• Program Schedule


    The NRPA Congress & Exposition provided hundreds of education and learning opportunities through educational tracks specifically tailored to parks and recreation.

    Congress attendees were able to choose a track that best suited their needs, or were able to participate across educational tracks for a well-rounded experience.


    Sunday, October 30, 2011 

    • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (Day 1)
    • 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Aquatic Facility Operator Course (Day 1)
    • 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Off-Site Institutes

    Monday, October 31, 2011 

    • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Armed Forces Recreation PTI
    • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (Day 2)
    • 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Registration Open
    • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Off-Site Institutes
    • 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Pre-Conference Workshops
    • 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Aquatic Facility Operator Course and Exam(Day 2)
    • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Golf Tournament (Stone Mountain Golf Club - Stone Mountain, GA)
    • 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Gold Medal Reception (by invitation only)

    Tuesday, November 1, 2011 

    • 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Registration Open
    • 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (Exam)
    • 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Education Sessions
    • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Opening General Session
    • 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Exhibit Hall and Career Center Open
    • 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Education Sessions
    • 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Welcoming Celebration

    Wednesday, November 2, 2011 

    • 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Registration Open
    • 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Education Sessions
    • 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Exhibit Hall and Career Center Open
    • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours
    • 1 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - Education Sessions
    • 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Off-Site Institutes
    • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Parks Build Community
    • 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. – NRPA – Get Involved!
    • 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Leisure Research Symposium Poster Session
    • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - "The Best of the Best" - National and Network Awards and CAPRA Recognition
    • 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Park and Recreation Student Quiz Bowl

    Thursday, November 3, 2011 

    • 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Registration Open
    • 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. - 5K Fun Run / Walk (Piedmont Park)
    • 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Education Sessions
    • 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Exhibit Hall and Career Center Open
    • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours
    • 1 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - Education Sessions
    • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Closing Party

  • Congress Schedule

    View the 2011 Congress Program Schedule.

     

    Fun Run and Walk 5K

    The natural beauty of Atlanta's premiere community park was the setting for the 5K Fun Run / Walk. 5K Fun Run / Walk Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011.

     

    Program Exhibit Guide

    Take a moment and explore the official program exhibit guide. Find information about events, schedules, speakers, floorplans, exhibitors, and more.

     

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