Recreation NL

ALL IN! Event 2026 – Naturally Engrained (September 17th - 18th 2026)
2026-09-17
Join Active Living leaders from across Newfoundland and Labrador on September 17
18 at the Park Place Community Centre in Mount Pearl for the ALL IN! Event 2026.
This two-day gathering will bring together professionals, practitioners, and community
champions for meaningful connection, collaboration, and shared learning.
Centred around the theme Naturally Engrained, the event will explore how active living
and wellness can become a natural part of everyday life in our schools, workplaces,
public spaces, and communities. Through engaging presentations, roundtable
discussions, demonstrations, and networking opportunities, participants will discover
innovative approaches, share promising practices, and strengthen partnerships that
support healthier, more active communities across the province.
Whether you are looking to learn, connect, or be inspired, the ALL IN! Event offers an
opportunity to help shape the future of active living in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Registration details to come soon!

Arena Operators Course (September 14th - 16th 2026)
2026-09-14 | Clarenville Events Centre (15 Blackmore Avenue), 15 Blackmore Avenue, Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, A5A 1B8, Canada
SEPTEMBER 14 – 16, 2026

HOSTED BY THE TOWN OF CLARENVILLE

A comprehensive 3-day course on Arena Operations.

This training provides the essential skills and knowledge you need to be a great Arena Operator!
Participants will receive training in: Ice Making, Ice Maintenance and Resurfacing, and Refrigeration.
Come learn the latest in practical tips and techniques from the experts, via classroom and practical sessions.

Certificates of completion are awarded to successful participants.

For more details, please view the flyer here!

To register – https://recreationnl.wildapricot.org/Events (Please note that registration is limited!)

Day Camp Debrief Roundtable: Reflect, Share, and Improve
2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns)
Join fellow day camp providers and staff for an interactive roundtable discussion focused on reflecting
on the camp season and identifying opportunities for growth. This collaborative session will provide a
space to share successes, challenges, and lessons learned from all aspects of camp operations.
Topics will include staff training and onboarding, program delivery, participant engagement, inclusion
and accessibility, communication practices, risk management, staffing experiences, and overall camp
operations. Participants will be encouraged to discuss what worked well, what could be improved, and
innovative ideas to strengthen future camp experiences.
Whether you are a camp director, coordinator, leader, or support staff member, your insights and
experiences are valuable. Together, we will explore practical strategies, share resources, and gather
recommendations that can help enhance the quality, safety, and inclusiveness of day camps across our
communities.
Who Should Attend: Day camp supervisors, coordinators, leaders, inclusion staff, recreation
professionals, and anyone involved in planning or delivering day camp programs.
Session Format: Facilitated discussion, peer learning, experience sharing, and collaborative problem
solving.
Goal: To gather feedback, celebrate successes, identify common challenges, and develop actionable
recommendations for future day camp seasons.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NST
Registration to be announced soon!

Recreation Month
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30
Celebrated annually in June, Recreation Month is dedicated to reinstating the importance of actively participating in recreation throughout various communities in the province. It is a fun and exciting way to celebrate recreation and promote its many benefits to individuals, families and communities.
To help you and your organization/community celebrate in June, Recreation NL has developed promotional items, social media challenges and resources.
Resources: Please find all promotional materials here.
Have your municipal council officially proclaim June 2026 as Recreation Month. Here you will find a sample Recreation Month Proclamation.
Whether you plan to organize special events or highlight existing activities, contact us and we will promote it through our website and social media sites (please tag Rec NL in all of your posts!).

Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference
2026-05-20 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 (America/St_Johns)
“Powering Possibility: Tools for Today’s Recreation and Facility Leaders.”
The Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference and Trade Show is brought to you in partnership by Recreation PEI, Recreation Nova Scotia, Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia, Recreation New Brunswick and Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador. This conference is held to highlight and share findings, best practices and experiences from relevant research, policy and practice work and to build partnerships and strengthen networks to facilitate knowledge transfer and exchange. This event is held biennially and is hosted by one of the 4 provinces on rotation.
The sixth Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference will take place on May 20-22, 2026, at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Recreation NL Annual General Meeting
2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/St_Johns)
Held annually and hosted by Recreation NL board members and staff. The AGM brings together the Recreation NL membership – which consists of a group of diverse recreation professional, facility managers, and volunteers who work to strengthen the value and increase the levels of recreation within the province.
2026 AGM and Board of Directors Election
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.

RNL Connects
2026-04-21 09:30 - 2026-06-10 15:30 (America/St_Johns)
To actively connect with the recreation sector in the province (in-person or virtually) this is an initiative set to increase engagement and networking among collogues throughout regions.
A typical agenda includes an overview of Recreation NL services, professional development and funding opportunities, regional happenings and roundtable discussions, guest speakers, and other vital conversations pertaining to recreation in the province.
Join us for a series of FREE regional meetings bringing together recreation practitioners and volunteers from across Newfoundland and Labrador to connect, collaborate, and share ideas for the future of recreation in our province.
These sessions offer meaningful discussions, professional development, and opportunities to help shape what’s next for recreation in your community.

AGM, Conference & Trade Show
2021-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Recreation NL, St.John's, NL, Canada
The Recreation NL Annual Conference is the premier annual meeting of the recreation community. The conference provides access to high-quality education opportunities, networking opportunities, and a trade show showcasing the latest products and services in the field.
Please note: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Recreation NL onsite conference has been cancelled for 2021. In the meantime, we will continue to host several zoom meetings and virtual training events. Please watch your email for further details about:

Regional seminars
Volunteer/Small Town Training
Recreation Practitioner Training
