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HARRISON HOT SPRINGS • MAY 13-16, 2019
The relationship between our field and its impact on
human and social development has never been
higher. Facing the future will need us to find new
partnerships, connections and alliances.
RECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAA
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
2019 RFABC Conference Guest Speakers
OUR KEYNOTE:
AWARDS BANQUET ENTERTAINMENT:
Gayle Hallgren-Rezac & Judy Thomson
https://www.nsb.com/speakers/judy-gayle
John Cullen
Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson are two of Canada's top networking experts.
They are co-authors (with Darcy Rezac) of the best-selling book WORK THE POND!
Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life (Penguin
Prentice Hall) which has been called “the connector's handbook” by Town and
Country magazine. Their trademarked philosophy of networking, Positive
Networking®, has been named the “world's best definition”.
For the past fifteen years, Gayle and Judy have been passionate champions of networking and have developed an expertise that they love sharing with others. For them, networking is a leadership skill, a team-building skill and a business development skill. It's what they call “networking done right™”. They have seen people become more confident, more successful, and more open to opportunities when they put into practice the skills they teach.
This dynamic speaking duo's approach to networking is not just about confident connecting in all networking situations, it's about developing more collaborative relationships inside organizations and building stronger networks in work and life. Gayle and Judy have a special way of connecting with their audiences. Not only that, but they get their audiences connecting with one and other!
John Cullen was raised in the suburbs of Toronto, and moved to the suburbs of Vancouver when he was 13. He finally moved to the big city in 2012, though that doesn't make him any less scared.
He has been praised for being "immediately likable" on stage, a statement he fully endorses. John makes audiences feel at ease, and would insist that he is enjoying himself as much as the audience is. He has toured across Canada and they might've liked him in St. John's even more than in Vancouver, so that's something.
John has been curling competitively since 1999, picking up the game in Ontario and then leaving for the British Columbia curling scene. He has been to BC Men's Provincials 5 times(winning bronze in 2012), won three World Curling Tour events, and has been ranked as high as the top 25 of the World Curling Tour money list.
Bringing his vast experiences in life as a curler, a teacher, and a friend to many to the stage, John takes a charming and charismatic look at the world around him, and dares you not to fall in love with him. Okay, he just really hopes you love him. Because he loves you!
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2019 RFABC Pre-Conference Session
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CO N91 F0 E2 R EC NB CAF E
R Harrison Hot Springs, BC
May 13, 2019
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Ice Rink Ammonia Release Simulation and the AppropriateResponse (first time offered in BC)
Sponsored by Accent Refrigeration
This newly developed course is offered by
the Ammonia Safety and Training Institute will cover the following:
When to go into your compressor room
When you evacuate your facility
When you evacuate your neighborhood
How to evacuate your facility
The role of management, first responders, operators, and refrigeration mechanic
Real life stories and a facility ammonia response simulation.
Session Fees, including lunch: Pre-Conference workshop with conference registration $119 Pre-Conference without conference registration $139
Register by clicking here
For more information, contact [email protected]
AMMONIA SAFETY &TRAINING INSTITUTE
TM
ASTI is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
RECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAAEst. 1948
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
2019 RFABC Conference Agenda
11am to 5pm
3pm to 9pm
7pm to 9pm
7:45am to 8:30am
7:30am to 8:30am
8:30am to 9:45am
9:45am to 10:00am
10:00am to 11:15am
11:20am to 12:35pm
1:00pm to 4:00pm
5:00pm to 6:00pm
6:00pm to 9:15pm
7:30am to 8:30am
8:30am to 9:45am
9:45am to 10:00am
Golf Tournament (Sandpiper's Golf Course)
Delegate Registration
Welcome and Social (Cascade Room)
Delegate Registration
Breakfast (Forum Ballroom)
Opening Keynote (Forum Ballroom)
Positive Networking- Gayle Hallgren & Judy Thomson
Nutrition Break
Plenary Session (Forum Ballroom)
I'll Sleep when I'm Dead – Mike Harnett
Refrigeration Plants Regulatory Updates - TSBC Larry Malmgren(Canada Room)
Being Awake is not enough- Mike Harnett (Miama Room)
Creating Accessible Activity- Tanelle Bolt & Mike Reidiger (Canada Room)
Abbotsford Event Center Tour
Guided Trail Hike
Or Soak in the Hot Springs
Trade Show Dinner (St. Alice Center)
Trade Show (St. Alice Center)
Breakfast (Forum Ballroom)
Aquatics (Miama Room)
Arenas (Canada Room)
Programming (Rainbow Room)
Nutrition Break
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
TOURS (BOX LUNCHES PROVIDED) (FORUM FOYER)
