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RICHMOND, BC
MAY 9–12, 2016
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Est. 1948
RECREATION FACILITIES
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Leaders of Recreation Facility Operations
The RFABC will have retired NHL hockey player, Sheldon Kennedy
as the keynote speaker at the Awards Dinner. Sheldon's topic for
his address will be “Overcoming Personal Trauma to Influence
Positive Social Change”.
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CONFERENCE
Monday, May 09, 2016
9:45am to 10:00am – Nutrition Break
Golf Tournament
Delegate Registration
Welcome and Social
10:00am to 11:15am – Breakout Session
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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7:45am to 8:30am – Delegate Registration
8:30am to 9:45am – Breakout Sessions:
1:45pm to 3:00pm – Breakout Sessions
Facility Operator Rights – TBA
Safety Authority – BCSA
Public Speaking – Alexa Loo & Carolina Abramovich
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LGBT Programming Issues – Vancouver Parks Board
Physical Literacy – Tom Walker
Trends in Recreation Design – Architecture 49
11:20am to 12:30pm – Breakout Sessions
3:15pm to 4:30pm – Breakout Sessions
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On Line Scheduling of Staff – Gareth Brunt & Ben Wasyliuk
RFP Writing and Response – Deb Leroux
Changes in Plant Safety – TBA
Facility Tours
Surrey Pools
Olympic Oval
BC Place/ Rogers Arena
Thursday May 12, 2016
7:30am to 8:45am – Breakfast
9:00am to 10:30am – Breakout Sessions:
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1:15pm to 3:00pm – Green Facilities-LEED – Architecture 49
7:30am to 8:30am – Breakfast
8:30am to 9:45am – Breakout Sessions
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Pool Mechanical Maintenance – DB Perks and Associates
DDC Operation – Control Solutions
Future of Pool Facilities – Kevin Post
Concrete Deterioration and Restoration – Duane Hatch
Video Surveillance – Terracom Systems Ltd.
Freedom of Information – Lisa Zwarn
10:30am to 10:45am – Nutrition Break
6:00pm to 9:30pm – Trade Show
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Chemistry behind Disinfection - TBA
Air Quality for Municipal - TBA
New LED Lighting - TBA
6:00pm to 9:30pm – Awards Banquet and Keynote Speaker
1:00pm to 5:00pm – Activity Sessions
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Chemistry Behind Coating – Vince Smith
Preventative Maintenance/Asset Management – Rocky
Point Engineering
Demystifying Social Media
3:00pm to 3:15pm – Nutrition Break
10:00am to 11:15am – Breakout Sessions
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Big Solutions for Real Pool Problems - Belzona
Environmental Sustainability – Art Sutherland
BC Hockey Presentation/Parent Control - TBA
11:30am to 1:30pm – AGM Directors &
Past Presidents Lunch
9:45am to 10:00am – Nutrition Break
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Agenda
10:45am to 11:45am – Bull Sessions:
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Pools
Arenas
Management/Special Events
11:45am to 12:00pm – Closing Remarks
Grand Prize Draw
Register at www.rfabc.com
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LEED for Recreation Facilities
Presented By Architecture 49 -
Achieving LEED certification or high performance building
requires careful planning during the design stage of the
project. In particular, ice and aquatic centres are energy
intensive buildings. While most sustainable features do not
require any further attention after the construction
completion, there are features that require continuous
effort from management and operation staff to ensure the
functionality and efficiency anticipated during the design
process.
The focus of this presentation will be on sustainable
features applicable to recreation facilities and how the
LEED scoring system is applied. A49's Kent Event Centre
(2008) in Washington, USA was the first LEED Gold
spectator facility in North America and the Activa
Sportsplex project (2008) in Kitchener, Ontario was the
first LEED Gold Recreation Centre in Canada.
Trends in Recreation Facilities
Presented By Architecture 49 The presentation will focus on new trends in recreation and
community facility design, along with examples of recently
designed facilities from across the country. Architecture49
will share the experience from the Kin Centre project
awarded the 2013 RFABC Bill Woycik Award for Outstanding
Recreational Facility and St. Catharines Meridian Centre
awarded the 2015 Brownie Award for the revitalization of a
Brownfield site from the Canadian Urban Institute.
Video Surveillance
Presented By Terracom Systems Ltd.
Avigilon has been very busy releasing several new
technologies including Access Control, Multisensor
Cameras, Improved Analytics, New HD Video Appliances.
