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Pre-Conference Sessions
CPRA retains the right to cancel pre-conference sessions should minimum registration numbers not be attained. All prices include GST.
Ice Rink Indoor Air Quality and Mould Awareness
Canadian Recreation Facilities Council
Wednesday, September 26 (8:30 am – 12:00 pm)
The recent CBC investigation of indoor air quality in ice rinks across Canada has raised questions about the risks associated with working and playing in these environments. The finger is often pointed at the “ice resurfacer” as the primary cause of “toxic air” – but is it really the problem? Is poor air quality in ice facilities a mechanical problem or a human one? Is this a new issue?
In this session you will learn about air quality issues and concerns and find out what people using or working in artificial ice facilities can do to ensure that risks are reduced or eliminated. The first line of defence is ensuring that management understands the ever-changing internal and external factors that contribute to indoor air quality in rinks. The second is sharing this knowledge with staff who control these facilities.
Cost: $95.00 (includes a morning break)
The National Capital Region: A Guided Tour
Wednesday, September 26 (8:45 am – 4:15 pm)
Discover what recreation is like in the National Capital Region! Our double-decker bus tour will explore the region with the longest network of recreational pathways in North America. Spend the morning on a guided tour of historic Gatineau Park, with its more than 90 km of hiking trails and pathways. View the magic of the fall colours, marvel at the Park’s breathtaking grounds and gardens, and get an exclusive look at how the National Capital Commission operates. Then follow the Rideau Canal - the world's longest skating rink (in winter) - and see for yourself why this “masterpiece of human creative genius” is being nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, visit and get the inside scoop on some of the most popular and unique recreation facilities in Ottawa.
Cost: $55 (includes lunch)
Helping to Shape our Future: A National Parliamentary Forum on Parks and Recreation
Wednesday, September 26 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)
CPRA is very pleased to be hosting the first National Parliamentary Forum on Parks and Recreation. Join advocates for parks and recreation on Parliament Hill on September 26th. Members of Parliament need to hear from their constituents and we can all play a part in affecting policy change at the federal level. The Parliamentary Forum provides a unique opportunity to take our message to Parliament Hill, while our annual conference and trade show are taking place in the nation’s capital.
Through pre-arranged meetings with their local Member of Parliament, senior leaders will educate our elected officials on the importance of parks and recreation to our communities and make them aware of the issues and challenges we face.
Make a commitment to share our vision for parks and recreation in Canada. Plan to be part of this exciting Forum!
Cost: $100 (includes lunch and a briefing on the workings of government before meeting Members of Parliament and their key staff).
Moving to Inclusion
Wednesday, September 26 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Children need to feel involved and included - a valued part of every aspect of their schools and neighbourhoods. For a child with a disability, that important feeling of belonging may be missing in the gymnasium or on the field.
Creating an inclusive program is a step-by-step process designed to involve all participants in a range of activities using a variety of supports. Join us to hear how the City of Ottawa adapted the Active Living Alliance’s Moving to Inclusion training resources to meet its own needs. Ottawa has trained 100% of its summer staff on how to include participants with disabilities in day camp settings.
A practical session will assist learners in modifying equipment, rules, skills and space to include participants with different disabilities into their programs. Learners will:
- expand their awareness of resources that support inclusion,
- identify their strengths and address the barriers to inclusion,
- learn the steps to inclusion and explore factors that affect participation, and
- access practical ideas and play inclusive games.
Cost: $80.00 (includes lunch and Moving to Inclusion texts)
New Construction or Retrofit - The Role and Responsibilities of On-Site Management and Staff
Canadian Recreation Facilities Council
Wednesday, September 26 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Communities across Canada undertake millions of dollars in recreation construction each year. By default, many facility managers are given the responsibility of overseeing construction projects. Regrettably, many lack the basic project management skills to diligently represent the owner, others are unaware of the legal relationships between the parties.
This workshop will provide facility managers with basic knowledge about the project managers’ responsibilities on a new or retrofit project. Topics will include:
- New Construction: clearly defining roles and responsibilities for on-site security and safety in restricted construction areas and in those accessible to the public,
- Professional Services: internal vs. external supervision and field services, who works with service providers, required professionals, cost/accessibility, consultants as decision makers, and pre-qualifying professional teams,
- Contractor vs. Project Manager: legislation that can affect construction, and the roles of local building authorities and Provincial/Territorial governments,
- Obligations of the Contractor: assessing daily performance, identifying responsibility, claims against and by the contractor, and non performance or lack of professional performance by the contractor,
- Construction Drawings: the importance of understanding the different drawings used during construction
- Cataloguing the Construction: using today’s technology to ensure construction compliance,
- Operational Training: making staff training a part of the overall construction process,
- Owners Manuals vs. Operational Manuals: ensuring that owners realize the importance of each for new buildings,
- Life-Cycle Planning: preparing for the maintenance, upkeep and demise of a new building, and
- Pitfalls of New Construction: a review of known construction challenges and techniques to protect your community’s assets.
Gain an understanding of construction boundaries, best practices and known pitfalls before you put on that "white hat" at a construction site!
Cost: $175.00 (lunch not included)
Research Forum
Canadian Parks & Recreation Association
Wednesday, September 26 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)
Practitioners are increasingly called upon to address complex issues and are held accountable for making choices that yield results. However, the gap between what we know and what we do is a significant challenge for the parks and recreation sector. Research may be inaccessible or difficult to translate. It may also fail to address practitioner priorities or to engage practitioners in a collaborative process. But research is critical for recreation policy, program development, and management - as well as for practitioners and policy makers in related domains - and the need to bridge the gap has never been greater.
The purpose of this Forum is to make participants aware of the most up-to-date and relevant research related to 11 key priority research areas. These include benefits and outcomes measurement, children and youth, community capacity building, management and delivery systems, environment, and wellness and active living. These themes have been identified as the most critical and relevant for recreation practitioners by CPRA members, partners, and supporting organizations.
Sessions and panels will focus on key research findings and the relevance of these findings for the parks and recreation sector.
The Forum will be valuable to practitioners engaged in program and policy development and evaluation, to academics and students interested in the practitioner perspective and collaborative research, and to stakeholders from parks, recreation, and related fields that rely on accurate, relevant, and contemporary research to inform the decision-making process.
Cost: $30.00 per student, $65.00 per delegate (includes lunch)
Special Event Planning
Canadian Recreation Facilities Council
Wednesday, September 26 (1:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Are you involved with the planning or implementation of special events in your facility or community? We live in a changing world of standards, regulations, accountability and liability. This workshop will look at how prepared you are for a crisis at a special event under your care and control. Topics will include:
- risk management,
- program and facility interaction,
- contingency planning,
- labour standards and insurance coverage,
- identifying standards, policies and regulations that could affect your activities, and
- developing programs to recruit, select, and orient and manage volunteers.
Cost: $95.00 (includes an afternoon break)
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