This is a critical time to be an advocate for parks and recreation. With the new incoming administration, our voices must be heard. Help us advance national policies that promote health through physical activity, reconnect children with nature and protect open space for recreation.
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NRPA is pleased to introduce Pyxis Learning Center - the online learning system designed specifically for the park and recreation community. Pyxis is built to train and educate professionals, part-time employees, volunteers and citizen advocates - anytime, anywhere and at a low cost! Through Pyxis Learning Center, you’ll have access to a catalog of courses, which you can purchase anytime - for yourself or others.
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Public pools must be in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act by December 19, 2008.  A recent staff interpretation by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has changed how this law may impact public pools.  The staff interpretation includes a revised definition for what constitutes and unblockable drain, a new requirement that all drains be equipped with ASME/ANSI certified covers and a requirement that mandates additional devices or systems to prevent entrapment in pools with a single main drain that is not deemed to be unblockable.