Annual Conference - NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

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86th ANNUAL CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 20 - 23, 2024

TURNING STONE, VERONA, NY

Conference Schedule Information

We need your help to make our Annual Conference a success! 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. Click the button below to submit an application.

2024 Call for Programs is now closed. For more information please email jvittiglio@nysahperd.org or call (315)-823-1015

Schedule at a Glance

Additional Exciting Information

Registration & Fees

Registration will open soon!

The rates for the 2024 Annual conference can be found 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 17 and mention NYS AHPERD to receive our negotiated rates.

Click here for this year's 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.

Click Here for our Non-Profit & Government Agency exhibitor application.

Click Here for our Commercial exhibitor application.

Click here for our College/University exhibitor application.

Click here to view our exhibitor map.

Professionals

$185 Lowest Registration Rate

$185 Earlybird (register by 10/1)
$230 Earlybird + Awards Dinner (register by 10/1)
$220 Advanced (register between 10/2 - 10/31)
$265 Advanced + Awards Dinner (register between 10/2 - 10/31)
$250 Onsite
$295 Onsite + Awards Dinner

Future Professionals

$95 Lowest Registration Rate

$95 Earlybird (register by 10/1)
$105 Advanced (register between 10/2 - 10/31)
$125 Onsite
$140 Earlybird + Awards Dinner (register by 10/1)
$150 Advanced+ Awards Dinner (register between 10/2 - 10/31)
$170 Onsite + Awards Dinner

Daily Member Rates

$40 Lowest Registration Rate

$35 Wednesday Only
$135 Thursday or Friday Only
$40 Saturday Only

Retirees

$110 Lowest Registration Rate

$110 Advanced (register between 10/2 - 10/31)
$155 Onsite

Professional Non-Member

$475 Lowest Registration Rate

$475 Advanced (register between 10/2 - 10/31)
$530 Advanced + Awards Dinner (register between 10/2 - 10/31)
$500 Onsite
$555 Onsite + Awards Dinner
$135 Wednesday Only or Saturday Only
$175 Thursday or Friday Only

2024 Commemorative Conference Shirts

Introducing the 2024 commemorative conference long sleeve shirt in navy blue, crafted from 100% polyester jersey featuring ChromaSoft™ technology. Designed for an active fit, it includes moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties. This unisex shirt showcases the 2024 conference logo screen-printed on the front and our 100th Anniversary logo on the back.

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

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.

2024 Booth Map

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.

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!

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Click here for our conference cancellation policy!