WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Parks and Public Works Maintenance Personnel• Operators and Caretakers of Playgrounds in Day Care Centers, Parks, Schools, Summer Camps, Day Camps and Hotel/Resorts• Park Foreman and Supervisors• Park Superintendents• Building and Grounds Personnel• Park and Recreation Directors• School Administrators• Organizations such as YMCA/YWCA, Head Start and Boys & Girls Club

INSTRUCTORS

The Playground Maintenance instructors are comprised of top playground safety professionals. Each instructor has been through specialized instruction to become qualified to teach this course.

Workshop Instructor: John Balicki, CPRP, CPSI

Each Participant Receives:• .7 Continuing Education Units• Certification of Completion

Workshop developed by PRPS

Workshop Sponsored By

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September 16, 2014Manahawkin, NJ

September 17, 2014Marlboro, NJ

September 18, 2014Florham Park, NJ

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LOCATIONS

September 16, 2014Ocean Acres Community Center

489 Nautilus Dr, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

September 17, 2014Marlboro Community Center

1996 Recreation Center Dr, Marlboro, NJ 07746

September 18, 2014Florham Park Community Center

111 Ridgedale AvenueFlorham Park, NJ 07932

GENERAL INFORMATION

Upon arrival at the workshop, attendees should sign-in at the registration area to receive program information and a name badge.

Registration confirmation will be emailed.Registrants will only be notified if the course is cancelled. Please register early, as we may need to cancel a workshop if a minimum number is not reached.

CANCELLATION POLICYAll cancellations requests must be made in writingand mailed, faxed or emailed to NJRPA. If cancellation is made prior to September 1st, the registration fee, less a $20 processing fee, will be refunded. There will be no refunds after September 1st.

According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), 200,000 children are treated annually for playground accidents. The National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) of the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) teaches that 40% of those accidents are attributed to poor playground maintenance. How good is your playground maintenance program?

Learn the various aspects of playground maintenance in this interactive session. The Workshop includes presentations on:

• Safety Surfacing • Audits & Inspections • Risk Control Overview • Playground Maintenance • Playground Hazards & Priorities • Site visit to a local playground.

Agenda:8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Classroom Instruction12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break (provided)1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Classroom Instruction Playground Site Visit

For further information, contact the NJRPA Office at 609-356-0480 or

Visit us on the web at www.njrpa.org

REGISTRATION FORM

Name_______________________________Title________________________________Agency_____________________________Address_____________________________City_____________State______Zip______Email_______________________________Phone_______________________________Location (please check only one):

9/16 Manahawkin, NJ 9/17 Marlboro, NJ 9/18 Florham Park, NJ

Fees: NJRPA Members $70 Non- Members $80* Price includes continental breakfast and lunch.

Payment Method: ___ Check/Money Order #______________ ___ Purchase Order #__________________ ___ MasterCard or Visa (Circle One) Card # _____________________________ Signature ___________________________ Exp Date ___________

Mail registration to:

NJRPA1 Wheeler Way

Princeton, NJ 08540

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