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FALL 2017

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WE, AS A SECTOR, ARE SO ...Our activities provide Youth are the benefactors of FORTUNATE TO BE GIVEN non-medical solutions to overcome the work that each we do - or THE OPPORTUNITY, TOOLS, youth depression and suicide. is it us, for the privilege to make RESOURCES, MANDATE AND a difference? TRUST TO SHAPE THE LIVES ...Risky play fosters exhilaration, OF OUR YOUTH: confidence and competence. We are so excited to bring you stories in this issue representing ...Our facilities provide safe ...We are the activators of the best practices from a national places to hangout and for youth best laid plans to foster healthy organization, a provincial entity, to make friends. and vibrant youth. a big city and a youth leader himself that you can learn from ...Artistic pursuits increase ...We provide the solutions and adopt in your own community. youth's capacity for creativity, with and for youth for many of personal expressions, and the challenges youth face. intellectual development. JENNIFER WILSON President, BCRPA ...We offer low cost activities ...Our services are often the Manager of Recreation & Culture to be active for life and develop entry point for youth employment, Services, North Vancouver lifelong skills. leadership and mentors. Recreation & Culture " EXPERIENCES FROM OUR YOUTH SHAPE WHAT WE DO LATER IN LIFE " - JAN KOUM

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COMMUNITY RECREATION in our BCRPA members are passionate about their municipalities and regional districts role in the community, and particularly about their is often our young peoples’ first opportunity to ensure our youth feel included, experience with public , skating, sports, arts, crafts, and welcomed, and nurtured. community celebrations. Our leaders in recreation and parks are keenly leading edge of aquatics trends Canada, provincially and at the aware of the impact they make and and knowledge. This year was the municipal level. the first impressions they make rare occasion in which we bridged possible. BCRPA members are the Ripple Effects conference with From Vancouver, Erica Mark reveals passionate about their role in the the World Drowning Prevention some of the key initiatives happening community, and particularly about Conference as we shared the from among 20 local associations. their opportunity to ensure our international stage to hear from These best practices can be adopted youth feel included, welcomed, world leaders. in any sized community. Motivate and nurtured. Canada staff member, Lindsay We round out our professional Done, tells the story of their national Dedicating this edition of Recreation development for youth with our Youth youth-driven leadership not-for- profit organization in which British and Parks to youth shines a light Workers’ Conference, newly branded Columbian youth have been able on the work and impact of our as Empower YOUth. The conference to inspire their peers through their community recreation sector. Indeed, builds skills and confidence among own projects in their local recreation community recreation started with the leaders who in turn will empower facilities and parks. Rounding kids, kids in playgrounds. Every the youth they lead. out the magazine is a profile of a community had a park, and every youth-driven provincial body, park had a playground. Today, we These well-trained leaders are the BC Games. Learn how this continue to lead the conversation on running many of the new Before community led sport event brings play and playground development. and After School Recreation Spaces out the best in communities and BCRPA’s annual Parks Spring Programs this year, funded by has lifelong benefits, especially for the BC Government. In recreation Training Workshop and Annual the youth involved. Symposium both consistently feature centres and schools, this program thought-leaders on playground creates new spaces for thousands Finally, we profile Justin Charles evolution, and influence on of children to be engaged in Wong, a BC representative on the community-building. recreation activities in the vulnerable Prime Minister's Youth Council and hours between 3-5pm. get his take on some pertinent youth After the playgrounds, local issues for the parks and recreation governments built outdoor This back to school edition of our sector. community pools. Our bi-annual magazine offers a great chance aquatics conference, Ripple Effects, to learn about some projects and REBECCA TUNNACLIFFE keeps pool practitioners on the programs happening across Chief Executive Officer, BCRPA

FALL 2017 03 BY ERICA MARK

COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND THE VANCOUVER PARK BOARD

HOW DO WE CONNECT with youth in a time when they are constantly plugged into technology? What does success in community youth development look like? How do we ensure youth are supported? These are questions professionals working with youth are constantly considering. This article will discuss how the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation (VPB) and its Community Youth Development Team have been working with community partners to address these questions.

