Annual AARFP Conference & Trade Show
- April 12-15, 2026
- Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie
- Regular $820 | Late $925
Everything You Need To Know About Conference & Trade Show
If you haven’t already, please download our event app (Pheedloop)! It will tell you everything you need to know about the keynotes, sessions, Trade Show, Sponsors and more!
To download the event app, please go into your app store and search for PheedLoop Go! Then you download it, once it is downloaded you will log in with the credentials that were emailed to you. If you forgot your password, use the forgot password button and use the email address you used to register for Conference. If you have any questions, Email Us.
How to pick your session in Pheedloop:
1. Download the Pheedloop App (go to the App Store and search Pheedloop, then download it) and log in with your credentials (they have been emailed to you already, if not email or call us).
2. Click on the “2026 AARFP Conference & Trade Show”.
3. Then click on “Schedule”.
4. From this point, you’ll be able to see what sessions are available. As well as the speaker. If you want to see the description, who else is attending it and more information on the speaker, click on the session.
5. When you find a session that you like, click on it, and then click on Add to Schedule.
6. You can always change your schedule. Click on the bottom right “My Schedule” to view your selections, and you can open it by clicking on it and then click remove to remove it from your schedule.
HOSPITALITY
All Hospitality will take place at Salon Ballroom in the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie! Hospitality on Sunday is sponsored by Quantum Recreation!
Quantum Recreation has The Ultimate Showdown during hospitality:
Inspired by Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, this high-energy trivia showdown will test everyday knowledge, unexpected facts, and a few industry curveballs in a fun, fast-paced format. Members and Board representatives will go head-to-head through escalating rounds of questions to see who truly holds the brainpower bragging rights.
Tuesday Night is sponsored by the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie!
The RFP Trade Show (sponsored by CIMCO) will be hosting new and old exhibitors for a night of business, networking and fun. It is located at the Keyera Place, Grande Prairie. We will be providing busing. Please meet at the Registration Desk at 6:15 pm and we’ll have the bus ready for you! We encourage you to bring and wear your favorite jersey to show off your team’s colors at the trade show!
Trade Show Draws
Trade Show Draws will occur at 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm. We are giving away gift cards from $250 (sponsored by Jet Ice), $500 and $1000! You must be at Trade Show to recieve your gift card.
The next AARFP Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in person only, at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie, AB on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The following positions will be open:
- Aquatic Representative
- Associate Representative
- Building Maintenance Representative
- Secretary/Treasurer
If you are interested in joining click here to learn more.
The AARFP Award Banquet sponsored by Pinnacle on Tuesday April 14 starts at 5:30pm. The dinner will be buffet style. The dress code for the evening is business casual!
Draws
There will be prize draws throughout Conference & Trade Show. If you have any items or swag that you would like to donate for the draw, let us know at the registration desk.
Grand Prize
The grand prize (sponsored by Concept Controls) in E-bike! For a chance to win, hand in your name tag at the end of Conference and be present for the draw!
If you are interested in doing the early bird run, we have a cool route ready for you to pick up from the registration.
Conference Sponsors
About AARFP
Established in 1978, the Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP) mission is to provide education, consultation, and advocacy in recreation and facility operations. As a not-for-profit with a volunteer board of directors, dedicated staff members, and a community made up of 60+ associate members and 1 400+ passionate members. We offer a wide range of courses in arena operations, pool, parks and sport fields, building maintenance, leadership, policies and risk management.
We are committed to creating educational programs that cater to individuals and facilities across Alberta and beyond, to serve the needs of our members and community. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills, connect with industry peers, or stay up to date on the latest trends in recreation, AARFP is here to support you every step of the way.