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The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP) is excited to host their annual conference and tradeshow, RE-Connecting in Recreation.
It is more important than ever to find connection in our lives, what better way to do this than through a conference of like-minded individuals who are also looking to connect. This year’s conference program gives you the opportunity to learn and share from others who face similar challenges and successes.
With over 30 education sessions, numerous tradeshow exhibitors, and inspiring keynote speakers, recreation professionals will take away information that will help them Re-connect with their communities to inspire positive connection.
The conference will be held in Red Deer on April 23-26, 2023, with attendance by 250-300 delegates in recreation operations from all over Alberta and a few from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories.
*Conference Rates do not apply to anything booked outside the RFP Conference Block or that do not meet the 3 night minimum.
Thank you to Our Sponsors!
Please Note: You must be a current RFP Member in order to attend the Conference. To purchase your membership, please visit www.aarfp.com/membership
10th Annual Skip Hayden Memorial Golf Tournament - Sponsored by White Ice
The Association dedicates the tournament in honour of Paul "Skip" Hayden's 30 year membership. We honour his dedication and service as an Instructor, Board Member, President, Life Member and Friend. His leadership and enthusiasm was an example for all to follow as a practitioner of integrity and loyalty to his employer and this organization. His sense of honour was formidable and unforgettable. His personal fitness regime included power walking every day of his life, which contrinbuted to his abilities as a competive RFP Golfer. It will be a 9 – Hole Golf Tournament with lots of fun prizes!
And so, we continue to honour his legacy with the 10th Annual Skip Hayden Golf Tournament.
When: Tuesday, April 25 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Where: Meadowlands Golf Course | Sylvan Lake
Registration Required: $70.00/golfer - To Register click HERE
Team requests can be sent to executivedirector@aarfp.com. Teams will be assigned closer to the tournament date.
A Big Thank You To Our Golf Sponsor!
Thank You To Our Golf Hole Sponsor!
RE-CONNECTING in RECREATION - 44th Annual AARFP Conference & Trade Show
April 23 - 26, 2023
Red Deer Inn & Casino 3310 50th Ave Red Deer, Alberta Canada T4N 3X9
Optimizing Pool Operations - Brent Miller - Automated Aquatics - Monday 10:30am-11:30am
April 24, 2023 10:30 - 11:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:15
This presentation reveals the bigger picture of public pool operations. Pool sustainability is defined with a comprehensive examination of resource inputs (energy, water, chemical) and the outputs as they relate to operational variables. The presentation is driven from practical experience optimizing water/air quality while focusing on reducing chemical use and increasing energy efficiency.
About Brent:
What Gives You The Right - Vicki Logan - University Of Calgary - Monday 10:30am-11:30am
April 24, 2023 10:30 - 11:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:22
Making and delivering decisions confidently is essential in a leadership role. This presentation will outline tools and resources that you can use to assist you in the decision-making process. We will discuss ways to deliver difficult decisions with the goal of getting support from your team. If you regularly make decisions in your position or have experienced push back, this presentation is for you.
About Vicki:
Born and raised in Ontario, Victoria’s love for recreation has taken her on a journey across Canada. This trip started after she finished her Bachelor of Physical and Health Education at Laurentian University, where she specialized in Outdoor Adventure Leadership. After a whirlwind tour of BC, working at several ski hills and provincial parks, a stroke of luck turned her into a hurtin’ Albertan.
She is now the Aquatic Manager at the University of Calgary. Victoria prides herself on running a facility that is safe but also fun; her experience in leadership is always a big help with this. She holds many advanced certifications in first aid, lifeguarding and instructing. She’s an avid outdoor enthusiast, runner and will never say no to a walk on the beach.
How To Use Government Grants To Replace Aging Equipment, Reduce Your Operating Costs, And Carbon Emissions. - Ian Welle - Polar Engineering - Monday 10:30am-11:30am
April 24, 2023 10:30 - 11:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:8
At Polar, we understand recreation centre maintenance and operating costs have soared over the last two years. On top of this, many major pieces of equipment are reaching end of life. To help with these costs, Polar has partnered with many recreation centres around Canada to obtain over $20,000,000 in government grants in 2022 to replace aging equipment and install energy recovery systems to reduce operating costs and carbon emissions. This presentation will cover the trips and tricks on how to obtain this grant funding.