While one can argue that society is more connected than ever, VPB Community Youth Workers have seen considerable changes in their youth’s ability to connect and engage with peers and caring adults. The importance of relationship building, accessibility, inclusion, cultivating critical thinking and providing opportunities for youth to create and be involved in all aspects of program, event, and initiative development has become critical. It is no longer enough to plan a program, advertise it in a brochure and expect that youth will Marpole-Oakridge Youth Leadership Camp participants attend. Relationship building must occur and interactions need to be place Accessibility and inclusion are and access opportunities provided based. To ensure we are meeting youth significant factors that affect whether by our agencies. In order for youth where they are at, the VPB employs 18 youth will connect to services. For to feel welcomed and want to be in Community Youth Workers to work out youth, accessibility means something our space, these spaces need to be of neighbourhood based community different than what is normally ‘youth friendly.’ This means that the centres. These Youth Workers provide considered accessible. Youth need to plain multipurpose spaces that are so outreach services in the community be met where they are at, connections convenient for programming will not get and are connected to local schools and need to be developed and then we youth excited about coming out. ‘Youth other youth serving organizations. can begin encouraging youth to come friendly’ spaces are spaces that youth

0204 RECREATIONRECREATION & PARKS& PARKS BC BC MAGAZINE MAGAZINE tailored to youth but they will also be motivated to attend and do program promotion that an adult would never be able to do. VPB youth workers facilitate this process with local youth to increase their capacity and to develop fundamental employment related skills.

Success in community development is challenging to measure. The number of program participants does not adequately describe the quality of the interactions. We could have an open gym program that has 100 youth attending in an evening and while this type of program is beneficial and necessary, it is not necessarily more valuable than a one Mount Pleasant Community Centre Youth Mural Project 2015 on one interaction in which a youth worker provides support to a suicidal can take ownership of, spaces that are Families who are youth. In 2003, Smith warned that available at times when youth want to struggling to pay their focussing on numbers as outcomes access them, have equipment, furniture bills and put food on the could inadvertently alter the nature of and decorations that they choose youth work by diminishing relationship and that have staff that are friendly, table are not able to pay building and contact time with youth. approachable, relatable and show a for youth services no For the VPB, success in community genuine interest in everyone who walks matter how beneficial youth development is evaluated through the door (Senderowitz, 1999). these services may be. partially by quantitative data but Another significant barrier for youth also by qualitative data such as is program and drop-in fees. Families testimonials, increased involvement who are struggling to pay their bills and of youth at decision making tables put food on the table are not able to Another effective technique for and by feedback from participants and pay for youth services no matter how connecting with youth is to empower community partners. beneficial these services may be. Until them to initiate programming and basic needs are met, the effectiveness to have a voice on issues that affect of counseling, capacity building and them. Youth know what they want, they leadership development will be minimal know why they will or will not attend a (Rotheram-Borus, 1991). With these program and they want to be heard. In accessibility principles in mind, we 1999, De Rosa et al, reported that 78% have attempted to ensure that there of their sample of 296 street youth in are ‘youth friendly’ spaces in our VPB Los Angeles, used drop-ins because community centres, that our youth the youth perceived them as providing workers have the time and flexibility to greater flexibility, less paperwork, and get out into the community and build less necessity to disclose personal relationships with local youth, that we information. This is the type of insight have friendly approachable staff and needed to provide meaningful direction that we offer drop-ins and programs as on facilities and programming. Not only VPB Youth Workers reasonably priced as possible. will youth ensure that programs are Suzy Parker and Matt Charan 2016

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Society (ALIVE) and the VPB. RISE leaders are Aboriginal youth employed as paid staff through the VPB. They receive training, support and connections to employers for their continuing education. As a team, RISE leaders work to identify and support other Aboriginal community members and excluded groups to become connected to neighbourhood opportunities.

The hope is that through this initiative there will be a better understanding of social, economic and cultural assets provided by the urban Aboriginal community and the importance of involving Aboriginal youth, elders and families in community decisions and opportunities. RISE Leader Research Project at the Vancouver Public Library 2017 No one agency can support all youth. There needs to be a collaborative To ensure that youth have a effort to ensure that we are doing everything we can to provide supports voice, VPB Community Youth for all youth. In Vancouver, there are several collective impact tables that Workers provide a spectrum bring service providers together to of opportunities for youth to work on issues affecting youth: The Youth Matters Forum was develop their leadership skills. initiated in response to a suicide pact of 30 youth in 2013. Youth serving organizations now come To ensure that youth have a voice, program proposals, implement together quarterly to develop and VPB Community Youth Workers programs and events, seek funding implement a community process provide a spectrum of opportunities for space improvements and tackle based on the principles of for youth to develop their leadership issues affecting their community. accountability, engagement, skills. A few examples of these The CWYC has youth from across inclusivity and place-based. Some opportunities include local youth the city meet monthly to take on issues being addressed include, councils, the City Wide Youth issues that affect Vancouver youth confidentiality between organizations, Council (CWYC) and the Responsible and to provide youth voices in ensuring accountable processes, Indigenous Strategy for Empowerment decision making. RISE is a engaging community in identifying (RISE) partnership. Local Youth partnership between the Aboriginal systemic issues, ensuring wrap Councils empower youth to develop Life in Vancouver Enhancement around services, and youth housing.

