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*INSIDE...A complete guide to the
2020 RFABC CONFERENCE.
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A News Magazine for Recreation Facility Personnel in British Columbia | Excellence in Education
A News Magazine for Recreation Facility Personnel in British Columbia
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LEADING THE WAY WITH A NEW AND INNOVATIVE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM...
Langara College – 50 Years Together In Recreation Page 21Cover Photo:
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2020 RFABC
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT-ELECT
PAST PRESIDENT
TREASURER
SECRETARY
TECHNICAL CHAIR
MARKETING DIRECTOR
EDUCATION CHAIR
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
ASSOCIATES DIRECTOR
PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR
John Marcellus ................................................................................jmarcellus@rdn.bc.ca
Terry Welsh........................................................................................twelsh7@gmail.com
Chris Siddaway..........................................................................csiddaway@coquitlam.ca
Ron Dietrich..............................................................rdietrich@westshorerecreation.ca
Sheena Boyles.....................................................................................sboyles@cvrd.bc.ca
Jayson Murray....................................................................................jmurray@rfabc.com
Carol Sheridan.........................................................................carol@oliverrecreation.ca
Ron Aubrey ...........................................................................................aubreyr@telus.net
Erica McDonald...............................................................Erica.mcdonald@vancouver.ca
Jalal Elarid .......................................................................................jelarid@eisolutions.caLarry Robinson ...............................................................larry@kendrickequipment.com
Gary Paterson .......................................................................gary.paterson@nanaimo.ca
RFABC ASSOCIATE
MembersOver the past many years, the Associate membership of the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia has played a pivotal role in the success and growth of our association. The following companies and their staff have consistently strived to provide excellent technical advice and first-rate products and services that are used by our valued individual members, as well as private and municipal members on a day to day basis.
A2Z Arena Products Accent Refrigeration Systems
Acme Supplies AME Consulting Group Aquam Inc.
Architecture 49 Athletica Sports Systems Bay Resource Group Inc.
Berg Chilling Systems Black and McDonald Ltd.
Bright Solutions Inc. Canada Pool Coating
CARHA Hockey Cascadia Sport Systems Inc.
Centaur Products Chemours Inc. Colored Shale Products Inc.
CIMCO Refrigeration Critical Environment Technologies
DB Perks and Associates Ltd. Ecoboys Coating Ltd.
EI Solutions Inc. Erv Parent Company Ltd.
Fraser Valley Refrigeration
HDR CEI Architecture Associates Inc. Hi-Pro Sporting Goods Ltd.
IBC Technologies Inc. Island Cleaning Supplies
Jet Ice Ltd. JS Refrigeration Engineering Inc.
Kaiqi GroupKendrick Equipment Lumalex Canada Ltd.
Mayekawa Canada Omni Sport Inc.
RecTec Industries Rocky Point Engineering Ltd.
Safe Sidewalks Canada Ltd Schoolhouse Products Inc.
Sound Solutions Canada Swish Maintenance Ltd.
RC Strategies +PERC Reed Jones Christoffersen Ltd.
Trane Northwest Vimar Equipment Ltd.
Western Noise Control Ltd.
This list of our Associate members is proudly provided for the benefit of our membership. When looking for excellence in products and services, we encourage you to look first to this list before you shop elsewhere. You will be pleasantly surprised to find everything you need right here. For a list of their products, services and contact information please visit our website at www.rfabc.com
RECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAA
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
RECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAA
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
ZONE DIRECTORS
STAFF
Brad Coleman ..............................................................................bcoleman@[email protected]
Steve Napper.........................................................................................snapper@delta.ca
Mike Fetterer ........................................................................mfetterer@summerland.ca
Craig Langille.................................................................................Craig.langille@unbc.ca
Vacant
Bob Corbett.................................................................................bcorbett@fortstjohn.ca
Robert Baker ..............................................................................................rbaker@trail.ca
ISLAND ZONE DIRECTOR
LOWER MAINLAND ZONE DIRECTOR
THOMPSON/OKANAGAN DIRECTOR
CARIBOO ZONE DIRECTOR
SKEENA BULKLEY ZONE DIRECTOR
NORTH ZONE DIRECTOR
EAST/WEST KOOTENAY ZONE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BUSINESS AND MARKETING MANAGER
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Dwayne Kalynchuk ............................................................................dwayne@rfabc.com
Dan Pagely .........................................................................................dpagely@rfabc.com
Don Chow ..................................................................................................don@rfabc.com
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Inside...Inside...RFABC Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RFABC 2019 Associate Members & Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RFABC President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RFABC Associate Member Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RFABC Nominations - Awards 2020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RFABC 2020 Conference Pullout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Langara College - 50 Years Together in Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
My Langara College Alumni/RFABC Relationship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recreation Facilities Management 1992 - Jamie Rennie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
RFABC Island Zone December Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Corporate Sponsorships in Recreation Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sound Solutions Installs Roof Top Speaker With Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RFABC - Publishing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RFABC Education Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RFABC Education Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RFABC Membership Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Retirement: Fred Kilner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RFABC Executive Director’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Facility to Facility is the official magazine of the Recreation
Facilities Association of British Columbia, published four times
per year. To contribute articles, contact the Editor,
Dwayne Kalynchuk
Executive Director
RFABC
PO Box 53590, RPO Broadmead
Victoria, BC V8X 5K2
Publishing Information
Vision
Mission
Critical Beliefs
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Recreation Association of British Columbia
PO Box 53590
RPO Broadmead
Victoria,BC V8X 5K2
Website: www.rfabc.com
Phone: 1-877-285-3421
RFABC is the leading resource for recreation sector in British
Columbia.
The mission of the RFABC is to promote safe and efficient
operation of recreation facilities through the provision of
educational opportunities, networking, training, and advocacy
for recreation sector.
We believe that our stewardship of recreation facility
infrastructure is essential to the quality of the
recreation experience and contributes to healthy
communities.
We are committed to outcomes and are accountable for
the quality of the programs and services delivered. We believe that collaboration is a productive approach
to achieving our mission. We base our decisions on accurate data and research in
the best interest of the members and stakeholders. We communicate with integrity and transparency. We respect diversity of people and their views and we
encourage networking and goodwill.