RFP Writing and Response
Presented By Deb Leroux
RFP Response Kits' are the step that Facilities,
Municipalities, Regions, and all levels of Government are
often under-prepared to take in order to respond quickly
to RFP opportunities.
Completing bids in a professional manner, without
derailing other projects, is a critical component to
improved success in the bid process. Project Managers can
be unrealistic regarding the realities budgets, impacts on
staff and reporting [during projects and post] that have the
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potential to provide exponential growth for themselves,
assuring world-class quality results on projects in British
Columbia. Through stronger bid processes, economic
viability will increase, impacting the RFABC region, and the
Province, through employment, commerce and business
vitality.
Chemistry Behind Coatings
Presented by Cloverdale Paint – Vince Smith Presenting
New Federal Government mandated & legislated, VOC
requirements of paint coatings explained. What are paint
VOC's?, why are they bad for the user, building occupant
and the environment. What advantages lower, or zero, VOC
coatings have for the user, the environment and their
performance “duty life cycle”. Green guideline options,
performance standards, substrate preparation standards,
history and industry applicability – MPI (Master Painters
Institute), GreenWise™ & LEED™ v2009 review & LEED v4
update. Review of Epoxy & Polyurethane Technologies
relevant to weathering, moderate chemical and constantly
wet exposure conditions. Discussion of New and
Innovative Coatings currently on the market (Advantages
& Disadvantages).
Concrete Deterioration in Recreation Facilities – Mechanisms
of Deterioration and Repairs
Presented by James Neill and Associates Limited - Duane
Hatch, P.Eng. Presenting
Most concrete structures in recreation facilities will likely
require some concrete repairs during the service life of the
structure. Repair programs generally address concrete
deterioration attributed to reinforcing steel corrosion due
to moisture ingress through cracks in the concrete,
possibly combined with the presence of chlorine and other
aggressive chemicals. Typical causes of concrete
deterioration will be presented. Repair methodologies and
philosophies will be discussed. Case histories illustrating
examples of concrete deterioration and repair programs
will be shown.
Public Speaking
Presented by Toastmasters – Presented by Alexa Loo and
Carolina Abramovich
The average person ranks the fear of public speaking
higher than the fear of death. The truth is, this fear could
be hurting your professional and personal life. In this
session, two seasoned Toastmasters will share tips,
techniques and exercises to conquer your fear of public
speaking.
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Staff Responsibilities under Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act
Presented by Lisa Zwarn
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Physical Literacy development across BC, coaching,
HIGH FIVE, Fundamental Movement Skills (how all this
can impact programming and events)
THE LEGISLATION IN GENERAL
· What the Act is
· What is meant by a record
· Staff responsibilities
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Community sport development (building
relationships with local sport organizations and with
sport governing bodies [PSO's])
Chemistry Behind Cleaning
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
· Freedom of Information and Records Management
· Routinely available material from a department
· General description of the procedure used to process a
request for access
· How to conduct a thorough search for records
PERSONAL INFORMATION
· What is protection of privacy means in the
organization
· What information is considered personal information
· Steps to take in the collection, use, distribution and
protection of personal information
· What to do if the employee discovers the unauthorized
disclosure of personal information
· Protection of employees' privacy rights
Enhancing Minor Hockey Relationships
Presented by BC Hockey – Presented by -TBA
BC Hockey strives to “Lead, Develop and Promote Positive
Lifelong Hockey Experiences” in BC and the Yukon through
numerous programs and events. To run these successful
events, BC Hockey maintains strong, positive relationships
with Minor Hockey Associations, facilities and volunteers
who make them all possible. It is important for
Associations and facilities to have the same strong working
relationships. Their leadership in the industry has set
standards and best practices for Minor Hockey
Associations and works with them to ensure each
organization is providing the best service and
programming to their membership. Part of the best
practices BC Hockey offers is their positive parent
approach to encourage a reassuring atmosphere in and
around hockey arenas.
Physical Literacy
Presented by Tom Walker
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Safety starts with a healthy environment. This session will
help understand disinfection and cleaning at a molecular
level. Studying new trends and chemical combinations that
help you keep your facility safe and clean. Understanding
how chemicals also impact floor products and whether
your new floor really needs protection anymore.
Demystifying Social Media
Jive started out as a virtual office with two champagneloving partners whose common thread was to shake-up the
PR industry. Armed only with ambitious minds, a laptop,
and cell phone they set a course to make that happen.
