Virginia Recreation & Park Society 's Annual Conference provides access to a field of leaders and financial decision makers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
VRPS Annual Conferences are highly successful ... because of YOU!
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Hampton Roads Convention Center
Saturday, October 21 - Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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AFOPOST-CONFERENCE
AQUATIC FACILITY OPERATOR COURSE
AFO
The AFO certification course is a training program specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in public, semi-public and municipal pool or waterpark facilities.

Upon successful completion of the AFO course and exam, participants will be certified by the National Recreation and Park Association.
  • Attendance on both days earns 1.5 CEUs.
  • Certification is valid for 5 years and is renewable.
  • Course dates:  Wednesday 10/25 - Thursday 10/26/2017
  • Hotel block deadline is 10/3/2017.
  • Registration deadline is 10/13/2017.
AwardsAWARDS APPLICANTS
Recognizing Excellence in 2016

  • Nominations are $35 each through 6/30/2017.
  • Nominations are $45 each 7/1-7/31/2017.
  • Submission deadline is 7/31/2017.
  • 2017 Awards Application page

DelegatesDELEGATES
DonorsDONORS
The Foundation of VRPS Solicits Your Auction Donations

Please consider donating items to the Foundation of VRPS Silent Auction that will take place during the 2017 Exhibit Hall.  Proceeds from the auction will assist in funding education and scholarships; the Foundation is very proud of the scholarship program that, to date, has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships and assisted dozens of students and professionals with their education.

Please contact DeRocke Croom with questions or if you are interested in assisting with the auction!


There is no deadline for your donation!
SpeakersSPEAKERS
Instructions and speaker proposals are available in the Applications block on the 2017 Annual Conference webpage.

Submission deadline is 4/17/2017 .

Education session speakers are expected to register as conference delegates or exhibitors.
ExhibitorsEXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
Hampton Roads Convention Center

Sunday, October 22, 2017:  4:30-6:30pm
Monday, October 23, 2017:  11-11:30am (Directors)
Monday, October 23, 2017:  11:30am-3:30pm (Delegates)

  1. First come, first served:  have a greater likelihood of receiving your preferred booth or sponsorship choice.
  2. Hotlinked:  have your logo and organization hotlinked on the VRPS Preferred Vendor webpage between the time you purchase through November, 2017.
  3. Get published:  have your organization included on the VRPS Preferred Vendor page of VRPS publications between the time you purchase your booth through November, 2017.  VRPS magazines and newsletters are published in February, May, June, August, October, and November and are distributed to all VRPS members.
  4. Save more money:  as a VRPS Commercial member, enjoy a 10% discount on advertising.
  5. Reach out:  as a VRPS member, take advantage of the online Membership Directory.
Also Available:

Registration Packet Stuffers
Tabletop Brochure Placement
Conference App Advertisements
StudentsSTUDENTS
Students must be enrolled FULL-TIME in a college or university to qualify.

Student VRPS members must register BEFORE 9/1/2017  to take advantage of complimentary registration sponsored by the Foundation of VRPS.
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