Summer Leisure Lines
The Summer Edition of Leisure Lines is here, and it’s packed with fresh, inspiring, and practical reads for recreation professionals across Alberta! From insightful features like: Making Waves: Disability Awareness Training Avoiding Burnout During Our Summer Season This issue tackles topics that matter to the people running our parks, pools, arenas, and community spaces. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Leisure Lines
Relevant Information For The Alberta Recreation Operator Summer 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 […]
Spring Leisure Lines
Looking for Information on Alberta Recreation Operations? Look no further. Leisure Lines has it all. Leisure Lines is a quarterly magazine that contains insights into the Alberta recreation industry, essential information for recreation operators, the latest technologies, and innovations. This issue focuses on the coming Spring and what a recreation operator needs to keep in mind. […]
Ammonia Safety Day 2024
Ammonia Safety Days Learn about ammonia safety, network with experts, and gain valuable insights through engaging presentations and interactive workshops. With the following great 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 Evacuation, decontamination, and medical […]
Winter LL 2023
Read Up To Date Information Regarding Alberta Recreation Operations Leisure Lines is a quarterly newsletter/magazine that contains insights into the Alberta recreation industry, essential information for recreation operators, the latest technologies, and innovations in the recreation industry as well as the trends or insights operators, directors, managers and all personnel in the recreation field need […]
Fall 2023 Leisure Lines
Read Up To Date Information Regarding Alberta Recreation Operations Leisure Lines is a quarterly newsletter/magazine that contains recreational news, insights into the Alberta recreation industry, the latest technologies and innovations in the recreation industry as well as the trends or insights operators, directors, managers and all personnel in the recreation field need to keep on […]
Regulations and Industry Best Practices
In the aquatic industry, and as swimming pool operators we are surrounded by regulations and industry best practices. Do you know the difference between the two? Regulation can be defined as a rule or even as a directive that has been made by an authority, and is maintained by that authority. While the Industry Best […]
10th Annual Skip Hayden Golf Tournament
Thank you to our Golf Tournament Sponsor: Thank you for being an Golf Hole Sponsor: Skip Hayden’s Golf Tournament Previous image Next image AARFP dedicated this golf 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 were an […]
June Is Parks and Recreation Month
Parks and Recreation What is this month about? June is about raising awareness about the importance of parks and recreation in our lives. The role it plays in our quality of life, emotional, mental, and economic well being. For this month try new activities, or your favorite activities and explore all the parks, trails and […]
Summer Leisure Lines
Summer Leisure Lines Leisure Lines is a quarterly newsletter/magazine that contains recreational news, insights into the alberta recreation industry and the latest technologies and innovations in the recreation industry. All current members with a valid email address on file at the RFP Office will be notified by email when the publication is available. Are you […]
2023 Conference & Trade Show Recap
2023 AARFP CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW April 23-26, 2023 Red Deer Resort and Casino An Enormous Thank You To Our Sponsors! The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP) was excited to host their annual Conference and Tradeshow. With all the changes that have occurred over the couple of years, the conference theme was RE-Connecting […]
UCalgary Lifeguard Games
Save The Date For This Lifeguard Competition! The University of Calgary Lifeguard Games is coming back in person or online on May 7, 2023! This event has teams of lifeguards who will compete in first aid, physical and lifeguarding challenges. There are prizes for the top teams, but the true award will be the fun […]
Outdoor Swimming Pool Symposium
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Safety Days
Safety Day Is In Alberta! Safety Day is an 8-hour safety conference developed by the Ammonia Safety & Training Institute (ASTI), and is held all over the country as a result of donations from sponsors. ASTI is an internationally recognized leader in developing emergency response protocols and training for ammonia emergencies. You’ll receive a certificate […]
Spring 2023 Leisure Lines
Spring Leisure Lines Is Here! Leisure Lines is a quarterly newsletter/magazine that contains nuggets of insight, essential information, thoughts and the latest technologies and innovations in the recreation industry. All current members with a valid email address on file at the RFP Office will be notified by email when the publication is available. What’s in […]
When Are Children Ready to Learn to Swim?
When are Children Ready to Learn to Swim? A study was conducted by Donna McKean, BSc Kinesiology, Aquatic Program Coordinator at the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove to discover what the best age is for children to learn to swim and to be able to master skills and strokes such as front crawl. […]