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No one agency can support all youth.

There needs to be a collaborative effort to ERICA MARK ensure that we are doing everything we can to provide supports for all youth.

together to look at community trends, identify service gaps and problem solve ways to address these gaps. By coming together regularly, we reduce organizational silos, minimize duplication of services and have an opportunity for knowledge sharing.

In conclusion, community youth development is ever evolving but there are a few constants. Youth need to be involved in decision making; spaces need to be ‘youth friendly;’ VPB Youth Workers staff need to be friendly and non- Diana Guenther, Jodi Gibson, Rosa Aravena judgemental; programs need to be low cost or free; services need to be flexible and inclusive; and service providers need to work together to ensure that Transition in Resources, Relationships there is a safety net of services that and Understanding Support Together support all youth. (TRRUST), is a collective impact formed to address youth aging out of (1) De Rosa, C. J., Montgomery, S. B., Kipke, M. D., Iverson, E., Ma, J. L., & Unger, J. B. (1999). Service care. Meetings began in April 2014 utilization among homeless and runaway youth in in an attempt to achieve system-wide Los Angeles, California: Rates and reasons. Journal of Adolescent Health, 24, 449–458. (2) Rotheram- improvements in the outcomes for Borus, M. J. (1991). Serving runaway and homeless youth transitioning out of foster care youths. Family and Community Health, 14(3), 23–32. (3) Senderowitz, J. (February 1999) Making in Vancouver. TRRUST’s vision is to Reproductive Health Services Youth Friendly. FOCUS on Young Adults (4) Smith, M., K. (2003) From invest in youth by creating equity of youth work to youth development. Youth & Policy access to meaningful experiences, 79, p46-59 caring connections, and opportunities for growth based on individual needs, ERICA MARK is the Community Youth wants and readiness. Development Recreation Coordinator for the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. Erica has been working with children and youth in The VPB Youth Workers initiate several capacities out of multiple communities monthly Youth Service Hub Meetings for the past 19 years. She is a passionate across Vancouver. The intent of advocate for youth services and spends these meetings is to get youth service considerable time training staff to support providers in a geographical area youth. Contact [email protected]

FALL 2017 07 BY LIA THRELFALL

BC WINTER AND BC SUMMER GAMES EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORT

FOR THE PAST 40 YEARS the BC Games Society has delivered exceptional experiences through sport, championing a movement that ignites a passion for sport and physical activity in young athletes and our communities. The BC Winter and BC Summer Games have brought together thousands of British Columbians for the experience of a lifetime where memories, friendships, spirit, and pride are abundant.

Founded in 1978 by Premier W.R. the athlete development pathway and Bennett, the BC Winter and BC part of the Sport for Life movement. ...the BC Games Summer Games were created as an BC Games athletes are an average of opportunity to “bring all parts of B.C. 14-years-old but range in age from have become together, large and small communities, 10-18 years depending on the sport. in the spirit of sport and friendship.” Athletes with a disability compete a key step in This celebration and uniting of the in select sports and youth are also province has been the foundation of the involved as coaches and officials the athlete Games that have now been staged 60 through mentorship programs offered times in 38 different host communities. by their Provincial Sport Organizations. development

Children across the province become “I have seen the benefits of the Games pathway and part involved in sport through schools, for young athletes in who recreation or club activities learning train throughout the year for the of the Sport for fundamentals and growing a love for chance to represent our community sport and physical activity. When young at the BC Games. They come home Life movement. athletes progress to the introductory with a tremendous sense of pride of levels of competitive sport, the BC accomplishment and motivation to take The BC Games experience for a Games provide an opportunity to on the next challenge,” said Byron young athlete may provide the compete at a provincial level in a McCorkell, City of Kamloops Director of motivation to pursue sport to higher multi-sport event. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and the Past Chair of the BC Games levels such as competing for Team The BC Games focus on youth Society. “As the upcoming host of BC at the or ultimately development through sport was a the 2018 BC Winter Games, we are representing Team Canada at the fundamental shift in approach from taking advantage of the opportunity Olympic or . the original mandate of a participation to provide additional physical literacy event for all ages. By targeting youth programming to ensure young children Mission BC’s Brent Hayden was and providing a valuable competitive learn about the Games and the involved in many sports as a child but opportunity for young athletes, the BC great experiences they can have by swimming was always an important part Games have become a key step in becoming involved in sport.” of his life. In grade three, each student

