your recreational programming.

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Itinerary

9:30 a.m. ~ Breakfast at Show Low City Hall, 180 N. 9th St.

10:15 a.m. ~ Workshop at BMX Track @ Nikolaus Homestead Park, 1001 West Mills

Tour of track and park
Partnership between City of Show Low and ABA (American Bicycle Association)
Benefits of BMX to Recreation department/City of Show Low and surrounding community
Responsibilities of track operator
Run the course - everyone will get a chance to ride the course and participate in the workings of a registration and race

11:45 a.m. ~ Lunch @ Waldo’s BBQ

1:00 p.m. ~ Board of Directors Meeting

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APRA Swimmer's Classic (21 Jul 2012)

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMT

APRA Swimmer's Classic

Presented by the APRA Sports and Aquatics Branch

Attention all aquatics supervisors, coordinators, and swim coaches! Forward this information to your swimmers and their parents.

APRA is proud to host the best recreational swim meet in Arizona!

Click here to register!

Competition Categories

6 & under

7-8 Year olds

9-10 Year olds

11-12 Year olds

13-14 Year olds

15-18 Year olds

Fees

$15 per swimmer through July 2;

$20 per swimmer through July 16

Registration Closing Date

Monday, July 16, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

Schedule At-A-Glance

Warm-ups for ages 10 and under: 4:00-4:45 p.m. Meet starts at 5:00 p.m. Warm-ups for ages 11-18: no earlier than 6:30 p.m. Meet starts at 7:00 p.m.

Additional Information

Cheer Your Swimmer On! All changes must be completed prior to 5:00pm, July 16, 2012. There will be no changes made after this time nor during the meet.

Check out the flyer!

For further information, email Angela.Lorenzo-Clavell@chandleraz.gov or call at (480) 782-2756.

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Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam (27 Aug 2012)

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

To register, go to the NRPA website.

Presented by the NRPA and APRA, the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered.

The CPSI course is scheduled for August 27-28, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. Advanced reading and ten hours of training will prepare you to sit for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector exam. Registration for the CPSI certification exam is an additional fee.

Exam, August 29, 2012: The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) exam is scheduled immediately following the CPSI course. Upon successful completion of the exam participants are awarded their CPSI certification.

The CPSI certification exam is scheduled for August 29, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort.

Course: $455 / Exam: $100 * There will be no refunds after July 31, 2012.

APRA Conference & Trade Show (27 Aug 2012)

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Conference Registration and Online Room Reservations will officially open on Tuesday, May 29, 2012!

The 62nd Annual Conference and Trade Show at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort.

APRA Conference & Trade Show - Golf Tournament (28 Aug 2012)

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The 62nd Annual Conference and Trade Show Golf Tournament will be held at Grayhawk Golf Club - Raptor Course.

6:00 a.m. - Check-In and Practice
8:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start
1:00 p.m. - Lunch, Raffles, and Awards

4-person Scramble Format
Three Divisions: Men's, Women's, Co-Rec

Only $85 per person!
Includes Golf, Driving Range, Lunch, Golf Shirt, Raffle Ticket, and On-Course Contests.

Register as a foursome or as a single
Registration is limited to the first 100 participants
Deadline to register is Friday, August 10.

Download an event flyer.

Grayhawk Golf Club - Opened in 1994. Designed by Tom Fazzio. Played host to several PGA Tournaments. Home Course to several Pro Golfers, including Phil Mickelson. Raptor Course - Listed as one of the top 100 daily-fee golf courses in the United States by Golfer Magazine.

Go to www.grayhawkgolf.com for course information.

Shuttle available to and from the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

For more information or questions, contact Mike Holste, Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities, at michael.holste@mesaaz.gov or 480-644-2195.

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APRA Board of Directors Meeting/Workshop - West Region (28 Aug 2012)

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:30:00 GMT

The fourth Board of Directors meeting/Workshop of 2012 will be hosted by West Region Representative, P.J. Conover, and will be part of the 2012 APRA Conference and Trade Show at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort.

Agenda to follow.

APRA Conference & Trade Show - Maintenance Day (29 Aug 2012)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The 62nd Annual Conference and Trade Show Maintenance Day will be held at Scottsdale Sports Complex.

There will be a number of different stations for demos and information, as well as nearly a dozen vendors with equipment.

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