Recreation Facility Association of NS

10/28/2026

Opening Nov 2
From centennialpoolhfx —
We have a full pool! 🙌😁 We cant wait to see you next week!

10/15/2026

Congratulations Angie! Nice recognition from Recreation NS for one of our own Board Members. Angie sits as the Highland Region Representative for the Recreation Facility Association of NS.

Congratulations, Angie! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate Angie Tavares, Recreation Director on receiving the Heart of Recreation Award at the 2026 Recreation Nova Scotia Awards!

Angie’s dedication to recreation goes far beyond programs and facilities. Through her leadership, she continues to create welcoming spaces, bring people together, and help make recreation accessible and meaningful for residents across our District.

This recognition is a wonderful reflection of the care, commitment, and heart she brings to her work every day.

Congratulations Angie on this well deserved recognition! We are proud to have you on our MODG team. 💛💙

10/15/2026

Across the country, recreation facilities are facing the growing challenge of aging infrastructure, and aquatic facilities are certainly no exception. Here in Nova Scotia, many pools are dealing with aging systems, increasing maintenance needs and with that, the difficult decisions around repair, renewal and long-term sustainability.

This is an important conversation for our sector, and we strongly encourage facility managers, operators and recreation professionals to join us for this upcoming webinar. It’s a great opportunity to better understand the condition of our aquatic facilities, what to be watching for, and how we can plan more proactively for the future

State of Good Repair: Understanding the Condition of Our Aquatic Facilities

On October 21, Tim Hamel of Aquatic Associates Inc. will present State of Good Repair: Understanding the Condition of Our Aquatic Facilities, taking a closer look at preventative maintenance planning and how operators can better understand and manage the condition of aging pools and aquatic facilities.

October 21 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88917656356?pwd=zlhOVQtPS2AFpFznnYgIy5OKbEHdn3.1

For more information call 902-870-7634 or email [email protected]

10/08/2026

With the increase in severe weather events across Nova Scotia and throughout the country, the role of recreation facilities in emergency response is becoming an increasingly important conversation.

Recreation facilities are often called on to support communities during emergencies but what does that mean for the people operating those facilities? What are the roles and responsibilities of facility operators when a site is activated, and what should be considered before, during and after an emergency response?

Join RFANS, the Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management and the Canadian Red Cross on **Tuesday, November 10 from 1:30–3:00 p.m.** for a practical discussion focused on what facility operators need to know.

This is a conversation happening at recreation facility tables across the country, and one that continues to be top of mind for our sector.

**Register by clicking the link below.**

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10/05/2026

State of Good Repair: Understanding the Condition of Our Aquatic Facilities

On October 21, Tim Hamel of Aquatic Associates Inc. will present State of Good Repair: Understanding the Condition of Our Aquatic Facilities, taking a closer look at preventative maintenance planning and how operators can better understand and manage the condition of aging pools and aquatic facilities.

October 21 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88917656356?pwd=zlhOVQtPS2AFpFznnYgIy5OKbEHdn3.1

For more information call 902-870-7634 or email [email protected]

08/05/2026

Join our team! We’re hiring a Fund Development & Events Coordinator.

This role will provide support to the marketing and events department, focusing on planning events and coordinating our revenue generation programs. This position involves developing strategic initiatives, working with sponsors and administering online fundraising platforms and ticket sales.

Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on August 17th. For more information, including the complete job description, please visit: https://sportnovascotia.bamboohr.com/careers/69?source=aWQ9MjA%3D

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Hike Nova Scotia, the Digby Area Recreation Commissionn, the Fundy Erratics hiking group and Our Pathways Society co-host the Hiking Summit from October 1 to 4 in Digby. Take in workshops, hikes and more! Register at https://www.hikenovascotia.ca/news-hiking-summit/.

Sponsors include: Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, Town of Digby, Municipality of the District of Digby, Digby Care 25, Nova Scotia Government, Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries Limited, Fairway Insurance, Still Fired Distilleries Inc, Western Financial Group, Cobequid Consulting, , Oliver Janson Law and

08/03/2026

Nustadia Recreation is Hiring!! 🏒

Full-time and Part-time Arena Operator positions available at multiple locations.

If you or someone you know is interested then please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

08/03/2026

Region of Queens Municipality is thrilled to announce that our newest recreation facility, The Big Splash at Queens Place Emera Centre, opens to the public on Tuesday, August 4!

To celebrate the opening of The Big Splash, public lane swims as well as afternoon and evening swims will be FREE from August 4 to August 7, 2026.

Swim times this week include:

Tuesday, August 4th:
• Lane Swim: 10:00am-1:00pm
• Afternoon Public Swim: 2:00pm-4:00pm
• Evening Public Swim: 5:00pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, August 5th:
• Lane Swim: 12:00pm-1:00pm
• Afternoon Public Swim: 2:00pm-4:00pm
• Evening Public Swim: 5:00pm-6:30pm

Thursday, August 6th:
• Lane Swim: 12:00pm-1:00pm
• Afternoon Public Swim: 2:00pm-4:00pm
• Evening Public Swim: 5:00pm-6:30pm

Friday, August 7th:
• Lane Swim: 9:00am-11:00am
• Afternoon Public Swim: 2:00pm-4:00pm
• Evening Public Swim: 5:00pm-6:30pm

For complete details on this amazing new outdoor pool, please visit www.regionofqueens.com or call us at 902-354-4422.

ABOUT THE NAME
This project wouldn’t have been possible without contributions from the Province of Nova Scotia and private donor who made an anonymous contribution to help see the pool project come to fruition. As part of the anonymous donation agreement, the donor was invited to select a name for the new pool – they chose The Big Splash, which conveys the fun, energy, and excitement we know that swimmers of all ages will feel when they arrive at the facility and get to experience their first swim.

Stay tuned for more news in the next week or so as we unveil the date for our celebratory Grand Opening Pool Party event!