Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council

CIIFER: Zero Day
2025-09-16 | –, Staunton
CIIFER: ZERO DAY is CASC’s basic digital evidence course for prosecutors and law enforcement. Immediately preceding CASC’s annual CIIFER electronic evidence conference, ZERO DAY is a one-day, basic course to introduce basic legal and technical concepts to newcomers to digital evidence collection. The program will include prosecutor and law enforcement instructors. Registration is open to prosecutors and law enforcement who are seeking very basic instruction on the fundamental legal and technical concepts involved in collecting and analyzing digital evidence.
The training is held in Staunton, VA. Attendees will be responsible for making and paying for their own hotel reservation (info provided in training registration), and CASC will not be reimbursing travel expenses.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

CIIFER: Cyber-attacks, Internet Investigations, Forensic Analysis and Electronic Records: Digital Evidence for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-18 | –, Staunton
CIIFER is CASC’s digital evidence conference, a two-day statewide conference welcoming prosecutors and law enforcement for a multi-track agenda that will include in-depth basic and advanced training on cyber-attacks, forensic analysis of digital devices, and obtaining digital records from third parties such as cellphone and internet providers. This program will include subject-matter experts from multiple disciplines as well as representatives from some of the nation’s largest internet-service providers. Prosecutors and law enforcement of all experience levels are welcome.
The training is held in Staunton, VA. Attendees will be responsible for making and paying for their own hotel reservation (info provided in training registration), and CASC will not be reimbursing travel expenses.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370.
Click here to register.

Prosecutor Bootcamp: A Comprehensive Training for the New Prosecutor
2025-09-21 - 2025-09-26 | –, Staunton
Prosecutor Bootcamp is a week-long intensive training for the new prosecutor. It will be held in Staunton, Virginia. This program is open to prosecutors with three years or less experience. Specific topics to be covered include trial skills, evidentiary issues, practice in General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, work-life balance, and legal writing, among others.
Lodging will be provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the program venue. Meals will be provided or reimbursed, but mileage to and from the program is not covered.
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with further details. This training is limited to 30 students who will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with a preference for one attendee per jurisdiction. Multiple attendees from the same jurisdiction will be considered if space is available.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu
Click here to register.