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CCBBAAASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
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SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR I
RSA
RSA
SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR I & II
SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR I
Kamloops.....................................................
Dawson Creek...............................................
New Westminster ........................................
Prince George .........................................
Coquitlam......................................
8/9
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21
20-23
29/March 1
SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR I
SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR II
BUILDING SERVICE WORKER I
SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR II
Victoria.........................................................
Victoria ....................................................
Lower mainland......................................
Lower mainland ............
7/8
28/29
27/28
March 29 and April 5
RECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAA
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Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
Guilford....................................................
New Westminster ..................................
Coquitlam................................................
SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR I
ICE FACILITY OPERATOR
BUILDING SERVICE WORKER I
18/19
27-31
24/25
JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 MARCH 2020
DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER! Program staff must make the decision to run or cancel a course 2 weeks prior to the course start date. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
Register Now at www.rfabc.com !
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
John MarcellusRECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAA
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
2020 Greetings!
I hope that everyone had the opportunity to enjoy the holidays with family and were able to take a moment to unwind, relax and refresh. We have entered a new year , in fact a new decade, and the RFABC is on a path from “Facing the Future Together” in 2019 to “Connecting People” in 2020.
2020 will be similar in some ways and will be different in others. We continue to face challenges in the recreation sector which includes but is not limited to, infrastructure, certified staffing, financial considerations and environment. To this end, the need to connect and work together towards a common objective is even more essential for the coming years. The RFABC Board, Executive and Administration understand and are aware of many of these challenges and continue to strive to provide opportunities to assist and support our members, facilities and communities. Ideally it would be nice to wake up one morning with everything resolved, but the reality is that to provide effective resolution takes the efforts of many to coordinate time, consistency, flexibility and being persistent.
In 2019 we accomplished a number of goals in regards to initiatives which included adopting a strategic plan for 2019-2021 which supports us as an Association to set the course for future work and accomplishments. We conducted a review of our governance structure and there will be some revisions coming forward as recommendations at our Annual General Meeting. Our office staff have been diligently providing educational opportunities and have been transitioning to new software which has been sometimes challenging but will provide us with a more efficient registration system. As our membership continues to grow, we have received and listened to the feedback from our members requiring a need to further develop and provide the connections necessary to support them in the operations of their facilities.
The RFABC has been proactively moving forward in building upon relationships and partnering with various institutions, agencies and associations and it has been gratifying that we have seen relationships becoming enhanced in a positive manner. We remain determined to work cooperatively to expand upon these types of relationships as we work towards addressing the needs for the members and our Association.
We are aware that the recreation sector is seeing trends and developments that are or will be occurring in the future and they will have an impact for facilities, owners and operators. The message of “Connecting People” very prevalent and is the foundation for our theme for this year's RFABC Conference which will be in Parksville May 11-14. There will be a great selection of educational sessions offered at the Pre- Conference and Conference and we are excited to be returning to Vancouver Island after a very successful Conference held in Harrison Hot Springs in 2019. We look forward
to seeing everyone in May!
In closing, I want to extend an open invitation to everyone to consider becoming more involved with the RFABC. Our Association is built upon the foundation of knowledgeable and experienced professionals who work cooperatively to promote the safe and efficient operation of recreation facilities. These individuals are volunteers that work towards this objective as we believe that it is essential to the “quality of the recreation experience” and that their efforts contribute to safer and healthier communities. I sometimes replace the wording for these individuals with the word “Champions” as they are the definition of that word. I remember a saying from a man who in my perspective defined the word “Champion”. He said” Champions are made from something they have deep inside which is a desire, a dream, a vision. They have the skill and the will. However the will must be stronger than the skill”. So take a moment and consider becoming involved and I am sure you will find it rewarding!
Oh - by the way the man's name was Muhammad Ali.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR‘S MESSAGE
Dwayne KalynchukRECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAA
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
We are busy planning this year's conference themed Connecting People in Parksville. We have changed the format somewhat with sessions all day Tuesday and Wednesday with the conference wrapping up after the banquet Wednesday night. An excellent pre-conference session on refrigeration technology, safety, and maintenance will be held on Monday along with golf in the afternoon and a meet and greet in the evening. The main conference will kick off Tuesday with Bobby Umar speaking about “Strategic Networking”. Breakout sessions occupy the balance of the day with the Dinner and Trade Show wrapping up the evening. Wednesday will provide our delegates an opportunity to choose from numerous breakout sessions in different streams including Technical/Operations, HR/Supervisory and Programming. The day sessions will wrap-up with a general closing session With Alan Mallory addressing “Reaching New Heights through Agile Leadership”. Our Awards Banquet will conclude the day and 2020 Conference.
This is our second visit to Tigh-Na-Mara Resort and Conference Centre in Parksville. The food and hospitality of the facility is second to none. We will bus delegates again to the Oceanside Recreation centre for our Dinner and Trade Show where you will have an opportunity to visit with leading edge companies and service exhibitors.
We will be utilizing a different golf course this year the Fairwinds Golf Course. Transportation from the hotel will once again be provided.
So, don't delay, log on to our website and register for the conference. Our registration fees remain the same with all meals and conference gift included. See you in Parksville and remember to submit nominations for our annual awards program which will be recognized in Parksville.
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EDUCATION CORNER
Dan Pagely
Another exciting year ahead for RFABC and the industry. Before I share with you what the year holds for the Education portfolio and Industry support, I want to close out 2019. The past year saw our incredible group of Instructors, teach and interact with over 1000 students, in 80 plus courses/workshops through out the province. We had success in our core courses but added the Chlorine Gas safe handling program and the Arena ice making course. We are still modifying our AIM course and looking at an additional Ice maintenance module. We are also working in concert with WorkSafe BC, to look at gaining provincial accreditation for the Chlorine course. In 2019 we also expanded our offerings to the students at Langara to not only deliver the Pool operator course, but we added the Refrigeration safety awareness course. These two courses along with their academic studies, prepares the students to enter the field of recreation in the operations or program side of our business.
