Programs & Initiatives

HIGH FIVE ®...Because Quality Matters

HIGH FIVE ® is Canada's only comprehensive quality assurance process for children's recreation and sport programs. Using a systematic approach to quality assurance, HIGH FIVE® is designed to promote the healthy development of children 6-12 years. Based upon principles of healthy child development, HIGH FIVE® combines training, assessmen ... read more

Small Steps...Big Results Physical Activity Campaign

Small Steps...Big Results is a provincial physical activity campaign designed to motivate individuals to "start moving" towards a healthier and more active lifestyle. To assist and promote this physical activity initiative, Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador has developed an interactive physical activity website to help improve the activity lev ... read more

Sogo Active

Sogo Active, developed by ParticipACTION, Coca-Cola Ltd. and an Advisory Committee, is a national youth engagement movement for physical activity designed to increase levels of physical activity among youth ages 13-19. It is a Canadian-based program that supports a for-youth, by-youth approach. The website provides youth with the opportunity to con ... read more

June is Recreation Month!

June is Recreation Month is a national campaign that provides a great opportunity to draw attention to the important benefits and values of recreation to individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities. Newfoundland and Labrador celebrates " Just For the Fun Of It!" which was created to express the need to embrace and participate in recreati ... read more

Recreation Management Professional Certificate Program

The College of the North Atlantic in partnership with Recreation NL is offering a Recreation Management Professional Certificate Program designed for current recreation leaders serving in the recreation sector at the community level. The program will improve recreational leaders understanding of their roles, expectations and changing ... read more

AGM & Conference

Each year Recreation NL holds an Annual General Meeting and Conference, normally in the spring of the year, late May - early June. The Conference Agenda normally consists of: - Keynote speakers - Informative workshops covering many aspects of recreation - Several social events that allow recreation practitioners to exchange ideas and programs - An ... read more

Provincial Annual Awards Program

Each year Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes individuals and organizations that have made lasting contributions to the furtherance of recreation within Newfoundland and Labrador. Awards Presented: BRIDGING THE GAP Presented to volunteers who have made significant contributions to the development of recreation opportunities for person ... read more

Recreation Volunteer Recognition Awards Program

The Recreation Volunteer Recognition Award celebrates innovative contributions in the field of recreation that benefit the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and their communities. Recreation NL, in partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Downhome Life, invites nominations for this award annually. How & Wh ... read more

Regional Seminars

Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Directors host regional seminars/meetings each year in their area. These meetings give individuals an opportunity to meet with recreation partners from communities in their area, to express any issues or concerns they may have, highlight successes, and learn about new recreational opportunities availab ... read more

Tidy Towns Competition

Tidy Towns Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit organization that is committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community participation and the challenge of a provincial competition. Since its inception in 1997, Tidy Towns Newfoundland and Labrador has seen an increase of up to 150% in participa ... read more

Eat Great and Participate

Eat Great and Participate aims to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity and healthy eating and to increase the availability of healthy food and beverage choices in recreation, sport and community facilities and at events across Newfoundland and Labrador. Through the implementation of the School Food Guidelines, it is easier for ... read more

Canadian Sport For Life

              Canadian Sport 4 Life(CS4L) is a movement to improve the quality of sport in Canada. CS4L recognizes that quality sport and physical activity offers rich benefits to Canadian society through improved health, stronger communities, higher sporting achievement, and stronger national identity. By ... read more

Canadian Tire JumpStart

Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that helps kids aged 4-18 participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming, so they can develop important life skills, self esteem and confidence. National in scope but local in focus, Canadian Tire Jumpstart® delivers support to chil ... read more

Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity

The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) provides leadership and education, and builds capacity to foster equitable support, diverse opportunities and positive experiences for girls and women in sport and physical activity. CAAWS Values Respect, Equity, Innovation, Passion and Strategic Directio ... read more

Arena Operators Course

The Arena Operators Course is modeled after the Maritime Arena Operations Institute and is designed to provide a quality training opportunity for arena personnel. Designed as an introductory certification, this Level I course examines the basics of arena operation. The course content is supplemented with onsite demonstrations and the opportunity ... read more

Aquatics Forum

Recreation NL has an active aquatic committee that works to highlight and support the practitioners that work in the Aquatic Field. The committee holds provincial forums to address issues in the sector and to help network the Aquatic Practitioners in the province. ... read more

Regional Recreation Directors Program

The Regional Recreation Directors Program in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation was established in 2008 to provide financial assistance to communities in underserviced areas to hire full-time recreation directors. There are 4 Regional Recreation Director Positions in the province in the following areas: EASTPORT PE ... read more