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10:00am to 11:15am
11:30am to 1:30pm
1:45pm to 3:00pm
3:00pm to 3:15pm
3:15pm to 4:30pm
6:00pm to 9:30pm
7:30am to 8:45am
9:00am to 10:30am
10:30am to 10:45am
10:45am to 12:15pm
12:15pm to 12:30pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Shawn Fengler
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Joanne Edey-Nicol, Yue-Ching Cheng, Dan Pagely
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Ian Welle, Rob Martin, Tim McCrae, Chuck Allgood
Nicole Tjepkema, Gary Patterson, Regan Jamieson
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Future of Refrigerants - Dr. Chuck Allgood & Tim McRae (Canada Room)
Creating Visually Welcoming & Safe Facilities - Corrinne Garrett & Kelsey Swanson (Miama Room)
Dry Floor Innovative Programming - Janis Dancs & (Rainbow Room)
Advancements in Pool Filtration Technologies - Talo Waldhaus & Rob Walters (Cheam Room)
AGM & Past Presidents Lunch (everyone welcome) (Forum Ballroom)
New Developments to Improve Ammonia Safety - Art Sutherland (Canada Room)
Community Engagement - Cheryl Wiebe & Carol Sheridan (Miama Room)
Safety Strategies for Arena & Pool Staff - Corrinne Garrett (Cheam Room)
Optimizing Air & Water Quality in Aquatic Facilities - John Duiker (Rainbow Room)
Nutrition Break
Aging Refrigeration Equipment- Robert Martin (Canada Room)
How to Attract and Retain Staff - (Miama Room)
Time Management for Programmers- Michelle Wilcox (Cheam Room)
Gas Chlorine Safety & Pool Chemicals- Gordon Harness & Steve Tye (Rainbow Room)
Awards Banquet and Entertainment John Cullen (Forum Ballroom)
Breakfast (Forum Ballroom)
The Right Refrigerant for the Right Installation - (Forum Ballroom)
Recreation Facilities Asset Management Program - John Tarantino (Miama Room)
Arena Ice Programming - (Cheam Room)
Cannabis & Public Facilities (Cheam Room)
Nutrition Break
Aquatics (Forum Ball Room)
Arenas (Forum Ball Room)
Programming (Forum Ball Room)
Closing Remarks & Grand Prize Draw
(Forum Ballroom)
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019
2019 RFABC Conference Sessions
PRECONFERENCE SESSIONIce Rink Ammonia Release Simulation and the
Appropriate Response
PLENARY I¹ll Sleep When I¹m Dead
(first time offered in BC)Sponsored by Accent Refrigeration
This new course developed by the Ammonia Safety and Training Institute will cover the following:
When to go into your compressor roomWhen you evacuate your facilityWhen you evacuate your neighborhoodHow to evacuate your facilityThe role of managementThe role of first respondersThe role of the operatorThe role of the refrigeration mechanicReal life stories and a facility ammonia response simulation.
Scott Melton is a Graduate of JM Perry Technical Institute and a Journeyman Pipe fitter, Licensed Electrician, Thermographer, RETA, IIAR Member and a Certified Instructor. Scott spent 34 years in and around the Ammonia Refrigeration Industry as a Facility Operator, Service Tech, and Compliance, Training and Special Projects Manager, Business owner and Currently is the Chief of Operations and Training at the Ammonia Safety and Training Institute.
Ian Welle is a Principal Professional Engineer for Accent Refrigeration. He has worked on refrigeration systems on 5 continents and is especially interested in how to save his clients the most amount of money through energy reductions while still building green refrigeration systems to combat global warming. Ian knows every engineering problem is different, and therefore requires different types of refrigerants. Ian has engineered and worked with all types of refrigerants and has an in depth understanding of CO2, HFOs, and ammonia.
Twice you've dozed off at the wheel, only to wake up as you're entering the ditch. You manage only 6 hours of sleep, if you're lucky. You have the energy of a sea slug, you're arguing more and more with your family, and there's a small nuclear reaction bubbling up in your stomach again. It never used to be this bad... what's going on? In our busy world, we try to cram so much in that we constantly cut back on sleep. Can we sustain the pace we¹ve set for ourselves? The evidence says....NO! This session will deliver the most recent scientific research on the best way to optimize personal health, safety and performance while minimizing the consequences of fatigue.
Solaris Fatigue Management, a consulting firm that specializes in optimizing worker health, safety and performance. She has over 25 years of experience consulting with various US and Canadian government agencies including NASA, the Canadian Standards Association, and Transportation Safety Boards. She has assisted in the delivery of program development and guidance documents for a variety of industries including nuclear, airline, oil & gas, municipal, and performance arts industries. With a background in human factors and sleep neurobiology, Mike is recognized for her ability to take complex subjects and deliver their content in a simplified and innovative manner
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Presenters: Scott Melton (ASTI) & Ian Welle (Accent Refrigeration)
Presenter: Mike Harnett, President (Solaris Fatigue Management)
for all to understand. An award-winning speaker, she is known for her sense of humor and is an internationally sought-after presenter and educator.
