Aquatics Conference - Parks and Recreation Ontario

PARKS AND RECREATION ONTARIO

Aquatics Conference November 1 - 4 Deerhurst Conference Centre Huntsville, ON

www.prontario.org Presenting workshops on trends and resources in aquatics, recreation, facility management, EMS, Fire, Police and healthy living for managers, supervisors, coordinators, front-line staff, students and volunteers in the private, non-profit and public sectors.

Healthy People. Vibrant Communities. Sustainable Environments

President and Chair Message On behalf of Parks and Recreation Ontario, it is a great pleasure and honour to extend to you a warm invitation to attend the 2016 Parks and Recreation Ontario Aquatics Conference at Deerhurst Conference Centre from November 1 -4. The conference committee has created another dynamic program of excellent sessions, keynote presenters and networking opportunities. Aquatics demands a high degree of professional management skills to ensure the safety of participants, the effective delivery of programs, and the proper maintenance of facilities. In an increasingly complex world, professional standards are critical to achieving excellence and professional development opportunities, such as the PRO Aquatics Conference, are a great resource. We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring, educational and enjoyable program in Muskoka. Make the most of this valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues, expand your network, and deepen your knowledge and expertise. We would like to acknowledge our educational partners Canadian Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society. They have provided specialized sessions again this year designed to help enhance the work we, collectively, do in aquatics. The educational sessions and keynotes offer a full range of topics from risk management to staff management to information management. There is also valuable information about programming, facility design and accessible aquatics.

Joey Rusnak Chair Aquatics Conference Committee

Bill Allen President Parks and Recreation Ontario

Inside... At a Glance Pre-Conference Workshops Day 1: Tuesday, Nov 1st Day 2: Wednesday, Nov 2nd

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Day 3: Thursday, Nov 3rd Day 4: Friday, Nov 4th General Information Registration Information

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At a Glance Day 1: Tuesday, November 1 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Pre-Conference Workshops (pg 4) Registration & Information Desk Open Welcome Networking Reception

Resort & Accommodations

Day 2: Wednesday, November 2 7:30 am - 5:00 pm 7:30 am - 8:45 am 9:00 am - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 10:45 am 10:45 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 9:00 pm

Registration & Information Desk Open Full Conference Delegates’ Breakfast Welcome & Keynote Address Refreshment Break Concurrent Sessions Exhibitors’ Expo & Lunch Concurrent Sessions Refreshment Break Concurrent Sessions Exhibitors’ Expo Wine & Cheese 1st Timers’ Reception Full Conference Delegates’ Dinner Social Networking Event: Sports Fan Night

Day 3: Thursday, November 3 7:30 am 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 1:00 pm 2:15 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

- 5:00 pm - 8:45 am - 10:15 am - 10:30 am - 11:45 am - 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Registration & Information Desk Open Full Conference Delegates’ Breakfast Concurrent Sessions Refreshment Break Concurrent Sessions Networking Lunch & Industry Update Keynote Address Refreshment Break Concurrent Sessions Cocktail Reception Gala Banquet & Dance

Day 4: Friday, November 4 7:30 am 8:45 am 8:45 am 10:15 am

- 8:45 am - 10:30 am - 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Full Conference Delegates’ Breakfast Registration & Information Desk Open Closing Remarks & Keynote Address Concurrent Sessions

Arriving early or planning to stay late? This facility offers superb accommodations in a beautiful setting. We are pleased to be able to offer delegates special rates before and after the conference. For more information: www.deerhurstresort.com

Book a room Please call Deerhurst directly at 1-800-461-4393 or online at https://goo.gl/qFHKOr Make sure to reference “PRO Aquatics” to get the preferred room rate. Preferred room rates are based on availability and are also valid for 3 days before or 3 days after the Conference. To book suites please call 1-800-461-4393.

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Day 1

Tuesday, Nov 1st PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS HIGH FIVE® Strengthening Children Mental Health Training 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Fee: $ 150 (Includes Lunch) This one-day training, developed in collaboration with Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, will help anyone running children’s programs be more informed and prepared to support their staff in promoting positive mental health in children. Participants will learn key concepts and factors that affect children’s mental health including the impact of stress and environment on a child’s ability to cope. This training will provide tools and suggested activities to use with staff to help improve their understanding and interactions with children who face challenges in their programs. At the completion of this training, learners will be able to identify key concepts related to children’s mental health, as well as strategies to help staff promote positive mental health and respond appropriately to children with challenges and/or mental health conditions. For more information, contact Kaitlyn Davidson at 416-426-7383 or [email protected].

