Spring Leisure Lines
As the snow melts and the recreation season shifts into full swing, the Spring 2025 edition of Leisure Lines is here to keep you informed and inspired! Packed with industry news, expert advice, and updates from the AARFP community, this issue is a must-read for recreation facility professionals across Alberta. What’s Inside? 🔹 Building a Confident Team – Learn how to foster teamwork, leadership, and trust to create a high-performing staff. 🔹 Off-Season Arena Maintenance – The ultimate guide to preparing your rink for peak performance when the season returns. 🔹 2025 RFP Course Schedule – Plan your professional development with upcoming training in aquatics, facility management, and more. 🔹
Alberta Ammonia Days!
Who Should Attend? This training is intended for anyone and everyone – Facilities leaders, safety leaders, public safety personnel, first responders, regulators, and owners of sites concerned with ammonia safety or other hazardous chemicals. Local emergency planning representatives are also encouraged. This in-class, conference style presentation will cover the following topics: Physiological effects of ammonia on the body Chemical and physical properties of ammonia Integrating Industrial response with public safety command Value of prevention, protection, and preparedness Understand hazards, mitigate risks, and prepare for threats Evacuation, decontamination, and medical care Lessons learned from accidents and emergency events Value and use of chemical protective clothing and equipment Click Here To Register
AARFP Women in Recreation – Lean In Circle
Join Women in Recreation – Lean In Circle A welcoming space for women and gender-diverse individuals working in the Recreation Industry to connect, support one another, and grow together. Our Lean-In Circle meets once a month for peer-to-peer mentorship, leadership skill-building, and open discussions about challenges, successes, and ideas—all in a judgment-free, inclusive, and engaging environment. Each session will focus on a different topic, from transformational leadership to mentorship and conflict resolution, with access to valuable resources, activities, and action items to keep the momentum going between meetings. Plus, there will be opportunities to connect outside of our regular gatherings! Join us as we build a community of empowerment, learning,
Hotel Options For Conference
2025 AARFP Conference & Trade Show April 13-16, 2025 Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre Regular Rate: $675 | Late Rate: $801 Join over 200 recreation professionals at Conference & Trade Show. You’ll be able to learn essential skills and insights that will assist you throughout your career, connect with peers and take back actionable resources/tools to your team. Where to Stay? Our Host hotel is Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre. This is a great place to stay and is where the sessions and Trade Show will take place. However, if there are no rooms available at the Coast Canmore Hotel, we have a couple of options available: Coast
Winter Leisure Lines
Essential Information For The Alberta Recreation Professional Winter Leisure Lines Leisure Lines is a quarterly magazine that contains insights into the Alberta recreation industry, essential information for recreation operators, the latest technologies, and innovations. All current members with a valid email address on file at the RFP Office will be notified by email when the publication is available. If you are interested in receiving updates, please email us. This issue talks about the essential role of recovery spaces in modern fitness, environmentally friendly ice removal, winter facility maintenance and MORE! Take advantage of this free resource full of great articles that are relevant to all recreation operators at all levels of
Fall Leisure Lines
Relevant Information For The Alberta Recreation Operator Fall News & Information Leisure Lines is a quarterly magazine that contains insights into the Alberta recreation industry, essential information for recreation operators, the latest technologies, and innovations. All current members with a valid email address on file at the RFP Office will be notified by email when the publication is available. If you are interested in receiving updates, please email us. This issue talks about the Expansion Joints, Preparing for the Ice Making Process, Seasonal HVAC Maintenance, Turf Warranty and MORE! Take advantage of this free resource full of great articles that are relevant for all recreation operators at all level of experience.
Summer Leisure Lines
Relevant Information For The Alberta Recreation Operator Summer News & Information Leisure Lines is a quarterly magazine that contains insights into the Alberta recreation industry, essential information for recreation operators, the latest technologies, and innovations. All current members with a valid email address on file at the RFP Office will be notified by email when the publication is available. If you are interested in receiving updates, please email us. This June issue talks about the Summer Maintenance in Arenas, drought strategies, Conference Re-cap, key advise for the outdoor pool season, and more! Take advantage of this free resource full of great articles and applicable information that is relevant for all recreation operators
2024 AARFP Conference Recap
Reflecting on the 45th AARFP Conference & Trade Show Although the 45th AARFP Conference and Trade Show has ended, it has left participants inspired and ready to utilize what they have learned in their respective fields. Throughout Conference, we witnessed the power of recreation in uniting people, transcending generational and cultural barriers, and strengthening our communities. This gathering has served as a testament to the immense value of recreation, highlighting the role it plays in bridging the differences between people, generations, cultures, and communities. On behalf of the AARFP Board and staff, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, delegates, associates, volunteers, AAAP, the hotel and their staff, the