WELCOME NEW
O.R.F.A. MEMBERS
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CORPORATE
Sani Sport, Pickering, ON
www.dupliskate.com
Jones Brown Inc., Toronto, ON
www.jonesbrown.com
STUDENT
Eric Heary, Thornhill, ON
David Scott, Niagara Falls, ON
INDIVIDUAL
Tim Viktil, Barrie, ON
Troy Nice, Winnipeg, MB
John Royer, Courtice, ON
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
2007 O.R.F.A. ELECTION CANDIDATES
Please review 2007 O.R.F.A. Board Election Candidates. Ballots must be returned by 12 NOON, November 9th, 2006 [more…]
NOTICE OF O.R.F.A. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
12:00 NOON, December 7th, 2006
Oshawa Campus Ice Centre
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO O.R.F.A. CONSTITUTION
Proposed changes to the O.R.F.A. Constitutions must be received in writing no later than Monday, October 23, 2006.
2006 O.R.F.A. Constitution
O.R.F.A. DESIGNATION PROGRAM
New Designation Recipients
Congratulations is extended to the following individuals who have recently been awarded one of O.R.F.A.’s professional designations:
Dale Lee, C.I.T.
Chris Crawford, C.I.T.
John Mihalick, C.I.T.
Jeff Bogal, C.I.T.
Jeff Godin, C.I.T.
Jeff Wischlinski, C.I.T.
Nathan Robinson, C.I.T.
Jason Laxton, C.I.T.
Troy Buchanan, C.I.T.
Kevin O'Neil, C.I.T.
Doug Gallagher, C.I.T.
Ronald Andress, C.I.T.
Philip Dodgson, C.I.T.
James Smith, C.I.T.
Thomas Giannitsopoulou, C.I.T..
Dawn Gross, C.I.T.
Pete Rukas, C.I.T.
Patrick Eastcott, C.I.T.
Bryan Wiltshire, C.I.T.
Larry Pineo, C.I.T.
Christine O’Donnell, C.I.T.
Mike Orth, C.I.T.
Andre Bouchere, C.I.T.
Brad Richardson, C.I.T.
Martin VanBeek, R.R.F.A.
Catherine Koepke, R.R.F.S.
Joelle Middleton, R.R.F.A.
Dave Clancy, R.R.F.A.
Anthony Kirkpatrick, R.R.F.S.
1) CIT, CAT and CPT Applications...PDF
2) Designation Program Brochure...PDF
REGIONAL TRAINING COURSES OR IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROVIDER
O.R.F.A. is currently in the process of soliciting both "Expressions of Interest" to act as training hosts for our 2007 Calendar of Training Events, as well as providing specific "In-House training quotations" to meet your operational needs. For more information, please contact: Terry Piche, Technical Director at 416.426.7062.
RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
ICE ALLOCATION FACTSHEET
Every community will be different and not one plan will work for everyone! These guidelines will help your community create a system that will work for all parties. When allocating ice time to your user groups it is important to develop a process that is fair and equitable for everyone involved. In doing so and reviewing policy as needs change, a facility manager will be in a better position to defend current operational practices. [more…]
RECENT FACILITY ALERTS
O.R.F.A. SUPPORTS CALL FOR NATIONAL SPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (O.R.F.A.) supports the September 29th call by Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation for a designated national sport, physical activity and recreation infrastructure program. [more…]
Recreational Water Illness
In August, the O.R.F.A. issued a “Facility Alert” reminding public pool operators of their role in preventing Recreational Water Illnesses. As many outdoor facilities close for the season and attentions shift to indoor programs and services, operators needs to be just as diligent in their ongoing maintenance practices for aquatic facilities. [more…]
PAST ALERTS - Click here
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TRAINING CALENDAR
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Ice Making & Painting Technologies Course, St. Catharines, ON |
| DECEMBER |
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| Dec. 6 & 7 |
Annual General Meeting & Facilities Operational ForuM, Oshawa, ON |
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E-NEWS HIGHLIGHT
Ontario Parks Association and Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Form a New Joint Parks and Public Spaces Training and Development Authority
The Boards of Directors of the Ontario Parks Association (OPA) and the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (O.R.F.A.) have given the direction for both Associations to jointly provide needed services to professionals in the Recreation Facilities and Parks profession. It gives us great pride to announce the start of a joint venture between the O.R.F.A. and the O.P.A.. Both Associations have developed a collaboration to better serve the needs of both memberships. [more…]
Collaboration Efforts of 13 Provincial /Territorial Member Organizations Establishes a Federation of Associations
The Canadian Recreation Facilities Council Inc. (C.R.F.C.) is excited to announce that through the collaborative efforts of its 13 Provincial/Territorial (P/T) member associations, which represents in excess of 10,000 recreation professionals, that it has selected the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association to be the administrative national voice for recreation facilities. [more…]
Aquatic Facility Training Needs Assessment
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (O.R.F.A.) and Canadian Red Cross - Ontario Zone are evaluating aquatic facility training needs in the Province of Ontario. Your feedback is very important to us. In exchange for your efforts, we will place your name in a random draw for a $100 gift certificate and include a copy of O.R.F.A.'s Aquatic Facility Logbook.
