Surplus Rink Glass for Sale
Saint Mary’s University has the following surplus rink glass for sale. Contact Gary Schmeisser for details gary.schmeisser@smu.ca The existing glass consists of 122 sheets of glass in total: 110 sheets: Width – 48″, Height – 60″, Thickness – ½” Odd size glass: 1 @ 7.5, 2 @ 33.5, 2 @ 11.75, 2 @ 30, 1@ 26, 2@ 24, 1@ 22, 1 @ 60 All inches,…read more
Facility AEDs Need to be Accessible
There are many health awareness days, weeks and months in Canada each year. Numerous health charities use these events to raise awareness, share information and help the majority of Canadians who are likely to be affected by chronic disease or major illness during their lifetime. February is typically heart and stroke month. A time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health and what…read more
Membership Renewals
All current memberships will expire on March 31, 2019. Renew your membership today! Membership details can be found here. Application linked below. Membership Application 2019
Annual General Meeting & Trade Show 2019
Don’t miss RFANS Annual General Meeting & Trade Show June 6th & 7th, 2019! Join us in Kentville for a great time to network, see innovative/new products, hear some fabulous speakers and be informed on the trending issues within the recreation facility operations field. There will be something for everyone! For more details click here.
Recreation Facility Development (RFD) Program
The deadline for applying to the Recreation Facility Development (RFD) Program is Monday February 4th, 2019. The Province of Nova Scotia Recreation Facility Development Grant Program helps community groups, municipalities and other not-for-profit organizations develop recreation and sport indoor and outdoor facilities open to the public. Examples include renovations to buildings and parks, developing and maintaining walking trails and playgrounds, and building and upgrading fields…read more
William Metcalfe Award
The William (Bill) Metcalfe Award is available to anyone who has made a significant contribution in the field of recreation facility operation, management or design. The award is open to anyone in our field of endeavor throughout the country, or globally throughout the world. It is designed to bring leaders of our profession into contact with our membership and to acknowledge them for their efforts. Nominations…read more
Jumpstart Accessibility Grants
Jumpstart Accessibility Grants have officially opened for 2019 funding submissions! There are 2 funding streams within the Jumpstart Accessibility Grants: Accessibility-Enabling: Jumpstart will provide grants up to $50,000 for projects designed to help organizations enable general accessibility within their facilities so recreation programs and/or services can be accessed. (i.e. renovations, retrofits or construction of community facilities and venues) Inclusive Design Innovation: Jumpstart will provide grants…read more
The Municipality of Cumberland is hiring!
The Municipality of Cumberland is currently accepting resumes for the position of Manager of Facilities & Parks (6 month term). The full Job Description can be found here.
Community ACCESS-Ability Program Funding
The Community ACCESS-Ability Program reflects the Government of Nova Scotia’s commitment to persons with disabilities by providing equal opportunity and improved access to community facilities. This program offers cost-shared grants to community groups for accessibility related capital improvements. More details about this funding opportunity can be found here.
Summer Job Posting
RFA NS is seeking a motivated individual to serve as the summer Special Project Assistant. RFA NS Summer Student Job Description 2018