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SPRA CONFERENCE
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WELCOME ABOARD! We are off the rails excited to have you join us in North Battleford for the 2019 Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Conference! This Conference, themed “All Aboard the Wellness Train,” is sure to be on track with a focus on mental, physical, social, environmental and occupational wellness in recreation. The committee is fired up to deliver a #trainrec of a time with inspiring keynote presentations, awesome education sessions and incredible networking events. We’ve also engineered the first ever Non-Profit EXPO taking place during a one of a kind RecFest as well as a first class Trade Show. Get on board and discover the products, services, information and trends for the recreation and parks industry. Rev your engines - and let’s get this Conference chugging along!
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 7:30 am - 8:30 am
On Track Fitness - Velocity Fitness AquaFit Class & Lane Swim
Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre
10:00 am
ARRIVALS: Registration/Information and Voting Desk Open Fuel-up Snack Station
Dekker Centre Atrium/Hall
10:00 am
Trade Show Open
Dekker Centre Atrium
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Opening Remarks and Keynote Address – Kendal Netmaker
Dekker Centre Theatre
12:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Delegates Networking Luncheon SPRA Round Table and Candidate Speeches
Dekker Centre Hall
2:15 pm
Trade Show Close Train-ing CUplex Tours and Speed Sessions
2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
A1: STARS Air Ambulance / A2: Battlefords Better Together T-Shirt Project
Curling Centre lobby/ Curling Centre upstairs (Beaver Grill)
B1: Dream Brokers Program / B2: KinderKids
Aquatic Centre meeting room/ Aquatic Centre equipment room
C1: Street Festival Fun / C2: Getting Kids Active One Community at a Time
Dekker Centre Garage/Dekker Centre Theatre
D1: (Re) Shaping Our Community with Our Youth Partners / D2: Strategic Decision Making
Field House Court 3/ Field House 2nd floor
5:30 pm
Voting and Registration Desk Close
Dekker Centre Atrium
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Murder Mystery Dinner ‘Murder on the NB Express’
Dekker Centre Hall
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
RecFest and Inflatable Fun with Tag’Em Entertainment
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Non-Profit Expo
NationsWEST Field House
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 6:30 am - 7:30 am
On Track Fitness - Velocity Fitness HIIT That Beat Class
NationsWEST Field House
8:00 am
Registration/Information and Voting Desk Open
Don Ross Centre Lobby
8:00 am - 8:45 am
Express Breakfast
Chapel Gallery
Train-ing Session B (choo choo choose 1 session) 9:00 am - 10:15 am
10:15 am - 10:30 am
B1: Eat Healthy Play Healthy - What Do We Know about Recreation Food Environments?
Don Ross Centre - Room 103
B2: Building Dreams Where You Live
Don Ross Centre - Room 108
B3: Mental Health - Skills to Support, Educate and Reduce Stigma
Don Ross Centre - Room 107
Snack Station Stop
Don Ross Centre Craft Room
Train-ing Session C (choo choo choose 1 session) 10:30 am - 11:45 am
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
C1: Eat Healthy Play Healthy - Supporting Healthy Food Environments
Don Ross Centre - Room 103
C2: Refrigeration Plant Safety and Regulations
Don Ross Centre - Room 108
C3: Accounting 101 - Why Community Services Math Doesn’t Work
Don Ross Centre - Room 107
President’s Luncheon and SPRA AGM
Don Ross Centre Gymnasium
Train Tourism Session: 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Armoury Brewing Company (with snack station)
Armoury Brewing Company
Allen Sapp Gallery (with snack station)
Allen Sapp Gallery
Natural Play Space
Centennial Park
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SPRA Awards Gala
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Dance with Danny & The Dusters
11:00 pm
Late Night Snack Station
Don Ross Centre Gymnasium
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Refuel Breakfast
Dekker Centre Hall
9:30 am - 9:45 am
2020 Conference Presentation
Dekker Centre Theatre
9:45 am - 10:45 am
Closing Keynote – Elizabeth Manley
Dekker Centre Theatre
10:45 am - 11:00 am
DEPARTURES: Closing Remarks and Prize Draws
Dekker Centre Theatre
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Departure Time Pick-up Location Drop-off Location 8:30 pm 9:00 pm 9:30 pm 10:00 pm
Dekker Centre
7:00 am
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn Aquatic Centre
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