Years later; now a team of account managers, copywriters,
media specialists, and digital marketing strategists, known
for vivid media campaigns, sharp social media strategies,
and fluid influencer engagement tactics. Here to discuss
how to open the toolbox, talk about the different channels,
how to just start on social media, goals, which channel for
which audience.
The Future of Pool Facilities
Presented by Kevin Post
Questions & Answers Session on Aquatic Centre Design
and Operational Issues, Pool Mechanics(UV, DE, air Quality,
Controls, Multiple Tanks and adjustable pool floors
Inflatables, electronic slides, and other ways to attract
teens Lazy Rivers Increasing or finding new revenue
streams.
Pool Mechanical Maintenance
Presented by DB Perks & Associates Ltd
General Pool Maintenance from Filter rooms to Deck
Equipment Mechanical Systems Filtration Circulation
Chemical systems UV, Ozone Deck Equipment Indoor and
Outdoor Pool Shutdowns.
Injury Prevention (helmet use, concussion awareness,
return to work return to play, "risky play")
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LED Lighting Solutions
Big Solutions for Real Pool Problems
Presented by Belzona
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Municipal recreation departments typically have the most
complex staff scheduling needs out of all municipal
departments. Hear the most innovative staff scheduling
software company in today's market. Learn about some of
the software options and the benefits of building a more
effective staff scheduling system that accurately tracks
time and attendance, to enable better communication with
your staff.
Environmental Sustainability
Presented by Art Sutherland
This session may unlock valuable and critical steps to
remediate your real pool problems. Pool water and air,
along with high bather loads eventually conspire to attack
building structures. Sooner or later, you'll need smart longlasting solutions. This session will showcase effective and
strategic solutions applied in BC swimming pools,
highlighting repair approaches that last.
Trans* inclusion — making pools welcoming spaces
Presented by Vancouver Park Board's Trans* and Gender
Variant Working Group
Preventative Maintenance and Asset Management
Presented by Rocky Point Engineering
Ensuring you are getting the most from your equipment.
PM management impacts every facet of an organization.
Poor asset management can cost you money, time, injury
and in some cases even your job. Rocky point identifies
what to look for and how to manage it effectively. They also
help determine when it's best to invest in new technology.
BC Safety Authority
Presented by BC Safety Authority and Geoff Chesterton
“The Transgender Tipping Point: America's next civil rights
frontier” headlined the June 2014 cover of Time Magazine.
Learn how community and staff came together in
Vancouver to examine barriers to participation for trans*
and gender-variant citizens and developed
recommendations to improve inclusion and access through
programming, HR, signage, facility design and
partnerships.
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Staff Scheduling
Presented by Gareth Brunt and Ben Wasyliuk (ScheduleForce)
LED lighting offers more than just energy savings. It offers
entertainment options for programmable display and color
options. It offers higher lumens and broader spectrums.
What is right for you and why. Covering off different types
of LED lights and examining performance and financial
implications. Using existing fixtures and retrofitting over
purchasing new fixtures. LED light types and quality. All
will be discussed.
Covering regulations and changes; differences in
certification and responsibilities. Open discussion about
the industry and understanding the safety authority
better.
Register at www.rfabc.com
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Catergory
Early Member Full Conference
Early Non-member Full conference
Early Member Day 1&2
Early Non-member Day 1&2
Early Member Day 3
Early Non-member Day 3
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January 18th
Rate
$500
$600
$210
$235
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REGISTRATION
Catergory
Member Full Conference
Non-member Full Conference
Member Day 1&2
Non-member Day 1&2
Member Day 3
Non-member Day 3
Golf Only
Banquet Only
Costs
Date
April 1st
Rate
$600
$700
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$330
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DEB LEROUX
Deb is a Grant Writer with
Entrepreneurial Passion! Deadlines
don't freak her out but wasted time
and money do....which is why
'Uniting Projects and Capital' became
her full-time gig in 2012.
Deb is also the proud Founder of BC
Women Lead, a Leadership Incubator
for Women in Government and Business Realms.
Bring your business cards!!! This Lady 'Networks for a
Living!'
VINCE SMITH
Vince has gained much Technical &
Sales experience in the
construction product supply
industry, having worked with
specialty construction products
and high build coatings /paint for
over 35 years. Working for
Cloverdale Paint lnc. for the past 13
years. Vince works closely with Architects / lnterior
Designers & Technical Specification Writers to help
educate and maintain up-to-date paint coating
specifications. With the high awareness of the current state
of the world climate, and the environment, paint
chemistries have had to change substantially over the
past few years. As a volunteer Vince has served on the
Executive of Construction Specifications
Canada (Vancouver Chapter) - CSC, for the past 9 years.