Sound of Silence (Child Abuse)
2025-09-28 - 2025-10-03 | –, Staunton
CASC is offering an intensive 6-day training for 10 prosecutor/law enforcement/cps teams on investigating and prosecuting child abuse. This course will cover child disclosure issues, investigation and prosecution strategies, working as an MDT, identifying abusive injuries, vicarious trauma and more.
The program is free. Lodging for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site in Staunton, VA and parking will be provided. Meals will be reimbursed at state per diem rates. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Space is limited to 10 teams comprised of one prosecutor, one investigator and one child protective services worker from the same jurisdiction.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration you will receive an emailed confirmation which includes a link to download the application to be completed and returned to CASC by May 31, 2025.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Leadership Training
2025-09-29 | –, Richmond, VA
This one-day leadership development course held in Richmond, VA on Monday, September 29, 2025 is designed for Virginia’s management-level prosecutors promotes the learning of leadership habits and practices ideally suited to balance prosecutors’ roles as zealous advocates, ministers of justice, and public servants. Attendees will work in thoughtfully assigned groups and create a leadership plan that strategically combines personal motivations, strengths, emotional intelligence, and leadership behaviors. Each plan will be uniquely tailored to address the attendees’ experience, responsibilities, and aspirations.
This program is open to all management level prosecutors including Commonwealth’s Attorneys and all those in supervisory positions. The training It is limited to 30 attendees. Lunch will be provided, and parking will be reimbursed.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Trauma to Trial
2025-10-05 - 2025-10-10 | –, Staunton
CASC again is offering Trauma to Trial, our 6-day course on the topic of investigating and prosecuting adult non-stranger sexual assaults. The training is open to 12 prosecutor/law enforcement teams.
The program is free. Lodging for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site will be provided. Parking will be provided, and meals will be reimbursed at state per diem rates. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Space is limited to 12 teams comprised of a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction. Since there have been substantial changes to the content of this course, anyone who attended prior to 2017 may re-apply if they wish to attend again.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration a link to download the application will be in the registration confirmation email. BOTH team members must register, complete the application, and return it to CASC.
For more information contact Nancy Oglesby, noglesby@wm.edu.
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Red Flag Program: Money Talks – Financial Literacy and Fraud Investigations
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-16 | –, Williamsburg, VA
CASC is proud to announce that registration is open for a new, intensive 3-day training for Prosecutors, Virginia State Police Special Agents, and Insurance SIU Investigators on the topic of investigating and prosecuting fraud in Virginia. This program is funded by Virginia State Police as its annual “Red Flag” insurance fraud training, which focuses on different aspects of fraud each year. This year, the program will focus on obtaining and using financial records in financial and fraud investigations and will cover financial investigations, obtaining and using financial records, financial interviews and interrogations, building financial cases, and working with prosecutors. Some, but not all, sessions will be repeated from previous “Red Flag” insurance fraud trainings.
The program is free and is held October 14 – 16, 2025 in Williamsburg, VA. Lodging will be provided for attendees whose office is twenty-five miles or more from the training venue. Meals will be reimbursed at state per diem rate. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
For more information, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Search, Seizure, and Interrogations: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment Fundamentals (Blacksburg)
2025-10-20 | –, Blacksburg, VA
CASC is excited to share a new free training for Virginia prosecutors, “Search, Seizure, and Interrogations: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment Fundamentals for Prosecutors,” designed for prosecutors of all levels who want to learn the basics or refresh their knowledge. This one-day training will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Blacksburg Police Department, 200 Clay Street SE, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
CASC will not reimburse any travel expenses for this program.
If you have questions, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Asset Forfeiture: Law and Procedure
2025-10-23 | –, Staunton
This program is designed for prosecutors, law enforcement, and civilian asset forfeiture coordinators. This one-day class will cover the basics of asset forfeiture law and procedure, as well as administrative requirements. Instructors include experienced law enforcement officers and prosecutors from the field, as well as DCJS forfeiture program staff. DCJS also plans to provide hands-on training for the DCJS FASP system.
The program will be held October 23, 2025 in Staunton, VA. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Lunch will be provided courtesy of the Virginia Criminal Justice Foundation.
There is no registration fee but CASC will not be reimbursing any expenses for this program.
If you choose to stay at the conference hotel, a hotel block with a limited number of rooms is available. Information will be provided to attendees regarding the hotel block and program details after registration.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370.
Click here to register.

Murder One: Basic Homicide Prosecution
2025-11-09 - 2025-11-12 | –, Williamsburg, VA
This program is a four-day training for approximately 35 prosecutors on essential homicide prosecution skills to include: Ethics, Discovery, Exculpatory Evidence, etc. The training will cover all aspects of preparing and trying a successful homicide case from voir dire to closing argument. Emphasis will be on investigations and working with witnesses, evidence gathering and presentation, preparation of expert witnesses, and forensics as well as meeting common defenses including alibi, NGRI, misidentifications, causation of death and self-defense.
Lodging will be provided for attendees whose office is more than twenty-five miles from the venue in Williamsburg. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all attendees.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Search, Seizure, and Interrogations: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment Fundamentals (Richmond)
2025-11-10 | –, Richmond, VA
CASC is excited to share a new free training for Virginia prosecutors, “Search, Seizure, and Interrogations: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment Fundamentals for Prosecutors,” designed for prosecutors of all levels who want to learn the basics or refresh their knowledge. This one-day training will take place on Monday, November 10, 2025, at CASC’s Training Facility at Truist Place (formerly the SunTrust Building) in downtown Richmond.
CASC will not reimburse any travel expenses for this program.
If you have questions, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu.
Click here to register. This training is full. Click here to see another training date which is taking place in Northern Virginia.

