GET YOUR CERT ON

by Nancy Turnage, VRPS Central Office

CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND INSPECTOR COURSE (CPSI) Hosted by Virginia Recreation and Park Society  April 2-4, 2014 Newport News, VA  * Register Online * Flyer 1.2 CEUs included in course fee   Register Now * Advanced reading and * fifteen hours of trainingfrom nationally known playground safety experts will prepare participants to sit for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) examination offered at the culmination of the certification course. Sponsored by       Connect with VRPS!         Sponsored by the   National Recreation and Park Association, the Virginia Recreation and Park Society is hosting the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course, the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered anywhere. Topics include: identifying hazards on playgrounds developing risk management tools importance of comprehensive playground safety program from a legal perspective test methods for entrapments, protrusions, and entanglement national standards and guidelines. CPSI is a must for: municipalities schools child care facilities health departments playground manufacturers and installers insurance firms food chain franchises park and recreation agencies maintenance facilities, and others responsible for playgrounds.  Non members who register for CPSI receive a one-year membership to VRPS as part of their registration.  Membership benefits include: discounted (member-priced) training, workshops, conferences, and events VRPS voting rights ability to hold elected office positions ability to chair standing committees within VRPS access to the VRPS online Membership Directory subscription to VRPS Magazine, published three times each calendar year subscription to VRPS President's newsletter, published three times each calendar year subscription to VRPS weekly electronic newsletter, E-Update full use of Members Only sections of the VRPS website networking opportunities with Virginia professionals in the field of parks and recreation

GO FOR THE GOLD

How many gold, silver, and bronze medals can your city or county win during the 2014 Virginia Senior Games? Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism is challenging every parks and recreation Director in Virginia to recruit Seniors aged 50 and up to register and participate in the 2014 Games.  What's more, Directors 50 and older are encouraged to lead by example and join in the competition!  The Director's Challenge winner earns the "GO FOR THE GOLD" trophy and, more importantly, bragging rights! Director's Challenge Letter from Michael D. Poplawski, CPRP, Director of Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism. The Virginia Recreation and Park Society 6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 (804) 730-9447 www.vrps.com

It's that time of year - spread the word to your senior community!

Virginia Senior Games is presented by the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS).  A private, non-profit professional organization, VRPS was founded in 1953 with the purpose of uniting all professionals, students, and interested lay persons engaged in the field of recreation, parks, and other leisure services in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Follow us on Facebook   Post your photos on ourFacebook Page.   Quick Links         www.virginiaseniorgames.org www.vrps.com www.nsga.com   Thanks to our 2014 Venue Sponsors     Save the Dates!   2015 Friday 7/3 - Thurs 7/16 Bloomington / Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota Interested in past results?  Click HERE. 2013 Virginia Senior Games Results    2013 results are availableonline.  Hardcopies were also postal mailed to all 2013 registered athletes.

2014 Virginia Senior Games will return to Newport News May 14-17, 2014, is pleased to announce that Bon Secours Virginiaand Virginia Moose Association return as Gold Medal Sponsors, are qualifying events for 2015 National Senior Games registration books will be mailed by Monday, February 3. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!   See more information below. Visit the Virginia Senior Games Website Athlete Bulletin Board Past Results Frequently Asked Question Become a Friend and Donate REGISTER ONLINE What you need to know to register online: You must pay by credit card in order to register online, so have your credit card handy. The address you enter must match the address to which your credit card statement is mailed. Your email address is important.  Your registration confirmation will be sent to your email address.  If you do not receive a confirmation after completing the registration process, please notify our office. Team registrations for Basketball and Volleyball must be postal mailed with hardcopy registrations. Click HERE to register! National Senior Games News NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION (NSGA) PARTNERS WITH The National Senior Games Association is excited to announce its partnership with Post Shredded Wheat.  Through February 24, 2014, Post Shredded Wheat, with the help of fans across America, will petition the NSGA to add a new demonstration sport into the National Senior Games.  Americans can help choose the new demonstration sport for the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana by visiting a website where voters will choose from among five sports - fencing, judo, power walking, soccer, or weightlifting. Post Shredded Wheat Team Coach and television/film actor Ralph Macchio (aka "The Karate Kid") will invite Americans to vote on which demonstration sport athletes could face in a 2014 State Senior Games, as well as in the 2015 National Senior Games. In addition to the sport campaign, adults over the age of 50 will be eligible to get in the game by visiting the website and entering for the chance to win a grant to compete in an eligible 2014 State Senior Games and join Team Post Shredded Wheat.  Winners will receive: One individual 2014 State Senior Games registration fee Team Post Shredded Wheat gear (T-Shirt and gym bag) One month's supply of heart healthy Post Shredded Wheat Deadline to submit entries for the grant is February 24, 2014.   Thanks to our 2014 GOLD MEDAL Sponsors!

Virginia Senior Games  6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Suite 109  Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111  (804) 730-9447   www.virginiaseniorgames.org