DUANE HATCH, P.Eng.
Duane Hatch is a registered
professional engineer in British
Columbia with over 33 years of varied
construction experience including
quality assurance, concrete materials,
research and development of
cementitious mixtures and project
engineer/manager in the construction
and materials engineering field.
Mr. Hatch has expertise in several aspects of materials
technology and has performed numerous in-service
evaluations and failure investigation of existing concrete
structures, ceramic tile and stone, deck coatings and
paints. He has conducted condition assessments,
developed repair strategies and repair cost budgets,
prepared technical specifications, tender/contract
documents and provided technical field reviews and
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contract administration during repairs. Projects include
parking structures, bridges, process containment
structures, concrete roadways, swimming pools, airport
runways, lighthouses, commercial, institutional and
heritage buildings.
Mr. Hatch has particular experience in assessment and
rehabilitation of concrete swimming pool structures, water
filtration tanks, marsite pool finishes, ceramic tile finishes
and pool deck coatings.
ART SUTHERLAND
Art graduated from Nova Scotia
Technical College with highest
marks in the province and an honors
diploma in refrigeration technology.
Journeyman Refrigeration
Technician with North American
Certification, Industrial
Instrumentation diploma, Industrial
Pipefitting diploma, Industrial
Refrigeration Energy Analysis
certification through University of
Wisconsin, with over 30 years of designing and installing
industrial refrigeration systems, and system startup
specialist on more than 100 projects internationally.
He has been Past President of the Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Institute, Past Refrigeration
Committee Chairman of ASHRAE Victoria Chapter,
Refrigeration Advisor for BCIT (British Columbia Institute
of Technology), Author of four refrigeration manuals,
distributed worldwide, Author of 2004 British Columbia
Refrigeration Operators training program
CAROLINA ABRAMOVICH, PhD
Carolina is a biomedical scientist in the field of cancer
research. She worked for 10 years at the BC Cancer Agency
before moving to the private sector as Director of Biology
for Chemokine Therapeutics Inc. Currently Carolina is the
Scientific Editor of the International Society for
Experimental Hematology and also works as a consultant
in the field of biotechnology.
Carolina is the president of the Richmond Toastmasters
Club and 2 times winner of the Richmond Toastmasters of
the Year award. She joined the club 3 years ago and has
completed her Advance Communication Silver and
Advance Leader designations. She coaches a group of Air
Cadets in public speaking and is organizing a workshop on
speech craft for a class of grade 12 students.
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In addition to her passion for science and communication,
Carolina is an avid outdoor enthusiast, counting kayaking
as her favorite hobby. She enjoys travelling the world with
her daughter, who is a student at Quest University.
ALEXA LOO
Alexa is an eight time national
champion and two time Olympian
in the snowboard parallel giant
slalom event. She represented
Canada in Torino, Italy, making
history as the first Canadian woman
to compete in the event for Canada.
She then went on to compete at
home in the Vancouver 2010 games
where she placed 12th.
As an 11 year veteran of the national snowboard team,
Alexa was a pioneer in the sport, being the first Canadian
woman to make a World Cup final and the first to reach a
World Cup podium. She has 3 world cup podiums (one
silver and 2 bronze), 11 Continental Cup wins and 22
Continental Cup podiums.
Alexa retired from competitive snowboarding in 2010,
ranked 1st in Canada and 8th in the World! Through her
years of international competition, Alexa became
fascinated with performance psychology and its role in
supporting people to achieve their best in business, sport
and in life.
Alexa is a Certified Executive Coach with a Chartered
Accountant designation and she serves the City of
Richmond as a City Councillor. Alexa is passionate about
supporting her clients through their personal
transformations as they work to achieve their “Olympic
sized goals” in business sport and life.
She continues to give back to sport by serving on the
Finance Committee for the Canadian Olympic Committee
and on the board of Kidsport Richmond. Alexa motivates
and inspires others to live her motto to “Aim High, Work
Hard and Give Back” by speaking at schools and
community events. Alexa and her husband Ari have two
young boys that constantly inspire, delight and challenge
them!