Entering 2020, the RFABC Board has identified a clear strategic
direction for the staff to implement. These include but not limited to; course development, improve membership services, partner with post secondary institutions for the delivery of courses, liaison with regulatory agencies to develop and deliver key training programs and support the asset management program are just a few of the items.
Action is under way on several fronts. RFABC staff are sitting on an Education Advisory committee to support Technical Safety BC and will be rolling out new teaching tools at our
Spring conference. We have identified new material to include in the revisions of our Pool operator 2 course, which will add incredible value to the program. We have also added new teaching material to our Refrigeration Operator course and are working to improve the student experience.
In closing, this upcoming year proves to be another busy year for the association and we want to hear from members, to ensure we are serving your evolving needs.
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MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Ken KelboughRECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAA
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
A longtime fixture of the North Cowichan Recreation department and longstanding member of the RFABC is retiring at the end of January of this year. Fred Kilner began his career in 1992 as a part-time building maintenance/skate patrol at Fuller Lake Arena. Prior to working at the Arena Fred had a long history as a hockey player, coach and facility volunteer with Arena ice programs and public skating.
An auto mechanic by trade, Fred ultimately decided to follow his passion and secured a full-time position at the Arena as a Maintenance/Ice Maker in 1994 and during his service became the Facility Supervisor responsible for the over-all operations in 2002. In a career that nearly spanned three decades Fred was a key player in ensuring the success of a facility that was constructed in 1968 and is admired for its impressive youthful appearance and superior ice quality.
by Vince Kreiser
RETIREMENT
Fred Kilner
Ken Kelbough is a Past President of the Association (1981-1982). He also served on the Executive of the Association for a number of years as the Commissioners' Director. In both of these roles he demonstrated that he was willing to step up to help in the betterment of recreation services in the province. For his service to the RFABC Ken has been presented with both a Life Membership (1993) and an Award of Merit (2002).
Ken provided some friendly and dedicated leadership for the Association. During his Presidency one of the more important recreation facility issues included trying to work with the respective user groups like minor hockey and figure skating in their home communities across the province to boost their registration numbers. In addition, Ken also worked to try and make the overall Association a more inviting one for potential members to join.
Ken proudly served his country for 25-1/2 years as a member of the Royal Canadian Navy (he is a veteran of the Korean Conflict) rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. A few of the ships that Ken was on included: HMCS James Bay, HMCS Sioux and his favourite posting being HMCS Gatineau.
He worked as the Ice Complex Supervisor at the Juan de Fuca
Recreation Centre. He enjoyed helping to host minor hockey tournaments, curling bonspiels, home shows during the dry floor season and the community's July 1st celebrations.
Ken was elected as a member of Council for the City of Colwood and served his community for many years. As a municipal politician he enjoyed meeting the public and one of his portfolios was the area of Protective Services. He commented that he enjoyed the contact with the police and fire officials that he interacted with.
Ken is now retired from the field of recreation and lives in the Broadmead area of Saanich with his wife Ruth. These days he keeps himself busy by serving on a number of community
committees. These include things like being President of the Korean Veterans' Association and being on the Board of WorkLink a non-profit organization helping to promote employment opportunities/services in the community. Ken is also a Shriner and a Mason. In addition, he takes time to watch T.V. and simply relax!
When asked what his best memories of the RFABC were, Ken indicated that they were the friendships amongst the members and the knowledge gained from the education sessions at the various conferences that he attended over the years.
Ken proudly served his
country for 25-1/2 years
as a member of the
Royal Canadian Navy
(he is a veteran of the
Korean Conflict)
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We are approaching our annual conference and would appreciate you giving some consideration to possible candidates for our annual awards. Please review the following awards and criteria and if you are aware of a suitable candidate, facility or zone please provide a written nomination as to why this candidate is deserving the award. The nominations will be reviewed by a committee who will make the final decision based on information provided.
Please forward your nominations to the office at [email protected] no later than April 1 , 2020 for
consideration. Awards will be presented at the annual conference in Parksville, May 11–13, 2020. We encourage you to participate in the process to ensure deserving people, zones and facilities are recognized for their contributions to our Association.
This award is presented to the member of the Association who in the opinion of the President has made an outstanding contribution to the Association during the year. The President of the Association will select the recipient.
This award honors Gerry Morgan (a Past President, a Secretary Treasurer, and former Award of Merit recipient) for his contribution to the Association.
The contribution of an individual, non-member, community, or organization outside the membership of the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia.The willingness to assist throughout the AssociationService to the overall growth of the AssociationAssist the Board to increase valued partnershipsDedication and involvement with the AssociationNames for the Gerry Morgan Memorial Trophy may be submitted by members or by zones giving the reasons for selection.
This memorial award honors W.E. “Bill” Woycik, a Past President of the RFABC. This award is awarded to one outstanding facility in the province each year.
It must be recreation, sport or leisure facilityIt must be relatively new or newly renovated facilityIt must meet a demonstrated community needIt should demonstrate innovations in design, energy
Bob Muir Memorial Trophy
Gerry Morgan Memorial Trophy
Conditions of the Award:
Bill Woycik Outstanding Facility Award
Conditions of Award:
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management, operations, revenue generation, services, etc.The facility or community must have a member of good standing within the RFABCThe facility should demonstrate efficiencies in operation, energy consumption and preventative maintenance
Nominations for this award should have supporting material in a format that can be shown to attending delegates. Example: CD, photos or articles on the facility.
This trophy honors, Harry Atkinson, the seventh RFABC President.
Individual must be currently working fulltime for a minimum of one calendar year. In a maintenance capacity within a public or private recreation facility (e.g. pool, arena, fitness center, community theater).Nominee must be currently employed in front line or career entry level positions and excludes supervisory or management staff. Nominated individuals are not required to be RFABC membersStaff members of current RFABC Board members are not eligible for nominations by a Board member.
This trophy honors Dave Dauphinee, the first president of the RFABC.