Murder Two: Advanced Homicide Prosecution
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-15 | –, Williamsburg, VA
A four-day training program for approximately 35 prosecutors on advanced homicide prosecution skills to include: Ethics, Discovery, Exculpatory Evidence, etc. The training will examine difficult challenges in complex homicide cases, including drug overdose deaths, child homicides, multi-defendant cases, no-body and cold cases. This training will also examine advanced issues such as mental health defenses and aggravated murder cases. Previous attendance at one of CASC’s Homicide programs is a pre-requisite, unless CASC permission is granted.
Lodging will be provided for attendees whose office is more than twenty-five miles from the venue in Williamsburg. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all attendees..
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

DUID: High Crimes and Misdemeanors for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors Training - Eastern Shore
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-21 | –, Eastern Shore
This 1 1/2-day course is designed specifically for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers handling impaired driving cases where the driver is impaired by drug(s). Topics include illegal drugs, marijuana, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and other impairing substances. The training includes a range of topics including the drug categories and their spectrum of potential physiological responses, aspects of expert testimony, blood draws, information from Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and their role, discussions of responding to defense arguments in DUID cases, court demonstrations and more. Participants will receive a training binder and the newly updated 2025 edition of the Virginia DUI Manual.
This training follows a team-based format, ideally admitting a team consisting of one prosecutor and one law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction. Groups can also be admitted comprised of a prosecutor(s) and a law enforcement officer(s). However, individuals may still enroll if they are unable to form a team. The program is limited to 50 attendees—40 with lodging accommodations and 10 commuting attendees. Prosecutors and law enforcement working in the Eastern Shore will have priority registration.
There is no registration fee for this training. Lodging will be provided for participants whose office is twenty-five (25) miles or more from the training site. Lunch will be provided for all attendees both days. Meal reimbursement will be provided for those with overnight accommodations at the established per diem rate. Attendees will not have time to leave the training site for lunch. Please note we cannot reimburse mileage or tolls.
Training is scheduled to be held 11/20/25 11:00 a.m. – 11/21/25 4:00 p.m., but these times may change slightly. The full agenda will also be sent in early November.

This program is for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers only.
Please contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu with any questions.
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Executive Program 2025
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-05 | –, Staunton
The Executive Program is a training seminar devoted to management issues, with attendance restricted to the 120 elected Commonwealth’s Attorneys and Chief Deputies. The program addresses leadership skills, office management, case management, employment practices and personnel issues, police relations, press and public relations and other topics important to prosecutors in leadership positions.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370.
Click here to register.

Search, Seizure, and Interrogations: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment Fundamentals (Northern Virginia)
2025-12-10 | –, Ashburn, VA
CASC is excited to share a new free training for Virginia prosecutors, “Search, Seizure, and Interrogations: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment Fundamentals for Prosecutors,” designed for prosecutors of all levels who want to learn the basics or refresh their knowledge. This one-day training will take place on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy, 45299 Research Place, Ashburn, VA 20147.
CASC will not reimburse any travel expenses for this program.
If you have questions, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Intro to Human Trafficking for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-13 | –, Williamsburg, VA
CASC, DCJS and the VSP together are offering a free two-day training to both prosecutors and law enforcement on the Introduction to Human Trafficking Investigation and Prosecution. It will be held in Williamsburg January 12 – 13, 2026. This basic training is a prerequisite to the advanced training.
This free two-day (all day each day) training will increase the overall awareness and understanding of human trafficking, and dispel common myths and misconceptions by way of data. It will further create an understanding and working knowledge of the applicable forced labor and commercial sex trafficking laws as well as increase victim identification and improve human trafficking investigations and prosecutions. Lastly, it will improve the collaborative response to combat trafficking in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The program is free. Lodging will be provided, if requested, for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site. Free parking is available. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge each day. Dinner will be on your own and not reimbursed. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Seats are limited. By registering to attend, you are agreeing to attend and participate in the entire two-day program. CLE’s and PIC credits will be provided.
Click here to register.

