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How to Coach Kids and the National Recreation and Park Association Join Effort to Train 1 Million Coaches in Youth Development

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024

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Both organizations have joined in the commitment to train one million coaches in positive youth development techniques by 2025.

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Both organizations have joined in the commitment to train one million coaches in positive youth development techniques by 2025.
This initiative aims to bridge the gap in coach training, ensuring that coaches are equipped with the necessary tools to promote positive youth development.
Despite the pivotal role coaches play in fostering youth development, many feel unsupported due to barriers such as cost, time constraints, and a lack of resources .
"We are thrilled to welcome How to Coach Kids, co-developed by Nike and the USOPC, and the National Recreation and Park Association as partners in the Million Coaches Challenge.

Bobcat and NRPA Grant Results in Increased Park Access and Improved Sustainability

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Mardi, mars 12, 2024

Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are celebrating the culmination of their 2023 partnership grant to create vibrant and sustainable community park and recreation areas.

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Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are celebrating the culmination of their 2023 partnership grant to create vibrant and sustainable community park and recreation areas.
Through this partnership, Bobcat awarded five grants, each worth $50,000, to support five park improvement projects in communities throughout the country.
Davidson County Parks and Recreation in Lexington, N.C.: Grant dollars supported a pollinator garden and bog garden at a newly created park called Yadkin River Park.
Local Bobcat dealership R. S. Braswell Co. (which includes Bobcat of Charlotte, Bobcat of Monroe, Bobcat of Rock Hill, R.S.

NRPA Launches New Initiative to Develop Year-Round Workforce Pathways for Youth in Parks and Recreation

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Mercredi, février 21, 2024

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Funding for this three-year program (grant #23A60YP00002-01-00) is provided by the United States Department of Labor through the Workforce Pathways for Youth program.

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Funding for this three-year program (grant #23A60YP00002-01-00) is provided by the United States Department of Labor through the Workforce Pathways for Youth program.
Through this grant, NRPA will work with multiple partners to help 2,200 individuals engage in workforce development experiences.
Key partners include Mounty Airy (North Carolina) Parks and Recreation, Robeson County (North Carolina) Parks and Recreation and 20 additional agencies through two NRPA-facilitated Communities of Practice.
NRPA's Workforce Pathways for Youth initiative is funded by a $2,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

National Recreation and Park Association Proudly Announces Future Sites for NRPA Annual Conference

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Mardi, février 20, 2024

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Ashburn, VA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, is excited to announce the future locations for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 NRPA Annual Conference.

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Ashburn, VA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, is excited to announce the future locations for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 NRPA Annual Conference.
For more than 50 years, the NRPA Annual Conference has been the premier annual meeting of the park and recreation community.
“We are thrilled to bring future NRPA Annual Conferences to Philadelphia, Salt Lake City and Columbus so the park and recreation community can explore, network and learn each of these places,” said Kristine Stratton, NRPA president and CEO.
We are so grateful for their support and partnership in hosting the largest gathering of the park and recreation community in the country!”
The 2024 NRPA Annual Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, and the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida.

National Recreation and Park Association Releases Report on the Economic Impact of Local Parks

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Jeudi, janvier 4, 2024

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“This report demonstrates why policymakers and elected officials at all levels of government should prioritize park and recreation funding in communities everywhere now more than ever.

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“This report demonstrates why policymakers and elected officials at all levels of government should prioritize park and recreation funding in communities everywhere now more than ever.
NRPA joined forces with the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University in 2015, to conduct the first nationwide study on the economic impact of local park and recreation agencies’ operations and capital spending.
According to NRPA’s 2023 Engagement With Parks Report , nearly nine in 10 people agree that it is important to fund local park and recreation agencies to ensure every member of the community has equitable access to amenities, infrastructure and programming.
Additionally, 88 percent of people agree that parks and recreation is an important service provided by their local government.

Cost-Savings Tool Estimates Health Economic Benefits to Communities

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Lundi, novembre 27, 2023

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Ashburn, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has released a new resource, The Economic Benefits of Parks: Health Care Cost Savings of Equitable Park Access.