The willingness to assist their fellow members throughout the AssociationService to the overall growth of the Association Dedication and involvement with their zoneFor an outstanding member of the Association for their dedication and achievement in the community of their facility
The Past President Award is a trophy presented to the most effective zone.
Percentage of attendance at Zone meetingsNumber and content of Zone meetingsContributions to the newsletter by the ZoneAttendance at the conference by Zone membersWorkshops/seminars, conducted by the Zone
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Harry Atkinson Memorial Trophy
Eligibility for Award:
Dave Dauphinee Memorial Trophy
Conditions for Award:
Past Presidents Award
Conditions of Award:
RFABC NOMINATIONS
Awards 2020RECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAA
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Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
Advocacy
Communication
Education
CONNECTING PEOPLE
COMMUNICATIONADVOCACYEDUCATION
RFABC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PARKSVILLE, BC
202020202020
RECREATION FACILITIESCCBBAA
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
Watch for the opening date for registration on our website www.rfabc.com
May 11–13, 2020
PRECONFERENCE SESSION:
The One Stop Refrigeration Shop
• Ian Welle, Principal, Polar Engineering, • Melton, Chief of Training &
Operations, Ammonia Safety &Training Institute,
• Art Sutherlan
GOLF TOURNAMENT:
Fairwinds Golf Course
You will not only leave with new
information, but tools to assist you
…..Future proof your Refrigeration
system. Registration is limited, don’t be
disappointed.
Learn the do’s and don'ts of refrigeration Technology, Safety, Codes, and Maintenance. A one-day event put on by the industry leaders: Polar Engineering, ASTI, TSBC, and Accent Refrigeration in partnership with RFABC.
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d, Accent Refrigeration, As an participate you will have a rare opportunity to learn from a broad range of presenters and get a glimpse of what is the future of the industry.
OPENING KEYNOTE:
Bobby Umar,Strategic Networking
CLOSING KEYNOTE:
Alan Mallory,Reaching New Heights through Agile Leadership
PRESENTATIONS FROM:
• Accent Refrigeration• Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex• AME Group• Automated Aquatics• Polar Engineering• Asset Management BC• Rick Hansen Foundation• Rocky Point Engineering• Curl BC• WorkSafeBC• Resort Municipality of Whistler• Langara College• District of Mackenzie• Architecture49 Inc and WSP Canada Inc• Sport For Life• Canucks Autism Network• Township of Langley• City of Coquitlam• Vancouver Island University• Hamid Azarnoush | Safety Officer, Boilers & Pressure Vessels | Technical Safety BC
TENTATIVE TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Refrigeration Maintenance Guideline (Tool Kit)• New Developments in the Refrigeration Industry• CO2 install and energy retrofit• The pursuit of low energy recreation centres• Innovations in Pool Oxidation & Disinfection Systems• Energy recovery in arenas• Preventative maintenance / asset management • Facility Accessibility• ASHRAE Standards and Energy efficiency• Optimizing Your Relationship with Your Local Curling Club• Due Diligence for Supervisors• Building the Case for Replacement & Repair of Aging Infrastructure• Recruiting & Retaining Quality Employees • Utilizing Natural Environment to Expand Community Recreation Opportunities• Write an RFP to get the services you want• Long Term Development in Sport and Physical Literacy• Supporting Positive Behaviour in Recreation Settings• Offering Creative In-services – How to engage new and returning staff• Sport Hosting - Minor Lacrosse National Championships.• Grow Your Career
TRADESHOW:
Exhibitors from leading edge companies with leading edge products and services
Networking through formal and informal sessions throughout the conference
including revamped member forums.
RFABC CONFERENCE 2020TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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Preconference – 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Panelists:
Conference Opening Session and Keynote8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker:
All Delegates Session10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Conference Educational Session11:20 AM - 12:35 PM
Presenters:
Preconference Session: One Stop Refrigeration Shop Moriarty Room
Strategic NetworkingWalbran Room
World CafeWalbran Room
Long Term Development in Sport and Physical LiteracyMoriarty Room
Learn the do's and don'ts of refrigeration Technology, Safety, Codes, and Maintenance. A one-day event put on by the industry leaders: Polar Engineering, ASTI, TSBC, and Accent Refrigeration in partnership with RFABC. As an participate you will have a rare opportunity to learn from a broad range of presenters and get a glimpse of what is the future of the industry. Your registration fee for this session includes lunch.
Hamid AzarnoushArt SutherlandIan Welle
Build, grow and leverage your network. Discover how to make a lasting impression, grow a large network of contacts, nurture mutually beneficial relationships and maintain authenticity in person and online, including practical tips to leverage platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Whether you are an introvert in a new environment or a seasoned networker who wants to see more tangible results, Bobby can teach you how to be one of the most memorable people in the room.
Bobby Umar
Building on the 2019 session, the World Cafe will get us started on looking forward. A series of questions for the group designed tocombine the vision of the delegates to strategic planning for the future.
Physical activity is a lot more fun when we're physically literate. To build physical literacy and health throughout life, we need to offer a supportive, enriched physical literacy environment. A Sport for Life representative will provide insight into Long Term Development and the importance of creating a fun, safe, positive and developmentally appropriate quality sport and physical literacy experience. Keith Holloway will then highlight how The Township of Langley incorporated Physical Literacy into their Learn to Skate Program.
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Optimizing Your Relationship with Your Local Curling ClubCarmanah Room
Refrigeration Maintenance Guideline (Tool Kit)Grand Strathcona Room
Utilizing Natural Environment to Expand Community Recreation OpportunitiesMcBride/Maquilla Room
Working with your local curling club can have unexpected rewards and benefits for your municipality. We will discuss different models of municipal-curling club relationships, how to optimize municipal-curling club relationships, and how to maximize the use of curling ice and curling club dry floor for your active for life programs throughout the year.
Kim DennisMelissa Sim
Refrigeration Safety remains a top priority for our organizations. First unveiling of the much-anticipated program. This presentation will roll out the brand-new Refrigeration Maintenance Guideline that was created in a collaborative effort between the regulatory bodies, refrigeration contractors, RFABC and facility operators. You will be amongst the first group to experience what is new coming out of TSBC.
