Conference Education Sessions are provided by leading professionals of James Madison University, including the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management and University Recreation, along with other related industry leaders.
Learn innovative practices and gain helpful tools to enhance your organization by attending engaging sessions led by experts in recreation, park and facility maintenance, athletics, youth services, marketing, and more.
Conference Schedule
Awards
The 2021 VRPS Annual Awards application, recognizing excellence in 2020, will be open 3/9/2021 - 7/31/2021.
- $35/submission 3/9/2021 - 6/30/2021
- $45/submission 7/1/2021 - 7/31/2021
Delegates
Scholarship Application CLOSED
Hotel reservation information is included in registration confirmation emails.
$134 VRPS rate good until 5 pm, Monday, October 4th, 2021 or until block is filled.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
2021 VRPS Conference Exhibitor Brochure
2021 VRPS Conference Sponsorship Packet
Hotel Madison Vendor Services Form
Silent Auction Donation Form - COMING SOON!
Hotel reservation information is included in registration confirmation emails.
Speakers
Education Session Proposal Information
NEW: Session Proposals can be saved and completed later - there will be a link at the bottom of the submission form page. HOWEVER:
- Speakers must save the link they are provided to use to resume their submission at a later date. VRPS will not have this link!
- The link is good for thirty days.
- Attached files will not be saved within the form until it is submitted.
Submit your Education Session Proposal HERE
2021 VRPS Conference Committees
2021 NRPA Conference - Virginia Room Block
Conference Locations
The VRPS Annual Conference has been held across Virginia since 1955. View a complete list of all venues and years by clicking on the graphic of Virginia.