April 24, 2023 10:30 - 11:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:31
TBD
Leading Through Practice: Sustaining Healthy, High Performing Teams - Rob Crooks - Rob Crooks Consulting - Monday 10:30am-11:30am
April 24, 2023 10:30 - 11:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:18
Rob is a certified leader of the Leading a Better Place to Work (Well-Advised Consulting) course. Rob's presentation will be based on the concepts of this course & supporting book 'A Better Place to Work: Daily Practices that Transform Culture'.
About Rob:
Rob cares deeply about people, relationships and performance. From his childhood experiences with parents working in health care to his passion for athletics, Rob learned what potential people have when supported with the right leadership and environment. Rob has extensive experience working or volunteering with health, wellness and recreation organizations throughout his career, including Calgary Recreation and ActiveCity. He remains active in the community through his volunteer role as a Ride Ambassador for the Bow Cyclist club.
These experiences led Rob to develop his own consulting practice, Rob Crooks Consulting in 2006. Rob draws on over 30 years of professional experience including roles as an internal and external consultant, speaker, educator, facilitator, change catalyst, front-line leader and organizational effectiveness professional to deliver effective people strategies.
Creating Safer And Accessible Playgrounds - Jason Simituk - Quantum Recreation - Monday 10:30am-11:30am
April 24, 2023 10:30 - 11:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:26
- Insight into protective fall surfacing concerning accessibility and safety
- Providing recreation services and programs that can utilize playgrounds
- Process for retaining playground usage during colder months and increasing use overall.
Bio:
Pool Mechanical System Automation - Jonathan Curley - Chandos - Monday 12:30pm-1:30pm
April 24, 2023 12:30 - 13:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:22
Effective ways and control sequences to save energy and operating costs
Trend logging – Know where you’ve been to know where you want to go
Benefits of system interlocks – leave the guesswork out of the operation!
Retrofitting existing systems – Getting the best “Bang for your buck”
About Jonathan
AAAP Spring Meeting Part 1 - Monday 12:30pm-1:30pm
April 24, 2023 12:30 - 13:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:19
The Alberta Association of Aquatic Professionals is a provincial organization that supports aquatic industry professionals and facilities. The organization is lead by experienced aquatic professionals with a desire to serve and improve the industry. AAAP collects no fees, provides no services or products for a fee, relies on volunteerism and non-monetary community support to maintain the organization.
Making Great Ice To Maximize Energy Efficiency - Dave Loverock - Jet Ice - Monday 12:30pm-1:30pm
April 24, 2023 12:30 - 13:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:13
"Not all water is created equal. Throughout North America water quality varies in terms of the level of dissolved solids, some areas such as New York City have extremely pure water with minimal dissolved solids and other areas (often in the Midwest) have water heavily loaded with solids.
Utilizing high quality water to make your arena ice is only one part of the puzzles. Other key factors cannot be ignored. Ice temperatures, Ice thickness, Ice build, relative humidity, tight building envelope, proper regular ice maintenance are all key components to making a high-quality sheet of ice."
About Dave:
Dave, with over 40 years experience in the business, will humbly say he just makes the ice look good. His long-time clients will say it’s much more than that. When there’s a question or a challenge, they know its Dave Loverock who will figure it out.
‘Every building is different and has its own peculiarities’ Dave points out, and his experienced eye zones in on how he can help.
As an instructor for major industry associations, Dave is often called upon to troubleshoot for facilities. He’s at home anywhere on the ice, whether for the Olympics, NHL Facilities or just your local rink. Dave is always there to talk to. He takes hundreds of calls per year from different facilities to talk about their ice and field questions.
Acoustics: Considerations For The Recreation Sector - Rachel Rae - Western Noise Control - Monday 12:30pm-1:30pm
April 24, 2023 12:30 - 13:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:32
This presentation is aimed at demystifying the art of acoustics. We will start at the basics by learning the industry terms (NRC, STC, RT, etc.) and what they mean. Once the basics are in hand, a review of best practices in the recreation industry and common pitfalls to avoid when taking on acoustic projects will be presented. Additionally, a high-level cost analysis and reviews of various product types will be presented.
About Rachel:
Rachel has a background in construction and occupational health with a focus on audiometry. She previously ran her own occupational health testing business that focused on industrial audiometric testing and the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss, prior to joining Western Noise Control in 2016. She currently leads business development efforts across Canada and educates owners and consultants on the role of acoustics and the need for acoustic treatment.