LISA M. ZWARN
Lisa has been working in and with Local Governments for
more than 20 years. She is currently working as a
consultant with various Local Governments around the
province in the areas of policy development, bylaw
drafting, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy,
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meeting administration and Human Resources. She was
the Program Manager for the Local Government
Leadership Academy, an organization which provides
educational training to elected officials, such as the Newly
Elected Officials Training Seminar and the Leadership
Forums. She was with the City of Langley from 2002 to
2009. She started as the City Clerk, and assumed also
responsibility for human resources function in 2003. Prior
to working with the City of Langley, she worked as an
Administrative Manager in the Community Development
Department for the City of North Vancouver, a consultant
to Local Governments with Urban Systems Ltd. and as a
Senior Bylaw Enforcement Officer for the City of Surrey.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) in
Romance Languages, a Juris Doctor (Law), Local
Government Administration Certificate from Capilano
University and the Intermediate Certificate in Municipal
Administration. Lisa is a lawyer, called to the bar in British
Columbia, and is also a Professional Registered
Parliamentarian.
Lisa has been actively involved in the Local Government
program with Capilano University, teaching courses in the
areas of Administration, Services and Finance and with
North West Community College, teaching courses in the
areas of Law and Services. She developed PADM 209 –
Fundamentals in Local Government Corporate
Administration. She has been a presenter at conferences
for different local government organizations.
Lisa is the author of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Toolkit which is produced by the
Local Government Management Association.
TOM WALKER
For over twenty years, Tom has
facilitated leadership
development, organizational
capacity and integration among
local sport organizations,
municipal recreation, education,
health and social services. Leading
up to the 2010 Vancouver Winter
Olympics and Paralympics, Tom
spent over three years with 2010
Legacies Now assisting sport
organizations, municipal recreation departments and First
Nations communities in developing programs and systems
to further such integration. Before entering municipal
service, Tom competed in and coached swimming and
triathlon. Tom is a trained Learning Facilitator in NCCP
Multi-Sport, Club Excellence and HIGH FIVE.
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Tom holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from
UBC and a Master's degree in Urban Studies from SFU.
Thesis: The Role of the “Builder” in Community Sport in
Canada.
communications category. Volunteers with Aga Khan
Development Network Mentor for young female
entrepreneurs with a Bachelor Applied Science in
Communication from Simon Fraser University.
Almira Bardai
Alyssa Kritsch
Co-Founder and Partner with 17+ years PR industry.
Former head of global PR at Cobra beer, UK. Worked in one
of Canada's premier agencies Wilcox PR managing PR
campaigns for high-profile international and national
brands including Nike, Best Buy, Future Shop, Molson,
Telus, Purdys chocolates, London drugs, Starwood hotels,
Translink, etc. Selected as one of 100 global female
entrepreneurs to win the 2016 Enterprising Women of the
Year Award. Finalist for the 2014 Y WCA Metro Vancouver
Women of Distinction Award. Western Canada finalist for
the 2014 notable words in public relations and
Alyssa has over four years of experience working in
digital marketing in film. Prior to digital marketing she
spent over two years working in film production offices
across Vancouver and London, UK. Former Social
Campaign Coordinator for Hootsuite – coordinating,
planning, and delivering all social media campaigns and
providing large event support. Found her own social
media consulting firm. Has a Bachelor of Arts in
International Relations and Affairs from University
British Columbia.
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Tradeshow Tuesday,
May 10, 2016 - Sheraton
Vancouver Airport Hotel
Register at www.rfabc.com
ADDITIONAL
Join us Monday May 9, 2016
for our Annual RFABC Golf
Tournament!
Hosted at Mayfair Lakes Golf Club
Information
Sheraton Vancouver
Airport Hotel
7551 Westminster Highway,
Richmond, BC
Cost per person is $100.00 plus gst
The Tradeshow offers great
opportunities to connect with our
suppliers and those who work in
recreation facilities throughout
the province. Gather a wealth of
information from the experts;
make connections, enjoy a bite to
eat and don't forget there will be
PRIZES!
Guest rooms are on hold for our
delegates until April 12, 2016
Fee includes:
• 18 holes of golf (Texas Scramble
Format)
• Shared golf cart.
• Lunch ticket for use before golf, or on
the course.
Be sure to register by this date to
receive the reduced conference
room rate of $159.00 which
includes parking.
Rental Clubs are available and can be
arranged through the golf course
directly at 1.800.i.GolfBC
You may call toll free at 1-800663-0299 and quote “RFABC
Conference to get the special rate.