CONFERENCE PACKAGE
46TH AGM, CONFERENCE
& TRADESHOW
MAY 25-27 2017 DEER LAKE, NL
#RNL2017
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
KATARINA ROXON
KATARINA ROXON Paralympic gold metal winner in
100-m breaststroke
Katarina Roxon has put Newfoundland and Labrador
on the map in the world of Paralympic swimming. She
has competed in over 25 national and international
competitions including Rio Paralympic Games
2016, Para-Pan-American Games 2015, and London
Paralympic Games 2012. At the age of 15, Katarina was
the youngest Canadian swimmer on the Beijing 2008
Paralympic team. Since 2005, Katarina has continuously
broken National records along with world records in the
200m Butterfly and 1500m Freestyle. Katarina has not
only made her hometown of Kippens, NL proud but the
entire province. Katarina truly embodies what it means
to be a community hero by demonstrating to children and
youth that with hard work and dedication you can achieve
great success. Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador is
thrilled to invite Katarina to deliver the keynote address at
the 2017 AGM and conference.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
A hero can be defined as a person who has special achievements,
abilities or personal qualities, and is regarded as a role model.
KATARINA
ROXON
As recreation leaders we come into contact with many local heroes
that have served to motivate and inspire those around them. These
local heroes make an indelible mark on their communities and inspire an
overall sense of community pride.
Celebrating Community Heroes
May 26, 2017, 7:00 pm
Join Katarina Roxon and learn about her personal story that led to her
recent accomplishments as a para-swimmer, and the community heroes that
inspired and supported her journey.
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Tel: 709-729-3892 | Fax: 709-729-3814
www.recreationnl.com
PRE-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2017
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 (CONTINUED)
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Playground Safety Training
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Social – Escape the Room
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Community Garden Workshop
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017
10:00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite
Deer Lake Motel
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Recreation Practitioner Training
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Recreation Practitioner Training
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
New Delegates Meet & Greet
Deer Lake Motel
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Recreation Practitioner Meeting
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Conference Registration
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Business Meeting Part I & Regional
Breakfast Meetings
Deer Lake Motel
6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Conference Opening
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Recreation Practitioners Roundtable
Deer Lake Motel
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Keynote Address-Katarina Roxon
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Volunteers Roundtable
Deer Lake Motel
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Trade Show
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Session: Funding Opportunities
Holiday Inn
Session: Older Adult Programming
Holiday Inn
Session: Accessible and Inclusive
Programming
Holiday Inn
10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Social – Super Heroes Party
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Conference Information Desk
Deer Lake Motel
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Business Luncheon
Deer Lake Motel
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Session: Programming for Small Towns
Holiday Inn
Session: From Clinical to CommunityMaking the Connection, Working Better
Together
Holiday Inn
Session: HIGH FIVE® Strengthening
Children’s Mental Health
Holiday Inn
*Please Note: All concurrent sessions
taking place on Saturday will take place
at the Holiday Inn Express
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closing Plenary-Interactive Pool
Session: Katarina Roxon
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Annual Awards Dinner & Banquet
Deer Lake Motel
10:00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite
Deer Lake Motel
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PRE-CONFERENCE INFORMATION
PLAYGROUND SAFETY WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
Designed for recreation leaders (staff and volunteers)
who would like to learn about responsibly building and
maintaining a community playground. Participants will receive
an awareness of all phases of planning and maintaining a
playground including identifying the target audience, site
location, playground design, installation, maintenance and
risk management. A site visit to a local playground will be
included, and participants will also receive a Playground
Planning Manual. Please see Playground Safety Workshop
flyer for further details.
Presenter: G ERARD PHILPOTT, former Parks and Recreation
Supervisor, City of Mount Pearl
RECREATION PRACTITIONER TRAINING
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
Designed for Recreation Practitioners (permanent recreation
staff).
Recreation Practitioner Training will offer current insights and
knowledge to support the operational and management of
recreation services. Topics will include:
• Users Liability for Recreation Facilities (insurance
representatives will provide and overview of Users Liability
and the various insurance options for consideration as part of
a risk management program).
• Regulating Alcohol Use in Recreation (representatives from
the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Licensing Board will
provide an overview of the Liquor Licensing Act as it relates
to the sale and consumption of alcohol in a community
recreation environment).
