Anti-Racism and Discrimination Policy and Protocol Session
Zatzman Sportsplex 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaJoin our session to become familiar with the Anti-Racism and Discrimination Policy and Protocol tool. This policy template was developed by the Tripartite Forum to address racism and discrimination within our recreation facilities. Racism and discrimination in sport has been an ongoing issue. While some initiatives have taken steps towards preventing racism/discrimination in sport, there has yet to be an initiative that aids in dealing...read more
RFANS Strategic Planning Session
Sport Nova Scotia Office
RFANS Board Meeting
Sport Nova Scotia Office
Ice Maintenance & Equipment Operations Course POSTPONED
Pictou County Wellness Centre 2756 Westville Rd #2, New Glasgow, NSThis course has been postponed and will be rescheduled for another date In this course, participants will learn skills to create exceptional ice, troubleshoot poor ice conditions, perform ice maintenance, and operate and maintain equipment while ensuring a safe physical setting. More course details can be found here.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Course POSTPONED
Rath Eastlink Community Centre 625 Abenaki Road, Truro, NSThis course has been postponed and will be rescheduled for another date The CPO® course of the National Swimming Pool Foundation has been designed specifically for pool operators. The CPO® course provides pool managers and operators with the practical and technical information they require to safely and effectively maintain their pools. More course details can be found here.
Scenario Planning for the Recreation Sector: Moving Ahead in Uncertain Times
Thu, May 21, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ADT The unknown brings with it many questions and challenges. The pandemic has required the recreation sector to shift its plans and prepare for a different reality. The presenters will guide you through a scenario planning process and provide four sector related case studies related to programming, summer staffing, outdoor spaces, and facilities, that will also...read more
Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference and Trade Show CANCELLED
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland 115 Cavendish Square Street, St. John's, NewfoundlandThis event has been cancelled. Next ARFC is scheduled for May 18th - 20th, 2022 in St. John's, NL! Details to follow... Conference details found here
Playground Inspector Certification Course CANCELLED
Canada Games Centre 26 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax, Nova ScotiaThis course has been cancelled. Professional staff who are responsible for playground equipment have an incredibly important job. They are helping ensure the safety of toddlers, children and youth across this country and in local neighbourhoods. If you are one of these dedicated staff, you – and your employer – can be confident in taking on this role by having up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge...read more
RFANS Annual General Meeting and Symposium POSTPONED
TBD - Will announce new date as soon as we are able to host.
WEBINAR – Planning to re-open? How many people can I let in and how will we manage them?
Your doors will soon be opening to the public. Are you ready for physical distancing within your space? Here at Smarter Spaces we are aware of the challenges that businesses will face. Using our existing technologies to provide a “birds eye view” in conjunction with our Emergency Planning expertise, we are able to help you plan out your space. With a plan in place, we...read more
Sports Turf Management and Maintenance Course CANCELLED
This Sports Turf Canada course is designed to introduce the latest principles and techniques of managing and maintaining natural sports turf. The course will be of interest to those who manage or maintain sports turf, other turf areas, and those who wish to develop additional knowledge and skills in this important field. The course offers a range of options to deal with issues such as...read more
WEBINAR – New CSA Playspace Requirements and COVID-19
This course will review 20 major changes present in the 2020 edition of the CSA Standard, as well as, how to re-open playspaces under COVID-19. This 2020 edition of CSA Z614 supersedes the previous editions, published in 2014, 2007, 2003, 1998, and 1990. See flyer here. More details here.
WEBINAR – Q&A Webinar with Communities, Culture & Heritage
Join RFANS and our Government partners at Communities, Culture & Heritage for a Question & Answer Session. Robin Norrie and Meg Cuming will answer your questions and provide clarification on any details around reopening, guidelines and more! To ensure your questions get answered please send them to rfans@sportnovascotia.ca by Monday, June 22nd at 12pm noon. If there is time during the session we will take some questions...read more
WEBINAR – Infection Prevention & Control in The Recreational Facility Setting
An informative session designed to engage and educate facility management staff from ALL organizational levels about the latest developments in infection prevention and control (IP&C) and how to adapt learnings from healthcare to the recreational facility setting. This online presentation will provide overviews of: Key IP&C concepts, including up-to-date details regarding COVID-19 IP&C product evaluation and selection criteria IP&C procedures and auditing methods Emerging trends...read more
WEBINAR – Rationale for the Delivery of Public Leisure Services
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WEBINAR Indoor Air Quality for Recreation Facilities
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WEBINAR – The Journey to Reopening Nova Scotia Recreation and Sport Facilities
RFANS has gathered together a panel of local recreation and sport facility operators and managers to discuss what they have learned over the past month since their reopening. For more details and to register click here.
WEBINAR – Drivers of Change
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WEBINAR – RFANS Q&A Session with Arenas and Government
Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at 1:00pm Are you an arena preparing to reopen or a sport organization with questions about arena facility protocol for this fall? Join us on Thursday for a Q&A session with a panel from local arenas as well as representation from government. We ask that questions be submitted to rfans@sportnovascotia.ca prior to the webinar. Deadline for questions is August 27th at 10:00am. We...read more
Annual General Meeting
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Certified Pool Operators (CPO) Course
Course Details Date: September 9th – 11th, 2020 Location: Cole Harbour Place, Dartmouth Instructor: Robert Hickey, Water & Ice North America Inc. Cost: Member – $519.95+HST; Non-Member – $599.95+HST Registration Deadline: August 26th, 2020 To register and for more details click here.
Ice Making and Painting Technologies CANCELLED
Pictou County Wellness Centre 2756 Westville Rd #2, New Glasgow, NSCreating a durable sheet of ice requires a clear understanding of the ice making venue and its mechanical ability and limitations. This environment will include basic yet essential scientific principles surrounding air, water, ice paint, logo materials and HVAC-R systems. Building on the theory gained in the refrigeration classes, this course will enhance the participants’ knowledge, while increasing their operational effectiveness through a clear understanding...read more
WEBINAR – Fees and Charges
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RFANS Board Meeting
Sport Nova Scotia Office