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We are off the rails excited to have you join us in North Battleford for the 2019 Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Conference! This Conference, themed “All Aboard the Wellness Train,” is sure to be on track with a focus on mental, physical, social, environmental and occupational wellness in recreation.
The committee is fired up to deliver a #trainrec of a time with inspiring keynote presentations, awesome education sessions and incredible networking events.
We’ve also engineered the first ever Non-Profit EXPO taking place during a one of a kind RecFest as well as a first class Trade Show. Get on board and discover the products, ser-vices, information and trends for the recreation and parks industry.
Rev your engines - and let’s get this Conference chugging along!
WELCOME
ABOARD!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 177:30 am - 8:30 am On Track Fitness - Velocity Fitness AquaFit Class & Lane Swim Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre
10:00 am ARRIVALS: Registration/Information and Voting Desk OpenFuel-up Snack Station Dekker Centre Atrium/Hall
10:00 am Trade Show Open Dekker Centre Atrium11:00 am - 12:00 pm Opening Remarks and Keynote Address – Kendal Netmaker Dekker Centre Theatre
12:00 pm - 2:15 pm Delegates Networking LuncheonSPRA Round Table and Candidate Speeches Dekker Centre Hall
2:15 pm Trade Show Close
2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Train-ing CUplex Tours and Speed SessionsA1: STARS Air Ambulance / A2: Battlefords Better Together T-Shirt
ProjectCurling Centre lobby/ Curling Centre upstairs (Beaver Grill)
B1: Dream Brokers Program / B2: KinderKidsAquatic Centre meeting room/
Aquatic Centre equipment room
C1: Street Festival Fun / C2: Getting Kids Active One Community at a Time
Dekker Centre Garage/Dekker Centre Theatre
D1: (Re) Shaping Our Community with Our Youth Partners / D2: Strategic Decision Making
Field House Court 3/ Field House 2nd floor
5:30 pm Voting and Registration Desk Close Dekker Centre Atrium6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Murder Mystery Dinner ‘Murder on the NB Express’ Dekker Centre Hall8:00 pm - 11:00 pm RecFest and Inflatable Fun with Tag’Em Entertainment
NationsWEST Field House8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Non-Profit Expo
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 186:30 am - 7:30 am On Track Fitness - Velocity Fitness HIIT That Beat Class NationsWEST Field House
8:00 am Registration/Information and Voting Desk Open Don Ross Centre Lobby8:00 am - 8:45 am Express Breakfast Chapel Gallery
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Train-ing Session B (choo choo choose 1 session)B1: Eat Healthy Play Healthy - What Do We Know about Recreation
Food Environments? Don Ross Centre - Room 103
B2: Building Dreams Where You Live Don Ross Centre - Room 108B3: Mental Health - Skills to Support, Educate and Reduce Stigma Don Ross Centre - Room 107
10:15 am - 10:30 am Snack Station Stop Don Ross Centre Craft Room
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Train-ing Session C (choo choo choose 1 session)C1: Eat Healthy Play Healthy - Supporting Healthy Food Environments Don Ross Centre - Room 103
C2: Refrigeration Plant Safety and Regulations Don Ross Centre - Room 108C3: Accounting 101 - Why Community Services Math Doesn’t Work Don Ross Centre - Room 107
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm President’s Luncheon and SPRA AGM Don Ross Centre Gymnasium
1:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Train Tourism Session: Armoury Brewing Company (with snack station) Armoury Brewing Company
Allen Sapp Gallery (with snack station) Allen Sapp Gallery
Natural Play Space Centennial Park
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm SPRA Awards Gala Don Ross Centre Gymnasium9:00 pm - 1:00 am Dance with Danny & The Dusters
11:00 pm Late Night Snack Station
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 198:30 am - 9:30 am Refuel Breakfast Dekker Centre Hall
9:30 am - 9:45 am 2020 Conference Presentation Dekker Centre Theatre
9:45 am - 10:45 am Closing Keynote – Elizabeth Manley Dekker Centre Theatre
10:45 am - 11:00 am DEPARTURES: Closing Remarks and Prize Draws Dekker Centre Theatre
TIME EVENT LOCATION
SHUTTLE
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Departure Time Pick-up Location Drop-off Location 8:30 pm 9:00 pm 9:30 pm 10:00 pm
Dekker Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Departure Time Pick-up Location Drop-off Location 7:00 am Gold Eagle Lodge
Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
Aquatic Centre
8:40 am Aquatic Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
9:50 am 10:00 am
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
Dekker Centre
5:00 pm Dekker Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
5:30 pm 5:40 pm 5:50 pm
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
Dekker Centre
8:00 pm 8:30 pm
Dekker Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
9:30 pm 10:00 pm 10:30 pm 11:00 pm 11:30 pm
NationsWEST Field House Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
BAR SERVICESBar service is cash only
WHAT TO WEAR RecFest Casual, active wear
Awards Gala A formal event, you are encouraged to wear business class attire such as: suits, dresses, dress pants or skirts
Conference Sessions Casual attire
Tours Walking shoes
CHECK YOUR
BAGGAGE
Friday, October 18, 2019 Departure Time Pick-up Location Drop-off Location 6:00 am 6:10 am
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
NationsWEST Field House
7:30 am NationsWEST Field House Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
7:40 am 7:50 am 8:00 am 8:10 am 8:20 am 8:30 am
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
Don Ross Centre
1:00 pm 1:15 pm
Don Ross Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
1:15 pm Don Ross Centre Centennial Park 5:00 pm 5:40 pm 6:00 pm
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
Don Ross Centre
9:00 pm – 1:00 am (every half hour)
Don Ross Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
Booth # Company Name1 Park N Play2 Atlwest Communications3 Molok North America4 RC Strategies + PERC5 Fitness Experience6 Blue Imp Recreational Products7 Aquam Aquatic Specialist Inc.8 Lakeshore Tree Farms Ltd.9 Stevenson Industrial Refrigeration Ltd.10 Paradise LeisureScapes11 Berg Chilling Systems Inc.12 PlayWorks Inc.1314151617 SPRA18 SPRA19 Jet Ice Ltd.