Updates on refrigeration plant regulations including operator certificates requirements and renewal process
For the past 13 years Larry has been employed at TSBC in a variety of roles including; gas and boiler safety officer, senior safety officer compliance/enforcement and currently as senior safety officer for boilers. In addition, Larry has been lead field incident investigator for the Babine and Lakewood sawmill incidents and more recently for the Fernie arena incident.
Coming from a trades family, Larry has been working in the mechanical trades for over 30 years, among his qualifications he is a Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic. Larry lives in Prince George, has been married for 31 years, is father of 2 young adults and outside of work he enjoys training for and running ultra-marathons.
Dr. Charles (Chuck) Allgood is currently Technology Leader – Refrigerants, with Chemours (DuPont) Fluoroproducts, Wilmington, Delaware. He holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Delaware. Chuck has held a variety research, technical service, and market development assignments during his >25 years in the refrigerants industry. He currently leads technical support, training, and applications development for the Opteon™ and Freon™ refrigerants and is a frequent speaker at many HVACR industry events.
Tim is a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at Red River College in Winnipeg. He has been with DuPont, now Chemours, for 28 years. Most of his career he has been providing technical support for the refrigerants business, but Tim has also spent time in Fluropolymers (Teflon™) and the foam businesses that uses similar products to those used in refrigeration. Tim has consulted with thousands of technicians and equipment owners over the years in determining refrigerants for new and retrofit or conversion of existing equipment. He has also participated in countless retrofits of equipment from CFC, HFCs and HFCs in automotive, supermarkets, HVAC, ice rinks etc. Today he provides technical support in Canada for the Chemours Refrigerants business leading the Introduction of the low GWP Opteon™ refrigerants based on HFO technology.
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS STREAMRefrigeration Plants - Op Certificate requirements, recertification process update and new initiatives.
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS STREAMFuture of Refrigerants
From Freon to Opteon, the future of refrigerants
Presenter: Larry Malmgren (Technical Safety British Columbia)
Presenters: Dr. Chuck Allgood & Tim McCrae (Chemours Canada)
2019 RFABC Conference Sessions
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS STREAMAdvancements in Pool Filtration Technologies
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS STREAMNew Developments that Improve Ammonia Safety
In our presentation, past, current and emerging filtration technologies will be discussed. This includes advancements in hi rate sand filtration, activated media, pressure advancements in hi rate sand filtration, activated media, pressure regenerative filtration and ceramic regenerative filtration and ceramic filtration technologies being used in Europe. There will be a focus on water quality, operational considerations, maintenance requirements and considerations for retrofitting into existing buildings. highest standards in aquatic filtration and disinfection.
The AME Consulting Group Ltd. (AME) is a full-service mechanical consulting engineering firm specializing in sustainable mechanical design. Founded in 2005, AME has grown to include offices in Victoria, Vancouver and Calgary, and currently employs over 90 people. Our portfolio of recreational experience includes a range of state-of-the-art facilities and covers all aspects of mechanical and pool systems. Our firm designs multi-sport and aquatic facilities that are not only more energy efficient but exceed the highest standards in aquatic filtration and disinfection.
Due to the Fernie Incident in 2017, Ice Facility Refrigeration Safety has gained more attention in the last two years than at any point in our recent history.
In this session we will cover some inexpensive changes that can be made to your existing plants that would totally prevent a similar tragedy from happening again. We will also learn about some very practical design changes for new facilities as well as facilities due for a retrofit that tremendously improve operator and public safety.
There have been tremendous advances in refrigeration systems in the recreational ice industry. Limited charge chillers and condensers have facilitated the reduction in ammonia charges to 1/5th of their previous levels while at the same time improving energy efficiency and freeing up existing building space for other purposes. Learn how these technologies can be implemented in whole or in part to improve the safety and efficiency in your facility.
Art Sutherland is a world leader ice rink refrigeration. He has worked on 6 different continents and is the currently consulting on the Beijing Winter Olympics. Art has over 30 years of experience in industrial refrigeration, and has taught courses for the Canadian Curling Association, Ice Arena Institute, and RFABC.
In parallel to this, Art has a passion for safety in industrial refrigeration systems and will be diving into this topic today.
Presenters: Taio Waldhaus & Rob Walter (AME Consultants)
Presenter: Art Sutherland (Accent Refrigeration)
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS STREAMOptimizing Air and Water Quality in Aquatic Facilities
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS STREAMAging Refrigeration Equipment
Explore pool operations with the intent to achieve optimum air and water quality. Learn about trichloramines, air testing, system efficiencies and filter & surge tank cleaning.
