About Us

Our Zone is made up of members living and/or working in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties. We host monthly meetings from September through June and a local conference in the Fall. We invite you to join us and become a part of a diverse and robust organization that continually works to enhance our members knowledge and skills, ensuring their students have the highest quality health and physical education programs possible.


If you have questions or want to get involved, we encourage you to reach out to the Zone President.

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6/15/26 Catskill Zone Social

Catskill Zone Executive Leadership

Past President

Theresa Uhelski

President-elect

Vacant

Jenn Sladewski

Secretary

Treasurer

Michelle Henn

Member-at-large

Tami Coney

Member-at-large

Leo Sladewski

President

Dr. Drew Van Dam

ZONE President

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Dr. drew van dam

West Point

Catskill Zone Conference

Save the Date for the 2026 Catskill Zone Conference

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Valley Central School District


Click  here to submit a Call for Programs Application.

Thank you to all who attended our past conferences. 

Click here for our Conference History.

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Zone meetings

Please join us for our Catskill Zone Meetings!

Meetings are held virtually and all members are encouraged to attend. Watch your email for a zoom link prior to each meeting.


See below for meeting details.

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Awards

Catskill Zone celebrates our outstanding students at the Catskill Zone Student Leadership Awards program each spring. We also recognize excellence among our dedicated professionals with the Amazing Person award.


See below for award information.

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Grants & Scholarships

Catskill Zone awards grants valued at $500 each by random drawing to current NYS AHPERD Members who attend the Catskill Zone Conference in the Fall. We also offer scholarships opportunities for future professionals.


See below to learn more.

Additional information

Meeting Details

Conference History

Awards

Grants & Scholarships

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Upcoming Events