Leading Through A "Constant State Of Change" - Russ Tanner - AARFP/Town Of Coaldale - Monday 12:30pm-1:30pm
April 24, 2023 12:30 - 13:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:16
Understanding your team, their strengths, their weaknesses, what barriers exist and how to remove them to continue to progress through a constant state of change. Our industry continues to be subject to change dependent on trends, evolving standards, regulations etc. Without the right resources to navigate that change it often means constant burnout and turnover of staff. In this session I will talk about process, policy, equipment, and structure. How to mesh the resources with the people.
Bio:
Emerging Trends In The Indoor Artificial Turf Industry. - David Marcone & Cade Barry - Centaur Products Inc. - Monday 12:30pm-1:30pm
April 24, 2023 12:30 - 13:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:26
The presentation will provide an overview of the emerging trends in the Alberta indoor artificial turf industry.
It will also highlight how these emerging trends and turf systems are impacting/benefiting facilities with respect to maintenance, conversion, storage, and playability.
The presentation will identify challenges, solutions, and opportunities with various turf systems and how they relate to facilities and user-groups.
We will also highlight how high-quality, portable turf systems are changing the game and allowing facilities to leverage space for other revenue generating opportunities.
Finally, the presentation will look at North American trends and what we may see moving forward.
Bio:
Pool Humidity Control & Dehumidification Retrofit Strategies - Brett Banadyga P.Eng., LEED Green Assoc. & Stephen Timlin P.Eng., LEED Green Assoc - Monday 2:00pm-3:00pm
April 24, 2023 14:00 - 15:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:27
Controlling the natatorium humidity level is crucial to successfully maintaining aquatic facilities and ensuring that building occupants have a comfortable indoor environment. In recent years, Alberta has experienced increasingly humid summers that complicate the control strategies used by existing recreation centres.
This session will review the basic theory of moisture transfer within natatoriums, as well as outlining proven strategies that could be implemented to control pool humidity and maintain acceptable temperatures and occupant comfort levels. Our focus will be on strategies and options for retrofitting HVAC and control systems in existing facilities.
About Brett:
AAAP Spring Meeting Part 2 - Monday 2:00pm-3:00pm
April 24, 2023 14:00 - 15:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:25
The Alberta Association of Aquatic Professionals is a provincial organization that supports aquatic industry professionals and facilities. The organization is lead by experienced aquatic professionals with a desire to serve and improve the industry. AAAP collects no fees, provides no services or products for a fee, relies on volunteerism and non-monetary community support to maintain the organization.
April 24, 2023 14:00 - 15:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:14
A hands-on session on maintenance tips and tricks for your Ice Resurface Machine
About Russ:
Building Maintenance Bull Session - Chad Glasser - AARFP/Town Of Coaldale - Monday 2:00pm-3:00pm
April 24, 2023 14:00 - 15:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:25
This session is an opportunity for delegates to arrive with their issues and challenges and discuss them with their peers from around the province.Particiapnts are encouraged to bring topics that they would like to discuss in this forum. The moderator will guide the process for solutions and ideas through discussions by the attendees.
Who's The Boss - Kevin Paes & Erin Wilson - 16TwentySix - Monday 2:00pm-3:00pm
April 24, 2023 14:00 - 15:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:13
A random meme inspired this presentation. “Build a team so strong that anyone that sees doesn’t know who the boss is”. One of the toughest challenges for managers and supervisors is to find the right balance between commanding the troops and appearing accessible. Workplaces are changing, and traditional structure a thing of the past. I’d never say you don’t need a boss, but perhaps how we supervise has changed. In this session we discuss the difference between title and status and the power each can possess. We will talk tips and techniques to improve our leadership skills to create a positive workplace culture using the right blend of boss and buddy.
About Kevin:
Humanitarian by day, Lego fan by night, hard core nap expert all the time. I also think people are AWESOME! I have yet to meet one I haven’t learned something from. I love what I do during the day as the Volunteer Engagement guy with the Red Cross, I get to work with the people who choose to give us something we never seem to have enough of…their time. Why Lego? It’s fun, it get’s my creativity juiced up and you can make almost anything out of it. I recently became a Lego facilitator…serious fun!