John Duiker has spent most of his youth and adult life in and around swimming pools. For the past 26 years John has been working to create “fantastic water” through technology with Automated Aquatics. John is the Manager of Business Operations and has extensive experience in the areas of filtration, hydraulics, automation and water chemistry. He has a passion for the aquatics industry that is contagious and understands the value of front line service and behind the scenes technical operations. John has presented at conferences and venues around the world and brings with him a well-rounded perspective on aquatic technologies.
This presentation covers the things to consider and available options when developing a plan on whether to maintain, retrofit, or replace an existing or aging refrigeration plant. Focussing on the needs and challenges specific to the recreational ice market, we will take a look at some of the major concerns for any facility which might be considering a major retrofit or maintenance project. By looking at different considerations pertinent to ice plant operations, we will help provide some information and guidance on what options are available, and what to consider while making a decision.
Robert is a new addition to the CIMCO Vancouver team, having relocated from Ontario. Robert graduated in 2010 from McMaster University with a degree in mechanical engineering, focussing on thermodynamics. He started in the refrigeration industry doing packaged system engineering for CIMCO's manufacturing division, later moving through several engineering positions working on various refrigeration projects. Some interesting projects include designing the NHL's mobile refrigeration trailer used for the Heritage Classic and several fully integrated thermal plants, providing Ice, Air Conditioning and Heat for entire facilities. Robert now works as a sales engineer, collaborating directly with clients to develop tailored solutions which meet the specific needs of their facility.
Presenter: John Duiker (Automated Aquatics)
Presenter: Robert Martin, P. Eng. ( Cimco Refrigeration)
2019 RFABC Conference Sessions
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS STREAMGas Chlorine Safety / Pool Chemicals
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS STREAMThe Right Refrigerant for the Right Installation
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SUPERVISIONBeing Awake is not Enough
Chlorine gas and its derivatives are commonly used disinfection agents in swimming pools in BC. While effective in action, the use of chlorine gas needs careful handling and is subject to specific regulatory requirements under the Toxic Process Gas section of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. This session will focus on the 2018 inspection initiative carried out by WorkSafeBC on pools that use chlorine gas as a disinfectant, and review the legal requirements covering its safe handling and use. In addition, the hazards of other disinfection agents will also be reviewed.
Gordon Harkness is currently working as a manager in WorkSafeBC's Risk Analysis Unit (RAU). The RAU is a group within Prevention Services who look at "non-aligned risks" - that is, risks that aren't evident in information collected through the claims process. They may be new and emerging risks or risks that have so far resulted in only close calls that might one day be catastrophic.
Steve Tye – WorkSafeBC Occupational Hygiene OfficerSteve graduated from UBC in 1978 with a BSc in Chemistry and for the last 39 years he has been employed by WorkSafeBC. Initially he worked in the occupational hygiene laboratory conducting applied research projects, instrument evaluations, and hygiene related analysis. For the last 22 years he has been working as an Occupational Hygiene Officer primarily in the Vancouver and Fort St. John areas conducting workplace inspections to ensure compliance with The Worker's Compensation Act and the BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, investigating occupational disease claims, conducting internal / external educational programs and providing consultation to employers and workers.
For the last 6 years he has been working closely on the WorkSafeBC sawmill combustible dust initiative, Oil and Gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing health and safety issues, and most recently the WorkSafeBC Toxic Progress Gas (Ammonia and Chlorine) initiative. He was certified by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals in 2003, and is a national member of the AIHA.
A panel discussion on the process of choosing the right refrigerant type for the right installation The panel will discuss the process from discovery to implementation. – Facilitated by RFABC board member
Does the nature of your organization's work require your staff to frequently work long hours, late nights, or on-call, or engage in physically or cognitively demanding work? Cumulative fatigue and decreased alertness can result in impaired performance, reduced health, and a significant increase in risk to an organization's operations. Understand why fatigue is a fit-for-duty issue and learn organizational strategies to mitigate risk and protect your workers.
Presenters: Gordon Harkness & Steve Tye (WorkSafe BC)
Presenters: Ian Welle (Accent Refrigeration), Rob Martin (Cimco), Tim McCrae (Chemours), Chuck Allgood (Chemours), and a
RFABC Facilitator
Presenter: Mike Harnett, President (Solaris Fatigue Management)
Solaris Fatigue Management, a consulting firm that specializes in optimizing worker health, safety and performance. She has over 25 years of experience consulting with various US and Canadian government agencies including NASA, the Canadian Standards Association, and Transportation Safety Boards. She has assisted in the delivery of program development and guidance documents for a variety of industries including nuclear, airline, oil & gas, municipal, and performance arts industries. With a background in human factors and sleep neurobiology, Mike is recognized for her ability to take complex subjects and deliver their content in a simplified and innovative manner for all to understand. An award-winning speaker, she is known for her sense of humor and is an internationally sought-after presenter and educator.
