CPRS Recreation Section

CPRS Recreation Section and NAYS believe every community should have at least one Certified Youth Sports Administrator.

Don’t miss the ACADEMY PREP SESSION at the CPRS Conference in Long Beach, CA.

Register through the CPRS Website!

📣 It’s election season for the Recreation Section Board!📣

Your opportunity to shape the future of our section starts soon—get ready to vote! 🗳️

📅 Key Dates to Remember:
Ballots go live on January 15, 2026, and voting closes on January 21, 2026.

💡 Eligibility Alert: Only CPRS members in good standing as of 12/2025 are eligible to vote. You must also be a member of our section. 🩷

This is your chance to make your voice heard! By voting, you’ll help select the leaders who will guide the Recreation Section for 2026. Set a reminder and check your email for your ballot starting January 15.

Together, let’s move our Recreation Section forward! 🌟

Happy Holidays from the CPRS Rec Section Board! 2026 is going to be a great year! 🌟

The Rec Section is excited to host an intensive at CPRS Conference 2026 in Long Beach. Registration is now open and we have a scholarship opportunity for the coming Rec Intensive.

Check out the application using our link in bio. For more information feel free to send us a DM. 🩷

We are thankful for you and the impacts you have on your community. Creating Community is an essential part of wha we do and we are PROUD of what you do! 🩷

SCMAF (partnered with the CPRS Rec Section) will have a Basketball Officials and Scorekeepers Training on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This training will be hosted by the City of Fountain Valley at their wonderful Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

The training will be led by Kenneth Nash. Kenneth is a NCAA Women’s Basketball Official that has over 36 years of basketball officiating experience.

The information on how to register is on the flyer. 🏀

Register for the 2026 CPRS Connections Conference while you can! Early Bird Registration will only be available a little longer. Make sure to check out our Rec Intensive that you can add to your conference experience for a nominal fee. 🩷

It isn’t too late to join the Rec Section Board or get involved in any level of CPRS Leadership. Click the link in our bio for information on how to apply! We would love to have you join our Board.

CPRS Leadership Nominations are NOW OPEN! Apply through the link in our bio or through the NEW CPRS WEBSITE for a chance to serve in CPRS LEADERSHIP! 🩷

Join the Rec Section Board:
🪩 Vice-President
🪩 Treasurer
🪩 Region 1 Rep
🪩 Region 3 Rep
🪩 Region 5 Rep

We don’t want you to miss out on the fun! 🩷

Can’t-miss opportunity: 2 events in 1 location

Join recreation professionals nationwide at the upcoming NAYS Youth Sports Congress + AB Show on Nov. 5-8 in San Diego

CPRS members can take advantage of two outstanding events – in one location – by registering for the NAYS Youth Sports Congress + Athletic Business Show on Nov. 5-8 in San Diego.

This can’t-miss learning opportunity is an incredible value and educational experience designed for everyone in the recreation field.

Besides the packed agenda offered by NAYS – sessions include leadership, bolstering girls’ participation, professional development, risk management, and more – registration includes access to all the AB sessions, too. You pick what you want to attend!

Along with the opportunity to attend engaging sessions and hear from leading experts on a variety of all-important youth sports topics it’s the chance to network with recreation professionals throughout California and around the country. Registration also includes access to the renowned AB Show Expo, keynotes, award ceremonies, and fun-filled receptions.

By registering via NAYS.ORG, general attendees can earn the industry recognized Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential, which more than 7,700 recreation professionals have earned. There is even a special bonus session offered to help prepare those who haven’t earned their CYSA credential for the online Academy for Youth Sports Administrators after the event in San Diego.

For CYSAs attending, registration includes continuing education processing fees to update or renew their certification, plus they will receive an official continuing education transcript.

Register at NAYS.ORG and use the code CPRS to receive a $10 discount. Multi-attendee and large group discounts for agencies are also available.

Email NAYS for more info.