About Erin:
Erin Wilson is the Program Manager at the Estevan Leisure Centre in Saskatchewan. She joined the Canadian Red Cross in 1990 when she completed her first Water Safety Instructor course. Since then, Erin is a graduate of the Recreation & Leisure Program from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) and has contributed her skills and experience in a variety of capacities including the development of the new Water Safety Instructor Trainer Program and as part of the planning committee for the Saskatchewan/Manitoba Water Safety Conference. As a Water Safety Ambassador Member, Erin’s passion for aquatics is expressed through conference presentations, public and facility education, and various training events.
Pickleball & Multi-Use Courts: Construction & Conversion -John Dafoe & Johnathan Hagerman - Tomko Sports Systems Inc. - Monday 2:00pm-3:00pm
April 24, 2023 14:00 - 15:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:18
Almost everyday we are asked to provide our expertise to Cities, Towns, Communities and homeowners to assist with the construction & / or conversion of Tennis Courts to Pickleball / Multi-use Courts. While every project is unique, there are common specifications and procedures that should be implemented for Court rejuvenation / reconfiguration projects. Although we have been doing pickleball courts since 1978, our customers have requested our assistance with these types of projects, hence our suggestion for doing this seminar for the RFP.
About John:
Ask Your Health Inspector - Alberta Health Services - Monday 3:30pm-4:30pm
April 24, 2023 15:30 - 16:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:22
Connect with an AHS representative to ask questions and learning about important industry information.
What Are The Capabilities Of Today's A/V And Performance Systems And How Does It Relate To Arenas. - Joshua Duguid - Dbi Systems Integration Inc. - Monday 3:30pm-4:30pm
April 24, 2023 15:30 - 16:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:19
What are the capabilities of today's A/V and performance systems and how does it relate to arenas.
How an audio, video and lighting systems can be an outstanding tool for all types of events in an arena.
How A/V and lighting systems features, and functions can be extremely robust while remaining very user friendly.
How a properly designed A/V or lighting systems can be a important tool for successful community events.
Bio:
Since joining dbi Systems in 2014, Josh has become known for his leading edge technological expertise and a never-ending thirst for knowledge. Josh’s skill sets have helped to ensure that dbi Systems is continually at the industry forefront. Constant assessment and evaluation of new technologies paired with thoughtful client discovery enables Josh to ensure that our solutions are ground-breaking, powerful, user-friendly and representative of best-fit.
Josh began developing his appetite for technology early on with an immersive education in music performance and information technology. By playing in bands and programming computer systems, Josh developed an interest in A/V. Josh’s goal is to bridge the gap between the technology necessary for a project and the real-world needs of end-users.
Josh is well regarded for not only his technological capabilities, but also for his passion for people. Josh leverages his experience in client care and corporate training to the great benefit of our clients. He believes that no project is complete until the client feels completely comfortable using their system and realizing its fullest potential.
April 24, 2023 15:30 - 16:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:16
Roof maintenance is an often-overlooked aspect of general asset management. While roof maintenance is often thought of as the act of preventing leaks, it serves a much greater purpose - extending the life of your roof and delaying the large capital expenditure related to roof replacement.
Roof maintenance and drainage issues can be approached in many ways; however, the process of identification and implementation is what is most important. Without a clear plan, including specific timelines, a roof can quickly deteriorate to the point where replacement, or large-scale restoration is the only option.
This presentation will outline step-by-step recommendations of developing and implementing a roof maintenance plan, and options available to address maintenance and drainage challenges.
About Tyler
Using Automated Machine Learning To Boost Recreation Facility Member Retention: ActiveXchange Business Intelligence: - Chris Patterson - ActiveXchange - Monday 3:30pm-4:30pm
April 24, 2023 15:30 - 16:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:19
With the ever-increasing use of mobile devices, wearable technology, member management (CRM) systems, and the information collected about our physical, digital, and online activities, the volume of data about all of us is growing exponentially.
But what does this have to do with recreation? How can your data be put to work to elevate your impact in the recreation and leisure space? How can Alberta recreation facilities apply business intelligence to reach their strategic goals?
This presentation will assist session participants in understanding where they (and their organizations) are with their data journey, provide a roadmap for improving data literacy, offer practical tips and resources to help them manage data, and show practical examples of data leveraged business intelligence insights developed through data analytics and artificial intelligence (machine learning).