Join Surrey's Recreation leaders as they guide you through the process of re-branding Surrey's recreation spaces. Creating Welcoming and Safe environments for all, the re-brand project had 3 key focus Areas: People, Places and Spaces and Products. You will discover how they embraced inclusivity in the design of apparel, wayfinding, lobby design and marketing displays to create a unified presence across the division.
Corrinne Garrett is a motivated, dedicated, creative and driven employee with a passion for lifelong learning. She has an extensive list of projects that she's initiated and developed with different functional teams across the City of Surrey over the past 28 years. A leader in the Aquatics industry, Corrinne has worked on many City-wide committees which have enabled her to broaden her scope of focus within Recreation. Most recently, Corrinne has coordinated the development and training required for the City of Surrey's Welcoming and Safe Environments work. She has lead teams internally and externally to deliver successful events and conferences. Corrinne has a strong background in facility maintenance operations and is an educator of pool operations for the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia.
Over the last 25 years Kelsey Swanson has been given amazing opportunities to grow and develop incredible skills and knowledge while working for the City of Surrey. Starting as a figure skating instructor Kelsey moved into programming for all ages, then moved into a Community Services Coordinator 2 position, and finally into the Town Centre managers role that she has been working for the past 12 years. During this time Kelsey also explored her love for special event planning and owned her own wedding consulting/design company. Through all these experiences she learned that her love for recreation and working with community is where she needs to be. In the past 5 years, Kelsey was given the opportunity to inventory our public spaces in all recreation centers to develop a strategic plan focused on Marketing, Communication and Customer Relationships. She is excited to bring the City's findings and share with peers how we can be more than just a recreation centre. She believes in recreation we should be creating spaces in community that are engaging, accessible, safe places for people to connect and feel welcome.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SUPERVISIONCreating Visually Welcoming and Safe Facilities
with Branding
Presenters: Corrinne Garrett & Kelsey Swanson (City of Surrey)
2019 RFABC Conference Sessions
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SUPERVISIONThe Do's and Don'ts of Community Engagement
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SUPERVISIONHow to attract and retain the right staff
This session was designed to help clarify the role of the community and how much influence is given to the public during planning and decision-making processes. Get to know the five levels of community engagement to understand what each one says about an organization's participation goals and promises to the public by using capital project and community development examples from around the province.
Cheryl Wiebe has 30 years of experience in Parks, Recreation, and Facilities and is current the Director of Community Services for the District of Peachland. She is trained in IAP2 (Planning for Effective Public Participation), a facilitator for the Kelowna Community Resource Society and a BCRPA liaison for three years. Cheryl has previously worked for the City of Penticton, the Township of Langley as well as the Kelowna and Kamloops YMCA-YWCA organizations.
Carol Sheridan is the Manager of Parks and Recreation in Oliver and has enjoyed a 25-year career in the recreation field in BC including previous positions with City of Penticton, the Town of Osoyoos and Recreation Excellence. Carol specializes in community development and special event management and has been a facilitator of engagement workshops for the BCRPA since 2001.
Finding and keeping the right staff is key to the success of any organization. This panel presentation and discussion will provide insight into why people choose a career in Recreation and how potential candidates are receiving information about Recreation as a viable career option, as well as best practices for staff retention and building a positive work culture.
Joanne has a diverse background in all aspects of community recreation and culture, ranging from facility development, facility management, direct leadership, supervision, community engagement and administration. She started her career in the YMCA and worked the most of her career in municipal Parks, Culture and Recreation. Upon retiring from her position as Assistant Director of Parks, Culture and Recreation in New Westminster, Joanne joined Langara College as faculty in the Recreation Leadership Diploma and Bachelor of Recreation Management Degree programs. Joanne is a published author and researcher and has written articles for BC Recreation magazine. She has been a speaker at BC Recreation and Parks Symposiums, BC Recreation Foundation Workshops and Canadian Creative City Network Conferences.
Presenters: Cheryl Weibe & Carol Sheridan(District of Peachland, Town of Oliver)
Presenters: Joanne Edey-Nicol & Yue-Ching Cheng (Langara College), Dan Pagely (RFABC)
Yue-Ching Cheng has more than 15-years' experience working in both private and public sector recreation organizations, as well as experience working with non-profit sport organizations in swimming and triathlon. He has a diverse background in recreation delivery and his areas of expertise within recreation management are in project management, facilities & operations, and policy development. He currently teaches in the Department of Recreation Studies at Langara College as well as is a consultant for municipal recreation service providers.