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Pool Operator – Level 1 Course 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Fee: $ 166 (Includes Taxes and Pool Operation Manual)

HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

The Lifesaving Society Pool Operator Level 1 Course is designed to review safe water management practices and procedures to prepare and certify candidates to operate swimming pools in a safe and efficient manner Full-time and seasonal personnel including facility managers, pool operators, aquatic supervisors, and maintenance personnel will benefit from this program. Successful candidates earn Lifesaving Society Pool Operator – Level 1 certification. For more information, and to register, contact Ann Palmer at the Lifesaving Society 416-490-8844 or email [email protected].

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PRO Aquatics Conference 2016

Day 1: Tuesday, Nov 1st

Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 29th

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Registration and Information Booth Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Welcome Networking Reception

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8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Dive right in to this year’s PRO Aquatics Conference and be our guest at the Opening Reception. Connect with colleagues and meet our warm and friendly staff. Cruise over to the Selfie Central booth – our fun-filled photo experience – for a chance to win some great prizes and start your conference experience with a splash!

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“The opportunity to network with so many aquatic professionals from such a variety of workplaces is invaluable! The venue is always spectacular, the variety of professional development sessions offered is fantastic, and it’s great to see familiar and new faces at the Exhibitor’s Expo each year. I always learn something new!” Lisa Adams Program Coordinator Aquatics, Child and Teen YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce

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Day 2

Wednesday, Nov 2nd PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Registration and Information Booth Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Full Conference Delegates’ Breakfast 7:30 am - 8:45 am

Welcome and Keynote Address 9:00 am - 10:30 pm The Changing World of Aquatics The world of aquatic recreation is ever-changing. Gone are competitive rectangular pools and “in” are freeform family leisure centers with interactive features. Stoic lifeguards poised upon tall perches are a thing of the past. Today lifeguards are walking and talking. Floatation devices, long banned at aquatic venues, are now offered free of charge to help prevent drowning. Remember the past and explore the future of aquatics as we adapt to our changing environment: new budgets, new demographics and new ideas. About Shawn De Rosa - Director of Aquatics, Penn State University

Shawn is the Director of Aquatics at Penn State University. One of the leading experts in aquatic risk management in the United States, Shawn is the former Northeast Regional Director for the National Recreation and Park Association. He also served for three years on the National Recreation and Park Association’s Board of Directors for the Aquatic Facility Operator program where he helped guide the NRPA Aquatic Branch in strengthening the AFO program and in developing the Aquatic Facility Technician program. Shawn brings over 20 years of experience in aquatics as a lifeguard, instructor trainer, Certified Pool Operator, Aquatic Facility Operator Instructor, Safe Swimming Beaches Instructor and Aquatics Director. As an authorized instructor for Aquatic Safety Research Group, LLC, Shawn trains pool operators worldwide in the safe and efficient operation of both public and semi-public aquatic facilities. With the combination of his expertise in aquatics and his legal background, he has taught programs in the U.S. as well as in Hong Kong and Mexico, bringing his knowledge of safe pool operations to swimming pool operators across the globe. Shawn DeRosa was selected as one of the Top 100 Leaders in the aquatic profession for 2003 and 2004, as profiled by Aquatics International magazine. In February 2005, Attorney DeRosa was profiled by Aquatics International as one of “the 25 most powerful people in the world of aquatics - including superstar gold medalist Michael Phelps.”