O.R.F.A. and Red Cross are working in collaboration to review both existing training opportunities, as well as establishing new competency based aquatic facility training for the future. It will ultimately benefit you by enhancing our ability to provide you with continued quality training and technical assistance for aquatic facility operations.
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FOCUS ON FACILITIES
FACILITIES and more - A lot has been going on in and around recreation facilities. Take a look [more…]
Are you Ready for the Season Accurate and consistent maintenance records will help to keep your operations running smoothly. [more…]
Preventive Maintenance is an important ongoing accident prevention activity. [more…]
Alleged Telemarketing Scam: First Aid Kits - The WSIB has been receiving calls from employers indicating they have been contacted by a firm selling first aid kits, allegedly claiming that employers are at risk for fines if they do not purchase a first aid kit from the company. While all Ontario employers are required to provide and maintain first aid facilities at their worksites, the WSIB does not endorse first aid kits being offered by any particular supplier. Employers may assemble the required items to build their own first aid kit or may purchase a ready-made kit from the vendor of their choice. [more…]
Confined space - The Confined Space Regulations came into force on September 30, 2006. The Ministry of Labour has published The Confined Space Guideline (09/06) to provide workplace parties with guidance on the requirements of the confined space provisions in the regulations under the OHSA. It is intended to answer common questions about the regulatory provisions. Review the new Confined Spaces Guideline and access the Confined Spaces Regulation.
Confined Spaces Guidelines [more…]
Confined Space Regulations O. Reg. 632/05, s. 22. [more…]
Low Speed Vehicles Pilot - The regulation to permit pilot testing of electric low speed vehicles in municipal and provincial parks and in conservation areas is now in effect. [more…]
Reduce Your Roaming Risks - by protecting the information you take out of the office [more…]
TECH TIPS
ARENAS: Reducing operating times can save energy The relatively simple measures of shutting down, heating, ventilation and lighting equipment at night and other times of non-occupancy, and modifying the set points of equipment such as circulating pumps and ventilation systems will reduce energy costs significantly. (ORFA Refrigeration Manual Ice Rink Applications 2006)
POOL Winterizing : Properly store any unused chemicals as described on their labels to prevent containers from breaking and the mixing of potentially incompatible chemicals. Dispose of test reagents, disinfectants, and other chemicals that will lose their potency over the winter. (National Swimming Pool Foundation)
TERMINOLOGY
In "Terms" of Facilities - Terms, phrases and definitions relevant to your operation…
What's your plan?
The following definitions are taken from Managing Sport Facilities. Fried, Gil. c.2005. and are related to the operation and management of sport facilities and may not suit every organizational structure
Business Plan – the road map for any facility that helps identify the product and market as well as the legal and financial outlook.
Functional Plan – a plan that helps define what operational plan will try to accomplish; includes marketing or safety plans.
Operational Plan – highlights what specific steps are required for accomplishing either a strategic or a functional plan.
Strategic Plan – focus on trying to achieve the facility’s strategic goals; is often called the master plan
What is OHS orientation? Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) orientation are activities that help employees and others get familiar with a workplace's health and safety program. It also identifies hazards a worker, visitor, or contractor/customer may be exposed to at the workplace. [more…] |