Dan has been in the field of Parks and Recreation for 35 years in BC and Alberta and has worked in the NPF sector, municipal government, and the private sector. Dan has sat on the BCRPA, ARPA and CPRA Boards. Dan has a wealth of eye openers when it comes to employee management.
While currently most municipalities have a good handle on their linear asset, few have a clear understanding of their buildings and open spaces. The needs of a facility operator are substantially different than those of a roads supervisor. The RFAM solution, developed to facilitate the daily functions of facility and parks operators, is built on the foundation of the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Municipal Dataworks. In this interactive presentation the participants will learn the value of utilizing several components to assist staff in establishing an asset management for facilities and open spaces.
John Tarantino is a professional consultant with more than 25 years experience in developing visions and strategies for the successful design and implementation of asset/infrastructure management and information technology solutions. John has had a distinguished career in providing municipalities with a range of services including web-based solutions and asset management initiatives.
The presenters will provide information on:
universally designed recreation. Not just for individuals living with spinal cord injuries but for the aging and others who are still struggling to live independent, active lifestyles.Promotion of building universal design into projects before breaking ground to insure no barriers. When designed specifically for spinal cord injuries and wheelchair users this opens doors to many others without directly acknowledging their disability. These actions start to shift people's perspective on continued activity later in life. Making life a lot less scary.
Providing inclusive facilities and equipment to everyone!
RAD Recreation Adapted Society is working together with other outdoor sport & recreation organizations across BC & AB to make adaptive outdoor recreation accessible to active individuals living with aging and disability. RAD specifically aspires to create a world where individuals living with short-term and permanent mobility issues have the opportunity and means to live independent, active (outdoor) lifestyles with friends and family regardless of financial circumstance. It is our mission to make BC, and outdoor recreation in BC, accessible to independent-living individuals with short term and permanent mobility issues by providing an inventory of adapted outdoor recreation equipment for low-cost rental fees.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SUPERVISIONRecreation Facility Asset Management Programs
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SUPERVISIONCannabis & Public Facilities
PROGRAMMINGCreating Accessible Activity
Presenter: John Tarantino (Marmak Group of Companies)
Panel TBA
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Presenters: Tanelle Bolt & Mike Reidiger(RAD Recreation Adapted Society)
2019 RFABC Conference Sessions
PROGRAMMINGDry Floor Programming
PROGRAMMINGSafety Strategies for Arena and Aquatic Staff
The stats, the injuries, and GAMIFICAITON!
City of Port Coquitlam is excited to share their community based approach to dry floor programming. Looking beyond the traditional sport based programming Port Coquitlam's creative and inclusive approach fulfills a variety of community needs, from active programs for children and families, to hosting sporting events, wellness fairs, and civic festivals.
Janis Dancs has 38 years of experience in the Recreation Industry beginning at 16 years old with the charitable non-profit sector at the South Slope Family YMCA in Vancouver, and working at various Vancouver community centre. Janis provides opportunities and support to empower people for success through innovative thinking and collaboration to transform spaces into creative play areas for children. The secret to success in dry floor programming is through effective 2-way communication and blending of ideas activated from your own community and staff teams.
Shawn Fengler’s creative, passionate and hands on approach to community recreation began 20 years ago instructing Learn to Skate Lessons. Working and living in the same community provides Shawn with the opportunity to make connections and work collaboratively to program and deliver creative ice, dry floor and special event programs.
Understanding staff injuries in arenas and pools: why they happen, and how we educate staff to be safe. The city of Surrey has introduced GAMIFICATION for their CRS division staff. Come and hear their process to success !
Corrinne Garrett is a motivated, dedicated, creative and driven employee with a passion for lifelong learning. She has an extensive list of projects that she's initiated and developed with different functional teams across the City of Surrey over the past 28 years. A leader in the Aquatics industry, Corrinne has worked on many City-wide committees which have enabled her to broaden her scope of focus within Recreation. Most recently, Corrinne has coordinated the development and training required for the City of Surrey's Welcoming and Safe Environments work. She has lead teams internally and externally to deliver successful events and conferences. Corrinne has a strong background in facility maintenance operations and is an educator of pool operations for the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia
Presenters: Janis Dancs & Shawn Fengler (City of Port Coquitlam)
Presenter: Corrine Garrett (City of Surrey)
PROGRAMMINGTime Management
PROGRAMMINGIce Programming
Recreation Programmers are often the jack-of-all-trades of their facility. They also tend to be terrifically optimistic overachievers who continue to pile tasks and responsibilities onto already full plates. This is all great until it isn't and then we feel overwhelmed, exhausted and frustrated. We get ourselves into predicaments by always saying yes so how do we stop & say no? This hands-on session will help you map out a constructive exercise you can work thru yourself or with your supervisor to identify how to re-establish a functional workload.
