Join us for the NJAHPERD
Annual Convention!
The NJAHPERD Annual Convention is the premier event for professionals in the field of dance education, health education, physical education, physical activity, and recreation in the state of New Jersey! Each year we host nearly 600 professionals and future professionals from around the state. We offer close to 80 unique programs that cover a wide variety of topics and incorporate the most recent findings on how students engage in dance education, physical education, health education, and activity programs. Presentations showcase the latest techniques employed by successful teachers and coaches from not only New Jersey but across the country as well.
We offer a robust exhibit hall with over 35+ different vendors who are friendly and eager to engage in discussion about how their products and services will assist you in providing a quality and efficient environment for your school communities.
Network and Celebrate Excellence!
Our annual convention gives attendees a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful and constructive conversations with individuals who are operating programs like your own, from all over the state. The chance to share ideas and offer feedback will be an asset in approaching new and innovative ways of adjusting and enhancing your current curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies.
We take time to appropriately recognize those who have achieved amazing levels of excellence throughout the year. Master teachers, distinguished professionals and outstanding future professionals are acknowledged in front of their peers during our awards ceremony.
Convention Schedule Information
2025 NJAHPERD Annual Convention
February 24-25, 2025
Call for Session Proposals
If you are interested in presenting a session at the 2025 NJAHPERD Annual Convention, February 24-25, 2025, at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, please complete and submit this form by November 15, 2024, for consideration.
If you have any questions, please contact the NJAHPERD Executive Director, Carol Ciotto at njahperdexecutivedirector@gmail.com
Additional Exciting Information
Registration & Fees
We offer registration rates for all convention days as well as daily rates. Reduced rates are available for future professionals and retirees.
For a downloadable/printable PDF of the rates, click below.
Accommodations
Accommodations at The Westin at Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ. Overnight rooms include free parking. From location to accommodation, all the elements come together perfectly at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village. Located near the campus of Princeton University in quaint Forrestal Village, our pet-friendly hotel in Princeton, NJ, offers guests an inspired vantage point to explore the area. Discover the charming shops and restaurants of Palmer Square or make your way to nearby points of interest like Rider University and Trenton.
SHAPE NJ 2024 Event Summary:
Start Date: Sun, Feb 25, 2024
End Date: Tues, Feb 27, 2024
Last Day to Book: Mon, Feb 5, 2024
Hotel offering your special group rate:
The Westin Princeton
at Forrestal Village for $185 per night
Exhibitors
A vibrant exhibit hall plays a vital role in enhancing the overall convention experience! 35+ spaces available along the wall outside activity space ballrooms throughout our heavily trafficked area. Not-for-profit, & commercial, college/university pricing available.
Convention Registration Fees
$169 - Professional Member - Monday only
$169 - Professional Member - Tuesday only
$275 - Professional Member - 2 Days
$59 - Future Professional - Monday only
$59 - Future Professional - Tuesday only
$79 - Future Professional - 2 Day
$79 - Retired Member - Monday only
$79 - Retired Member - Tuesday only
$99 - Retired Member - 2 Day
$249 - Professional Non-Member - Monday only
$249 - Professional Non-Member - Tuesday only
$350 - Professional Non-Member -2 Days
$169 - Supervisor/NJCAHPE 1 Day
2024 NJAHPERD Convention Shirt
The NJAHPERD Convention shirt is a cotton tie-dyed t-shirt, available in unisex sizing (Adult S-Adult 3X). The long-sleeved shirt is available in rainbow tie-dyed; the short-sleeved shirt is available in various tie-dyed colors. The NJAHPERD logo will be printed on the front left chest of the shirt.
It takes approximately 3 weeks to receive so place your order soon and help us create a bright and colorful convention.
***Please Note: Tie Dye is pre-shrunk and runs small because of the dying process.
Exhibitor Information
Wondering if you should exhibit at our annual conference? We do! Our attendees include health and physical education teachers, directors of health and physical education, university and college professors, health professionals, athletics directors, coaches, recreation and dance specialists, and future professionals.
Commercial Exhibitors
Are you looking to expand your customer base? Do you have products and services our health and physical education teachers, directors and coaches would benefit from? A booth in our exhibition hall is waiting for you! Book a space and come join us for some fun!
Click here for a downloadable PDF of the Commercial Exhibitor Prospectus
For exhibitor registration and sponsorship opportunities, click the button below
Non-Profit/
Government Agency
Here's your opportunity to make face-to-face connections with our members... teachers, supervisors, and coaches that you want to get your FREE curriculums and/or products in the hands of. Non-profits and government agencies can reserve the same space as other exhibitors but at a fraction of the cost!
Click here for a downloadable PDF of the Non-Profit/Government Agency Prospectus
For exhibitor registration and sponsorship opportunities, click the button below
College/University
Ready to recruit students to your health and physical education programs? Does your college offer a master's program that's a cut above the rest? Look no further for recruiting than our annual conference. Colleges/Universities can reserve the same space as other exhibitors but at a fraction of the cost!