Bio:
Chris joins ActiveXchange with 15+ years of professional experience in operations, business intelligence, and product-oriented roles. He has delivered tech-based products, digitalization strategy and leadership in large enterprise (regulated/ government environments) and innovative and entrepreneurial small to medium businesses.
Chris holds a B.Sc - Engineering from Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada and an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s. Chris is a lifelong athlete, professional coach (alpine skiing & sailing), and volunteer club/ advisory board member.
Impact Of Insects On The Environment And Potential Effects Of Spray Operations - Dr. Ken Fry - Olds College - Monday 3:30pm-4:30pm
April 24, 2023 15:30 - 16:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:29
The roles insects play in the landscape, including managed landscapes, will be described. Both positive and negative impacts will be discussed. Pest management actions are often necessary. We will examine the effects of these actions on insects in the landscape and how we can mitigate or reduce their effects.
About Dr. Fry:
Duct Tape And Bubblegum - Tips And Tricks On How To Hold Your Pool Together Daniel Robinson & John Napier - City Of Okotoks & AARFP - Tuesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 25, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:19
TBD
About Daniel:
Daniel is the Aquatics Team Lead for the Town of Okotoks where he leads a team of staff responsible for the operation and maintenance of the local Aquatics Centre. Daniel has been involved in the mechanical operation and renovation of the centre for over 15 years. Over the last 4 years Daniel has planned and executed several renovations to the Aquatics Centre with his team while increasing service levels in a facility that is operating at its peak capacity.
Harmony In The Workplace: How To Lead Like A Conductor - Monica Sicotte & Joshua Koke - Strathcona County - Tuesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 25, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:16
Musicians in a symphony are all playing the same song, but each instrument has different sheet music. The notes being played by the flute section are much different in pitch and duration than the notes played by the trombones, but they all contribute to the experience of the audience. This is not unlike how our organizations function. How do you help your team work together to create harmony for your guests? Join us as we explore music as a metaphor for teamwork and leadership. No instruments required.
Bio:
Monica Sicotte and Joshua Koke bring over fifty years of combined experience working in the recreation industry as aquatic programmers, facility supervisors, instructor trainers, and conference presenters. Together, they have seen the positive impact that an appreciation for leadership techniques can have on building strong, dynamic teams that are ready to tackle the challenges of creating exceptional guest experiences, maintaining safe facilities, and providing world-class recreation opportunities.
Arena: Energy Efficiency - Bryan Lord - The AME Consulting Group - Tuesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 25, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:15
Effectively using snow melt operations to recover waste heat from the refrigeration plant can reduce facility operational costs and reduce water and energy consumption. At AME, we have successfully worked with many facilities across western Canada to maximize these opportunities and address the unique challenges faced when disposing of ice resurfacing snow. This presentation will include implementation strategies, solutions to operation and maintenance challenges, energy and water reduction strategies, and avenues for potential provincial assistance for arena snow melt operations.
About Bryan
Recreational Flooring, An Asset, Or A Liability. - Ian Stephens - Forbo Flooring/AARFP - Tuesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 25, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:27
Life cycle costs, what does this mean and how does it impact my building.
Protecting staff and visitors’ health though correct flooring selection
Turning my flooring from a risk and cost liability to a value-added asset.
Reducing flooring maintenance costs by better understanding of flooring products
How flooring selection can help you reduce your carbon footprint and reach your sustainability goals.
Bio:
HIGH FIVE For Support Staff - Jen Goeres - ARPA - Tuesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 25, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:20
Growing up, did you spend a lot of your time at the rink, on the court, or in the pool of your local recreation centre? Did you know that a significant majority of children and youth attend regional recreation centres because they one of their top safe spaces?
Come learn about how to keep creating these safe spaces by attending the HIGH FIVE for Support staff to learn about how the HIGH FIVE Principles can help build connection, support inclusive and friendly environments, and practical strategies around behaviour re-direction.
About Jen
Jen has been involved in sport and recreation for over 25 years, working and volunteering for not-for-profit, community, and municipal/provincial/national organizations with experience as a front-line leader, coach, counsellor, programmer, program specialist, and supervisor. For eleven years, she worked on an array of community development opportunities within City of Calgary Community and Neighbourhood Services and City of Calgary - Recreation including further developing Ticket 2 Play, an innovative partnership between the City of Calgary - Recreation, Calgary Police Service, Calgary Fire, Calgary Community Standards, and Mount Royal University. She was also part of the City of Calgary - Recreation Access and Inclusion Team, building e-module and in-person training to strengthen connections with diverse community groups, completing a comprehensive scan of Canadian municipal fee assistance programs and creating multiple inclusive play resources for Calgary families.
