Fall 2023 Leisure Lines
Read Up To Date Information Regarding Alberta Recreation Operations Leisure Lines is a quarterly newsletter/magazine that contains recreational news, insights into the Alberta recreation industry, the latest technologies and innovations in the recreation industry as well as the trends or insights operators, directors, managers and all personnel in the recreation field need to keep on top of. 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 contains: A facility profile of the Elevation Place in the beautiful town of Canmore. Essential information about
Tips For Draining Or Closing A Swimming Pool
Here Are Some Helpful Tips To Help When Closing A Pool For Shut Down Or For The Season Pool shutdown is an essential aspect of the annual preventative maintenance cycle. This will keep your pool healthy, functional and it will reduce the maintenance services that are required throughout the year. Swimming pool operators should maintain a “Shutdown Log” in which they record what is done to prepare for the shut-down, during the drain and follow-up after the pool is closed. The Shutdown Log would include procedures, actions, chemicals, problems with solutions, timing and the names of the people involved in the process. This log can be a valuable resource for
Regulations and Industry Best Practices
In the aquatic industry, and as swimming pool operators we are surrounded by regulations and industry best practices. Do you know the difference between the two? Regulation can be defined as a rule or even as a directive that has been made by an authority, and is maintained by that authority. While the Industry Best Practice is when the industry, based on case studies, previous experiences, or even legal action chooses a specific direction for their policies and procedures. If you own, manage or work in a property, facility or organization that has a public swimming pool or hot tub, you must adhere to the Alberta Public Swimming Pools Regulation
Chlorine & Pools
Chlorine Safety As pool operators, or individuals who are impacted by the operations of pools, there are resources that they can utilize to maintain the Alberta Health Pool Standards. The following documents provide important information on how to operate and maintain swimming pools by focusing on the safe work practices for chlorine and the workplace health and safety bulletin for chlorine. Download Document Download Document
10th Annual Skip Hayden Golf Tournament
Thank you to our Golf Tournament Sponsor: Thank you for being an Golf Hole Sponsor: Skip Hayden’s Golf Tournament Previous image Next image AARFP dedicated this golf tournament in honour of Paul “Skip” Hayden’s 30 year membership. We honour his dedication and service as an Instructor, Board Member, President, Life Member and Friend. His leadership and enthusiasm were an example for all to follow as a practitioner of integrity and loyalty to his employer and this organization. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the golf tournament, our sponsors, and the Meadowlands Golf Course for having us. We hope you all had a great time and that your swing was tee-riffic. Previous
June Is Parks and Recreation Month
Parks and Recreation What is this month about? June is about raising awareness about the importance of parks and recreation in our lives. The role it plays in our quality of life, emotional, mental, and economic well being. For this month try new activities, or your favorite activities and explore all the parks, trails and recreational facilities in Alberta. We will be drawing attention to specific parks throughout Alberta, and if you have any recommendations (about parks, trails and recreational facilities for people to visit), please email us! Email Us With Your Suggestions Parks In Alberta First Week: Confederation Park is an urban park located in Calgary Alberta. Its our
Summer Leisure Lines
Summer Leisure Lines Leisure Lines is a quarterly newsletter/magazine that contains recreational news, insights into the alberta recreation industry and the latest technologies and innovations in the recreation industry. All current members with a valid email address on file at the RFP Office will be notified by email when the publication is available. Are you interested in reading about: Naturalization as a management technique used for green spaces. Which includes learning about gathering participants, funding and the challenges and successes you might face. The less obvious ways to reduce your chlorine consumption, and how pool cover hygiene can impact chlorine? Have you ever wondered about the impact noise has on
2023 Conference & Trade Show Recap
2023 AARFP CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW April 23-26, 2023 Red Deer Resort and Casino An Enormous Thank You To Our Sponsors! The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP) was excited to host their annual Conference and Tradeshow. With all the changes that have occurred over the couple of years, the conference theme was RE-Connecting in Recreation, and it was the perfect theme for this year. Everyone had an opportunity to connect and share our experiences. We had over 200 delegates from Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nova Scotia, which certainly helped with connecting and reconnecting in the recreation industry! CLICK HERE to view a couple of speaker slides that were