Annual General Meeting- In Person and Virtual
Location: Jag Hotel- 115 George St. West, St. John’s, NL
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Registration Link: https://recreationnl.wildapricot.org/event-6625804

RECREATION NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR INC. operating as Recreation NL will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm (NDT) at The Jag Hotel. Members will have the option to attend the AGM through in-person or through a live stream (stream details will be provided at a later date to those registered). For those attending in-person, check-in will begin at 12:30pm from The Jag Hotel Lobby.

2026 Board of Directors- Available Positions and Election Information

Recreation NL will host its 2026 Board of Directors Elections during each upcoming RNL Connects Regional Meeting.

In accordance with the Recreation NL Constitution (2025), the following positions are available for nomination and election:

Director at Large- Eastern
Director at Large- Western
Director at Large- Central
Director at Large- Labrador

Nomination Period

For those interested in serving as a Director at Large (Regional) on the Recreation NL Board of Directors, the nomination period is now officially open. Individuals wishing to be considered, must be nominated by completing the following nomination form.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, April 10 at 4:00 PM. Completed nomination forms can be submitted the following ways:

In-Person: Recreation NL Office- 1296A Kenmount Road, Paradise
Mail: Recreation NL, 1296A Kenmount Road, Paradise, NL A1L1N3
E-Mail: info@recreationnl.com

In accordance with Recreation NL By-Laws and Constitution, any members seeking nomination after this deadline will be required to be nominated from the floor at their respective RNL Connects Regional Meeting.

Recreation NL Connects Regional Meeting Details and Registration

To register for a Rec NL Connects Regional Meeting please click HERE.

Questions- If you have any questions regarding the upcoming election of Regional Directors please contact the Rec NL Executive Director by emailing stevemartin@recreationl.com

Recreation NL Election Locations

Find all Election Locations and further information about the Rec NL Regional Connects Meetings HERE.

Hosted by the City of Corner Brook
Location: Marina Redmond Centre, Corner Brook, NL
Dates: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
Cost: $125 – Recreation NL Member and $200 – Non-member
Link to registration: https://recreationnl.wildapricot.org/Events

Hotel info: The Glynmill Inn
Call 1-800-563-4400 and book under the “Aquatic Leadership Symposium” to get the Rec NL room rate of $139 +tax & fees per room per night. (cut-off date March 6, 2026)

Program Information & Schedule

Recreation NL is currently accepting applications for Active for Life.

Workshop to take place Thursday, November 20 at Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Dr, St. John’s

To apply please submit the application by Friday, November 7  

Application Form

What is Active for Life?

Active for Life is a physical activity program to reduce falls risk in older adults. This program outlines a program of balance and strength exercises that have been shown to reduce fall risk in older adults.

Active for Life Leaders complete a 7 hour of in-class instructional workshop, and have hands-on experience in program delivery to be qualified to lead this program.

Learn more about Active For Life

For more information contact:

Pam Mills – pammills@recreationnl.com

Dates: September 18 and 19, 2025

Location: Manuels River Community Centre, Town of Conception Bay South

Emcee: Dr. Katie Wadden

Cost: Free

The Active Living Leadership Network is pleased to offer you the 2025 ALL IN! Event at no cost.

This is your annual opportunity to connect and collaborate with others from across the province, who are passionate and striving to enhance Active Living for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

The goal of the Leadership Network structure is to enhance Active Living within the province through coordination and collaboration across sectors. The Network approach facilitates the opportunity for all Active Living resources, communication and services to be connected, supported and leveraged to their utmost ability.

The Network consists of individuals  from groups and organizations who are passionate about Active Living and improving the quality of life of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

The Network facilitates the opportunity for community partners and governments to collectively work together on Active Living. This supports the Well Being NL framework to increase quality of life. As well as, Let’s Get Moving: A Common Vision for increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Living in Canada, that states it is only through coordination and collaboration across sectors and orders of government that physical activity can be increased and sedentary living reduced at the population level.

Your organization must be a member of the Active Living Leadership Network to register for this event. To become a member please complete the following form (one per organization, no fee)  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/CjY0RX4/ActiveLivingLeadershipNet

Full schedule and presenter bios

Schedule at a glance

Friday Workshop

Registration: https://recreationnl.wildapricot.org/Events

Please note, when registering you must select which workshop you will be attending Friday morning. Therefore, each participant must complete their own registration form.

Recreation Month was created to draw public attention to the important benefits and values of recreation to individuals, families and communities. The primary goal of Recreation Month is to raise awareness around recreation and its many benefits.

Recreation is all of the activities that bring happiness and wellness to your life – improving the health of our body, mind, and soul.

Stay tuned to our social media platforms throughout the month of June for fun activities, contests and much more!

Need a sample municipal proclamation? Find it HERE.

Find all other Recreation Month information HERE.

