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87th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 19 - 22, 2025
TURNING STONE, VERONA, NY
THE CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
- Explore an exhibitor hall filled with resources, tools, and the latest industry innovations.
- Enjoy social gatherings, networking events, and special celebrations throughout the conference.
- Be part of a dynamic, supportive community that is passionate about the future of health and pysical education!
Conference Information
Conference Schedule
Check back in the Summer of 2025 for the conference schedule.
Registration & Fees
Registration information will be available in the Summer of 2025.
Accommodations
Accommodations at an award-winning resort! Reduced rates for the Tower, Hotel, Lodge and the Inn at Turning Stone. Overnight rooms include free valet parking and complimentary access to the Tower Fitness Center and pools.
Exhibitors
A vibrant exhibit hall plays a vital role in enhancing the overall conference experience! 60+ spaces available along the wall and as island spaces throughout our heaviest trafficked area.
Hotel Accomodations
To Ensure Rates Shown:
-Mention Code: NYS AHPERD During Booking
-All Room Reservations Must Be Made By 5:00PM, October 17, 2025
-Non-Smoking, Double Bed Rooms Are On A First-Come, First-Served Basis And Will Sell Out Quickly!
Reservations - Turning Stone (800) 771-7711
Questions - Central Office (315) 823-1015
Turning Stone Tower
Turning Stone Lodge
The Inn At Turning Stone
Sandstone Hollow Inn
The Brook At Turning Stone
Getting to the Conference
The closest airport is the Syracuse Hancock International Airport (code SYR). The Turning Stone offers a shuttle service; you can arrange by calling (800) 771-7711 OR NYS AHPERD can assist you with your shuttle service from the Syracuse Airport to/from the Turning Stone, please fill out this form to arrange for shuttle service. Fees will apply.
From the North: Take Route I-81 South; take I-481 South; take I-90 East (NYS Thruway) to Exit 33 (Verona); go through the tollbooth, travel straight to the stoplight. Take a left onto 365 and the next left into the resort.
From the South: Take I-81 North to Exit 16A; take I-481 North to Exit 6; take I-90 East (NYS Thruway) to Exit 33 (Verona); go through the tollbooth, travel straight to the stoplight. Take a left onto 365 and the next left into the resort.
From the East: Take 1-90 West (NYS Thruway) to Exit 33 (Verona); go through the tollbooth, travel straight to the stoplight. Take a left onto 365 and the next left into the resort.
From the West: Take I-90 East (NYS Thruway) to Exit 33 (Verona); go through the tollbooth, travel straight to the stoplight. Take a left onto 365 and the next left into the resort.
From NYC: Take I-87 North (NYS Thruway) to I-90 West (NYS Thruway) to Exit 33 (Verona); go through the tollbooth, travel straight to the stoplight. Take a left onto 365 and the next left into the resort. NOTE: In the Albany Area, I-87 becomes I-90. Make sure you stay on the Thruway (Toll Road) and do not exit in the Albany area. If you are on I-87 Northway, get back to I-90 going west.
Exhibitor Information
Wondering if you should exhibit at our annual conference? We do! Our attendees include health and physical education teachers, directors of health and physical education, university and college professors, worksite health professionals, athletics directors and coaches, recreation and dance specialists, and future professionals.
Commercial Exhibitors | Are you looking to expand your customer base? Do you have products and services our health and physical education teachers, directors and coaches would benefit from? A booth in our exhibit hall is waiting for you! Book a prime space soon; choose between wall booths and island spaces for the best experience.
Not For Profit/Government Agency | Here's your opportunity to make face-to-face connections with our members... the teachers and directors you want to get your FREE curriculums and products in the hands of. NFP and government agencies are able to reserve the same prime spaces as other exhibitors but at a fraction of the cost!
College/University | Ready to recruit students to your health and physical education programs? Does your college offer a master's program that's a cut above the rest? Look no further for recruiting than our annual conference. Pricing to fit your college's need, including a flat rate for just admissions staff with opportunities to add conference badges for HPE professionals to attend sessions throughout.
Historical Conference Information
Are you looking for more information about previous conferences? Click the button below to check out our conference history which include dates, locations and themes!