• Arena Round Table Share best practices and greatest
challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for the arena
community to exchange ideas, concerns, tips and tricks, as
well as examines key issues affecting arena facilities.
RECREATION PRACTITIONER FACILITIES MEETING
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
Network with recreation practitioners from across the province
and learn about training opportunities, upcoming initiatives,
current trends, and discuss any issues or challenges facing
recreation leaders in similar working situations.
RECREATION PRACTITIONER TRAINING (continued)
Date: Friday, May 26, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
• Safety Policies for Recreation Facilities representatives from
a Occupational Health and Safety company will provide an
overview of safety practices and procedures that are necessary
for the establishment of safety polices for recreation facilities.
• Refrigeration Join CIMCO representative, Kevin Harris as he
provides insights on current products and practices in arena
refrigeration.
HOW TO START A COMMUNITY GARDEN
WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, May 26, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex & Family Tree
House Resource Centre
This engaging and interactive workshop will provide an overview
of how to start a community garden. Partnering with Food First
NL and local community gardens groups, you will receive handson experience and resources that will serve to get you moving to
create your own community garden. A mini community garden
site build will also take place at The Tree House Family Resource
Centre. Please see How to Start a Community Garden Workshop
flyer for further details.
Presenters: J ENNIFER WOOD, Education Manager, Food First NL
DAWN SHARPE, Director of Recreation, Town of
Portugal Cove-St. Philips
JUNIOR PINKSEN, Recreation Director, Town of Deer
Lake (Site Build)
LOCAL COMMUNITY GARDEN REPRESENTATIVES
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Tel: 709-729-3892 | Fax: 709-729-3814
www.recreationnl.com
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017 AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
While there are many funding programs that offer opportunities for recreation leaders to secure new funds to support a wide
range of recreation programs, services, equipment and facilities, it can be challenging to identify and focus on those that best
meet your community’s needs.
This session will engage you in:
• A discussion on the many funding opportunities available
• Which funding program best meets your needs
• Key elements in the application and selection process such as:
- Use of the funds secured
- Evaluating and reporting requirements
Participants are encouraged to bring along samples of funding programs that they have found successful.
Presenters: DAWN SHARPE, Director of Recreation, Town of Portugal Cove- St. Phillips
TODD MERCER, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department, Town of Grand Falls- Windsor
OLDER ADULT PROGRAMMING
Recreation NL has developed Active for Life, in partnership with the School of Human Kinetics & Recreation and Eastern Health,
a program for preventing falls through physical activity for older adults. This session will provide you with the knowledge of the
new program offered by Recreation NL as well as other older adult programming that currently exists within Newfoundland and
Labrador.
Presenters: WANDA MERRIGAN, Aquatics Supervisor, Town of Channel-Port aux Basques
WANDA WIGHT, Recreation Director, Town of Pasadena
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING
Are you interested in learning about opportunities for accessible and inclusive programming? This session will provide you with
insights, tools and knowledge to get you started! The interactive session will provide information on various types of inclusive
recreation and parasport activities. Equipment from several parasports will be available for display as well as opportunities to
learn about funding opportunities for equipment and program start-up.
Presenters: MEGAN CUMMINGS, Recreation Specialist Recreation NL
E ILEEN BARTLETT, Director of Programs Easter Seals NL
ACCOMODATIONS
Deer Lake Motel (15 Trans-Canada Hwy, Deer Lake)
Tel: 1-800-563-2144 /(709) 635-2108
Web: www.deerlakemotel.com
Rate: $139.00
Rooms are block booked under Recreation NL
ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATIONS
Holiday Inn Express (38 Bennett Ave, Deer Lake)
Tel: 1-877-660-8550/(709) 635-3232
Web: www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/
reservation
Rate: $129.00
Rooms are block booked under Recreation NL
Transportation will be provided to delegates throughout the conference, as events will take place at various venues
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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS continued
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PROGRAMMING FOR SMALL TOWNS
While the process for planning community recreation programs follows general program planning principles, there are additional
elements of planning and design that need to be considered for small towns. This session will explore the important role
that recreation programming plays within the community and will focus on the key considerations in planning for successful
community recreation programming in small towns.
