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CORPORATE
Adboard Canada Inc.,
Kingston, ON
Flexible Solutions Ltd.,
Victoria, BC
Alfa Products International,
Thunder Bay, ON
Unicco Facility Services Canada Company, Toronto, ON
INDIVIDUAL
Bruno Romano, Whitby, ON
Daniel Plamondon, Garden City, MI
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
 THE 16th ANNUAL ONTARIO TURFGRASS SYMPOSIUM
February 19, 2007. This year’s theme, Keeping it Green for all the details. [more…]
O.R.F.A. AQUATIC SURVEY
Congratulations to the Winners of ORFA Aquatic Industry Survey. Thanks to everyone who took the time to participate in the Survey.
$100.00 Gift Certificate- Stephanie Lue, Town of Ajax
First Aid Kit- Richard Bourdeau, City of Cornwall
Aquatics Logbook- Catherine Koepke, Town of Collingwood
Aquatics Logbook- Julie Auchterlonie, City of Ottawa
O.R.F.A. STUDENT BURSARY
Congratulations to Ms. Kayla Reiner, O.R.F.A. Student Bursary Award Winner. Kayla is a 2nd year Student Recreation Facilities Management at Algonquin College and was presented with her award by Bill Upper, President Ontario Recreation Facilities Association.
JOHN SHARPE, City of Brockville Congratulations and best wishes is extended to John on his recent retirement.
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:
Donald Berry-MacIntosh, C.I.T.
Shane Dustak, C.I.T.
Tracy Wright, C.I.T.
Tim Adams, C.I.T.
Art Van Iterson, C.I.T.
Kurt Pakenham, C.I.T.
Christopher Catania, C.I.T.
William Ruckpaul, C.I.T.
Kyle Lamkey, C.I.T.
Ryan Driscoll, C.I.T.
Brian Tarullo, C.I.T.
John Mcfatridge, C.I.T.
Tim Rundle, C.I.T.
Brad West, C.I.T.
Glen Rose, C.I.T.
Andrew Kovacs, C.I.T.
Trish Conley-Knight, R.R.F.A.
Todd Shoemaker, R.R.F.A.
1) CIT, CAT and CPTApplications...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
OUTDOOR RINKS DRAFT MANUAL OPEN FOR COMMENT
The O.R.F.A. recently held its first Facilities Operational Forum [FOF] at the Campus Ice Centre in Oshawa. Creating and maintaining “Outdoor ice Rinks” was a popular session. A draft copy of O.R.F.A'S outdoor rink manual was distributed during this presentation. O.R.F.A members are encouraged to review the draft manual and send any comments to comments@orfa.com.
NOTE: “Guidelines for Creating and Maintaining Outdoor Ice” is a preliminary draft. It has not been formally released by the O.R.F.A. and should not be construed to represent Association recommended best practice. It is being circulated for comment on its technical accuracy and policy implications. [more…]
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FOCUS ON FACILITIES
What’s up with the weather, a mixed bag to be sure!
The weather outside is...well "delightful?", so why not take advantage of milder than normal temperatures for maintenance and related activities. City of Hamilton has been putting crews to work on parks maintenance and beautification typically done in the summer months. [more…]
OUTDOOR RINKS
O.R.F.A members are encouraged to review O.R.F.A’S draft Outdoor Rink manual.[more…]
Winter temperatures in Canada appear to be rising, so could skating on natural ice may be outdated? Warm weather is wreaking havoc with outdoor hockey. Are the days of shinny in fresh air really over, or is this unseasonable winter just a one-off freak of nature? [more…]
You may have access to one of the few artificial outdoor rinks like the Central Park Rink in Collingwood. [more…], or one of the several around the Greater Toronto Area. Toronto has 49![more…]Warmer temperatures have also forced many outdoor ice tournaments and events indoors or put indefinitely on hold. [more…]
Recent cold snaps here in Ontario have brought some hope though, as fingers stay crossed so to make the most this winter and of a favourite outdoor pastime.
Snow Operations
For those facilities dependent on ski and snowmaking operations temperatures have not been so desirable, as Blue Mountain Ski Resort was forced to lay off 1300 employees earlier in January but hope to open soon with signs of the white stuff.
Snowlifts (TSSA) Owners and operators of ski facilities with chair lifts are reminded of the following directors order from the Technical Standards Safety Authority [more…] all owners of chair lifts, with grips, hangers or chairs manufactured by BM Lifts Limited shall conform to the requirements set forth in the attached manufacturers Service Bulletin dated April 17.
BC Place reopening after roof collapse is marred by leaking roof [more…]
You can watch video clip of BC Place deflating, as posted on YOUTUBE [more…]
Changing face of recreation [more…]
Canadian Infrastructure Deficit Updated poll shows increased support for public-private partnerships [more…]
Managing the Green Infrastructure [more…]
Emerald Ash Borers London trees to be quarantined [more…]
Healthier food in concessions continues to be the trend
Mississauga Vending Machines [more…]
Creating Healthy Environments for Youth in Recreation: Durham Region looking to add two more arenas to the program in 2007 [more…]
Deposit Return Letter from the Beer Store and the LCBO to Ontario Licensees [more…]
Manitoba’s labour shortage has hit an unlikely occupation: Zamboni driver [more…]
City of Prince Albert installs hand sanitizers to help protect employees, general public [more…]
Funding for recreational facilities will benefit members of the Orillia community who use the facilities, as well as the community at large will benefit from Recreation Funding [more…]
LACE UP A brief history of hockey in Canada [more…]
RECALLS
Portable generators New Danger label requirement [more…]
DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard [more…]
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