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NEW $2 million for Rink Revitalization Program
This new funding program announced by the Provincial Government is available for capital projects such as repairs, expansions, improvements or upgrades to the facility. This one-time investment will ensure our ice skating rinks remain safe and accessible to our communities across the province.
RFANS will be having a session on the Rink Revitalization Program at the upcoming Symposium in Wolfville. The session will give an overview of the Program and discuss the application process.
To view the Program Guidelines (click this link).
To view the Application Form (click this link).
RFANS 2008: Recreation Facility Symposium & Trade Show
June 3 - 5
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
The annual provincial symposium and trade show will be held at the Acadia Athletic Complex from June 3 - 5, 2008. All the details are available by following this link.
To go to the Registration Form (click here)
For information on the Trade Show Luncheon on June 4th, please follow this link. To view just the floor plan click here.
To register for the Trade Show follow this link (Trade Show Registration Form)
Maritime Arena Operations Institute
June 16 - 19
CARI Centre, Charlottetown, PE
The only advanced training course in arena operations in Atlantic Canada will be held from June 16-19, 2008 at the CARI Centre in Charlottetown, PE. Both Level 1 and 2 were completely SOLD OUT last year so make sure you register early to insure you have a spot.
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Seats Remaining (as of 04/04/08) |
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Click this link to find out all the details.
Certified Pool Operations®
June 16 - 18
CARI Centre, Charlottetown, PE
The annual pool operations training course will be held over 2 1/2 days at the CARI Centre in Charlottetown, PE. Space is limited so be sure to register early. For all the details on the CPO® follow this link.
Facility Focus, 2008 Issue 2
The current issue of the Facility Focus is now available online.
RFANS AED Program for Sport and Recreation Facilities
At a press conference held at the Sackville Sports Stadium, the Honourable Barry Barnett, Minister for the Department of Health Promotion and Protection announced the $60,000 Grant Program for major sport and recreation facilities. To view the press release, please click here.
The grant program will fund 1/3 the cost (to a max. of $1500) of an AED. Application forms are available from the RFANS Office or by clicking here. To view further details of the program, please follow this link.
Get Your Logbooks Here!
RFANS, in partnership with the Recreation New Brunswick, is now offering Logbooks for Arenas, Pools, Playgrounds, Sportfields and Skateparks. Click here to see our flyer.
CSA Guidelines for Spectator Safety in Indoor Arenas
The Canadian Standards Association has developed a set of guidelines for spectator protection in arenas. For more information on the Guidelines please click here or contact the RFANS office at 902-425-5450 ext 330.
Atlantic Recreation Facility Directory On-Line
RFANS members can now search the Atlantic Recreation Facility Directory On-line. Members will have to obtain a username and password from the RFANS Office before they can begin searching. Simply email or call the office and we will have you searching in no time at all.
Links to the various Nova Scotia Statutes concerning Recreation Facilities.
RFANS members can now find virtually all regulations and statues that apply to recreational facilities.
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