Refreshment Break 10:30 am - 10:45 am

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Day 2: Wednesday, Nov 2nd

Register at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Full details at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3/6X W1: NÎKÂNIHEW Future Leaders Program - Canadian Red Cross Session Kevin Paes, Manager, Swimming and Water Safety Training Partner Development, Canadian Red Cross

W2: Multiple Ways to Motivate All Year Long Jennifer Fruscella, Recreation Coordinator, and Kayla Pariselli, Recreation Assistant, Aquatics, Town of Oakville

W3: Managing Risk through Effective Training and Communication Fern McCracken, Founder and CEO, and Joanne Russell-Haas and Jenny Cooper, Representatives, eLearnology

W4: Reducing Drowning Risk in Canada: A Collaborative Approach Julie MacIsaac, Director, Recreation & Culture Services, City of Oshawa and Public Education Commissioner, Lifesaving Society Canada, and Tessa Clemens, Technical Project Manager, Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition

W5: Being Prepared - Lifesaving Society Session Julie Dawley, Aquatics Supervisor, Town of Tillsonburg, and Jen Knights, Manager, WIATC/Adventure Bay and Aquatics Services, City of Windsor

Exhibitors’ Expo and Lunch

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Stay on top of trends and innovation, network with your colleagues and enjoy some fine food. PRO’s Exhibitor’s Expo offers delegates the opportunity to see, touch and understand the latest developments, products and services to enhance your services and pool. This is the industry’s number one opportunity to meet the people who can help advance your aquatics programs.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Full details at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3/6X W6: The Gift of Feedback: How to Give Feedback to Motivate Young Workers Canadian Red Cross Session Shannon Scully-Pratt, Water Safety Program Representative, Canadian Red Cross, and Sarah Routhier, Aquatics Coordinator, City of Belleville and Red Cross SWS Ambassador

W7: Pool Regulation Review: Modernization of Ontario’s Safe Food and Water Regulation under the Health Protection and Promotion Act Representative, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and Diane English, Director, Research, Policy and Communications, Parks and Recreation Ontario

W8: Point-Counter Point - Lawyer vs. Recreation Professional - Lifesaving Society Session Gary Sanger, Aquatics Supervisor, City of Toronto and VP Aquatic Safety Management Services, Lifesaving Society, and Robin Squires, Borden Ladner Grevais LLP (BLG)

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Day 2: Wednesday, Nov 2nd W9: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Environment, Program and Staff Training Sam Malone, Associate Director of Operations, ABA/Education, Missing Links

W10: Staff Scheduling Rachel Tenant, Program Coordinator, University of Toronto Mississauga, and Gwen McEwan, Director, RecStaff

W11: Top Quality Learn to Swim Program Delivery Joey Rusnak, Recreation Coordinator, and Alex Vieira, Programmer, City of Brampton

Refreshment Break 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Full details at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3/6X W12: Building Great Relationships - A Lasting Impact for Staff Recreation and Development Bruce Parkin, Supervisor of Aquatic Services, Township of Centre Wellington

W13: Stepping Up Your Game - Innovative Approaches to Program Design for Children Emina Secerbegovic, HIGH FIVE Ontario Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Ontario; Jennifer Fruscella, Recreation Coordinator, Town of Oakville; Lynda Bowman, Deck Supervisor, Town of Bracebridge, and Anne McClenaghan, Lead Accreditation Verifier, HIGH FIVE National Standard

W14: Making the Swimming Pool Machine Safer David Bergstrome, Business Development Consultant, Acapulco Pools

W15: Aquatic Trainings: Lifeguarding Skills and Techniques - WET SESSION Lifesaving Society Session Marek Holke, Recreation Coordinator, City of Brampton, and Shawn De Rosa, Director of Aquatics, Penn State University

Seanne Goodfellow, Town of Aurora (Active Net); Patrick King, City of Woodstock (Legend); and Emile Cote, City of Burlington (Perfect Mind)

Exhibitors’ Expo Wine & Cheese Sponsored by

Join us after sessions to sample a glass of Ontario wine and some local cheese while comparing notes on the day with fellow delegates and viewing our Exhibitors’ many offerings. Look for the special networking activity at this event and lots of great prizes to be won!

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Day 2: Wednesday, Nov 2nd

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1st Timers’ Reception (by invitation only) 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm If you are a new PRO member, or this is your first PRO Aquatics Conference, then we invite you to be our special guest at this reception. Have fun participating in casual interactive activities, meet new people, and find out how to make this Conference your best experience. For those who are attending the Conference with a work colleague, First Timers are welcome to bring one friend as a guest to this “by invitation only” reception.

