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2019
NFERENCE
A N N U A L C O BALTIMORE, MD
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SEPTEM BER 24-26

Education Highlights: The Magic of Modification

ave you ever had a great idea, only to find out later that someone else had the same idea and has already implemented it?
Ever think to yourself, " That's a great idea, but I would have
done it differently " ? Come to the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, and you're sure to not only be inspired by
the more than 40 education sessions within the Recreation and Sports Programming track, but also come away with your next great programming
idea. It's a two-step process. Step one: select a session that features an idea
you like. Here are just a few options:
Train the Trainer: Incorporating
Floorball into Your Existing
Sports Programming
Looking for a sport that engages a
broader population than traditional
sports? Come, learn about Floorball.
It's similar to floor hockey but differs
in key areas, such as the equipment
needed and the rules of the game -
both of which are focused around
safety and inclusion. Attendees will
learn the history of the sport, get a
crash course on all aspects of the
game, learn how to effectively market the program to the community
and get hands-on training playing
the game. If you're looking for the
next big thing to bring to your programming and get hands-on learning
at the same time, this program will
certainly do that. Come ready to engage, move and have fun!
Speaker: David Crawford, Floorball
Guru, LLC
E-Sports: Get in the Game
E-sports is an explosive, billion-dollar industry. Are you and your department ready for its impact on
community recreation? This session
will explore the hard data and take
an honest look at the issues involved
in bringing e-sports to your commu-

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nity centers. From space planning
in an existing facility and design of
a new facility, to the legal implications, we will discuss all angles of
the issues involved in incorporating
e-sports into your programming.
The e-sports wave is coming, and
it's time to get in the game!
Speakers: Craig Bouck, Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture; Mick Massey,
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
Not Another Ball Game: Diverse
Programs for Diverse Populations
Diversity surrounds us, but do we
program for it? Or, do we continue with traditional programming,
leaving some residents behind,
denying them the physical and
psychological benefits of recreation programming? Traditional
programs, such as sports leagues,
camps or afterschool programs are
of great worth, but diverse interests require diverse programs! This
session will discuss dimensions of
diversity, behavior and life stages
as it relates to programming. We'll
share four specific programs that
Idaho Falls Parks and Rec offered
to reach new people in new ways.
NRPA advocates that park and
rec agencies embrace social equi-

ty. Social equity means embracing
the philosophy that " it is a right,
not a privilege " for our residents
to expect agencies to think beyond
the traditional programs that flood
our agencies and to provide diverse
programming for diverse interests.
Speakers: Roberto Abreo, City of
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation;
Chris Horsley, City of Idaho Falls
Parks and Recreation
Drum One, Drum All: How to Build
Community Using Interactive
Music Making
Learn the benefits of community music making and the concrete
steps of how to start a community
drum circle in your facility. Tips for
marketing, setup, equipment and/
or finding a facilitator in your area
to partner with will be discussed.
This will be an experiential speed
round, so get ready to get your
groove on!
Speaker: John Yost, Rhythm Revolution
Step two: attend the education
session to learn how to implement
the idea. What worked? What were
some unforeseen barriers? How
would the idea be received by your
community? Who is the person at
your agency that you'll need to talk
to first to get the ball rolling? It's the
magic of modification of the inspirational ideas that will ultimately
be the spark to action, but you'll
need to be in the audience to be inspired! To browse the complete education schedule and register, visit
www.nrpa.org/conference.

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