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Sports Turf Field Day

In only three weeks time Nova Scotia’s Halifax Regional Municipality will host Sports Turf Managers from across the Atlantic provinces for the biennial Sports Turf Field Day, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Educational sessions will be held at the Dartmouth Sportsplex followed by practical ‘on the field’ training and a tailgate tradeshow on the Dartmouth Commons. Our program has been accredited by Plant Health Atlantic for four (4) Continuing Education Credits (CEC’s).

Presented by the Sports Turf Association, the program addresses new products and technologies for Sports Turf Managers. Register today before the May 31st pre-registration deadline!

Visit www.sportsturfassociation.com for more information or contact the STA office at 519.763.9431, info@sportsturfassociation.com.

RFANS 2013 Symposium and Tradeshow

Thank you to this year's delegates and exhibitors who attended the RFANS conference at the Atlantica Oak Island Inn and Marina in Western Shore, NS.

Special thanks to our Premier Diamond level conference sponsor, CIMCO Refrigeration who's continued support over the years is gratefully appreciated by the RFANS Board of Directors. And to Efficiency NS as our Platnium level sponsor, as well to WHW Architects as our Gold level sponsor, for their extremely valuable support. Without the support of our sponsors we would not be able to offer the best conference costs around.

Join us next year as RFANS partners with Recreation Newfoundland & Labrador, Recreation PEI, Recreation New Brunswick and Recreation Nova Scotia for the first ever Atlantic Recreation & Facility Conference in Moncton, NB; April 23 - 25, 2014.

Stay tuned for more information and plan to be part of this inaugural event.

National Leadership Conference - CRFC

CRFC Chair Message

On behalf of the 13 Provincial/Territorial member associations of the Canadian Recreation Facilities Council, I would like to stress the significance of being involved as a participant at the June 10-11, 2013 National Leadership Forum being held in Toronto, Ontario.

The Forum is geared towards bringing together recreation facility/sport and entertainment managers and directors, and owners for a national event designed to enhance the leadership of Canada’s world-class recreation facilities. The keynote speakers and concurrent sessions have been designed to address the current and emerging issues affecting the recreation facility sector. The Forum will provide a unique opportunity for unparalleled national interaction and will cultivate an enhanced understanding of the relationship between the owners and the users of Canada’s recreation facilities.

We look forward to welcoming you in Toronto in June 2013.

For more information To register

RFANS is proud to be a member of the national Canadian Recreation Facility Council.

2013 Maritime Arena Operators

Institute Course

The Level I course has been designed as an introduction to various aspects of arena operation and is ideal for those with minimal arena experience or are new to arenas. Arena managers would benefit from the information obtained in Level I.

The Level II course provides the more experienced arena operator with the opportunity to sharpen their skills through practical, hands-on learning situations, while at the same time gaining advanced training in the arena industry. Participants are evaluated on their knowledge of refrigeration, ice making and ice resurfacers. Level II is generally reserved for those with at least 10 years experience working in an arena or 5 years experience and previous attendance at an approved training program or successful completion of MAOI Level 1

Join us for the 2013 MAOI course in beautiful Charlottetown, PEI. June 17 - 20th. To view the new brochure click here.

Second Class Refrigeration Arena course 2

The Second Class Refrigeration Arena Committee will soon be accepting applications in preparation for the 2nd RFANS Second Class Refrigeration course.

This course is designed to help facilities train their staff in order to continue to meet the Department of Labour and Advanced Education's codes and regulations.

To download the application letter click here http://www.rfans.com/images/Second%20Class%20Refrigeration%20announcement%20letter.pdf . To download the application form click here.

There are only 15 seats available each year, so please don't hesitate to apply. Applications will be accepted until seats are filled or October 15th.

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.