Presenter: L AURA LEE BREEN, Cormack Recreation Commission
FROM CLINICAL TO COMMUNITY– MAKING THE CONNECTION, WORKING BETTER TOGETHER
(NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION)
Therapeutic recreation is the systematic process of using recreation and leisure to meet the needs of persons with illnesses or
other disabling conditions. Community integration is a component within the model of therapeutic recreation practice whereby
clients apply what they learn in treatment to successfully participate in community activities. This session will explore the
process of therapeutic recreation, how therapeutic recreation can be used in a community setting, and how we can work better
together in improving the quality of life for those we serve.
Presenter: C ASSANDRA MCLEAN, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
STRENGTHENING CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION SESSION
The information provided in the Strengthening Children’s Mental Health workshop is based on the research and expertise of the
mental health and recreation sectors across Canada. Join Master Trainer, Annette Oldford as she provides an overview of what
is involved in this 1-day workshop. Annette will express the importance of having front-line staff trained to identify key concepts
related to children’s mental health.
Presenter: ANNETTE OLDFORD, HIGH FIVE® Master Trainer, Supervisor, Family & Leisure, City of St. John’s
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CLOSING PLENARY – INTERACTIVE POOL SESSION WITH KATARINA ROXON
Katarina Roxon has competed on many levels in Paralympics swimming including her Gold Medal winning performance in the
100-meter breaststroke at the 2016 Paralympics Games.
Join Katarina as she demonstrates her winning strokes at the Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex. This will be followed by a
relaxed session where delegates can talk to Katarina about her experiences, successes and passion.
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Tel: 709-729-3892 | Fax: 709-729-3814
www.recreationnl.com
SOCIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
ESCAPE THE ROOM!
ANNUAL AWARDS
DINNER & BANQUET
It’s a race against time – Can You Escape?
Immerse yourself in a storyline that requires your
logical thinking, teamwork, and outside-the-box
ideas and puts you in a ‘locked’ room …. you have 45
minutes to find a way to escape.
Join us in celebrating outstanding
organizations and individuals who have made
lasting contributions to the furtherance of
recreation within Newfoundland and Labrador.
Seven awards and two student scholarships
will be presented.
10:30 p.m.
Deer Lake Motel
THEY INCLUDE:
• Inclusion Award – Bridging the Gap
HOSPITALITY SUITE
• HIGH FIVE ® Leadership Award
• Physical Activity Awards:
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
EXHIBITOR TRADE SHOW
D
GRAN
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PR E
DRAW
Be sure to check out the latest products and services
in the recreation sector. There will be trade show
giveaways, networking opportunities and chances to
win great prizes.
10:15 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex
SUPERHERO PARTY
• Active Communities Award
• Teen Challenge Youth Leadership
Award
• Recreation Practitioner Award – Cy Hoskins
Memorial Award of Merit
• Volunteer Recognition Awards:
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Volunteer Group of the Year Award
• Kevin Waterman Student Scholarship –
Two $500.00 student scholarships will be
awarded to students enrolled in recreation
related studies
Calling all superheroes! Join us for an action packed
party with fun games and prizes. Grab your mask
and your cap and come dressed
as your favourite superhero.
There will be a prize for
the best superhero
costume.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2017
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Group
Address
City/Town
Province
Tel
Email
Postal Code
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
MEMBER NON-MEMBER
PRE-CONFERENCE
Playground Safety Workshop $50.00 $100.00
Community Gardens Workshop
$50.00 $100.00
Recreation Practitioner Training
$50.00
$100.00
CONFERENCEBefore May 1
Delegate Package $200.00
Includes FULL ACCESS to all conference events
(includes 1 keynote, luncheon & banquet ticket).
Please note: This does NOT include Pre-conference events
Observer Package After May 1
$230.00
$60.00
Before May 1
$230.00
$75.00
$75.00
After May 1
$260.00
$100.00
Includes Educational Sessions on Saturday, May 27th
Student Package
$40.00
Keynote Address $25.00 X ______________ Luncheon: $25.00 X ______________
= $_______________
Awards Banquet: $35.00 X ______________
= $_______________
= $_______________
TOTAL: = $_______________
Please indicate any dietary or special needs:
REFUND POLICY: A processing fee of $50.00 will be charged on all refunds requested up to May 12, 2017. To receive a refund after May 13th, a
written request will be required.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Online registration is available at www.recreationnl.com
PAYMENT: Payment can be made through PayPal, or forwarding a cheque made payable to Recreation NL, P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
TRAINING BURSARIES AVAILABLE!
Volunteer Recreation Committees: $250.00
Student Members: $100.00