AARFP’s Executive Director receives Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal
Chris McKenna, AARFP’s Executive Director, was recently honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. The medal was awarded for a career in outstanding work in the field of recreation and parks. Chris has extensive experience in coaching at both the high school and university level, and has served in various volunteer roles on the AARFP Board. Read More …
OHS eNews – Special edition – Returning to the Workplace
As Alberta enters Stage 3 of reopening and COVID-19 restrictions are reduced, people are returning to the workplace. With changing pandemic-specific conditions, the hazard assessment must be reviewed and updated. Here’s the latest from Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
Leisure Lines Newsletter
AARFP publishes a quarterly newsletter, Leisure Lines. This is a great publication that helps keep those in the Recreation Facility industry informed on the latest technologies and innovations in the industry. If you are not yet an AARFP member, please join today! 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 have not received an email advising you of this, and you are a current member of RFP, please contact office@aarfp.com. What’s in the latest issue? Melt Pit Water Good Enough to Drink Keeping Aquatic Activities Affordable and Barrier Free From Porta-Potties to
Member Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in our membership survey! The information from this survey will be used to provide insights into the AARFP memberships structure and how we can make improvements. We had 105 people respond, and the winner of the $25 Amazon Gift Card was Mark Kastiro from Rainbow Lake! Congratulations Mark! Click here to see the membership results
Alberta Ice Rink Survey
The purpose of this survey is to collaborate with indoor ice arenas across Alberta in an attempt to gather, share, and discover ice-making techniques, maintenance practices, and operational data. RFP intends to publish the results on a yearly basis for the benefit of industry professionals such as yourself. Those familiar with their ice making practices will take about 15 minutes to complete the survey.