Red Cross Instructor Development Program

Full Conference Delegates’ Dinner 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Relax and enjoy a delectable buffet dinner as you network with delegates and connect with colleagues as the first day of the Conference comes to an end.

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Social Networking Event: Sports Fan Night 9:00 pm & Beyond

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From office buildings to classrooms across the nation, Canadians love wearing their hearts on their sleeves and sport has the power to build community and get Canadians moving. Join fellow delegates for a sportsthemed pub night, complete with dancing, games, prizes and more wearing your favourite sports jersey!

“My first experience at the PRO Aquatics Conference in 2007 was exceptional. The environment is relaxing, welcoming and energized; almost family like. Not only do I get firsthand information from the Societies that help govern our facilities, I get to learn from the expertise and know-how of other industry leaders. The conference gives me a yearly re-energized look at the profession I LOVE!” Amanda Nadeau Aquatic Supervisor CAP, RRFS The Corporation of the City of Timmins

Our revised program offers even more value when training new Instructor candidates. It is: • Cost-effective: a single comprehensive program • Flexible & progressive: a blended-learning approach with practical teaching experience More support for Instructors: • Lesson Plan Generator: a unique, leading-edge tool that enables Instructors to create individualized lesson plans • Professional development online modules: to help Instructors continue to improve their instructional skills Ask us how the Red Cross program can work for your facility.

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Day 3

Thursday, Nov 3rd PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Registration and Information Booth Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Full Conference Delegates’ Breakfast 7:30 am - 8:45 am

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 9:00 am - 10:15 am Full details at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3/6X T1: Being the “Chief Culture Officer” at Your Facility Canadian Red Cross Session Lesley Anderson, Assistant Manager, Training Partner Development, Prevention, and Safety, and Shelley Makepeace, SWS Representative, Canadian Red Cross

T2: You’re Benched: Establishing Benchmarks for Seasonal Staff Pete DeQuincy, Aquatic Manager, East Bay Regional District (California)

T3: “Critical Incident Stress Management: How to Support your Staff” Brian Bennett, CISM Instructor, Cismtraining.ca

T4: Every Second Counts: Analyzing Your Emergency Action Plan for Better Outcomes Lifesaving Society Session Kelly Martinez, Recreation Coordinator III, City of Phoenix

T5: Staff Training Ideas: Show and Tell Marek Holke, Recreation Coordinator, and Tanya Wolsegger, Recreation Programmer, City of Brampton

Refreshment Break 10:15 am - 10:30 am

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Day 3: Thursday, Nov 3rd

View the latest career opportunities in Aquatics and Recreation on the Parks and Recreation Ontario Job Mart bit.ly/PROJobMart

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:30 am - 11:45 am Full details at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3/6X T6: Relate, React and Respond Differently to Co-create Positive People and Enjoyable Work Grant and Diane Hernden, The Healthy Zoomers

T7: Using Customer Feedback and Evaluations to Enhance your Aquatic Programming Darryl McWilliam, Manager Support Services, Town of Oakville, and Juanita Bueschleb, Recreation Supervisor, Knowledge Management, Program and Service Support, City of Brampton

T8: A New Age! The Ontario Health Code gets an Overhaul Scott Bowron, Facility Manager, City of London

T9: High School & Aquatic Partners: A Recipe for Drowning Prevention Shanna Reid, Aquatic Supervisor, Town of Saugeen Shores, and Mark McNeil, Head of Physical Education, Blue Water Disctrict School Board

T10: Aquatic Facility Design: Form Follows Function Jay Lim, Senior Architect, Senior Associate, Perkins+Will

T11: PRO Public Policy Update Diane English, Director, Research, Policy and Communications, Parks and Recreation Ontario, and Members, PRO Board of Directors

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Networking Lunch & Industry Update

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Take this opportunity to meet other delegates during the buffet lunch, hear the latest updates from the field, and learn how Parks and Recreation Ontario is working to support and enhance the aquatic industry in Ontario.

