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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UCalgary Lifeguard Games
Save The Date For This Lifeguard Competition! The University of Calgary Lifeguard Games is coming back in person or online on May 7, 2023! This event has teams of lifeguards who will compete in first aid, physical and lifeguarding challenges. There are prizes for the top teams, but the true award will be the fun […]
Outdoor Swimming Pool Symposium
Don’t Miss Out On The Outdoor Swimming Pool Symposium! Register Today
Safety Days
Safety Day Is In Alberta! Safety Day is an 8-hour safety conference developed by the Ammonia Safety & Training Institute (ASTI), and is held all over the country as a result of donations from sponsors. ASTI is an internationally recognized leader in developing emergency response protocols and training for ammonia emergencies. You’ll receive a certificate […]
Spring 2023 Leisure Lines
Spring Leisure Lines Is Here! Leisure Lines is a quarterly newsletter/magazine that contains nuggets of insight, essential information, thoughts 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. What’s in […]
When Are Children Ready to Learn to Swim?
When are Children Ready to Learn to Swim? A study was conducted by Donna McKean, BSc Kinesiology, Aquatic Program Coordinator at the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove to discover what the best age is for children to learn to swim and to be able to master skills and strokes such as front crawl. […]