Hamid Azarnoush
This session will explore how to utilize the natural environment as a physical asset to engage your citizens, build community and drive physical activity outside of a built facility. Marketing the outdoor playground your community comes by naturally and opening access to trail networks can lead to increased program capacity as well as self-guided recreation with the right mix of documentation, maintenance, outreach and engagement.
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Due Diligence for SupervisorsMoriarty Room
Preventative maintenance / asset managementGrand Strathcona Room
Like children with a physical disability, children who have behavioural-attentional-emotional diagnoses are often excluded from community recreation, bullied or ignored by their peers, or may be told they are 'not a good fit' for the program by instructors. This session will introduce attendees to simple and practical strategies to help all kids engage more successfully in recreation settings.
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ShelbyMilholm
Understand the responsibility of the employer when it comes to worker safety and receive resources and examples of how supervisors can do their due diligence to assess risk in the workplace and provide safe work practices and procedures such as working alone, bullying and harassment and first aid.
Shylo Smith
The session will cover the requirements of a successful Asset Management and Preventative Maintenance programs and will talk to some of the best practices that you could implement in your system. Whether you have an exisitng program or are working toward implementation this discussion will provide you some of the lessons learned from other organizations.
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The pursuit of low energy recreation centresMcBride/Maquilla Room
Bull Session AquaticsMcBride/Maquilla Room
Bull Session ArenaGrand Strathcona Room
Bull Session ProgrammingMoriarty Room
Building the Case for Replacement & Repair of Aging InfrastructureGrand Strathcona Room
This presentation will show the state of the industry with respect to energy saving strategies in recreation facility mechanical systems, whilehighlighting the methods deployed at the New Westminster Facility
RobWalterTaio Waldhaus
Water you know, you might want to know more. Share your challenges and opportunities for aquatic operations.
Join in the discussion to discuss the latest developments and challenges in the arena and refrigeration section of the association
What's happening in programming. Let's discuss ways for the association to support programmers in their day to day work.
This panel presentation and discussion will provide a review of the key information, resources and process necessary to gain community and financial support for replacement of aging infrastructure including some start to finish examples from around the province.
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The ice rink refrigeration industry has been under a tremendous amount of pressure from all directions including higher energy costs, phasing out of refrigerants and increasing regulatory requirements. Over the last few years there have been advancements in components and system design that have addressed each of these concerns and in many cases, address all three of the concerns. In this session, we will discuss the new best practices moving forward to keep your facility safe, profitable and environmentally friendly.
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Facility AccessibilityMoriarty Room
Hosting Creative InservicesCarmanah Room
This session will cover the benefits of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Training program, some of the success stories from the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification program and explore general best practice considerations to making your facilities more accessible and inclusive.
Rick Hansen Foundation
Staff development is important and offering creative and informative in-services can be a challenge, especially when you have new and returning staff. Learn how to empower existing employees and engage new and returning staff. This collaborative session concludes with an opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other.
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Energy recovery in arenasGrand Strathcona Room
Innovations in Pool Oxidation & Disinfection SystemsMcBride/Maquilla Room
This session will look at the next phase of energy recovery in arenas and how you can spend less and save more. Ian will discuss how new heat pump installations can easily integrate directly wih a building's domestic hot water system.
Ian Welle
Explore the latest technologies in swimming pool oxidation and disinfection from around the world. Covering saltwater chlorine generation and on-site secondary disinfection and oxidation technologies with discussion on the pro and cons of new technologies on the market
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Sport Hosting - Minor Lacrosse National Championships.Carmanah Room
ASHRAE Standards and Energy efficiencyMoriarty Room
After hosting the 2019 Minor Lacrosse National Championships, the City of Coquitlam is excited to share their sport hosting experience. From pre-event preparation to post event debriefs this session will provide insight into sport hosting and provide resources from the Sport for Life Building Social Legacies handbook.
Katrina McCurrach
Rocky Point Engineering will present on energy efficiency in your existing buildings and ASHRAE Standard 100 with a focus on high efficiency systems incorporating a realistic green approach by finding the most economical and enviro-friendly strategies possible.
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This session will address strategies for professionals to reach out beyond their workplaces to find new talent and provide examples of the best practices and importance of succession planning
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Grow Your CareerMcBride/Maquilla Room
Write an RFP to get the services you wantCarmanah Room
A credible panel of presenters including professors, instructors and Vancouver Island University graduate students will share personal career development experiences. The 1.5hr session will include a question and answer period.
Tom DelemereJoanne SchroederRob FergusonShannon BenceLiz WhittakerAlysha Coombs
Imagine an exciting project vision you have, and now, you are finally ready to bring it to fruition, but are you ready to go through the onerous task of writing a Request For Proposal (RFP) to elicit best responses from the most qualified architectural firms? This presentation will talk about how to accurately describe project needs, reduce unnecessary questions from proponents and clarify pricing requirements, even without a set budget. Learn to procure clear proposals through RFP process, streamline decision making and hire the team which best meets your needs and is a pleasure to work with throughout the project.
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This past summer the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex completed a switch of their two ice sheets to a carbon dioxide (CO2) refrigeration system and implemented other energy recovery strategies. This joint discussion with the design build contractor and the facility Manager will take you through the design considerations, construction and operations since construction.
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Reaching New Heights through Agile LeadershipWalbran Room
Climbing Mount Everest is considered one of mankind's greatest feats of human endurance. The exciting expedition to the top of the world's highest peak is a journey filled with unparalleled physical and mental challenges and some of the roughest, most extreme conditions imaginable. Alan Mallory took on the challenge and set a world record when he, along with three other members of his immediate family, reached the summit. The expedition challenged the mental, emotional and physical limits of their entire beings and at every stage of the ascent demanded an unwavering commitment to resilience and perseverance. Alan's dynamic presentation focuses on developing leaders and strengthening teams by reinforcing the professional development and leadership skills that are essential for success. It is an engaging visual and educational journey that is supported by many of the stunning photos and short videos captured along the expedition. From teetering across ladders spanning seemingly bottomless crevasses and fighting the many altitude related sicknesses to clambering up vertical ice faces, every segment of the climb was filled with intense, extraordinary challenges. Alan's keynote reinforces the importance of numerous leadership qualities such as strategic planning, effective communication, risk management, teamwork and development of trust within professional relationships as well as the mentality and passion involved in conquering one's own Everest, whatever that may be.
