Conferences and Education

National Playground Safety Institute's
  Certified Playground Inspector Course
October 18-20, 2010
Camillus Senior Center
Camillus, NY

NPSI is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered. Advanced reading and 12-hour of training will prepare you to sit for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector exam scheduled at the culmination of the certification course. Topics Include: Identifying Hazards on Playgrounds, Developing Risk Management Tools, Importance of a Comprehensive Playground Safety Program from a Legal Perspective, CPSC Guidelines Review, ASTM Standard Analysis, Test Methods for Entrapment, Protrusions and Entanglement.

Click here to download the brochure and registration information.

 When registering with the Clarion Inn & Suites please mention either New York State Recreation and Park Society, Inc., or the National Playground Safety Institiute to obtain your discounted room rate!  Please note that a Continental Breakfast is included in the room rate.  You have until October 10, 2010 to make your reservation!  

16th Annual Downstate Recreation Conference
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY

NYSRPS joins forces with the Metro Recreation & Park Society, the New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association (NYSTRA), the Westchester Recreation & Park Society (WRAPS), the Hudson Valley Leisure Services Association (HVLSA), and the Long Island Leisure Services Association (LILSA) to provide downstate professionals with a full day of quality educational programming. Sessions target both the therapeutic and municipal sector recreation professional. Also in attendance are more than 30 vendors catering to the parks and recreation industry. 

Check back in August for details on our 2010 Conference

71st Annual Conference & Business Expo
March 27-30, 2011
Turning Stone Resort, Verona, NY

Hosted in collaboration with the Central New York Recreation and Park Society. The NYSRPS Annual Conference and Business Expo is the Society's premier event, bringing together recreation professionals from throughout New York State and the Northeast for four days of educational sessions, offsite institutes, networking, entertainment and product information.

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