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2007 Conference and Trade Show

Arizona Game and Fish Wildlife Conservation Fund grants deadline approaching.

KaBOOM! Names Shawna Bradlich Inaugural Playmaker
of the Month

Rec. Pros. Branch call for Nominations

Earn the Certified Youth Sports Administrator Credential!

Pittsburgh Brings Home
NWFA Championship

Nominations being accepted for ‘07 Coach and Parent of the Year

Get Ready for the 2007
Worldwide Day of Play!

Arizona Game and Fish offers Wildlife Conservation Fund grants

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission announces the availability of a new grant program, the Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF) Grant Program, that supports projects that help conserve, enhance and restore Arizona's diverse wildlife resources and habitats for present and future generations. Eligible applicants include any agency of the state or any political subdivision, Indian tribe, or nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of conservation of wildlife or wildlife habitat, or acquisition of real property that is wildlife habitat.  Please note that this is a different program than the recently announced Local Sportsmen's Group Grant Program
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KaBOOM! Names Shawna Bradlich Inaugural Playmaker of the Month

On its tenth anniversary KaBOOM! created a strategy positioned to inspire individuals to take greater leadership roles in advocating for play in their communities. “Because together, as a national network of Playmakers, we will promote a shared vision and a unified voice about the importance of play that will increase public awareness, create better public policy, and generate funding to increase play at a local and national level,” said Kristen Mehr, National Advocacy Director of KaBOOM!.

 

With nearly one million youth within the “Valley of the Sun”, Shawna Bradlich, Executive Director of the Maricopa Council on Youth Sports and Physical Activity (MCYSPA), stepped forward as a Playmaker to guide local communities in this national endeavor.
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Rec. Pros. Branch call for Nominations
Yes, it is that time of year already.  The annual APRA conference is fast approaching and as that gets closer, we send out a call for nominations for the upcoming year's officers.  Please print a form and feel free to nominate more than one person (with their permission of course).  If you have any questions please contact Karen Pagel, Past Chair at karen.pagel@phoenix.gov
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Earn the Certified Youth Sports Administrator Credential!  
The Academy for Youth Sports Administrators, a program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports, is a unique educational opportunity for administrators and decision-makers in youth sports.  The Academy is a 20-hour certification program designed to help raise the professionalism of youth sports administrators.
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Pittsburgh Brings Home Championship With Passion
The Pittsburg Passion beat Columbus 32-0 in National Women’s Football Association Championship
The Comets defense came out strong, holding the Passion to just 6 points in the 1st Quarter, scored by #12, Torina Henley Passion tailback. However, the 2nd Quarter was a different story, as the Passion put 20 unanswered points on the board, led by QB and Offensive MVP of the game, Lisa Horton.
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Nominations now being accepted for 2007 Coach and Parent of the Year
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2007 National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) Coach of the Year and the Parents Association For Youth Sports (PAYS) Outstanding Parent of the Year Awards. 
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Worldwide Day of Play 2007
Get Ready for the 2007 Worldwide Day of Play!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
The Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP), sponsored by Nickelodeon and supported by The Outdoor Industry Foundation, is a celebration of a child's right to play. In 2006, OIF and members of the outdoor industry joined together to get kids across the US out enjoying active outdoor recreation. The 2007 WWDoP will once again give the industry a chance to get youth active!
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There’s still time to register for the Conference!

 

Visit www.azpra.org to register online

 

Group Rate for Resort

Expires August 8

Make your reservations now before it’s too late!

Spaces are still available for NPSI and AFO courses too.

The 2007 APRA Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, August  27 - 30.  Experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert just minutes from downtown  Tucson, while gaining valuable insight and inspiration in your chosen profession.  "Inspiration from Within" is the theme as parks and recreation professionals from across the state come together in a truly inspirational setting.  Join us to be inspired!