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50 Years Together in RecreationLANGARA COLLEGE
We're celebrating 50 years of Recreation education at Langara College in 2020! Throughout those 50 years, the format of the program has evolved, reflecting the growth and evolution of our industry as it changed. From the various streams of the program such as Leadership, Service Delivery, or Recreation Facility Management, recreation education programs provided an important training ground for many Recreation Professionals currently working in the field.
Today, the Recreation Leadership Diploma and the Bachelor of Recreation Management programs reflect the hard work and dedication of the teaching faculty and its close relationship with industry throughout the past 50 years. Alumni, industry professionals and associations, and faculty have always had a close relationship, providing feedback and resources to the program.
Recently, the Department of Recreation Studies completed a 2-year formal Program Review process where we engaged with students, alumni,
industry, and external academic and professional reviewers to study and review our programs. Throughout that time, we examined the curriculum, and various other aspects of the program to both ensure we were meeting the needs of the industry, as well positioning the program to be ready to respond to future emerging trends.
During that process, we found that the industry was needing certified Recreation Professionals that are ready to enter the workforce upon graduation, and we responded by looking at how the program could incorporate industry training into its academic program. Students have always had opportunities to pursue relevant certifications as part of their portfolio studies, but with the industry had been evolving over the last few decades, we have now integrated a number of certifications into the core curriculum. Recent examples of certifications that are now included into the core curriculum;
Pool Operator Level 1
Refrigeration Safety Awareness
High-5: Principles of Healthy Childhood Development
Physical Literacy: Movement Preparation
All Youth Matter: Inclusion Training
Most recently, the Recreation Studies has worked with Langara's Gerontology program and developed a new 'Recreation and Aging' course to prepare students for work with a growing population of older adults. Embedded in this course is the new High-5 for Older Adults certification.
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When I was edging on graduation from high school, I decided that it would be great to have the opportunity to shape positive recreational experiences and lifestyles for others. I was fortunate to be directed in the way of the recreation programs at Langara College. At the time, there were two diploma opportunities: Recreation Leadership, which was aimed more at those providing programs in community centres; and Recreation Facility Management (Rec Fac Man), which provided a well-rounded introduction to all matters that someone “managing” a recreation facility would need to know. I chose to embark on the Rec Fac Man stream.
The program was instrumental in setting the foundation of my career, and my involvement in the RFABC. Vince Kreiser
was the diploma coordinator at the time, and one of his mantras was “Network, Network, Network”. This emphasis on networking, combined with his stress of the importance of being a part of the sector's governing associations such as the RFABC and BCRPA, started my attendance at zone meetings, conferences and workshops. I am always amazed how many Langara grads you can meet when attending any of these events.
The diploma program also started my foundation in a number of the technical courses which are invaluable in the work we do, including the RFABC Pool Op 1 & 2, Propane Handlers Certificate, Arena Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, and Food Safe. These courses have come in handy year-over-year!
In 2020, we're looking forward to providing students with new opportunities to learn and develop. The workplace is becoming more diverse and complex, and intercultural competencies are becoming increasingly important for Recreation Professionals. The Department is preparing to launch it's first 'Collaborative Online Intercultural Learning' project this Spring with a partnership with Penn State University. Students will work with their peers at their partner institution on projects, providing them opportunities to explore and navigate cultural differences while becoming more digitally literate through the use of web conferencing
and remote workshare platforms. We are also exploring other partnerships with European institutions for projects in the Fall semester.
With the help of industry partners such as the RFABC and the BCRPA, we're able to continue to respond to the changing needs of the industry and continue to train and develop high quality graduates that are adaptable and ready for the workplace. As we celebrate the last 50 years of recreation education, we look forward to the future and being a central part in the development of future Recreation Professionals.
My Langara College Alumni/RFABC RelationshipLANGARA COLLEGE
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Recreation Facilities Management 1992Jamie Rennie
In the Spring of 1990, I came across a Recreation Facilities Management Program poster pinned up on a bulletin board and the Newton Community Centre. I had never thought about a career in arenas, but it seemed a natural fit given that I had grown up playing hockey and even at young age I was familiar with where all of the arenas were in the Lower Mainland.
Throughout the next 2 years I worked part time for Surrey Parks and Recreation as an Iceman, Slide Attendant, Camp Leader, BSW, Program Instructor and Driver for Seniors Trips. Coming out of Langara I worked a number of F/T position with Surrey over the next 16 years. In 2008 I went to the Richmond Olympic Oval as the Operations Manager. This was probably the highlight of my career thus far in being a part of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Chasing a goal to work in a spectator arena in the Fall of 2010, I left Richmond for the Langley Events Centre and the position of Director, Facility Operations. Over the next 5 years I was art of a team that hosted many provincial, national and international sporting events. In the
Summer of 2015, my career went in another direction at the Langley Events Centre and I found myself looking for a new position. It was a few months later that I was hired as the Facility Manager at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet where I spent 4 years. As of July of 2019, I am back in recreation as the Senior Manager, Facility and Operations.
I reflect on my time at Langara College quite often and try to give back when I can. I spent
many years on the Recreation Advisory Committee, I have hosted many Students during their Practicum and my wife and I provide a scholarship annually to a student in the graduating class. So, all of this and more is just a small part of what Langara College means to me. It opened the door for me to an industry that I took for granted growing up. Never considering what went into these recreation facilities or the people that made them work. The Rec Fac Man program at Langara College introduced me to the Recreation Facilities Association of BC and because of that I have friends for a lifetime.