Michelle Wilcox began her career in Recreation as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor and today thrives as a Recreation Program Specialist in Squamish. In between, she has worked in both large & small facilities in both urban and rural communities. Her current role is to support a dynamic Program Team who have a whole lot of fun while working very hard keeping one step ahead of their growing community
This presentation will discuss the latest trends and successes in Ice Programming. Our panel will discuss the why, how's and what was successful and what didn't work.
Nicole Tjepkema is the Community Facility Coordinator for the City of Richmond in Arena Services. Nicole oversees all public programs and dry floor programming out of Minoru Arenas and the Richmond Ice Centre. She has been in the recreation field for over 20 years in various roles in the arenas and community recreation. Nicole graduated from Langara College's Recreation Program in the Facilities Management stream. In her spare time Nicole is very involved in the ringette community coaching both her girls.
Gary Patterson has been Recreation Coordinator for Arenas in the City of Nanaimo for the past 12 years where creating and engaging programs and special events on ice and dry floor is a huge requirement. He has a Bachelor of Tourism Management from Vancouver Island University with a Major in Recreation, Minor in Event Planning. As a veteran figure skating and power skating coach with 40 years of Experience, including World Championships, Olympics and Canada Games assignments to his credit, Gary has seen and worked in arenas across Canada, the United States and around the world. "Whether they be big or small, events and programs begin with a creative vision, and these experiences test our patience and flexibility while increasing our knowledge and capacities.”
Regan Jamieson has been working in public recreation for nineteen years with ten of those years dedicated to arena programming. All of the programs Regan implement are grounded in the values she shares with many others in public recreation: inclusion, low cost, engaging and lifelong.
Presenter: Michelle Wilcox (District of Squamish)
Presenter: Nicole Tjepkema (City of Richmond), Gary Patterson (City of Nanaimo), Regan Jamieson (Comox Regional District)
2019 RFABC Conference Tours
Thank You To The 2019 RFABC Conference Sponsors
ABBOTSFORD EVENT CENTER TOUR
Abbotsford Event Center is roughly 1 hour away from Harrison Resort. The Event Center is located on the campus of the University College of the Fraser Valley. The start date for construction of the Abbotsford Event Center was September 7, 2007. Cost of the facility came in at a price tag of $64.7 million dollars.
Abbotsford is a very fortunate city to have a multi use facility of 7,000 seats, 20 private suites, 15 semi-private boxes, a VIP lounge, and a regulation NHL-size rink surface. It also features a large kitchen and commissary that services the suites level, as well as six concessions. It housed the Abbotsford Heat (an AHL team until 2014). The Abbotsford Event Center is now home to the Fraser Valley Bandits a professional basketball team from the Canadian Elite Basketball League. The event center hosts several great shows from arena cross to Paul Brandt concert.
The Abbotsford Event Center is truly a masterpiece being ranked #1 in Canada as best facility for its size; this facility surely was a great investment.
A bus will leave the hotel at 12:00 and return by 4:15
Space is limited to 40.
WINE TASTING
GUIDED TRAIL HIKE
Experience the fine wines of the Okanagan after a long day of education sessions. You will be guided a through a tasting of six different Okanagan wines ranging from a Pinot Gris to a Gewurztraminer. This tasting will take place in the Harrison Resort and wines will be available for purchase throughout the tasting. Tasting will be held in the Harrison Hot Springs Resort starting at 1:00 PM
The picturesque Harrison Lake has many different trails to hike and breathtaking views. In this guided hike, you will make your way to the 13 Bridges Trail Walk. This walk is a well-maintained, rather gentle and easy walking trail, with a series of small bridges along its route, and very scenic old & new forest growth. You will then be guided to Bridal Trail and Spirit Trail Loop. This is a 1.6-kilometer loop trail located near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada that features a great forest setting. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips. Upon your return to the resort, the group will take a trip to the small, but interesting Sasquatch museum. Please ensure you have good walking shoes proper clothing.
Each hiker will be given a backpack containing 2 power bars and 2 bottles of water. Please ensure garbage is placed back in back packs
This guided tour will be roughly 2 ½ hours. The group will meet at 12:00 Noon in front of the Harrison Hot Spring Resort.
