RFA NS Board of Directors welcomes new Executive Director
The Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia’s (RFA NS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jennie Greencorn will take the position of Executive Director. Jennie began her career as a nurse in acute and long-term care, then migrated to intervention and outreach programming for at risk youth. While working with youth in Canso, she managed the Canso and Area Arena and the…read more
Upcoming CPO Course May 4th – 6th, 2021
RFA NS is pleased to offer our Spring Certified Pool Operators (CPO) course in the new East Hants Aquatic Centre in Elmsdale, May 4th – 6th, 2021. Due to COVID restrictions, and room size, this course is limited to 15 participants on a first come, first served basis. Registration closes on April 19th or when class is full. You now have the option to register…read more
RFANS is hiring!
The Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia (RFA NS) is a province wide membership based organization that represents arenas, pools, turfs and multi-dimensional recreation facilities in Nova Scotia. RFA NS is currently seeking a dynamic, energetic candidate for the position of Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this position is responsible for the day to day operation of the Association with a focus…read more
HRM/Hants and Holiday Restrictions
Current restrictions in areas of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County are extended to December 21, and new restrictions will be in place provincewide over the holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19. Recreation and Sport Facility Specific Details: Effective 12:01 a.m. on December 21 to 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 10, the following restrictions are in place provincewide: social events, festivals, special events, arts/cultural…read more
Asymptomatic Testing for COVID-19
Nova Scotians who do not have symptoms of COVID-19 can now get tested across the province. The Department of Health and Wellness has asked us to share the following message about testing with our members. Asymptomatic testing can help Public Health detect positive cases in people who don’t have symptoms and help prevent the spread. It is an opportunity for Nova Scotians to help keep…read more
Survey – Food Promotion in Recreation Facilities
Dear Recreation Sector Members of Nova Scotia, We are inviting you to take part in an online survey on food promotion in recreation facilities in Canada. This project is funded by Health Canada and is a collaboration of Public Health Ontario, the Universities of Victoria, Alberta, Calgary, Saskatchewan, and Toronto, and Dalhousie University. This survey is conducted by Drs. Rachel Prowse, Erin Hobin, PJ Naylor,…read more
New Restrictions for Western and HRM Zones
**EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 16TH** Today the Province announced further changes to Public Health Regulations related to COVID-19. These changes are applicable to the zone of Western and Central Halifax Reginal Municipality (HRM), which is defined as HRM from Hubbard’s to (and including) Porters Lake and the communities up to Elmsdale and Mount Uniacke/Hants County including businesses. As it relates to recreation and sport facilities, the…read more
Domestic Rotational Workers entering Recreation & Sport Facilities
Do you have questions around rotational workers entering your facility? Check out the following website for details: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restrictions-and-guidance/#self-isolation-requirements Information listed here is directly from the above source: Working outside the province (domestic rotational workers) Individuals who live in Nova Scotia and travel to work in another Canadian province or territory on a regular schedule (like Alberta oil workers) must self-isolate for the period of time they’re…read more
Women Wednesday
RFANS would like to start a series on Facebook and in our monthly emails highlighting women working in the operations of recreation facilities. If you know of someone you would like to highlight or if you would like to submit yourself please answer the following and submit to rfans@sportnovascotia.ca. Questions to answer: 1. Name 2. Job title/position, Facility where you work 3. What are some…read more
For Sale
The Westville Rink has 8 – 80″ blades for sale. All are in good shape: one 4 1/8, three 4 1/4, one 4 3/8, two 4 3/4, and 4 7/8 wide. Contact the Westville Rink at 902-396-3677 or westvillerink@eastlink.ca if you are interested.