Houle Presentation at Island Zone MtgJohn Bate at December Island Zone meetingDecember Island Zone meeting
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Corporate Sponsorships in Recreation Facilities By Vince Kreiser
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Today's recreation facility managers are being challenged to
offer the same level of service with little or no increase in
their operating budgets. Progressive managers, instead of
trying to constantly raise user fees and charges, are looking
at alternate sources of revenue to help in the fight against
inflation. One avenue to explore is the use of corporate
sponsorships in recreation facilities.
This article will share some ideas that can be incorporated
into facilities and programs free of charge. It also outlines
ways in which revenue can be generated by allowing
selective sponsorships in and around the facility.
Before starting the discussion, it should be noted that the
sponsorships we decide to use should retain the “fun”
current branding of our facilities and programs. It should be
selected with care, and should be in good taste. It should still
allow the recreation message to stand out, and at the same
time allow the “sales pitch” to happen.
Before actually going out to the community to solicit
sponsorships, you, as the person responsible, must first
clarify a number of issues.
1. The Recreation Commission/Board of Directors must
approve a policy of allowing sponsorships into the
facilities/programs. Some agencies do not wish to have
sponsorships involved with recreation or are at least very
restrictive in its use. The policy should provide guidelines
on the types of sponsorships to be used (i.e. on hockey
boards, in program brochures, on vehicles, attached to
special events, etc.), the maximum amount that will be
allowed, and who generally will do the actual selling of
the products.
2. If you have the approval to proceed, the next decision is
who will be specifically involved in the selling and also
possibly sharing in the revenue? Some agencies have
contracted out some or all of their sponsorship programs
to outside firms or user/community groups, while others
have done the job completely on their own. This decision
should be made after you have had a chance to survey the
market and also assess the revenue potential versus
human resources' requirements needed to do the job
properly.
Getting Started
3. Professionally produced material should then be created
to present your proposals to potential clients. Nothing is
worse than a salesperson dropping by with photocopies
of photocopies and trying to solicit support. If you want
the potential sponsor to participate in your program, you
must project a professional image in your approach and
materials.
4. Contracts and letters of intent for your sponsorship
program should be created in advance of sales taking
place. They do not need to be major documents but
should include items such as:
a. The Commission's/Board of Directors' right to accept
or reject any or all requests for sponsorships.
b. Where advertising will be displayed and the various
sizes being used.
c. Prices charged for the sponsorships and the inclusive
dates for advertising materials to be displayed.
d. Who is responsible for the creation/painting of the
advertising copy, along with the associated other
sponsorship material costs.
e. Who is responsible for installing and maintaining
advertising, that is displayed in or around the facility?
f. Other items depending on your specific situation.
Please note that a qualified lawyer should probably be
involved in this step. A reasonable expense at this point in
the process could save you a lot of hassle and legal
wrangling later on if something were to go wrong.
5. The fairest way to start your sponsorship program is by
doing an “Expression of Interest” through various social
media platforms, the local newspaper, and/or
organizations like the Chamber of Commerce or Business
Improvement Associations. In this way
businesses/corporations can be made aware of what you
are doing and cannot accuse you of favouritism once the
program is actually underway.
An indirect way to generate revenue for the facility is to look
for items that are available free of charge. These can be
incorporated into your facility/programs and the money
budgeted to buy them used elsewhere.
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The following “programming” items are usually available free
of charge from corporate/commercial enterprises: cups,
pens, napkins, note pads, hats, golf tees, door prizes, pack
sacks, portfolio cases, calculators, posters, banners, T-shirts,
signs and so on. These are available from restaurants,
insurance companies, sporting goods dealers, hardware,
stationary or grocery stores, Members of Parliament,
Members of Provincial Legislative Assemblies and many
other sources. Always accept such items on behalf of your
organization, rather than personally. Ensure the items are a
reasonable size and quality and they do not constitute an
unusually large “gift” from one sponsor.
Items which are often available free of charge to facilities are
price boards, clocks, white boards, score clocks, signs,
benches, storage boxes, bulletin boards, brochures, furniture,
calendars, schedules, wheel chairs, televisions, vehicles and
more. Using your imagination and community contacts there
are quite a number of sources for these types of products
without having to actually purchase them.
A major source of direct revenue is the selling of advertising
space and corporate sponsorship packages. The success of
many major events across BC over the years can be directly
tied to the organizers' energetic work in these areas. Ad
space can be sold in program brochures/schedules, on
posters, on ice hockey boards and swimming pool starting
blocks, signs in and around the facility including on the
activity playing surface, on tractors or other parks' vehicles,
trucks, cars or other passenger vans, in and around elevators,
on or next to scoreboards or bulletin boards, on garbage
cans, on park benches, in flower beds, on vendor or staff T-
shirts, or even in washrooms! In addition, a complete set of
various sponsorship packages for major events are also an
option.
Facility naming rights has been an interesting trend to follow
over the past number of years. Rogers Arena (originally
named General Motors Place) is one of the most high profile
facilities in this province who have gone this route. Across
the street in Vancouver however, the operators of BC Place
Stadium have chosen up to this point to maintain the original
name of the facility from when it first opened in 1983. They
do however provide advertising space in the facility and also
host a number of corporately sponsored events on a yearly
basis. The Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver has been known as
Selling Advertising Space/Sponsorship Packages
Facility Naming Rights
such since opening in 1968 whereas the current Sandman
Centre in Kamloops has had two previous corporate names
attached to it, in addition to Riverside Coliseum when it was
first opened in 1992. The Cowichan Community Centre in
Duncan had sold its facility naming rights to become Island
Savings Centre for a number of years but recently has
reverted back to its original name. Lots of important issues to
consider if an agency wants to venture into this area of
corporate sponsorship.
Donations are another way to generate revenue or obtain
materials/services. They can often be obtained from service
clubs, trade associations, private individuals, businesses or
corporations. It is usually necessary to allow these groups to
display their logos and to give them proper recognition for
their respective sponsorship. This can be done by displaying
the donor's name in printed materials, on your various social
media platforms, plaques, markers or signs.