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Keynote Address 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm The New Leader for a Changing World of Work

What do we mean when we talk about the “new leader”? Why is the role of the leader in organizations, businesses and communities changing? Some people lament the loss of traditional leaders. Is it actually a loss, or a sign of progress and change? The leaders of the past are exactly that – past. There are ten top strategies that leaders can use to ensure that they get the desired results. Join Brenda to listen, laugh and learn about other people, about yourself and about other stuff we may need and want to know. About Brenda Robinson, Trainer and Consultant, The Robcan Group

Brenda has been fortunate enough to work for over 30 years in the training and development field. She has spoken at conferences, developed and delivered workshops, provided organizational consulting, and coached people for success in their roles on teams and in their diverse workplaces. Brenda’s passion is for creating positive, productive learning environments. Her research and development focus is on “people skills”. She works tirelessly to build resources and to support people in communicating more effectively, working together more productively and getting the best results possible for themselves and their organization. She continues to address new challenges to provide services to assist individuals and teams to effectively manage change, stress, priorities and develop new work habits for a changing work of work. Brenda has a positive approach to everything she does. She believes in balancing who we are and what we do. .

2016 PRO AQUATICS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE JOEY RUSNAK Chair City of Brampton

JUDITH SCHULTZ Program City of Mississauga

BRAD HERNDEN Donations and Exhibitors City of Stratford

ASHLEY ARRUDA Logistics & Student Volunteers Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville

EMILY HUNTER Networking Events City of Waterloo

MIKE HOOD Registration Parks and Recreation Ontario

JENNIFER PELLETIER

Refreshment Break 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

AV & Speakers Parks and Recreation Ontario

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Full details at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3/6X T12: 60 Drills in 60 Minutes - WET SESSION Pete DeQuincy, Aquatic Manager, East Bay Regional Park District (California)

T13: Creating the Link for Swim to Survive Cinette Ricketts, Aquatic Supervisor, YMCA of Central East Ontario, and David Gillespie, Acting Captain, Peterborough Fire Services

T14: Staff Development - “The Next Generation” Narelle Hamill, Program Coordinator, City of Ottawa, and Red Cross SWS Ambassador, and Terri Edwards, Aquatic Programmer, Town of Aurora and Red Cross SWS Ambassador

T15: The Intergenerational Workplace: Differences not Difficulties Brenda Robinson, Trainer and Consultant, The Robcan Group

T16: Tough Times and Difficult Conversations Lynn Loubert, Division Manager Aquatics, Arenas & Attractions, and Gary Bridge, Manager Occupational Health, Safety, WSIB & Organizational Support, City of London

T17: Aquatic Therapy: Creating Innovative Programs at your Facility Connie Jasinskas, Certified Exercise Physiologist, For the Love of Fit, and Leslie Aziz, Recreation Programmer, City of Mississauga

Cocktail Reception

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Gala Banquet & Dance

7:00 pm & Beyond

PRO invites you to celebrate and commemorate the outstanding accomplishments of aquatic professionals with this evening of fine food and exceptional entertainment. Enjoy a wonderful dinner, take time to network, and dress to impress for what promises to be a memorable night and celebrate with colleagues.

Sponsoring the PRO Aquatics Conference is the perfect opportunity for you to get your product or service in front of an engaged, captive audience of sector professionals. Contact us for opportunities!

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Day 4

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Full Conference Delegates’ Breakfast 7:30 am - 8:45 am Registration and Information Desk Open 8:30 am - 10:15 am

