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Join us for the Western Zone Conference on Tuesday, March 11th at Canisius University, Koessler Gym.

Click here for the Conference Program!

Parking is in the upper parking lots by the softball fields. This is located at the intersection of Main Street and E. Delevan Ave. Enter the door to the Koessler Athletic Center at the gray doors located nearest the parking lot (near Main Street)

Explore a dynamic lineup of speakers and sessions designed to energize your teaching approach and inspire student engagement:

  1. Tim Mondello: Western Zone Elementary PE Teacher of the Year/NYS AHPERD Elementary Section will present "Elementary Games to Keep Kids Moving and Wanting More!" Discover a variety of activities from elementary through middle school levels that increase student participation and enjoyment in PE classes.
  2. Brianne Blaszak: NYS AHPERD Middle School Teacher of the Year introduces "Venturing into the Wilderness - Connecting Middle/High School Students to Adventure in PE." Ignite your students' passion for outdoor activities with practical strategies and adventurous PE curriculum ideas.
  3. NY Commission to Prevent Drowning: Delve into crucial topics impacting aquatics in New York State, including current trends, legislative updates, and the NY Swims initiative. Gain insights into water safety education and the role of physical educators in preventing childhood drowning.
  4. Julie Hodge: Western Zone Health Teacher of the Year presents "Engaging Strategies for a Skills-Based Health Classroom." Explore innovative methods to enhance student engagement and foster a supportive learning environment in health education.
  5. Adam Page from Greater Buffalo Adapted Sports: Learn about "Bringing Adaptive Sports into Everyday PE" and discover how to integrate adaptive equipment to ensure inclusive participation in PE activities.

Speaker Spotlights:

  • Fastbreak Football: Experience a new, safer approach to flag football incorporating elements from various sports, ideal for enhancing PE curriculums.
  • Mental Health Advocates of WNY: Explore their programs focusing on emotional skills training and early intervention, tailored for students from pre-K through 12th grade.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enrich your teaching practice and inspire your students! Register now to secure your spot at the conference.

Registration will open at 7:30 am 
Continental Breakfast/Welcome 8 am 
Session 1: 8:20 - 9:00 am
Speaker 1: 9:10 -10:00 am
Session 2: 10:10 -10:50 am
Speaker 2: 11:00 -11:40 am
Session 3: 11:50 -12:20 pm 
Wrap up/raffles 12:30 -1:00 pm 
 

CTLEs will be handled at no additional cost to attendees.  We will be using the NYS AHPERD Event app, Click here for instructions on downloading and using the app.

Member Rates

Professionals: $60
Students $20 Do you want to attend for FREE? (open to Student members only) Click here to apply to volunteer at the conference.  Once you apply, you will receive a Coupon Code to register and the registration fee will be waived. 
Retirees: $20 
 
Non Member Rates
Professionals: $180 (NYS AHPERD Membership is not included in this rate)
Students $60  Do you want to attend for a reduced rate (open to Student members only) Click here to apply to volunteer at the conference. Once you apply, you will receive a Coupon Code to register and the registration fee will be reduced to $20 or you can join NYS AHPERD and the full amount will be waived. 
Retirees: $60 
 
Click here to join/renew your membership to register at the member rates and get all the benefits of membership. 
Click here to check out the benefits of membership

Links to Register (please select the correct link based on who is covering the registration fee.

1. If your school is paying for your registration and you are a current NYS AHPERD Member, click here to register.
2. If your school is paying for your registration but you are not a current NYS AHPERD member, click here to register.
3. If you are a student, retiree, or teacher paying on your own, click here to register.  Pre-registration is required by Sunday, March 9th.

 

In the event you need to cancel your registration, there will be a $15 cancelation fee. Cancelation requests must be emailed to Trish Camardello at pcamardello@nysahperd.org no later than 3/11/25.

 

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