The Hockey Helmet Program will ensure that arenas can provide the proper headgear needed to participate in school-sponsored and public skates, increasing community participation and helping everyone stay active and safe. Applications will be accepted from recreation facilities (arenas), municipal recreation departments, and schools. Helmets are meant to be left on location for participants to use. ONE APPLICATION PER FACILITY PER YEAR ___________________________ Program owners...read more

This exciting Atlantic gathering dedicated to Recreation and Facilities will have keynote speakers, sessions and roundtables focusing on professional development and growth, a trade show focused on programming and purchasing opportunities, along with social events creating opportunities for collaboration and networking. With 49 exhibitors from across North America, the 2024 ARFC Trade Show will showcase and demonstrate the latest products, services, and market trends affecting...read more

To attend the Annual General Meeting, you can RSVP by contacting Jennie Greencorn, Executive Director, at . If more than one person is attending per membership, please designate one person to cast the vote and indicate who the person will be by the RSVP deadline of June 5, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. We are seeking nominations for the following board positions: President (2- year term)...read more

Recreation Facility Managers and Operators! Come learn about RFANS and how we support recreation facilities! Connect and network with other recreation facilities, share best practices, and learn about the tools and resources that are available to you! Join us on September 23, 2024, at 10 am at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre to hear from the Accessibility Program Officer with the Province of Nova Scotia,...read more

Recreation Facility Managers and Operators! Come learn about RFANS and how we support recreation facilities! Connect and network with other recreation facilities, share best practices, and learn about the tools and resources that are available to you! Join us on September 23, 2024, at 2 pm at the Kings Mutual Century Centre to hear from the Accessibility Program Officer with the Province of Nova Scotia,...read more

Recreation Facility Managers and Operators! Come learn about RFANS and how we support recreation facilities! Connect and network with other recreation facilities, share best practices, and learn about the tools and resources that are available to you! Join us on September 25, 2024, at 10 am at the Sackville Sports Stadium to hear from the Accessibility Program Officer with the Province of Nova Scotia, Paul...read more

Recreation Facility Managers and Operators! Come learn about RFANS and how we support recreation facilities! Connect and network with other recreation facilities, share best practices, and learn about the tools and resources that are available to you! Join us on October 1, 2024, at 10 am at StFX University to hear from the Accessibility Program Officer with the Province of Nova Scotia, Paul Tingley, on...read more

Recreation Facility Managers and Operators! Come learn about RFANS and how we support recreation facilities! Connect and network with other recreation facilities, share best practices, and learn about the tools and resources that are available to you! Join us on October 2, 2024, at 10 am at the CCUBIC Facility to hear from the Accessibility Program Officer with the Province of Nova Scotia, Paul Tingley,...read more

Recreation Facility Managers and Operators! Come learn about RFANS and how we support recreation facilities! Connect and network with other recreation facilities, share best practices, and learn about the tools and resources that are available to you! Join us on October 9, 2024, at 10 am at the Centre 200 to hear from the Accessibility Program Officer with the Province of Nova Scotia, Paul Tingley,...read more

The CPO® course provides pool managers and operators with the practical and technical information they require to maintain their pools safely and effectively.

November 6-7, 2024 Best Western Plus 15 Spectacle Lake Dr., Dartmouth, NS $165.00 As our profession evolves, so do the educational needs of Plant Owners, Power Engineers, and Maintenance Professionals who operate and maintain our plants in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The Power Engineering Field is evolving daily, and the 2024 Operators and Power Engineers Conference is the best way to stay current...read more

The Hockey Helmet Program ensures that arenas can provide the proper headgear for school-sponsored and public skates, increasing community participation and helping everyone stay active and safe.

This one-day seminar is designed for those who own, manage, operate, and maintain sports and recreation facilities. Topics will cover refrigeration plant maintenance, basic ice-resurfacer maintenance, and ice painting and maintenance.