Closing Remarks & Keynote 8:45 am - 10:15 am

Race Against Time - Humanitarian Challenges of Today

Doctors and nurses have always been associated with humanitarian work. The outstanding and courageous contributions of the medical profession to humanitarian endeavours is often celebrated. Doctors save lives but so do lifeguards! Join Justin, Olin and Henry as they share their humanitarian adventures around the globe, seeking to spare life and help protect it. The global drowning epidemic compels them to take action as they pioneer new ways to think about drowning in the developing world and create effective solutions that will save thousands of lives. Out of a deep passion for open water and a strong desire to prevent drownings, ISLA aids people in championing aquatic safety in their own coastal communities. This past year, Olin Patterson and Henry Reyes, from the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), helped thousands of refugees in Greece. They raised $100,000 and sent 35 ISLA volunteers from 10 different countries to help with the crisis. For months, the coast of Lesvos in Greece has been the epicenter for thousands of Syrian refugees seeking safety and shelter. Unfortunately for too many, the trip across the sea ended in drownings and deaths. Since the beginning of January, ISLA has been working with Lifeguard Hellas at aid stations along the coast to provide first responder medical and rescue assistance for the Syrian refugees arriving by vessel. From there, Syrian refugees were given warm clothing, food, safety from the treacherous journey …and most importantly, hope and dignity. About Olin Patterson, Co-Founder of ISLA, and Member, Board of Directors Olin Patterson is a co-founder of ISLA, serves on the Board of Directors and has since its inception in 2008. Currently Olin works running a new venture that specializes in marketing and film production for Outdoor Retailers. With over ten years of lifeguarding experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Entrepreneurial Studies, Olin has been leading teams of ISLA volunteers all over the globe. Outside of work and ISLA, Olin’s passions include sailing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, rock climbing and spending time with friends and family. About Henry Reyes, Co-Founder of ISLA, and Member, Board of Directors Henry Germain Reyes is a co-founder of ISLA and is currently a Harbor Patrol Officer for the Santa Monica Police Department. as well as an Ocean Lifeguard with Huntington Beach Fire. With more than 19 years of lifeguarding experience and Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, “Don Pico” has been leading teams of ISLA volunteers all over the globe. Pico’s passions outside of lifesaving include piloting airplanes, Scuba diving, bodysurfing, snowboarding, cycling, racing motorcycles and spending time with his family. About Justin Sempsrott, MD, Executive Director, Lifeguards Without Borders While his career began as a lifeguard, Justin is now an EMS/Emergency Medicine Physician in North Carolina. For 20 years he has served as an ocean lifeguard with the American Red Cross Volunteer Lifesaving Corps. In 2006, he founded Lifeguards Without Borders. As a member of Global Outreach Doctors, Justin promotes public health measures to reduce accidental deaths from preventable causes (such as drownings) and to increase the skills of disaster response teams who are deployed to disasters.

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Day 4: Friday, Nov 4th CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:15 am - 11:30 am Full details at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3/6X F1: Fiction or Non-Fiction - How are you Training your Team? Justin Sempsrott, MD - Executive Director, Lifeguards Without Borders, and Kelly Martinez, Recreation Coordinator III, City of Phoenix

F2: Victim Simulations and Sim Kits Jeannette Reesor and Stephen Kennedy, Aquatic Coordinators, City of Vaughan

F3: 7 Big Ideas to Increase Engagement on Social Media Warren Weeks, Owner, Weeks Media

General Information Environmental Efforts Parks and Recreation Ontario continues in its efforts to promote environmentally responsible practices. Session presentations will be posted online and made available to delegates after the event. The delegate handbook will include blank note pages for note taking and contact information.

Event Attire During the day attire is flexible. For the Wednesday evening social networking event, Sports Fan Night, dress the part and wear your favourite team jersey. On Thursday, the Gala Banquet is an elegant affair, giving you the opportunity to look your best.

Members, Non-Members and Students Members are individuals who are members of Parks and Recreation Ontario or are delegates from out of province, who are members of Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Affiliated Provincial/Territorial bodies. Non-Members are encouraged to attend this event and traditionally make up approximately one-third of the delegation. An increasing number of delegates come from private pools and community agencies. Students must be enrolled in full-time programs in the current school year. Students are encouraged to come for the entire event.

Refunds and Cancellations A 20% administration fee will be applied to all cancellations. A fee of 50% will be applied to cancellations made between October 7th and 17th. Cancellations made after October 17th are non-refundable. However, registrations are transferable. All requests for cancellations must be submitted in writing to PRO at [email protected] by the dates noted above.

Accessibility and Dietary Needs The Deerhurst Conference Centre is accessible in terms of meeting rooms and personal accommodation areas. Staff are able to accommodate most dietary needs, provided these needs are identified in advance. Please ensure to include this important information on the Registration Form. For more information on accessibility, please contact Parks and Recreation Ontario and reference the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service.

Accommodations - See page 3 Reserve a Table at the Banquet Gala & Dance Delegates who would like to ensure they sit together at Thursday’s Gala Banquet & Dance may reserve a table at a cost of $200 (for a table of up to 10 people). Those reserving a table will receive premium seating and be recognized at the event.