Annual General Meeting & Conference

This year’s AGM and Conference Agenda will consist of Keynote Speaker Brad Gushue, informative workshops, social events, business meetings, and more. The 2025 AGM & Conference will be held in the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor on April 29 – May 1, 2025.

Detailed information, including full conference schedule and registration links can be found HERE.

St. John’s, NL – Recreation NL has raised the bar on what recreation is in this province! During June is Recreation Month, Recreation NL launched a year-long campaign focusing on the body, mind, and soul and the benefits that come from making ‘you’ time. Recreation NL is pleased with the success of this campaign so far and hopes that with the help of this campaign, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will learn more about recreation.

Recreation NL partnered with community members who serve as wellness ambassadors throughout the year as they showcase the different recreational activities they offer or are found in their region. With a notable 396,000 impressions through social media, the success of this campaign has hit larger numbers than anticipated!

These clips can be found in social media content, paid advertising, and other marketing opportunities throughout the year to promote the wide variety of recreation and wellness activities within the province.

“As part of this program, we wanted to see anything and everything – hiking treks, knitting groups, gardening, music lessons, craft corners, cooking classes, and beyond! Anything that keeps people happy and healthy – That’s Recreation! Showcasing the wellness activities that our recreation members are doing, helps others better understand what recreation really is. We are pleased to see the uptake in social media response to this campaign; the numbers speak for themselves!” says Recreation NL President, Jerry Knee.

Be sure to follow Recreation NL on Facebook, Instagram and X throughout the year to learn more about recreation with our team of ambassadors.

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St. John’s, NL – Recreation NL is once again raising the bar on what recreation is in this province! By launching a year-long campaign that focuses on the body, mind, and soul benefits that come from making ‘you’ time, Recreation NL hopes that with the help of province-wide wellness ambassador program, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will learn more about recreation.

Recreation NL has partnered with community members who will serve as wellness ambassadors throughout the year as they showcase the different recreational activities they offer or are found in their region.

These clips can be found in social media content, paid advertising, and other marketing opportunities throughout the year to promote the wide variety of recreation and wellness activities within the province.

“As part of this program, we wanted to see anything and everything – hiking treks, knitting groups, gardening, music lessons, craft corners, cooking classes, and beyond! Anything that keeps people happy and healthy – That’s Recreation! Showcasing the wellness activities that our recreation members are doing, can help others better understand what recreation really is. It’s also fitting that we launched this campaign within Recreation Month.” says Recreation NL President, Jerry Knee.

Be sure to follow Recreation NL on Facebook, Instagram and X throughout the year to learn more about recreation with our team of ambassadors.

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About Recreation NL: A not-for-profit organization established in 1971 to promote the values and benefits of recreation. Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador envisions a province of engaged communities where all people embrace the benefits of recreation to enhance their quality of life.

Media Contact: Pamela Sheppard – Communications Coordinator for Recreation NL, communication@recreationnl.com

Join us Wednesday, January 31 from 2pm-3pm for an Arena Members Meeting. This meeting will be open to all arena-related discussion including upcoming training.

No registration required, find the meeting link on The Rec Zone Calendar

It is with great pleasure that acting President, Jerry Knee announces Steve Martin as the new Executive Director of Recreation NL.

Steve Martin, originally from the Town of Massey Drive on the West Coast, has been immersed in Recreation his whole life and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and relationships to Recreation NL.

Steve graduated from Memorial University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Physical Education and again in 2008 with a Bachelor of Education from Memorial University. After his time at Memorial, Steve started his teaching career in Makkovik. Steve’s interest in recreation grew while working with the Town of Torbay in 2010 as Recreation and Community Events Coordinator.

Continuing to grow in his career, Steve began working with the Town of Holyrood in 2012 as Director of Recreation. For the past 11 years, Steve has continued to show his drive and commitment to the recreation community.

Steve has worked with Staff, Council, and various stakeholders to inspire a diverse and comprehensive based programming in Holyrood and elevated the needs of the community through the enhancement of festivals, events, developing programs, and infrastructure improvement. Steve continued to champion, promote, and advocate for recreation as an essential element in building a healthy, caring, and vibrant community. One of his greatest achievements in the Town has been working with staff to complete the Salmonier Line Recreational Park Plan, a plan currently in motion to develop and upgrade facilities in a hub location in Holyrood. Steve is a familiar face to Recreation NL serving more than 9 years on the Board of Directors as President, Vice-President, and an Inclusion Rep. Steve has already made a mark within our national stakeholders sitting on the Canadian Parks and Recreation Board of Directors for a total of 4 years.

Steve is proud to call Holyrood home with his family of 4. He enjoys time on the trail, coaching and playing basketball, and continuing to assist groups, volunteers, or practitioners with recreational opportunities.

Welcome to the Recreation NL staff, Steve!