Jen is also a HIGH FIVE Master Trainer and has facilitated over 1000 hours of HIGH FIVE content across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. She was also a content writer and developer for HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development, HIGH FIVE Sport, HIGH FIVE Girls In Sport, HIGH FIVE Strengthening Children’s Mental Health and HIGH FIVE Indigenous Games for Children as well as an academic support for HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Aging.
Parks & Sport Fields Bull Session - Umesh Chand - AARFP - Tuesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 25, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:20
This session is an opportunity for delegates to arrive with their issues and challenges and discuss them with their peers from across the province. Participants are encouraged to bring topics that they would like to discuss in this forum. The moderator will guide the process for solutions and ideas through discussions by the attendees.
Outdoor Spray Parks - Makr Group - Tuesday 10:00am-11:00am
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 11:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:19
Looking to enhance your community's spaces with a fun and engaging gathering area for families from all walks of life? Then look no further than spray parks – one of the top choice amenities for growing communities and urban revitalization projects.
Waterplay, an industry leading innovator in spray park design, invites you to join us for an exciting and informative discussion on all things spray park related. In this presentation, we will explore the principles of Universal Design as they apply to Splash pads, providing examples of how these principles translate into inclusive and accessible water play for people of all ages and abilities.
But what about your existing spray parks? Not to worry, we've got you covered.We will share tips and tricks for simplifying park maintenance and revitalizing existing areas, ensuring that your community can continue to enjoy these water features for years to come.
Join us as we unite the concepts of play, design, inclusivity, maintenance, and revitalization to move forward and create successful aquatic environments. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn fromsome of the best in the spray park industry!
Aquatics - What Does The Future Look Like? - Jennifer Bruch & Krista Fields - City Of Okotoks - Tuesday 10:00am-11:00am
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 11:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:8
Building Lifesaving Sport
Same space more opportunities
Staffing retention
About Jennifer & Krista
Jennifer and Krista have been evolving the community programming and available facility space for multiple user groups at the Okotoks Aquatic Center. Supporting the growth for a new Lifesaving Sport Club to grow opportunities within their busy facility space to find and mentor potential staff and while expanding opportunities for community athletes. Let us share how we are programming coming out of Covid, the opportunities we are exploring, new programming ideas and growth of staff.
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 11:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:2
TBD - Craig Dilts
Low Impact Development & Green Infrastructure In Alberta - Andy Heath, P.Eng., P.E. - McElhanney - Tuesday 10:00am-11:00am
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 11:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:36
An opportunity to gain insight and knowledge of the fundamentals and specific environmental conditions for Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure development within Alberta through a series of actual project examples in both the municipal and private realm.
About Andy:
Client Services Bull Session - Andrew Jones - AARFP/Town Of Ponoka - Tuesday 10:00am-11:00am
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 11:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:22
This session is an opportunity for delegates to arrive with their issues and challenges and discuss them with their peers from across Alberta. Participants are encouraged to bring topics that they would like to discuss in this forum. The moderator will guide the process from solutions and ideas through discussions by the attendees.
Ice Making: Land & Sea - Umesh Chand & Chris McKenna - Tuesday 10:00am-11:00am
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 11:00 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:28
TBD
Integrated Project Delivery: Collaborative Rec Centre Building - Jonathan Curley - Chandos - Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 26, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:31
TBD
About Jonathan:
Performance Excellence For Staff - Jonathan Kusyanto & Dominique MacDonald - Lifesaving Society & Recreation Excellence - Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 26, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:9
The aquatics industry has experienced a large shift in the last 5 years resulting in a change in leadership and management personnel, an influx of new staff, and numerous operational challenges. Aquatic facility owners, operators, and staff are required to continually upgrade their knowledge and skills to meet changing environmental and client needs. This includes building staff capacity and providing training on every level to ensure facilities can provide safe and enjoyable experiences. This session will provide opportunities to develop new or build upon existing frameworks for staff training and development that can assist in building capacity and encouraging staff excellence. Together we will explore: Transferring learning into the workplace, external training systems, internal training systems, and how it all comes together to achieve quality assurance, a culture of learning, and effective training systems.
