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2008 Lifeguard Competition

The GRPA Aquatics Section will be holding its annual Lifeguard Competition on June 23, 2008 at Lake Oconee. Please follow the link to learn more about this great event...Learn More.

Recreation Recruitment Brochure from GRPA

Realizing the need to recruit new high school/college students into our profession, GRPA has developed a new brochure for you to use when you go to career fairs in your local communities or if you’re speaking to a group of young people. A copy of the brochure can be found at the following link: Recruitment Brochure. You can view the brochure there, but we will be glad to mail you copies of the slick brochure for you to distribute. Please let us know how many you will need at least a week in advance and we will mail them to you.

2008 Spring Newsletter Available

The official newsletter of the Georgia Recreation and Park Association...View the Newsletter

2008 Spring Magazine Available

The Spring 2008 version of Recreation and Parks in Georgia...the official magazine of GRPA is available for download from the Magazine page...Go to the Magazine Page

National Playground Safety Institute

The National Playground Safety Institute’s Playground Safety Inspector Course, co–sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association and the Georgia Recreation and Park Association, is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods anywhere. Please view the Full Brochure.

Give youngsters in your community the free opportunity to participate in the Jr. Olympic Skills Competition - the official youth skills competition of the U.S. Olympic Team

> Jr. Olympic Flyer
> Jr. Olympic Fact Sheet

Your community can host a Pepsi Pitch, Hit, & Run event - a FREE program for youngsters ages 7 - 14, designed to encourage youth participation in baseball and allow youngsters to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities.

> 2008 Pepsi Pitch, Hit, & Run Flyer
> Pepsi Pitch, Hit, & Run Fact Sheet

Staph Infection Guidelines from the State Department of Education

With the recent cases of staph infection found in several state schools, the State Department of Education has released the following guidelines to help facility/program operators recognize and prevent cases in their venue. As the operators of recreational facilities, you are susceptible to the same type cases. Please make sure your facility operators are aware of this information. To view the guidelines simply click here.

Sports and Sportsmanship from GRPA

GRPA, in conjunction with its Volunteer Coaches Program, is trying to educate parents on the benefits of sports and sportsmanship in their children's lives...View this Pamphlet

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A Georgia State Park?
       Georgia State Parks
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources?
       Georgia DNR
Georgia Universities with a Parks and Recreation Degree?
       Georgia Southern University
       University of Georgia


Latest News
May 9, 2008 - TSS Photography Launches ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Award Program - Nation’s Leading Youth Photography Franchise Helps Communities Throughout America Recognize Local Heroes ... Entire story

April 23, 2008 - Gwinnett County Aquatics Receives National Award - Congratulations to Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation ----- Class I Excellence in Aquatics Award presented at national conference... Entire story

April 11, 2008 - Recreation Legend, George Harris, Passes Away - One of the people most responsible for the success of our profession in the State of Georgia will be sorely missed... Entire story


GRPA Main Attractions
August Board of Trustees...
   08/26/2008 - 08/27/2008
2008 GRPA Leadership II P...
   09/15/2008 - 09/17/2008
District 3 Meeting
   10/01/2008
National Playground Safet...
   09/29/2008 - 10/01/2008
NRPA Congress
   10/14/2008 - 10/18/2008

Upcoming Events/Meetings
District 2 Meeting
   05/14/2008
Senior Section Meeting
   05/15/2008
Annual Conference Committ...
   05/15/2008
Senior Section Meeting
   05/15/2008
District 7 Meeting (Busin...
   05/21/2008
District 3 Meeting
   05/21/2008
District 5 Meeting (Busin...
   05/22/2008


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