The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel is a provincial organization dedicated to providing excellence in training and professional development for individuals involved in the operation of recreation facilities.

We are a non-profit organization providing education and training to individuals involved in the maintenance and operation of recreation facilities across the province.

The Association was established in 1978 to build linkages among recreation facility operators across Alberta. The Association has a membership of over 1,200 people and manages services and training programs through a balanced budget of over $650,000. Each year people participated in arena, pool, parks and sport field, building maintenance and supervisory courses, conferences and seminars organized by the Association. The Association offers courses in Alberta, in several provinces in Canada, the United States of America and Europe.

There was a gradual growth in the development of facilities, and in the early 1960s, the Alberta Government recognized the need for community recreation services and provided grants to communities for facility development. It's an interesting history and you can read more here.

The following goals support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethics of the Association:

Professional Development

Provide a variety of educational opportunities related to the operation of recreation facilities.

Communication

Provide communication channels between members, agencies and individuals.

Advocacy

Pro-actively represent the membership on recreation industry issues.

Promotion

Market and promote products and services.

Fellowship

Encourage and facilitate opportunities for goodwill and fellowship among members.

Resource Development

Develop, support and maintain human, written and financial resources.

Administration

Plan, coordinate and implement the policies that guide the activities of the association.

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