About Dominique:
Dominique is a Swimming Instructor Trainer, a Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner, a First Aid Instructor, Pool Operator 1 & 2, a Supervision Evaluation and Enhancement Auditor, and more. Along with 10 years working in pre-hospital care, she brings technical expertise and creative staff training practices to Recreation Excellence.
If she’s not running a virtual or in-person session, she will be towing the camper to a lake with her husband, two teenage kids, and Molly, the Irish Setter.
April 26, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:11
This session is an opportunity for delegate to arrive with their issues and challenges, and discuss them with their peers from around the province. Participants are encouraged to bring topics that they would like to discuss in the forum. the moderator will guide the process for solutions and ideas through discussions by the attendees.
Recreation Asset Management: Now Is The Time. - John Tarantino - Marmak - Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 26, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:12
Risk Management is a key component of Asset Management. No organization can have a true handle on their current Risk levels without first establishing an inventory of the equipment/assets they own. This session will help participants learn why they need to collect facility data, how to do it and the ability to leverage that information (Level of Service, Risk Mitigation, Lifecycle Planning, etc.)
About John:
John Tarantino is a professional consultant with a proven record of over 25 years in developing visions and strategies for the successful design and implementation of asset/infrastructure management and information technology solutions. John has had a distinguished career in providing a range of services to municipalities. He believes success is best achieved through collaboration which is why he has been instrumental in forming many different municipal groups and initiatives. A partnerships with Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) in 2016 opened up the door to collaborate with many other like-minded organizations. Marmak’s RFAM solution is used across North America by municipalities, educational institutions, manufacturers and professional sports teams to help streamline Recreation Asset Management operations.
Media Relations - Rod Pederson - Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 26, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:30
TBD
Revitalizing Sport Fields - Trevor Warner - Sport Turf Canada - Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am
April 26, 2023 08:30 - 09:30 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:30
Looking for some help to understand the best steps to rejuvenate your sports fields? Not sure where to start? Revitalizing sports fields represents a municipality’s ongoing commitment to better sports fields and the importance of sport in its community. Trevor Warner and the City of Woodstock have spent the last 7+ years bringing their fields to an improved level of play for their community. The teamwork Trevor will share is an exceptional display of commitment and attention to detail to something that isn’t just a job to his team. Trevor will walk you through all the components of a variety of sports field renovations and repairs and show you where they came from to where they are today. You’ll be surprised at some of the results and how they achieved their success. He will also share what to avoid and what tips and tricks he has for achievement. Trevor has been referred to as a “rare gem” in our industry and his willingness to share his expertise and the lessons he’s learned is so greatly appreciated. You don't want to miss this!
Bio:
While playing junior college baseball in Tennessee, one of Trevor’s jobs within his team was to maintain the sports field. He found he had a knack for it. After college, he was able to work and learn from some of the best in the sports field construction and renovation industry in the US. He later returned to Ontario to become the head groundskeeper within the Canadian baseball league. He also completed major renovations for the league, in Quebec. Later he joined Marco Clay Products and worked further expanding his sports field renovation and rehabilitation skills. He completed the sports turf managers short course through the University of Guelph and then joined the municipal side with the City of Woodstock, Ontario. Trevor and his turf team have experienced significant rejuvenation and alteration of their sports fields from ball diamonds to football fields, soccer fields and more. Trevor is always willing to share his commitment, drive and expertise for sports field maintenance.
Aquatics Bull Session - Daniel Robinson - AARFP/ City Of Okotoks - Wednesday 9:45am-10:45am
April 26, 2023 09:45 - 10:45 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:20
This session is an opportunity to delegates to arrive with their issues and challenges and discuss them with their peers from all over the province. Participants are encouraged to bring topics that they would like to discuss in this forum. the moderator will guide the process for solutions and ideas through discussions by the attendees.
April 26, 2023 09:45 - 10:45 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:12
During this session, Brandon Marshall, Regional marketing manager for the Chemours company will provide important updates regarding refrigerant regulations. Whether your concerned about the hydrofluorocarbon phase down occurring in North America or changes in Osha requirements impacting facilities operating with Ammonia, our world is changing fast. Attendees of this session will receive:
Updates on the HFC phase down prompted by the AIM Act and ODSHAR
Changes in requirements for facilities operating ammonia ice plants
Product selection criteria for new capital projects
About Chase:
Chase Hayden- Chase has worked at Trane for 7 years. In that time he was worked on the design, installation, and operation of arenas, ice rinks, and pool systems. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Calgary. Chase is also an associate member of the CSA B52 committee, that is responsible for publishing Canadas main refrigeration standard.