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Plan Your Conference Experience Register online at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3

Registration The PRO Aquatics Conference registration site makes planning your week as easy as 1-2-3: Use the online registration to plan your week, incorporating your favorite education programs and other social and informational events — www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3 Register and book your hotel quickly and easily online — https://goo.gl/qFHKOr Show up and experience the excellence of the country’s largest gathering of aquatic professionals!

Ways to Register

Find out why it’s called THE Aquatics Industry Conference EXPERIENCE cutting-edge keynotes and interactive learning sessions

Online www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3

BUILD new relationships during meals and before general sessions

Telephone

ADDRESS your priority issues with over 35 sessions

416-426-7142 Early Early Bird Registration Deadline: Sept 8 Early Bird Registration Deadline: Sept 29 Accommodation Deadline: Oct 1 Registration Deadline: Oct 17

Questions

ENGAGE with thought leaders, practitioners, decision makers, and more WHO SHOULD ATTEND: ★ Recreation Directors & CAOs ★ Aquatic Directors ★ Pool Managers ★ Facility Managers ★ Pool Supervisors ★ Recreation Coordinators ★ Aquatic Instructors & Lifeguards ★ Fire, EMS and Police Services ★

Email us at [email protected]

Ways to Save ⊲ ⊲

Renew your PRO membership or join PRO for maximum registration savings. Visit http://www.prontario.org/index.php?ci_id=3737 Register by the early bird registration deadline, September 29th, to benefit from reduced rates, register by September 8th and save even more!

2016 PRO Aquatics Conference Fees To view all packages and event fees and options please visit - www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3/6X Early Early Rate

Early Bird Rate

Regular Rate

Before September 8th

Before September 29th

After September 29th

Member*

$575

$645

$715

Non - Member

$745

$815

$875

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$239

$299

FULL CONFERENCE

Student** DAILY RATES

Early Bird Rate WED or THUR

Regular Rate FRI

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FRI

Member*

$249

$125

$279

$155

Non - Member

$329

$165

$359

$199

Student**

$109

$69

$145

$99

* Current membership is required to register at the PRO Member rates. PRO membership forms can be downloaded from www.prontario.org and submitted with membership payment and your Conference registration. ** Proof of full-time enrolment for the 2016/17 school year must be submitted with registration. Students cannot be employed full time in the field.

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Aquatic Legacy Grant Every year, Parks and Recreation Ontario invites individuals to apply for the Aquatics Legacy Grant. This Grant covers the registration and accommodation costs for one person to attend the PRO Aquatics Conference. It is designed to assist someone who, due to financial limitations, would not otherwise be able to attend the Conference. Applicants must: • • • • • • •

Have a current PRO Membership between the application period and the end of the Conference Hold a full-time position in aquatics Have support from their employer to, if selected, attend the Conference Demonstrate their need for financial assistance Demonstrate their interest in learning from the Conference content Attend the full 2016 PRO Aquatics Conference (Tuesday arrival, Friday departure) Write an article for the PRO NewsBrief, prior to December 15th, 2016, outlining unique learnings from the Conference and what/how they plan to apply them • Complete an application form in full and submit it by September 29th, the Early Bird Registration date (no extensions)

Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection process by October 13th. Click here for the application form - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7W9ZZ9R. For information on the Aquatic Legacy Grant or the PRO Awards Program, please contact: Marion Price [email protected] 416-426-7065

Registration Information How to Register Register online at www.proregistration.org with VISA, MasterCard or Cheque. All registrations require payment before they are processed and invoices must be paid before the conference.

Meals and Receptions Full Conference includes sessions, scheduled meals, networking events, keynotes, and Exhibitors’ Expo. Daily Rates include sessions, lunch Wednesday or Thursday or breakfast Friday. Daily rates do not include dinner meals or breakfast Wednesday or Thursday.

Confirmation You will receive registration confirmation via email, so please make sure we have your current email address. Please call PRO at 416-426-7405 if you have not received confirmation within a week of registering.

Session Selection You must select sessions before your Conference registration can be finalized. In order toget the best selection of preconference and concurrent sessions, please register early. All sessions will be listed on our website.

Questions on how to register? Call 416-426-7405 • Monday - Friday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m or email us at [email protected].

Register online at www.cvent.com/d/nvq9c3 #PROAquatics16

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