For over sixty years, the ORFA has been a leader in the recreation sector by providing specialized training and development opportunities for professionals who work in recreation facilities. Annually, over 2,000 individuals from around the province and beyond benefit from a variety of ORFA courses dealing with administration and management subjects, aquatic facility operations, buildings and grounds and refrigeration and ice. And, more recently, ORFA’s select group of training courses has been in even greater demand given the increasing legal responsibilities of facility owners and operators to ensure them and their employees have the qualified competencies as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The ORFA has collaborated with many skilled instructors and professional
organizations in designing and delivering this year’s selection of courses and events. In addition to the 57th Annual Professional Development Program, held at the University of Guelph, there is also an expanded list of regional training activities scheduled throughout the year…designed to bring more training closer to your home and workplace!
I encourage you to review this brochure and to register early to avoid disappointment. I am confident you will enjoy a first-class learning and networking experience.

57th Annual Professional Development Program   
Online information and registration


Regional Training Courses 2012   
Online information and registration

Professional Development EVENTS 2012   
PDF   I  DIGITAL   I  
APDP Registration Form   I   RTC Registration Form


ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Rooms Limited. Reserve Now!

The ORFA has negotiated reduced room rates at three hotels all within walking distance of the University of Guelph. To reserve your room you must contact the hotel directly. Room rates and availability are only guaranteed up until the reservation deadline dates. Please ensure that you reserve as early as possible and quote the group name. The City of Guelph has a number of events taking place the first week of May and there is limited hotel accommodation available.

For more information visit http://member.orfa.com/apdp2012/accommodations.