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Why Should You Attend This Conference?
The National Parks and Recreation Conference and Trade Show is an event that provides educational opportunities through program sessions and meetings, various networking opportunities and exceptional keynote speakers, that in the end, gains you both personal and professional development. It is structured to provide exceptional value that minimizes your days away from the office and fits within your training budget.
The program theme for this year’s conference, Healthy Communities... Cultivating the Vision, is based on raising the quality of life for all Canadians as identified within the Canadian Vision and Agenda that was launched at the 2005 National Conference. 2006 is an opportunity to bring this vision to life through a forum of education and networking so you can grow it in your community. The theme not only reflects Saskatchewan’s agricultural roots but it speaks to the action of involving others in preparing the groundwork, planting the seed and nurturing together as we grow the vision of healthy communities into reality.
Come prepared to meet new people, reconnect with friends, learn, laugh, share, and grow through this amazing event!
Who Should Attend?
A mix of both rural and urban professionals, volunteers and elected officials from across Canada, including:
- Municipal and provincial elected officials
- All levels of managers, especially those with an interest in, or responsibility for parks and recreation planning and operations
- Community recreation coordinators
- Facility programmers and managers
- Parks professionals (i.e. planners, arborists, landscape architects)
- Emerging leaders, students, and new professionals
- Contract staff, consultants and strategic planners
- Academics
- Public health promotion practitioners
- Community planners
- Other professionals from allied sectors including: crime prevention, tourism, agriculture societies, education/ schools, outdoor education and recreation
Registration Fees
Full Conference Registration Includes keynotes, program sessions, scheduled meals, socials, and delegate's bag.
| Times | Event |
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Early-Bird Registration Before September 8, 2006 |
$ 445.00 - Early -Bird Registration (Member* Rate) $ 545.00 - Early-Bird Registration (Non-Member Rate) |
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Registration Fees After September 8, 2006 |
$ 535.00 - Registration Fees
(Member* Rate) $ 595.00 - Registration Fees (Non-Member Rate) |
Students
$ 125.00 Students (Socials and meal functions not included)
$ 235.00
Students (Full Package)
Daily Registration
Includes keynotes, day program sessions, scheduled
meals and socials.
| Times | Event |
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| Thursday, October 19, 2006 | $ 225.00 - Daily Registrations (Member Rate)
$ 250.00 - Daily Registrations (Non-Member Rate) |
| Friday, October 20, 2006 | $ 225.00 - Daily Registrations (Member Rate)
$ 250.00 - Daily Registrations (Non-Member Rate) |
| Saturday, October 21, 2006 |
$ 110.00 - Daily Registrations (Member Rate) $ 120.00 - Daily Registrations (Non-Member Rate) |
Please refer to the Delegate Registration Form (PDF) for fee details on additional social tickets, pre-conference sessions, Research Forum, and Partners’ Program.
Conference Meals
Specific conference meals are included with conference fees for delegates with "full conference", "full-student" or "daily" registration packages.
Wednesday
- Hors d’œuvres and beverages will be served at the Trade Show Social
Thursday
- Morning Nutrition Break
- Lunch (in the trade show)
- Dinner at the S.P.R.A./City of Saskatoon Host Social
Friday
- Morning Nutrition Break
- Lunch at the Presidents’ Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
- Light snacks at the City of Ottawa/Parks and Recreation Ontario 2007 Host Social
Saturday
- Brunch at the Closing Ceremonies
Testimonials
"I found the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association's
Conference to be a great opportunity to discuss the many exciting htings
happening in our field and communities.
What a motivating experience to share ideas and excitement with delegates
from across the country... the people attending this conference are truly a
wealth of information."
Mayor Greg Krischke,
City of Leduc, AB
"Without a doubt, the CPRA/APRA conference was the best conference I’ve
ever had the privilege of attending. Invigorating and insightful keynote
speakers, fantastic entertainment, and valuable learning and networking
opportunities. As a new employee to the City of Edmonton at the time, this
conference introduced me to the indispensable work conducted by all those in
attendance and gave me a renewed sense of appreciation for their dedication
to the community. I can’t wait for the next one in Saskatoon!!"
Ian Howatt,
City of Edmonton, AB
"The 2005 CPRA Conference and Trade Show was amazing! I was re-energized
and motivated by the hi-quality speakers and sessions. The opportunity to
network with recreation professionals from across North America was an
enriching experience. The socials were another opportunity to network as
well as a time to recharge and relax. Overall it was both stimulating and
enjoyable."
Sean McKenna
City of Mount Pearl, NL
"CPRA conferences are always a worthwhile professional investment:
knowledgeable speakers, ground-breaking seminars and a great opportunity to
interact with leading Recreation professionals. The 2005 Conference broke
new ground with its four corresponding symposiums and the wave of speakers,
topics and discussions that ?owed from there. I was thrilled that the
information was so current and relevant that I could immediately apply the
information from the 2005 Conference in my professional and volunteer life.
A super conference in all aspects!"
Pat Tymchatyn, MBA
Recreation and Tourism Department, SIAST Saskatoon, SK
Questions About The Conference
If you have a question about the conference, you may e-mail it to jmcrae@cpra.ca or call (613) 523-5315, and speak to Joanne McRae for assistance (extension 301).
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