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Ashburn, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has released a new resource, The Economic Benefits of Parks: Health Care Cost Savings of Equitable Park Access.
This online tool provides park and recreation professionals and advocates with an easy-to-understand method for communicating the economic benefits that result from eliminating inequitable park access and their associated improved health outcomes.
The tool will estimate the annual health benefits in dollars should a city or town ensure every community member lives within walking or rolling distance of a park or other public open space.
“This tool will help park and recreation professionals and their communities calculate the health economic value if everyone in their community had equitable access to the benefits of parks,” said Kellie May, NRPA chief partnerships officer.

CFP Board Appoints Kevin Roth, Ph.D., as Managing Director of Research

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Mardi, octobre 17, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board announced today that it has named Kevin Roth, Ph.D., as Managing Director of Research, effective October 16.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board announced today that it has named Kevin Roth, Ph.D., as Managing Director of Research, effective October 16.
Based at CFP Board's Washington, D.C., headquarters, Roth will lead a comprehensive research agenda, including assessing the impact of financial planning on clients' well-being.
He will translate research findings into actionable recommendations and collaborate with CFP Board partners to share this data through publications, presentations and other channels.
"The Managing Director of Research will spearhead innovative research projects, showcasing the value of CFP® certification to various audiences, including the general public, policymakers, firms and financial advisors," said CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller, CAE .

COOLHUB™: AN INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR REFRESHING CITIZENS IN CITIES AROUND THE WORLD

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Lundi, octobre 9, 2023

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Offering instant zones of refreshment to heat-stricken citizens, COOLHUB™ delivers a range of innovative solutions available in two collections: ABRIO and GLOMIST.

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Offering instant zones of refreshment to heat-stricken citizens, COOLHUB™ delivers a range of innovative solutions available in two collections: ABRIO and GLOMIST.
As an inclusive oasis for city dwellers, CoolHub™ combines the cooling and calming properties of water while creating welcoming, relaxing spaces for citizens of all ages.
"At Vortex, we recognize the urgent need for simple, practical and easy-to-install solutions to minimize the impact of heat zones in cities and public spaces.
As a sustainable and soothing oasis, Abrio helps refresh the community both day and night, all while keeping water conservation at the forefront.

Bobcat Donates $250,000 to Parks to Promote Sustainability and Cultivate Community

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Lundi, juillet 24, 2023

The local park and recreation team will utilize the grant dollars, plus Bobcat equipment for forest mulching, grading and compacting to support development of this new ADA-compliant trail.

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The local park and recreation team will utilize the grant dollars, plus Bobcat equipment for forest mulching, grading and compacting to support development of this new ADA-compliant trail.
Davidson County Parks and Recreation in Lexington, N.C.: A pollinator garden and bog garden is being developed at a newly created park called Yadkin River Park.
The project team will leverage compact equipment from Bobcat to remove the heavy construction debris, while offering a light footprint on the sensitive landscape.
To complete the project, the team will use Bobcat equipment to demo the asphalt, then to install the gravel paths to proper grade.

May 15th Is International Water Safety Day: Be Water Smart

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Vendredi, mai 12, 2023

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- May 15, 2023 is International Water Safety Day. It's a day designated to spread global awareness of the drowning pandemic and to educate youth in becoming safer in and around the water. On this day, activities are happening in local communities to share drowning awareness and water safety education, including in schools, on swim teams, and more.

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- May 15, 2023 is International Water Safety Day.
On this day, activities are happening in local communities to share drowning awareness and water safety education, including in schools, on swim teams, and more.
"Share water safety awareness and education in your community by using NDPA's Water Safety Season Toolkit and learning the 5 Layers of Protection ," said Adam Katchmarchi, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Drowning Prevention Alliance.
We encourage everyone to be part of the water safety conversation on social media on May 15th using these hash tags: #IWSD, #IWSD2023, #InternationalWaterSafetyDay and #WaterSafetyMonth.