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The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel is a provincial organization dedicated to providing excellence in training and professional development for individuals involved in the operation of recreation facilities.

AARFP is a member-driven organization managed by a Board of Directors who represent the membership on recreation industry issues. We host a conference in April each year where scholarships and awards are presented.

 Thanks to all recreational facility personnel who work hard to maintain our swimming pools. We offer Swimming Pool Operator Levels I & II courses. A big thank you to all of you who have spent crazy hours installing your hockey and curling ice! We at RFP know the time and effort invested to ensure your communities have an enjoyable winter season! If you are looking to get your outdoor rinks started in the next couple months, we offer a Natural Ice Course as well. Contact the office if you are interested at 1-888-253-7544! Learn how to properly flood your ice surface by taking one of our Arena Maintenance courses.
Professional Development
AARFP offers a variety of educational opportunities and technical skill training related to the operation of recreation facilities. Programs are designed to enhance the skills of facility operators resulting in benefits to the facility and its community.
Register for a Course		 AARFP offers courses in various communities throughout the province, all related to the Recreation Facility industry. Career Opportunities
AARFP posts job openings for our members, as well as RFPs, requests for information, items for sale or those wanted. If you would like to place an ad in our classified section, please contact the office. Postings are updated on an almost daily basis so check back often.
Classified Ads		 Rec facility personnel inspect and maintain arena and aquatic centres to ensure safety for their customers.

Not a member of AARFP yet? Take control of your career! Join today. Click here for details. 2012 Course Schedule Online!
COMING UP IN MAY & JUNE
Arena Operator Level 1, Arena Operator Level 2, Building Maintenance Level 2, Parks and Sportsfield Operator Level 1, Parks and Sportsfield Operator Level 2, Supervisory Skills for Facility Operators, Swimming Pool Operator Level 1, Swimming Pool Operator Level 2

Click here to find the host community nearest you, and to Register for our Courses Online. Join today as spots go quickly!
URGENT Message to Hockey Facilities across Canada:
Hockey Canada is currently working once again with Mars Canada to identify community arenas in need of renovations. Last season Mars targeted a single community in New Brunswick and made a tremendous impact on the facility and the community. After a successful first year they have decided to continue on with this initiative.

If your facility is in need of renovations we ask that you please submit your proposal by Friday, May 11 to the attention of Dean McIntosh at Hockey Canada dmcintosh@hockeycanada.ca.

Please click the attachment for more details! Note the deadline is tomorrow, but it’s worth checking out!

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What's New
  • Classified Ads Updated May 16, 2012.
  • Check out who exhibited in our Trade Show at the 2012 AARFP Conference.
  • Background and Registration Information on the Western Facility Operator Master Certificate appears on our News page.
  • The Spring Leisure Lines magazine is now online. Click here to see What's Inside This Issue.
  • AARFP bids a fond farewell to Larry Golby who has served as our Executive Director for the past five years. We welcome Kim Snell as our new Executive Director. The Rest of the Story
  • The Association has developed a new manual for our members to assist them from the planning to the finishing stages in the construction of Ball Diamonds. For more information, please click here.

Government of Alberta

The Government of Alberta supports recreation in the province. Click here to visit the Government's website. Please visit the Alberta Sports Recreation Parks and Wildlife Foundation website. Alberta. Freedom to Create. Spirit to Achieve. Click here to visit the Government's website.
The Canadian Recreation Facilities Council (CRFC) is comprised of 13 Provincial and Territorial Facility Associations across Canada. We encourage you to visit their websites.
We encourage you to visit these members of the Canadian Recreation Facilities Council.
The Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia (RFABC) promotes general interest, education, safe operating standards, professionalism and support among recreation facility operators, Commission and Board members in the successful operations of arenas, auditoriums, community centres, swimming pools, stadiums, parks and other recreation facilities. The Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon (RPAY) is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with Yukon groups, agencies, and individuals to promote and support healthy, active lifestyles in the Yukon. The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel is dedicated to providing excellence in training and professional development for individuals involved in the operation of recreation facilities in Alberta. The NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) is a non-profit organization with a primary focus on providing leadership, support and services to NWT communities, volunteers in recreation, and recreation professionals. NWTRPA works in the areas of Leadership, Active Living, Trails and Aquatics. The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Inc. (SPRA) is a non-profit volunteer organization whose purpose is to promote, develop and facilitate parks and recreation opportunities throughout the province. Recreation Connections Manitoba is a forum for recreation professionals across Manitoba to share ideas and work in partnership toward building a better Manitoba.
As a member-based organization, the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) is dedicated to providing leadership in training and development, and in products and services for the benefit of the recreation facility profession. The Quebec Association of arenas and recreational and sports facilities (AQAIRS) is a nonprofit corporation respecting and contributing to the improvement of standards for arenas and recreational and sports facilities. Recreation PEI is a volunteer, not for profit, provincial association dedicated to promoting, coordinating and encouraging all facets of recreation, physical activity and facility management on Prince Edward Island. The mission of RFANS is to provide leadership in developing, promoting and advocating excellence in recreational facilities, operations and personnel. Recreation New Brunswick is a not for profit organization dedicated to advancing the recreation and parks field by broadening the knowledge and experience base of its members and by advocating for the value and benefit of leisure and recreation opportunities for all people. Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador (RNL) is a province wide, not for profit organization established to promote the values and benefits of recreation.
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