Advanced Human Trafficking for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
2026-01-14 - 2026-01-15 | –, Williamsburg, VA
CASC, DCJS and the VSP together are offering a free two-day training to both prosecutors and law enforcement on the Advanced Human Trafficking Investigation and Prosecution. It will be held in Williamsburg January 14 – 15, 2026. Note: The Intro to Human Trafficking training is a prerequisite for this advanced training.
The advanced human trafficking training serves as an intensive two-day (all day each day) training for experienced law enforcement and prosecutors seeking to deepen their expertise in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting human trafficking cases. This training builds upon the foundational knowledge learned in HTI’s introductory human trafficking training. Participants will engage in case studies, interactive scenario-based training, and collaborative exercises that enhance their ability to dismantle human trafficking networks and secure victim-centered prosecutions.
The program is free. Lodging will be provided, if requested, for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site. Free parking is available. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge each day. Dinner will be on your own and not reimbursed. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Seats are limited. By registering to attend, you are agreeing to attend and participate in the entire two-day program. CLE’s and PIC credits will be provided.
Click here to register.

Prosecutor Bootcamp: A Comprehensive Training for the New Prosecutor
2026-01-25 - 2026-01-30 | –, Staunton
Prosecutor Bootcamp is a week-long intensive training for the new prosecutor. It will be held in Staunton, Virginia. This program is open to prosecutors with three years or less experience. Specific topics to be covered include trial skills, evidentiary issues, practice in General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, work-life balance, and legal writing, among others.
Lodging will be provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the program venue. Meals will be provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate, but mileage to and from the program is not covered.
Students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with a preference for one attendee per jurisdiction. Multiple attendees from the same jurisdiction will be considered if space is available.
Registration closes on December 2 and by December 19 you will be notified if you are in the program or have been placed on the waitlist.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu
Click here to register.

Investigation and Prosecution of Intimate Partner Violence ("Guns and Roses")
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-06 | –, Staunton
CASC is offering an intensive 6-day training for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement on investigating and prosecuting intimate partner violence. This course will cover IPV dynamics, investigation and prosecution strategies, strangulation, prosecuting cases with uncooperative victims, forfeiture by wrongdoing and more.
The program is free and will be held in Staunton. Lodging and parking will be provided, and meals will be reimbursed at state per diem rates. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Space is limited to 12 teams. Teams are to be comprised of one prosecutor and one investigator from the same jurisdiction. Registration closes on December 2 and by December 19 you will be notified if you are in the program or have been placed on the waitlist.

ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration, you will receive an emailed confirmation which includes a link to download the application to be completed and returned to CASC.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Search, Seizure, and Interrogations: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment Fundamentals (VA Beach)
2026-02-05 | –, Virginia Beach, VA
CASC is excited to share a new free training for Virginia prosecutors, “Search, Seizure, and Interrogations: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment Fundamentals for Prosecutors,” designed for prosecutors of all levels who want to learn the basics or refresh their knowledge. This one-day training will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Training Academy, 411 Integrity Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
CASC will not reimburse any travel expenses for this program.
If you have questions, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

I.M.P.A.C.T., Training for the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Prosecutor: Initiating Meaningful Prosecution at Critical Times
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-13 | –, Staunton
IMPACT is an intensive training for the J&DR prosecutor. The program focuses on juvenile court practice & procedure and dealing with juvenile delinquency. Specific topics to be covered include juvenile brain development, juvenile trials & sentencing options, DJJ length of stay guidelines, substance abuse and juveniles, transfer/certification issues, juvenile sex-offenders and competency issues.
The program will be held in Staunton. Lodging will be provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training venue. Meals will be provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate, but mileage to and from the program is not covered.
Registration closes on December 2 and by December 19 you will be notified if you are in the program or have been placed on the waitlist. Students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with preference for one attendee per jurisdiction. Multiple attendees from the same jurisdiction will be considered if space is available.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Red Flag 2026: Ring of Fire: Arson Prosecutions Program
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13 | –, Williamsburg, VA
CASC’s Arson Investigation & Prosecution program is focused on all aspects of arson cases, including forensics, expert testimony, and legal aspects, and is focused on arson as a tool of fraud. This program combines prosecutors, Virginia State Police/BCI investigators, insurance company fraud investigators, and Virginia law enforcement investigators for a week of team training which includes ATF arson specialists and a “live burn” where students will witness and then examine a crime scene.
Lodging will be provided for attendees whose office is twenty-five miles (25) or more from the training venue. Meals for government employees will be reimbursed at state per diem rate. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility. The program begins at noon on Monday, March 9, and ends at noon on Friday, March 13, 2026.
This program is a rotating program with other topics involving insurance fraud. Some, but not all, sessions will be repeated from previous “Red Flag” insurance fraud trainings. Previous attendees of other “Red Flag” insurance fraud programs (such as financial investigations and elder fraud) are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370
Click here to register.

