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Join us for a dynamic two-day Athletics Professional Workshop (APW) tailored specifically for recreation professionals working in community programs, parks and recreation departments, youth athletics, and inclusive sport initiatives. This hands-on workshop is designed to equip you with the latest strategies, tools, and best practices to create impactful, engaging, and safe athletic programming for diverse populations.

Learn to design and deliver inclusive, age-appropriate, and community-centered athletic programs that promote lifelong participation and physical literacy. Gain insights from leaders in recreation, coaching, and wellness on topics including adaptive sports, volunteer engagement, behavior management, and equity in access to athletics.  Participate in collaborative activities and real-life scenarios to improve your approach to coaching, risk management, and participant motivation.  Network with peers, share experiences, and develop actionable takeaways to enhance your programs and leadership in recreational athletics.

Who should attend? Recreation professionals, youth sports coordinators, program managers, facility supervisors, and anyone involved in the planning or delivery of community-based athletic and recreational services.

Date & Location:
October 7 & 8, 2026 | The Grand Hall, Mount Holly
400 E Central Ave., Mt. Holly, NC 28120

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Registration Fees | Early Bird Registration Closes 9/18/26
Member Non-Member
Early Bird $150 $190
General $210 $250
  • 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.

Total CEU’s Available: 1.0

Workshop Add-Ons:

  • Pre-Workshop Session- TBD
     
  • Cornhole Tournament - Wednesday, October 7 @ 7:00 PM

Cancellation deadline: Cancellation Date is September 18, 2026. Cancellation requests and transfer requests must be made in writing to brad@ncrpa.net.  Please view our Refund Policy here.

Class Size:  Space is limited.  Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.  If the minimum is not reached, you will be notified 30 days in advance for cancellation of the course.

Hotel Information: Room blocks are available at the following hotel

Hotel Information: Holiday Inn Express - Belmont - $124/night, parking is complimentary, breakfast included; 250 Beatty Dr., Belmont, NC 28012

Meals included with Registration: Lunch and snacks
We recognize the significance of catering to diverse dietary requirements. Our team strives to create meals tailored to the information provided during registration. For individuals with severe allergies or significant dietary restrictions, we encourage contacting us directly or considering supplementing with personal meals and snacks to ensure a safe and satisfying dining experience.

Special Accomodations Requests: A candidate who has a disability may request a special accomodation; the request must be submitted in writing to Brad@ncrpa.net 30 days prior to the event.

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

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Exhibitors

National Academy of Athletics