As an excellent example of this the RFABC and its Associate
Members have really stepped up big time to support the
Langara College recreation studies' students. The Association
has provided an annual scholarship to an outstanding
graduating student for many years. In addition, the overall
Associates' group added a second scholarship to help
support a deserving student each year. Quite a number of
Associates have also established their own company
scholarships at the College as well as individual members of
the RFABC providing their own personal funding for this
purpose.
It should be noted that corporate sponsorship could turn into
a monster that takes over your recreation facility operation.
Keeping in mind my introductory comments, insisting upon
professionally created advertising copy and signage,
restricting the amount of sponsorships in a particular
area/item and using proper contractual methods can help
prevent this monster from appearing. A number of recreation
agencies shy away from this potential area of revenue
generation for fear that their branding will become sullied or
tacky. As with other aspects of your operation, proper
monitoring, and management can allow corporate
sponsorships to be successful in recreation facilities.
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Corporate sponsorship in recreation facilities has been taking place here in BC for many years.
If you look very closely you may be able to see corporate advertising along the back wall and
on the scoreboard in this vintage photo taken at the PNE Forum in Vancouver.
Even BC's original Zamboni ice resurfacer at the PNE Forum sported some advertising in this
1950's era photo.
Dale Saip and his crew with the Vancouver Giants have done an excellent job in including corporate
sponsorship in the business model for the Western Hockey League team based in Langley.
Corporate Sponsorships in Recreation Facilities . . .
Want some low cost or no cost trees for your next special event? Perhaps a quick chat with
your local nursery can help you swing a deal to obtain this sort of product.
Installing sponsored black or whiteboards in facility dressing rooms is a nice amenity to provide the various teams who use them. Much better than
finding chalk or even worse their plays drawn up with markers all over the walls or the backs of doors.
The Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver continues to run their “Take Your Seat” Campaign as a
way of raising funds for various initiatives in their three theatres. As part of this program they offer a
number of benefits to recognize their donors.
This unique totem plaque and engraved sign below it were donated to the Killarney Community Centre in Vancouver by Alvin Wright from New Aiyansh (near
Terrace). It was a gift in appreciation for the support he was given throughout his successful Internship during
his Langara College recreation diploma program.
Shell Canada contributed some of the capital costs for the building of the recreation centre in Chetwynd. To mark this contribution their logo was placed in the
hot tub of the facility. The company continues to support the community by sponsoring free skating
and swimming sessions as well.
Advertising and the revenue it can bring in has even found its way into facility washrooms.
Rogers Arena (originally named General Motors Place) is one of the most high profile facilities in
this province that has struck a deal for their facility's naming rights.
BC Place Stadium even through it has maintained its original name from when it first opened in 1983 plays host to a number of corporately sponsored
events on a year basis.
The Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan has reverted back to its original name after being known
as the Island Savings Centre for a number of years.
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Sound Solutions Installs Roof Top Speaker With CraneAt The Kamploops Hillside Stadium
A highlight from 2019 was the contract awarded to us to overhaul the audio system at the Hillside Stadium in Kamloops BC.
The thirteen-year-old system included seventeen 12” cabinet speakers, twelve of which were mounted in pairs high on the poles for the field's lighting system.
More is not always better. The layout and positioning of the speakers throughout the facility caused substantial echo and audio intelligibility was poor. Further degradation was created by the sound reflecting off the adjacent recreation centre, resulting in added echo and time delay.
In consultation with Community Loudspeakers it was determined that all the existing field speakers could be replaced with one single point source speaker, positioned on top of the roof of the rec centre building and directed toward the bleachers.
The speaker recommended was a Community R-6 all-weather speaker. This 265-pound behemoth consists of six high output woofers and stands 4 feet high, 3 feet wide and 43” deep and is composed of six 12” woofers and an array high frequency speakers, all contained in a highly weather resistant molded fiberglass enclosure.
A Community R-2 speaker was added to broadcast to a
smaller playing field next to the stadium.
In addition, the dated amplifier system was replaced with the QSC Core 110f network processor and an 8” touch screen, which were used to route the input audio signals to a redundant gigabit switch which ultimately converted the signal to fiber optic in the main rec centre building.
A single QSC CXD4.5Q amplifier, providing 2400 watts, was used to
drive the Community R6 and R2 speakers on the roof. The four-channel amplifier has two CAT5 cables connected to it, allowing the audio to be transmitted digitally via CAT5 and a fibre optic network from the media room.
In the event of network failure, the amplifier instantaneously and silently switches to the secondary network without losing audio.
The system is constantly monitored for failures. If the network goes down, a warning message will be displayed on the touch screen in the media room, alerting operators to a potential problem with the network.
A QSC CDX4.3Q amplifier was installed in the media room to drive the spectator and monitor speakers located in the media room.
The next challenge was to create a mounting structure which would allow the speakers to safely rest on top of the building without drilling holes or otherwise compromising the roof of the rec centre.
Keldon Electric of Kelowna BC was tasked with the design of mounting platforms for the RS 6 and RS 2 speakers.
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The guys did a great job. The speakers stand firmly on the roof and the mount's design allows for them to be aimed precisely for maximum effect. Of course, the only way to place the speakers on the roof was to assemble everything on the ground and hoist them with a crane. Not your everyday speaker installation.
So how does it sound? Very little adjustment was required to the system. Once equalizer and limiter settings were dialed in, performance and coverage were excellent. Spoken word was quite distinct and echo free. Music play back sounded full, clear and robust. At maximum output there was some echo from the university residence building located about 1000' away. At normal volume the sound was well-contained within the stadium.
Overall, everyone is quite pleased with the upgrades and the investment will provide many years of reliable quality performance.
Sound Solutions is a well-established Surrey BC based company with province wide focus. We design and install audio/video systems for hospitals, education facilities, aquatic centres, shopping malls, office buildings, sports facilities, hotels and restaurants. Service and evaluation of existing systems are also available.
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Sound Solutions Installs Roof Top Speaker With CraneAt The Kamploops Hillside Stadium . . .
RECREATION FACILITIESASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
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