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Recreation Facility Development Conference
April 9/10 - Liverpool, NS
The Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia (RFANS) in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection is very pleased to offer an opportunity for those involved in and/or considering building a new recreation facility to learn more about what it takes to build and operate a recreation facility. Being held on April 9/10, 2010 at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre in Liverpool, NS, the Conference is designed to increase the knowledge and awareness of those directly involved in the recreation facility development process and bring together municipal leaders and facility planners to discuss a variety of topics. Come listen, learn and be inspired by leaders in the recreation facility community who have “been there, done that.”
Conference Brochure
Conference Registration Form
Online Registration
Ice Rink Energy Project - EOI
Please click the following link to access more information on the Ice Rink Energy Programs' call for expressions of interest.
Expression of Interest information
2010 RFANS Annual Symposium and Trade Show
June 2-4 - Dartmouth Sportsplex, Dartmouth, NS
RFANS will be hosting its annual symposium and trade show at the Dartmouth Sportsplex on June 3rd and 4th. Full details will be made available in the very near future.
Mark it in your calendar today!
Maritime Arena Operations Institute
June 14 - 17 - CARI Centre, Charlottetown, PE
The Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia (RFANS) in partnership with Recreation PEI and Recreation NB are pleased to announce that the 18th Annual Maritime Arena Operations Institute will be held at the CARI Centre, Charlottetown, PE, June 14-17, 2010.
Space is limited and both levels are starting to fill up. The MAOI sells out every year so be sure to register as soon as possible.
| MAOI 2010 (as of Mar 1/10) |
Spaces Available |
Spaces Remaining |
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Level 1 |
30 |
8 |
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Level 2 |
20 |
6 |
Registration Form (click here)
Certified Pool Operations®
June 14 - 16 - CARI Centre, Charlottetown, PE
The Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia (RFANS) in partnership with Recreation PEI and Recreation NB are pleased to announce that the annual CPO course will be held at the CARI Centre, Charlottetown, PE, June 14-16, 2010. Be sure to register early as the CPO course fills up fast.
Click here to go to the registration form.
RFANS Helmet Program is SOLD OUT!!
What an incredible response we had to our CSA Hockey Helmet program. RFANS will have placed over 400 helmets across the province in the past year in arenas and schools. Thank you to the NS Department of Health Promotion and Protection for their support of our Helmet Program
Follow RFANS on Facebook.
RFANS has created its own group on Facebook. Be sure to check us out and sign up.
Ron George, former RFANS Board Member passes away.
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passsing of Ron George, former RFANS Board Member. To view the obituary, please click the following link: Ron George.
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.
Click here to order your logbook.
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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