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Booth # Company Name20 Flaman Fitness21 Playgrounds-R-Us22 Western Recreation & Development Inc.23 Western Recreation & Development Inc.24 Omni Sport Inc.25 Multigas Detention Inc.26 CIMCO Refrigeration 27 Northland Recreation Supply28 Shercom Industries29 Big Hill Services Ltd.30 Spark Solutions31 1 Stop Playgrounds32 1 Stop Playgrounds33 Tag’Em Entertainment34 Splashables35 BeeJ’s Office Plus36 Book King Software37 Musco Sports Lighting
TRADE SHOW
Dekker Centre Floor Plan Thursday, October 1710:00 am - 2:15 pm
Come support our exhibitorswho serve our recreation and parks industry!
Keynote Address and Lunch
Booth # Company Name20 Flaman Fitness21 Playgrounds-R-Us22 Western Recreation & Development Inc.23 Western Recreation & Development Inc.24 Omni Sport Inc.25 Multigas Detention Inc.26 CIMCO Refrigeration 27 Northland Recreation Supply28 Shercom Industries29 Big Hill Services Ltd.30 Spark Solutions31 1 Stop Playgrounds32 1 Stop Playgrounds33 Tag’Em Entertainment34 Splashables35 BeeJ’s Office Plus36 Book King Software37 Musco Sports Lighting
TRADE SHOW
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 20196:00 pm - 10:00 pm ‘North Battleford Station Social’ Wine and Cheese (Dekker Centre)Hop off your train at the NB Station - the state of the art Dekker Centre for Performing Arts - for a social with local talent, networking, wine, cheese and appetizers. Cheese, appetizers and company are included, extra charge for wine and other alcoholic beverages. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 20196:00 pm – 8:00 pmMurder Mystery Dinner ‘Murder on the NB Express’It’s a classic whodunit! There’s been a murder on the NB Express and you have to find out who is responsible! This interactive dinner will test your sleuth skills, pique your interest and keep you guessing to the end. Paired with delicious fares, you’ll be glad you got on board!----------------------------------------------------------------------8:00 pm – 11:00 pmRecFest and Inflatable Fun with Tag’Em Entertainment Inflate your fun with Tag’Em Entertainment! Enjoy inflatables like axe throwing and ninja warrior dome, arcade games, drinks, snacks and FUN! Play giant games, test your skills and lounge in the LED furniture lounge! Proudly sponsored by Tag’Em Entertainment.----------------------------------------------------------------------8:00 pm - 11:00 pmNon-Profit ExpoThe Non-Profit and Sport Association EXPO will also take place during RecFest - so be sure to see what services are offered in their sectors. The EXPO Express game will reward you with prizes for participating! ----------------------------------------------------------------------
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 20196:00 pm – 9:00 pmSPRA Awards GalaDress in your best for this formal event and walk the red carpet to the SPRA Awards Gala. The Gala includes entertainment and presenta-tion of the SPRA and Communities in Bloom Awards. Cocktails are at 6:00 pm, followed by supper at 6:30 pm and the Awards presentations at 7:30 pm.----------------------------------------------------------------------9:00 pm – 1:00 am Dance with Danny & The Dusters Kick off your shoes and kick up some dust with Danny & the Dusters! Playing your favourite hits, it is sure to be 4 hours of fun!---------------------------------------------------------------------
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