Congratulations to the JRM Canadian Tire JumpStart drawing Contest winnersThe winner of this year's Canadian Tire JumpStart June Is Recreation Month Drawing Contest will receive a bicycle, compliments of Canadian Tire. The contest winners will also be featured in the Fall Recreation Quarterly Newsletter! [read more]
Funding Helps Communities Develop Recreational ProgramsThe Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, today announced that 228 communities across Newfoundland and Labrador will receive a total of $381,880 to support recreation, sport and active living programs in their communities. [read more]
Provincial Government Invests in Youth Sport and Recreation ProgramThe Provincial Government has announced an increase in funding for the Canadian Tire JumpStart program. As part of government’s commitment to alleviate and reduce the impact of poverty, an additional $100,000 is being invested in the community-based program to assist thousands of young people across the province. [read more]
A Big Thank YouMarty, the RNL Board of Directors and Staff would like to send a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped out and was involved with June is Recreation Month 2008
We received 947 Canadian Tire Jump Start drawing contest entries. The winners will be posted July 31st.
RNL Aquatic Fall Forum & CPO Course - November 4th – 7th, 2008Keep checking back for more details
For more information on this event
please contact RNL’s office:
E-mail: info@recreationnl.com
Phone: (709) 729-3892
Newfoundland and Labrador to be Highlighted at Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter GamesNewfoundland and Labrador’s rich culture and talented artists will be highlighted on the international stage as a result of an agreement between the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). [read more]
Four New Regional Recreation Directors To Increase Opportunities in Rural Communities
A total of 32 rural communities within Newfoundland and Labrador will soon receive greater support for recreation programs and services as the result of investment from the Provincial Government and the partner communities. {read more}
NL Summer Games Track and Field Events to be Held in StephenvilleThe track and field facilities in Stephenville will receive a $35,000 upgrade from the Provincial Government to enable the town to hold the track and field component of the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games, to be hosted by the City of Corner Brook August 9 - 16. {read more}
Tidy Towns 2008 Registered Communities
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Smoke Free Outdoor Recreation and Sport AreasThe Newfoundland and Labrador Alliance for the Control of Tobacco (ACT), asks each municipality to follow the lead of MNL and consider adopting a policy declaring all municipal outdoor recreation and sport areas and events to be smoke-free. {read more}
Knowledge in Action Article
From Drugs to Sports: What Recreational Professionals Can Do to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Youth. {read more}
Savour Summer
This summer, Kraft is committing $200,000 to help upgrade communities across Canada. Just choose your province to see competitions available in your area. To find out more information, please check out www.savoursummer.ca
5th Annual Student Leadership Camp - CAHPERD
CAHPERD is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Student Leadership Camp to be held at Camp Walden in beautiful Bancroft, Ontario from September 24th - 28th, 2008. {read more}
Youth Exchange 2008
The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALA) will bring 50 young people from across Canada to Ottawa for the experience of a lifetime. {read more}
Donate $2 and receive a Red Tennis Ball. 100% of your donation goes towards helping kids participate in sports and recreational activities. Tennis Balls can be purchased at any Canadian Tire Store, Canadian Tire Gas Station or Mark's Work Wearhouse locations. For more information, visit CanadianTire.ca/jumpstart
With the support of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and RNL, Canadian Tire JumpStart assisted 8,000 kids and allocated $1,000,000.00 since 2005.
The 2008 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games are taking place in beautiful Corner Brook August 9-16, 2008. Held every second year, alternating winter and summer, the Games is the largest multi-sport event staged for the youth of the province, bringing together young athletes from 11 to 18 years of age from all regions of the province to share in the spirit of athletic competition. [Read More]
10th World Leisure Congress and Canada's 2008 National Parks and Recreation Conference and Trade Show
The 10th World Leisure Congress will take place from October 6th to 10th, 2008 in the heart of Quebec City. Canada's National Conference and Trade Show, co-hosted by CPRA and our Quebec partner AQLM, will be integrated into this unique international event. More than 1,200 delegates from ten different organizations and forty different countries will be attending.
For more information about this event and to register visit: www.loisirquebec2008.com .
Sponsorship opportunities and trade show booth information can also be found on this website.
Making All Recreation Safe
The Making All Recreation Safe Awarness to Action initiative helps Canadian communities implement abuse and harrassment prevention strategies to make their recreation services safer. Read More...
RECREATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
In recent months, Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador conducted a survey to determine the feasibility of formalized professional development for its members. The survey results indicate that a vast majority of members are interested in pursuing educational opportunities that would enhance their skill levels in the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities. [read more]
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