2025 Conference & Trade Show Recap
That’s a Wrap on the 2025 AARFP Conference & Trade Show! April 2025 in Canmore was one for the books! The Annual AARFP Conference & Trade Show brought together recreation professionals from across Alberta and beyond for an incredible few days of learning, networking, and industry innovation. From inspiring keynote speakers to hands-on educational sessions and an energetic trade show floor, the conference delivered on its promise to be at the peak of recreation — connecting professionals from all walks of life who share a passion for community spaces and recreation facilities. We couldn’t have made this event a success without the amazing support of our sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone
2025 Outdoor Pool Symposium
Dive Into Professional Development at the 2025 Vulcan Outdoor Pool Symposium! May 13, 2025 Vulcan Lodge Hall 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Calling all outdoor pool operators, aquatic leaders, and recreation professionals! The 2025 Outdoor Pool Symposium in Vulcan is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss event packed with valuable learning, networking, and leadership growth opportunities. Whether you’re managing a sparkling community pool or leading a team of seasonal lifeguards, this one-day event is designed to sharpen your skills, strengthen your leadership, and ensure your facility runs safely and smoothly all summer long. What’s Making Waves at the Symposium: Alberta Health Services (AHS)Presenter: Katarina
Spring Leisure Lines
As the snow melts and the recreation season shifts into full swing, the Spring 2025 edition of Leisure Lines is here to keep you informed and inspired! Packed with industry news, expert advice, and updates from the AARFP community, this issue is a must-read for recreation facility professionals across Alberta. What’s Inside? 🔹 Building a Confident Team – Learn how to foster teamwork, leadership, and trust to create a high-performing staff. 🔹 Off-Season Arena Maintenance – The ultimate guide to preparing your rink for peak performance when the season returns. 🔹 2025 RFP Course Schedule – Plan your professional development with upcoming training in aquatics, facility management, and more. 🔹
Alberta Ammonia Days!
Who Should Attend? This training is intended for anyone and everyone – Facilities leaders, safety leaders, public safety personnel, first responders, regulators, and owners of sites concerned with ammonia safety or other hazardous chemicals. Local emergency planning representatives are also encouraged. This in-class, conference style presentation will cover the following topics: Physiological effects of ammonia on the body Chemical and physical properties of ammonia Integrating Industrial response with public safety command Value of prevention, protection, and preparedness Understand hazards, mitigate risks, and prepare for threats Evacuation, decontamination, and medical care Lessons learned from accidents and emergency events Value and use of chemical protective clothing and equipment Click Here To Register
AARFP Women in Recreation – Lean In Circle
Join Women in Recreation – Lean In Circle A welcoming space for women and gender-diverse individuals working in the Recreation Industry to connect, support one another, and grow together. Our Lean-In Circle meets once a month for peer-to-peer mentorship, leadership skill-building, and open discussions about challenges, successes, and ideas—all in a judgment-free, inclusive, and engaging environment. Each session will focus on a different topic, from transformational leadership to mentorship and conflict resolution, with access to valuable resources, activities, and action items to keep the momentum going between meetings. Plus, there will be opportunities to connect outside of our regular gatherings! Join us as we build a community of empowerment, learning,
Hotel Options For Conference
2025 AARFP Conference & Trade Show April 13-16, 2025 Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre Regular Rate: $675 | Late Rate: $801 Join over 200 recreation professionals at Conference & Trade Show. You’ll be able to learn essential skills and insights that will assist you throughout your career, connect with peers and take back actionable resources/tools to your team. Where to Stay? Our Host hotel is Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre. This is a great place to stay and is where the sessions and Trade Show will take place. However, if there are no rooms available at the Coast Canmore Hotel, we have a couple of options available: Coast
Winter Leisure Lines
Essential Information For The Alberta Recreation Professional Winter Leisure Lines Leisure Lines is a quarterly magazine that contains insights into the Alberta recreation industry, essential information for recreation operators, the latest technologies, and innovations. All current members with a valid email address on file at the RFP Office will be notified by email when the publication is available. If you are interested in receiving updates, please email us. This issue talks about the essential role of recovery spaces in modern fitness, environmentally friendly ice removal, winter facility maintenance and MORE! Take advantage of this free resource full of great articles that are relevant to all recreation operators at all levels of
Fall Leisure Lines
Relevant Information For The Alberta Recreation Operator Fall News & Information Leisure Lines is a quarterly magazine that contains insights into the Alberta recreation industry, essential information for recreation operators, the latest technologies, and innovations. All current members with a valid email address on file at the RFP Office will be notified by email when the publication is available. If you are interested in receiving updates, please email us. This issue talks about the Expansion Joints, Preparing for the Ice Making Process, Seasonal HVAC Maintenance, Turf Warranty and MORE! Take advantage of this free resource full of great articles that are relevant for all recreation operators at all level of experience.