Applications open for ’24/’25 Helmets and AEDs
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
Certified Pool Operators (CPO) Course
SAERC Pool 304 Pitt Street, Port Hawkesbury, Nova ScotiaThe 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.
Building Maintenance Level 1 Course
RBC Centre 259 Commodore Drive, Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaThis one-and-a-half-day course covers these areas of facility operation; preventive maintenance, life cycle planning, thermodynamics, HVAC / boiler operation and mechanical maintenance, basic carpentry, painting, basic electricity, plumbing, and facility safety.
5th Atlantic Recreation & Facility Conference
Delta Fredericton 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, New BrunswickThis 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
Annual General Meeting
VirtualTo attend the Annual General Meeting, you can RSVP by contacting Jennie Greencorn, Executive Director, at rfans@sportnovascotia.ca. 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
Arena Level 1 & Ice Maintenance Combined Course
Pictou County Wellness Centre 2756 Westville Rd #2, New Glasgow, NSThe combination of the Arena Level 1 and the Ice Maintenance course will have participants participate in both classroom instruction and practical sessions and do a full two-day install, including making ice, marking lines, painting, logos, and maintenance of artificial ice surfaces.
Regional Roundup – South Shore
Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre 135 North Park St, Lunenburg, Nova ScotiaRecreation 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
Regional Roundup – Central
Sackville Sports Stadium 409 Glendale Dr, Lower Sackville, Nova ScotiaRecreation 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
Regional Roundup – Valley
Kings Mutual Century Centre 250 Veterans Dr, Berwick, Nova ScotiaRecreation 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
Regional Roundup – Cape Breton
Centre 200 481 George St, Sydney, Cape bretonRecreation 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 30, 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
Regional Roundup – Highland
StFX University 4130 University Ave, Antigonish, Nova ScotiaRecreation 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
*NEW DATE AND LOCATION Certified Pool Operators (CPO) Course
Dalplex 6260 South St, Halifax, Nova ScotiaThe CPO® course provides pool managers and operators with the practical and technical information they require to maintain their pools safely and effectively.
2024 Operators and Power Engineers Conference of Nova Scotia
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
Leadership Development Summit for Senior Management
Four Points Sheraton 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova ScotiaJoin facility managers from the Atlantic Region for a two-day summit with some of the best leaders and educators in facility management. The summit will address core competency development, provide practical guidance using real-life scenarios, and provide time for reflection and learning from others.
CSA Hockey Helmet Program DEADLINE
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.