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Jet Ice – Silver Sponsor
DB Perks & Associates – Annual Sponsor
Critical Environmental Technologies – Nutrition Sponsor
Toromont Cimco – Golf Tournament Sponsor
Kendrick Equipment / Zamboni – Golf Hole Sponsor
2019 RFABC Conference Trade Show Participants
Bright Solutions Inc.168 GlenEagles ViewCochrane, AB T4C1W2Phone: [email protected]
Critical Environment TechnologiesUnit 145, 7391 Vantage WayDelta, BC V4G 1M3Phone: [email protected]
RJC EngineersPhone: [email protected]
Safesidewalks Canada Inc10773 Dunlop RdDelta, BC V4C 2M7Phone: [email protected]
Island Cleaning SuppliesPhone: [email protected]
Langara College100 W 49th AveVancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6Phone: [email protected]
Care Systems Services Ltd.915 Kalamalka Lake RdVernon, BC V1T 6V4Phone: [email protected]
Fink Machine Inc.Box 308, 124 Old Vernon RoadEnderby, BC V0E1V0Phone: [email protected]
E I Solutions Inc.110 Medana Street.Victoria, BC V8V2H5Phone: [email protected]
Omni Sport Inc.14 Boulder BlvdStony Plain, AB T7Z1V7 CanadaPhone: [email protected]
Trane Canada West3080 Beta AvenueBurnaby, BC V5G 4K4
Yeti RefrigerationPhone: [email protected]
Bay Resource Group#173-11280 Twigg PlaceRichmond, BC V6V 0A8Phone: [email protected]
Fraser Valley RefrigerationBox 337, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2T8Phone: [email protected]
Athletica Sports Systems554 Parkside DrWaterloo, ON N2L5Z4Phone: [email protected]
Architecture49 Inc.270-1075 West GeorgiaVancouver, BC V6E 3C9Phone: [email protected]
Automated Aquatics15442, 131 Ave NWEDMONTON, AB T5V0A1Phone: [email protected]
Jet Ice1091 Kerrisdale BlvdNewmarket, ON L3Y 8W1Phone: [email protected]
Startec Refrigeration Services Ltd.9423 Shepard Road SeCalgary, AB T2C 4R6Phone: [email protected]
CIMCO Refrigeration1095 Cliveden AvenueDelta, BC V3M6G9Phone: 604 525 [email protected]
Vimar Equipment Ltd.7445 Lowland DriveBurnaby, V5J 5A8Phone: [email protected]
Lumalex Canada197 Warren Avenue E.107PENTICTON, BC V2A 8N8Phone: [email protected]
Jonathan Morgan & CompanyPhone: 604-856-7000 ext [email protected]
Aquam Aquatic Specialist Inc.100-5500 FULLUMMONTREAL, QC H2G 2H3Phone: [email protected]
HI- Pro Sporting Goods Ltd.173 Stepping Stones Cres.Vernon, BC V1H 1X2Phone: [email protected]
DB Perks & Associates Ltd. /Commercial Aquatic Supplies108-2411 Dollarton HwyNorth Vancouver, BC V7H 0A3Phone: [email protected]
Centaur Products Inc3145 Thunderbird CrescentBurnaby, BC V5A 3G1Phone: [email protected]
Musco Sports Lighting#2 7059 210 StreetLangley, BC V2Y 0T2Phone: [email protected]
Sound Solutions (2002) Inc344-19567 Fraser HwySurrey, BC V3S 9A4Phone: [email protected]
Cascadia Sport Systems Inc3012 C Murray St.Port Moody, BC V3H 1X2Phone: [email protected]
Chemours1007 Market StreetWilmington, DE 19899Phone: [email protected]
Canada Pool Coating1565 River RoadBraenside , ON K0A1G0Phone: [email protected]
Kendrick Equipment#1 - 19089 - 94th Ave.Surrey, BC V4N 3S4Phone: [email protected]
Erv Parent Company Ltd.791 Caldew Street5678 Sunrise Cres. W.Delta, BC V3M5S3Phone: [email protected]
Accent Refrigeration Systems Ltd1097 Langford Parkway, Suite 206Victoria, BC V9B 0A5Phone: [email protected]
Marmak Information TechnologiesPhone: [email protected]
Western Noise Control15108 - 118 Ave.Edmonton, AB T5V 1B8Phone: [email protected]
Schoolhouse Products Inc135- 7th Ave East135 East seventh aveNew Westminster, BC V3L 4H5Phone: 604-375-7327Fax: [email protected]
RecTec Industries Inc.14-7228 Progress WayDelta, BC V4G 1H2Phone: [email protected]
2019 RFABC Golf Tournament
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In the interest of the conference theme. Please offer a ride or rideshare with your fellow delegates.
Hole Sponsorships Available for our Associate members as well.
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Entry Fee of $125.00 plus tax includes a round of golf, prizes, lunch and shared cart.
GOLF REGISTRATION
Sandpiper Golf Course
Harrison Mills, BC
https://sandpipergc.com/