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• NRPA Conference

  • Start
    Tuesday, October 10, 2023
  • End
    Thursday, October 12, 2023
  • Location
    Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas, TX

  
  

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• AFO Certification Course | Glendale

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, October 12, 2023
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center | 5600 W Union Hills Dr., Glendale AZ 85308
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  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 22, 2023

  
  

  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

  WEDNESDAY

  8:00AM - 5:00PM  Course Instruction

  
  

  THURSDAY

  8:00AM - 2:00PM Course Instruction

  2:00PM - 5:00PM Exam

  
  

  • Course Materials will ship to candidates 3-4 weeks before the start of the course

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

  • The course is pre-approved for 1.5 CEUs

  EXAM DAY DETAILS 

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

  

  Important Registration Information: 

  AFO 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.  APRA is required to provide a guaranteed number of participants in advance and must adhere to 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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• TR TEAM Meeting | October (In Person)

  • When
    Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Adaptive Services Center 8102 E Jackrabbit Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85250

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  IN PERSON MEETING

  AGENDA

  Housekeeping

  Announcements from APRA

  Monthly topic/discussion

  Open Forum

  
  

  Registration Closes: Monday, October 23th

  
  

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• CPSI November 2023 | Avondale

  • Start
    Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, November 17, 2023
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Avondale Resources Center / Avondale Complete Health | 995 E. Riley Dr. Avondale AZ 85323
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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.

  
  

  Safety protocols will be reinstated IF recommended by the CDC based on county rates of transmission one week prior to the course. Participants will only be notified via email should the rates of transmission warrant. 

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  COURSE DETAILS (8:00AM - 5:00PM  WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY)

  • Course Materials (Course Manual & Field Guide) will ship to candidates 3-4 weeks prior to the start of the course. It is critical that the address you provide is correct when entered. 

  • Additional content listed will be sent to candidates via email

  Exam Content Outline

  CPSI Candidate Handbook (pre-reading assignments required)

  • Please register with the name as it appears on your driver's license to avoid issues confirming your identify the day of the national exam

  • The course is pre-approved for 1.5 CEUs

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

  IMPROTANT 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 

  8:00AM - 9:00AM Check In 

  9:00AM - 9:15AM Exam Instruction

  9:15AM - 11:15AM 2-Hour Certification Exam

  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.

  Course Code: CPSI 2023-3

  

  Important Registration Information: 

  CPSI requires 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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• APRA Member Benefits | Membership & Engagement Committee

  • When
    Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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    12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams

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  Registration Closes: November 14th

  Teams link sent to those registered on November 14th

  
  

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• TR TEAM Meeting | November

  • When
    Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  AGENDA

  Housekeeping

  Announcements from APRA

  Monthly topic/discussion

  Open Forum

  
  

  Registration Closes: November 24th

  A Calendar Invite w/Zoom link will be sent to those registered: November 27th

  
  

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• APRA Member Benefits | Membership & Engagement Committee

  • When
    Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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    12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams

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  Registration Closes: January 9th

  Teams link sent to those registered on January 9th

  
  

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• APRA Member Benefits | Membership & Engagement Committee

  • When
    Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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    12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams

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  Registration Closes: March 12th

  Teams link sent to those registered on March 12th

  
  

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• APRA Member Benefits | Membership & Engagement Committee

  • When
    Wednesday, July 10, 2024
  •  
    12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams

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  Registration Closes: July 9th

  Teams link sent to those registered on July 9th

  
  

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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 reserving a booth for the annual conference?

  View the following pages for more details on the process.

  
  

  BOOTH RESERVATION PROCESS

  TO VERIFY THE BOOTH SPACE + RECEIVE THE CODE TO REGISTER, CONTACT THE EXHBIT HALL CHAIR,  Dawnee Moreno 

  

  BEFORE REGISTERING 

  You must do the following:

  
  

  Have your booth(s) pre-approved

   Complete the Exhibitor Booth Agreement

  After completing the agreement you will receive the required registration code

   Complete the registration and make payment

  
  

  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

  *These items need to be ordered 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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