2019 SPRA Conference - Onsite Guide

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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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28

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36

TradeShow 8

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1

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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