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Member Voting 2025- RNL Constitution Amended 2025

At the upcoming RNL AGM and Conference, members will vote to approve a special resolution regarding the RNL 2025 amended Constitution. The vote will take place at Business Meeting Part II on Thursday, May 1. Further to the member notice sent on March…

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National Survey for the Parks Symposium

We need your feedback. Are you involved in the parks sector? Your insights are essential in understanding how to improve access and inclusivity in parks and green spaces. CPRA has launched the first-ever National Survey to gather insights on equity, …

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AI Tools to Streamline Recreation Administration and Reduce Burnout

This is a members only virtual workshop Date and Time: Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Newfoundland Time (NDT) Session Description: Recreation professionals balance heavy administrative tasks while creating meaningful programs. For s…

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2025 Recreation NL AGM & Conference

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 …

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Active for life workshop

Recreation NL is currently accepting applications for Active for Life. Workshop to take place Monday, May 12 at Paradise Double Ice Complex To apply please submit the application by Thursday, April 17, 2025 Application Form What is Active for Life? …

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Winter Well NL 2025

WINTER WELL NL TOOLKIT 2025 Recreation NL and the Active Living Leadership Network Team has created the following resources to assist you and your network with active living communications during the month of February. Feel free to use the resources …

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Important Update regarding HIGH FIVE®

HIGH FIVE® National (PRO – Parks and Recreation Ontario) has informed Recreation NL (and all Provincial/Territorial Partners) that as of December 31, 2024 that Authorized Provider Agreements will end. What does this mean? Recreation NL will no lo…

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RECREATION NL’S AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IS SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE PROVINCE

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 ‘…

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Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program

In 2020, the Government of Canada announced up to $1.5 billion in federal funding over five years to establish the GICB program. On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released Budget 2024 which provided a $500 million top-up and extende…

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RECREATION NL LAUNCHES AN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM BY PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE PROVINCE

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 tha…

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You Can Play Too Train the Facilitator Course

A half day training designed for people responsible for training recreation staff in an organization or simply interested in helping to deliver training to multiple organizations who believe in ensuring recreational programming is inclusive for all! …

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Arena Members Meeting

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 Please log into…

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Recreation NL’s New Executive Director

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 lif…

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Active Living Leadership Network

Recreation NL, in partnership with the Government NL Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is excited to announce the creation of the Active Living Leadership Network. The goal of this new Leadership Network structure is to enhance Act…

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Media Release: June is Recreation Month

St. John’s, NL – The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, recently joined Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador (RNL) in proclaiming June as Recreation Month. Celebrated annually, Recreation Month is dedicat…

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Member Engagement: Strategic Plan Development

Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador (Rec NL) is currently undertaking a series of member engagement activities to prepare for the development of its (2024-2027) strategic plan.  This plan will outline a number of priority goals and objectives to gu…

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Media Release: Recreation NL Award Student Scholarships

St. John’s, NL – This week, two post-secondary students, Katlyn Winters, from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, enrolled in Academy Canada’s Therapeutic Recreation Program and Jessica Davis, from Conception Bay South, enrolled in CNA’s Community Recrea…

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HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Sessions

Recreation NL is pleased to offer 3 PHCD sessions this spring. PHCD training equips front-line leaders (anyone working with children ages 4-12 (camp counsellor, coaches, after school staff, swim instructor, etc.) with the tools to immediately enhance…

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Volunteer Recreation Leadership Toolkit

Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador is excited to announce the Volunteer Recreation Leadership Toolkit! The Volunteer Recreation Leader Toolkit was created in partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Cultu…

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Press Release: Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador announce 2022-23 Board of Directors

St. John’s, NL – Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador (RNL) is pleased to announce its 2022-23 Board of Directors, elected at its 50th Annual General Meeting on October 14, 2022. RNL welcomes 2 new recreation and community leaders to its board, w…

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Press Release: Recreation NL Award Student Scholarships

St. John’s, NL – This week, two students in the metro area were announced as the 2022 recipients of the Recreation NL Kevin Waterman Student Scholarship. The Kevin Waterman Student Scholarship is presented annually in memory of Kevin Waterman, an…

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Facility Logbooks

Facility Logbook requests can be forwarded to info@recreationnb.ca or by calling 506-459-1929 Ext 1.…

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Statement from ARFC Planning Committee

The statement below is from the Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference planning committee. It is in reference to delaying registration for the in-person conference due to a COVID-19 environment. Please click here for full statement.  …

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Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador announce its Annual Award Recipients

St. John’s, NL – Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador (RNL) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 Provincial Awards. The awards were celebrated in an online week-long event on November 22-26. “These awards recognize the contribution…

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Celebrating 50 Years with You

Our role as wellness supporters, and our belief in the body, mind, and soul benefits that come from making ‘you’ time! For 50 years, RecreationNL has been a dedicated team of wellness supporters who believe in the body, mind, and soul benefits th…

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