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Are you passionate about community sports and athletic programming? The Athletics 1-Day Workshop is designed for athletics professionals from across the state who want to stay ahead of trends, strengthen their programs, and gain practical tools to enhance their work.

This workshop brings together leaders and practitioners with hands-on experience in youth and adult sports, league and tournament management, field and facility operations, staff and coach development, inclusive practices, and more. Attendees will explore what’s new, what’s working, and what’s next in the field through informative sessions, real-world examples, and collaborative discussions.

Whether you’re looking to launch innovative programs, solve unique challenges, or expand your professional network, this workshop offers valuable insights and ideas you can apply immediately in your organization. Join us to learn, connect, and grow alongside peers who share your commitment to quality athletics programming. 

Who should attend?  This workshop is ideal for professionals involved in planning, managing, or supporting athletic programs, including Recreation and parks athletic coordinators and supervisors, Sports programmers and youth/adult league managers, Athletic directors and program administrators, Tournament and event planners, Field, facility, and operations staff, Coaches and staff development specialists, Anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of community sports, best practices, and emerging trends.  If you work in or support athletics within a community, municipal, or recreation setting, this workshop is designed for you.

Date & Locations:
March 18 @ 9:00 AM
New Bern, Holly Springs, & Cabarrus County

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Registration Fees | Early Bird Registration Available Through February 27, 2026
Member Non-Member
Early Bird $65 $75
General $75 $100
  • To receive the discounted member rate, you must log into your membership account prior to registering for the event. If you register at the non-member rate and pay by credit card, we will refund the difference minus a $10 processing fee.
  • Log into your member account with your email as the username.  Requesting a password reset may be necessary.  For assistance, call 919-832-5868 or email info@ncrpa.net.

 

Workshop Locations:

New Bern - Stanley A. White Recreation Center - 601 3rd Ave, New Bern, NC 28562 - View the schedule here
Holly Springs - Bass Lake Park - 900 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540 - View the schedule here
Cabarrus County - Frank Liske Park: The Barn - 4001 Stough Rd, Concord, NC 28027 - View the schedule here

Total CEU’s: 0.4

Cancellation deadline: March 2, 2026. Cancellation requests and transfer requests must be made in writing to brad@ncrpa.net.  Please view our Refund Policy here.

Special Accommodations Requests: An attendee who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing to Brad@ncrpa.net 30 days before the event.

NCRPA Contact: Brad Foster at 919-832-5868 or brad@NCRPA.net

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