Thursday, October 17, 2019 Departure Time Pick-up Location Drop-off Location
8:40 am 9:50 am 10:00 am 5:00 pm
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn Dekker Centre
5:30 pm 5:40 pm 5:50 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn Dekker Centre
9:30 pm 10:00 pm 10:30 pm 11:00 pm 11:30 pm
NationsWEST Field House
Aquatic Centre
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn Dekker Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn Dekker Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
Friday, October 18, 2019 Departure Time Pick-up Location Drop-off Location 6:00 am 6:10 am
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn NationsWEST Field House
7:30 am 7:40 am 7:50 am 8:00 am 8:10 am 8:20 am 8:30 am 1:00 pm 1:15 pm
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
1:15 pm 5:00 pm 5:40 pm 6:00 pm 9:00 pm – 1:00 am (every half hour)
Don Ross Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn Don Ross Centre
Don Ross Centre
CHECK YOUR BAGGAGE BAR SERVICES Bar service is cash only WHAT TO WEAR RecFest Casual, active wear
Awards Gala
A formal event, you are encouraged to wear business class attire such as: suits, dresses, dress pants or skirts
Conference Sessions Casual attire
Tours
Walking shoes
NationsWEST Field House Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn Don Ross Centre
Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn Centennial Park Don Ross Centre Gold Eagle Lodge Comfort Inn and Suites Tropical Inn
TRADE SHOW Dekker Centre Floor Plan Thursday, October 17 10:00 am - 2:15 pm
29*
Keynote Address and Lunch
Come support our exhibitors who serve our recreation and parks industry!
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Booth #
Company Name
1
Park N Play
Booth #
Company Name
2
Atlwest Communications
20
Flaman Fitness
3
Molok North America
21
Playgrounds-R-Us
4
RC Strategies + PERC
22
Western Recreation & Development Inc.
5
Fitness Experience
23
Western Recreation & Development Inc.
6
Blue Imp Recreational Products
24
Omni Sport Inc.
7
Aquam Aquatic Specialist Inc.
25
Multigas Detention Inc.
8
Lakeshore Tree Farms Ltd.
26
CIMCO Refrigeration
9
Stevenson Industrial Refrigeration Ltd.
27
Northland Recreation Supply
10
Paradise LeisureScapes
28
Shercom Industries
11
Berg Chilling Systems Inc.
29
Big Hill Services Ltd.
12
PlayWorks Inc.
30
Spark Solutions
13
31
1 Stop Playgrounds
14
32
1 Stop Playgrounds
15
33
Tag’Em Entertainment
16
34
Splashables
17
SPRA
35
BeeJ’s Office Plus
18
SPRA
36
Book King Software
19
Jet Ice Ltd.
37
Musco Sports Lighting
SOCIALS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm ‘North Battleford Station Social’ Wine and Cheese (Dekker Centre)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm SPRA Awards Gala
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Hop off your train at the NB Station - the state of the art Dekker Centre for Performing Arts - for a social with local talent, networking, wine, cheese and appetizers. Cheese, appetizers and company are included, extra charge for wine and other alcoholic beverages.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Murder Mystery Dinner ‘Murder on the NB Express’
It’s a classic whodunit! There’s been a murder on the NB Express and you have to find out who is responsible! This interactive dinner will test your sleuth skills, pique your interest and keep you guessing to the end. Paired with delicious fares, you’ll be glad you got on board!
---------------------------------------------------------------------8:00 pm – 11:00 pm RecFest and Inflatable Fun with Tag’Em Entertainment
Inflate your fun with Tag’Em Entertainment! Enjoy inflatables like axe throwing and ninja warrior dome, arcade games, drinks, snacks and FUN! Play giant games, test your skills and lounge in the LED furniture lounge! Proudly sponsored by Tag’Em Entertainment.
---------------------------------------------------------------------8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Non-Profit Expo
The Non-Profit and Sport Association EXPO will also take place during RecFest - so be sure to see what services are offered in their sectors. The EXPO Express game will reward you with prizes for participating!
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Dress in your best for this formal event and walk the red carpet to the SPRA Awards Gala. The Gala includes entertainment and presentation of the SPRA and Communities in Bloom Awards. Cocktails are at 6:00 pm, followed by supper at 6:30 pm and the Awards presentations at 7:30 pm.
9:00 pm – 1:00 am Dance with Danny & The Dusters
Kick off your shoes and kick up some dust with Danny & the Dusters! Playing your favourite hits, it is sure to be 4 hours of fun!
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