ICAC Basics
2026-03-18 | –, Hanover, VA
CASC’s Internet Crimes Against Children Fundamentals program is designed for prosecutors, law enforcement, and civilian law enforcement analysts employed by law enforcement agencies. This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of investigating and prosecuting an online child exploitation case, including cases involving cyber tips, child solicitation, stings, and peer-to-peer file sharing. The program will examine case investigation, digital forensics, charging decisions, and trying an online exploitation case (including issues of evidence admission, expert testimony, common defenses, and sentencing issues). Instructors for this program are experienced prosecutors and law enforcement from across Virginia.
The training is being held in Hanover, VA. Attendance is free of charge. Lunch will be provided, but CASC will not be reimbursing mileage, meals, or any other costs. Virginia prosecutors, law enforcement, and civilian law enforcement analysts employed by law enforcement agencies are eligible to attend.
For more information, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu
Click here to register.

Spring Institute 2026
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-15 | –, Norfolk, VA
The Spring Institute program agenda is a multi-track continuing legal education program offering up to 18 hours of live MCLE credits, emphasizing ethics, recent legislative enactments, recent judicial decisions, current developments in criminal law. Attendance is open to all Virginia prosecutors.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu
Registration will open the afternoon of January 12, 2026.

Trial Advocacy Program 2026
2026-06-07 - 2026-06-12 | –, Williamsburg, VA
The Trial Advocacy Program is an intensive five-day program offered for Commonwealth’s Attorneys and their Assistants at all levels of experience, offering approximately 25 CLE hours. Attendees spend approximately 8 hours at lectures and demonstrations given by prosecutors and physicians covering medical, legal and tactical aspects of the prosecution of child abusers, focusing on abusive head trauma cases. The remaining time is spent in small workshop groups discussing and practicing case analysis, trial strategy, opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination and closing argument in the context of a hypothetical abusive head trauma case. Attendees will be assigned to workshop groups. Wednesday afternoon is free time. Attendance at all sessions of the program is mandatory.
Attendance is limited to 40 students. ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the application.
Lodging is provided. Meals are provided or reimbursed at the state per diem rate. Travel to and from the training is not covered.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu
Registration opens in 2026.

Annual Summer Conference 2026
2026-07-30 - 2026-08-02 | –, Virginia Beach, VA
The VACA 87th Annual Summer Conference will be held July 30 – August 2, 2026, at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

This single-track continuing legal education program offering approximately 12.0 MCLE credits is open to all Virginia prosecutors.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Registration opens in May 2026.

Investigation and Prosecution of Gang Cases ("Gang Busters XII")
2026-09-13 - 2026-09-18 | –, Williamsburg, VA
Gang Busters is an intensive, workshop-style, interactive training course on the prosecution of gang cases, similar to TOP GUN one of CASC’s longest running programs. This program covers the latest developments in the law, the criminal practices used, an exercise in qualifying as a gang expert and the latest developments in gang investigation and prosecution.
This five-day training will be held in Williamsburg and is open to Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement. Attendance is limited to 20 teams, each of which consists of a prosecutor and a law enforcement investigator from a given jurisdiction. Attendance at all sessions of the program is mandatory.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the application.
Lodging is provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training venue. All meals are provided or reimbursed at the state per diem rate. However, travel/mileage to and from the training is not covered.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Registration opens in March.

Executive Program 2026
2026-12-02 - 2026-12-04 | –, Charlottesville, VA
The Executive Program is a training seminar devoted to management issues, with attendance restricted to the 120 elected Commonwealth’s Attorneys and Chief Deputies. The program addresses leadership skills, office management, case management, employment practices and personnel issues, police relations, press and public relations and other topics important to prosecutors in leadership positions.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370.
Registration will open in September 2026.