Outside of work Chase spends most of his time with his 2-year-old son. Chase and is wife are also expecting twin girls in May.
Recreation Facility Automation - Merging Building Systems And Energy Savings - Brodie Guest - Guest Automation - Wednesday 9:45am-10:45am
April 26, 2023 09:45 - 10:45 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:25
This presentation will focus on Ice Plant and Building Controls/Automation in the Recreation/Rink Facility Space including:
- Ice Plant and Building Automation basics
- Open Systems vs Open Protocols
- Advanced Rink & Building Automation
- Holistic Energy Management
- Thermal Management Systems
- Rink Operation & Continuous Optimization
- Alarms & Life Safety Monitoring
- How new and existing Facilities can save up to 40% on energy costs
- Real world Alberta site demos, showcasing how Energy savings were achieved
About Brodie:
Brodie Guest is the founder and President of Guest Automation, whose Open Source Automation company has been a pioneer in the rink space for over 16 years. Guest Automation is controlling hundreds of sheets across North America and Asia from small town single pads and Curling rinks to York 6 Rinks in Toronto to Burnaby 8 Rinks in Vancouver to CHL, AHL and NHL Practice and Community Rinks
Essential Hacks For Frontline Supervisors - Leah Gregg & Julia Seguin - Lead From Here - Wednesday 9:45am-10:45am
April 26, 2023 09:45 - 10:45 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:14
Have you ever wished managing people was like putting together an Ikea cabinet - challenging, but you were provided with all of the instructions and tools to complete the task? Many great employees who know and perform their jobs well get promoted to a supervisory role, but working through others requires a different skill set than just technical expertise. We will share a few easy-to-implement ways frontline supervisors can tap into their teams' talents, skills, and capacity to reduce employee performance challenges, create (and model) a supportive and thoughtful leadership approach, and build a cohesive team.
Bio:
Leah and Julia are directors and founders of Lead From Here - a leadership and customer service consulting company rooted deeply within the recreation industry. With undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology, along with Leah having a Master of Arts in Leadership and Julia an MBA, we know that recreation leaders are vital to the health and well-being of communities. Additionally, our many years of experience leading both new and experienced supervisors, hourly/part-time staff, and many large-scale projects has highlighted how, in the end, it’s all about the people. We know supervisors have a lot on their plate, so we believe in using storytelling and bite-sized tips to help weave leadership into your daily tasks so you can build an effective and engaged team environment.
Community Naturalization - Where Do We Start? - Erin Pickard - City Of St. Albert - Wednesday 9:45am-10:45am
April 26, 2023 09:45 - 10:45 Fee: $0.00 Seats Remaining:30
Is your municipality looking at adding more naturalized areas within green spaces? Have you had some successes and challenges and want to discuss? Using examples of naturalization projects undertaken over the past fifteen years within the City of St. Albert, we'll look at some of the benefits and challenges of naturalization, highlight the development of our community naturalization program, and look at naturalization at a tool for protection of a unique space within the city.
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Rachel has a background in construction and occupational health with a focus on audiometry. She previously ran her own occupational health testing business that focused on industrial audiometric testing and the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss, prior to joining Western Noise Control in 2016. She currently leads business development efforts across Canada and educates owners and consultants on the role of acoustics and the need for acoustic treatment.
Jen has been involved in sport and recreation for over 25 years, working and volunteering for not-for-profit, community, and municipal/provincial/national organizations with experience as a front-line leader, coach, counsellor, programmer, program specialist, and supervisor. For eleven years, she worked on an array of community development opportunities within City of Calgary Community and Neighbourhood Services and City of Calgary - Recreation including further developing Ticket 2 Play, an innovative partnership between the City of Calgary - Recreation, Calgary Police Service, Calgary Fire, Calgary Community Standards, and Mount Royal University. She was also part of the City of Calgary - Recreation Access and Inclusion Team, building e-module and in-person training to strengthen connections with diverse community groups, completing a comprehensive scan of Canadian municipal fee assistance programs and creating multiple inclusive play resources for Calgary families.