NJAHPERD Annual Convention

February 23 - 24, 2026

The Westin at Forrestal Village, Princeton NJ

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

2026 NJAHPERD Annual Convention

February 23, 2026


MONDAY'S SCHEDULE will be posted on December 15th.


2026 NJAHPERD Annual Convention

February 24, 2026


TUESDAY'S SCHEDULE will be posted on December 15th.

Call for Session Proposals


If you are interested in presenting a session at the 2026 NJAHPERD Annual Convention, February 23-24, 2026, at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, please complete and submit this form by November 15, 2025, for consideration.


If you have any questions, please contact the NJAHPERD Executive Director, Carol Ciotto at njahperdexecutivedirector@gmail.com

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.


NJAHPERD 2026 Event Summary: 

Start Date: Sun, Feb 22, 2026

End Date: Tues, Feb 24, 2026

Last Day to Book: Mon, Feb 2, 2026


Hotel offering your special group rate:

The Westin Princeton

at Forrestal Village for $174 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

$300 - Professional Member - Monday only

$300 - Professional Member - Tuesday only

$400 - Professional Member - 2 Days


$125 - Future Professional - Monday only

$125 - Future Professional - Tuesday only

$170 - Future Professional - 2 Days


$140 - Retired Member - Monday only

$140 - Retired Member - Tuesday only

$200 - Retired Member - 2 Days


$400 - Professional Non-Member - Monday only

$400 - Professional Non-Member - Tuesday only

$525 - Professional Non-Member -2 Days


$300 - Supervisor/NJCAHPE – Monday only

2026 NJAHPERD Convention Shirt Information Coming Soon!

The NJAHPERD logo will be printed on the front left chest of the shirt. Name embroidered on the right chest if desired.



It takes approximately 3 weeks to receive,

  • Getting to the Convention

    General Directions to the

    Westin Princeton

    201 Village Boulevard, Princeton, NJ 08540

    609-452-7900


    From East (Freehold, Asbury Park)

    Take Route 33 West to Route 133 bypass. Take bypass to the end and bear right (Route 571 West - Princeton). Continue on 571 for approximately 10 miles to the Route 1 intersection. Turn right onto Route 1 North. Continue on Route 1 North for approximately 3 miles to College Road West Exit. Go through the traffic light, and the hotel will be on the left.


    From North (New York, Newark)

    Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 9 (New Brunswick). Take Route 18 North for 1/2 mile to Route 1 South for approximately 13 miles to the College Road West /Forrestal Village Exit. Go through the traffic light, and the hotel will be on your left.


    or


    Take the Garden State Parkway South to exit 130. Continue on Route 1 South for approximately 23 miles to the College Road West / Forrestal Village exit. Go through the traffic light, and the hotel will be on your left.


    or


    Take Route 287 South to Route 1 South (exit# 1B). Continue on Route 1 South for approximately 19 miles to the College Road West / Forrestal Village exit. Go through the traffic light, and the hotel will be on your left.


    or


    Take Route 206 South into Princeton. Turn left onto Nassau Street (which is also Route 27). Turn right onto Washington Road. Continue on Washington Road to the Route 1 intersection. Turn left onto Route 1 North. Continue on Route 1 North for approximately 3 miles to the College Road West/Forrestal Village exit. Go through the traffic light, and the hotel will be on your left.


    From the Pennsylvania Turnpike

    Take the turnpike to Route 1 North. Continue on Route 1 North to Route 95 North into New Jersey. The road turns into Route 295 South. Continue on Route 295 South to exit #67 (Route 1/ New Brunswick). Continue on Route 1 North for approximately 6 ½ miles to the College Road West Exit. Continue on Route 1 South for approximately 23 miles to the College Road West /Forrestal Village exit. Go through the traffic light and the hotel will be on your left.


    From South (Baltimore, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.)

    Take Interstate 95 North. The road turns into Interstate 295 South. Continue on 295 South to Exit# 67 (Route 1 North / New Brunswick). Continue on Route 1 North for approximately 6 ½ miles to the College Road West / Forrestal Village exit. Go through the traffic light, and the hotel will be on your left.


    or


    Take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit# 8A. Bear right after the tolls onto Route 32 toward Route 130. Go through the first traffic light (you are on Route 32) and get you're your left lane. Stay in this lane and turn left at the traffic light onto Route 130 South. Go through first traffic light and

    get into right lane. Turn right at next traffic light onto Dey Road. Continue on Dey Road to second traffic light. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Scudder's Mill Road. Go to your second light (go through traffic light at Schalk's Crossing Road) and turn right onto College Road East. Continue over Route 1 onto College Road West. Follow signs for Forrestal Village.

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


Exhibitor Terms and Conditions Document


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


Exhibitor Terms & Conditions Document

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!


Exhibitor Terms & Conditions Document