Join us for our 85th Annual Conference!
The NYS AHPERD Annual Conference is the premier event for professionals in the field of physical activity, physical education, school-based health, and wellness in New York State! Each year we host nearly 1,500 professionals and future professionals from around the state. We offer close to 200 unique programs that cover a wide variety of topics and incorporate the most recent findings on how students engage in physical education, health education and activity programs. Presentations showcase the latest techniques employed by successful teachers and coaches from not only NYS but across the country as well.
We offer a robust exhibit hall with over 60+ different vendors and summer camps who are friendly and eager to engage in discussion about how their products and services will assist you in providing a quality and efficient environment for your school communities.
Network and Celebrate Excellence!
Our annual conference gives attendees a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful and constructive conversations with individuals who are operating programs similar to your own, from all over the state. The chance to share ideas and offer feedback will be a valuable asset in approaching new and innovative ways of adjusting and enhancing your current curriculum, instruction and assessment strategies.
We take time to appropriately recognize those who have achieved amazing levels of excellence throughout the year. Master teachers, distinguished professionals and outstanding future professionals are acknowledged in front of their peers at our traditional awards ceremonies.
Interested in presenting?
Our conference grows each year because of the quality presentations we offer by amazing members like you who encourage, energize and empower each other by sharing your most inspiring lessons.
Do you have something incredible, new and exciting to share? Click the link below to submit a call for programs application.
Do you have an extended training or certification program you would like to share? Click the link below to submit a call for intensive trainings application.
Deadline to apply is April 15, 2023.
Have questions? Check out our FAQ page online here or contact our director of professional development, Jessica Synenki, at (315) 823-1015 or jsynenki@nysahperd.org.
2022 Annual Conference Follow-up Information
- CTLE Certificates have been emailed; if you have questions about your certificate, please email ctle@nysahperd.org.
- If you need a certificate of attendance, please send an email request to conferences@nysahperd.org.
Additional Exciting Information
Registration & Fees | We offer registration rates for all conference days as well as daily rates. Reduced rates are available for future professionals and retirees. For a downloadable/printable PDF of the rates, click here.
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. Book by October 16 and mention NYS AHPERD to receive our negotiated rates.
Exhibitors & Summer Camps | 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. Not-for-profit, commercial, college/university & camp rates available as well as early bird pricing. Exhibitor information can be found below, camp informtion will be coming soon!
Annual Conference Questions?
Registration ~ Purchase Orders~ Member Discounted Pricing~ Payment ~Substitutions~ EZ Pass and MORE!
Review the How- To Instructions and answers to your Annual Conference questions.
- Check out all the details on our FAQ How-To Page
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. Click here for a downloadable PDF.
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! Click here for a downloadable PDF.
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. Click here for a downloadable PDF.
Camps | Summer camps are well known for having similar philosophies in the areas of outdoor living skills, games and sport, rhythm and dance, aquatics, the arts, character development and nutrition. Based on our shared interests, we are offering an opportunity for camps across the state of New York and beyond to engage with our members during our annual conference. Information coming soon.
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!