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in Brent’s class was asked to stand up hammer throw. Now in her second a volunteer instructor with the Sean and state what they wanted to be when year on an athletic scholarship at Cadets contributing over 100 hours. they grew up and he said “I want to the University of Connecticut, she is This past summer she represented swim in the Olympics!” After a trip to studying biomedical engineering and Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer the 1998 BC Summer Games, Brent and competing on the Games. made the full commitment to swimming team with dreams of representing and went on to three Olympics Canada at the . Jia described why she chooses to including winning a historic bronze volunteer. “Volunteering has improved medal at the 2012 Olympic Summer While achieving excellence in sport is me in ways that are unimaginable and Games in London. a focus of the Games, the experience helped me to develop a new variety is also about building essential life of skill sets. I love supporting an issue "The BC Summer Games was the point skills such as teamwork, leadership, or objective that I care about. These in my development when I realized that commitment, perseverance and experiences have led me to learn and I had the potential to go further. It was problem solving. Children with a strong appreciate more about the community soon after that that I decided to switch foundation in sport gain confidence, I live in.” from being a summer swimmer to perform well academically, develop training all year round. It is clear that I positive peer networks, and contribute Beyond the development of young wouldn't have noticed my own potential back to their community. athletes, coaches, and officials, the without the BC Summer Games.” BC Games also have an impact on Through a partnership with Coast community youth. The Games are At the 2012 BC Summer Games, Capital Savings, the BC Games organized and staged by 2000-3000 14 year old Chanell Botsis of Society created a bursary award volunteers and host communities won three gold medals program in 2014 to encourage and embrace the chance to involve youth in athletics and was chosen as recognize outstanding youth leadership as volunteers. High school students the recipient of the W.R. Bennett with 48 remarkable youth chosen as have been provided with a meaningful Award for her sport achievement recipients since the program began. Jia volunteer experience, the fulfillment of and commitment to education and Kim of Maple Ridge was recognized at school credits, and often expose youth leadership. She continued to have the 2016 BC Summer Games where to a career pathway of interest. outstanding results throughout high she competed in winning six school and represented Team BC at medals. In addition to her dedication As part of the 2016 BC the 2017 Canada Summer Games in as an athlete, she also coaches at the Winter Games, a youth leadership Winnipeg winning a silver medal in Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club and is program was developed involving

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(1) Olympian and former BC Games athlete, Brent Hayden (2) Youth referee (3) Jia Kim (4) Chanell Botsis (5) Youth volunteers (6) Coast Capital savings bursary recipients 6

35 high school students who learned “We are tremendously proud of the will strategically invest in projects public speaking skills and event many athletes who have started their that will continue to develop youth coordination as they delivered BC journey to international sport success and sport in B.C. communities. Games Spirit Rallies and sport at the BC Games,” said Kelly Mann, demonstrations to local elementary President and CEO of the BC Games schools. These students also Society. “But, for every athlete who Join us at the 2018 BC Winter volunteered during the Games adding reaches the Olympic or Paralympic Games taking place in Kamloops, valuable skills and experiences. podium, there are countless others who February 22-25 and the 2018 BC have taken their experience at the BC Summer Games in Cowichan, One student in the program, Sam, Games as an opportunity to pursue July 19-22. For more information struggled to attend school regularly as their dreams and goals outside of sport. about the BC Games visit he has no set home and is constantly Whether it is education, philanthropy, on the radar of schools as a student in or business, we hope that tomorrow’s www.bcgames.org. need. When he was presented with leaders will reflect on the inspiration his Games ambassador shirt he wore and motivation they gained through the LIA THRELFALL is the Communications it every day partly because he was so BC Games.” Manager for the BC Games Society and proud, but also because he has so little. is passionate about the value of sport Sam is not an athlete and has never 2018 is the 40th anniversary of the BC and physical activity for our children played organized sport in his life. But Games and to mark the milestone the and our communities. She has managed as many saw, his volunteer experience BC Games Society recently launched communications strategies and media relations in the Games was literally life changing, the Powering Potential Fund. There at 15 BC Games as well as the Canada as he grew into a confident young man is no doubt that sport is a powerful and leader. For a child who has no driver for individual and community Games and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. real home, the Games connected Sam development; however, there are often A patriotic Canadian and a Games mascot to his community in a way unlike any significant financial barriers in its collector, Lia shares her love of sport with her other experience. pursuit. The Powering Potential Fund two active children.

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FALL 2017 11 BY LINDSAY DONE

MOTIVATE CANADA CANADA’S YOUTH DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS in 1989 as a single program in British Columbia, when an Olympic wrestler drove his little red truck across the province inspiring kids in schools, Motivate Canada has since reached over 2 million young people across Canada and abroad, incubating and delivering numerous leadership development initiatives for youth, by youth, and becoming one of the most effective and innovative networks for change in the country.

ORGANIZATION HISTORY and the glory, to engage and motivate Since its inception in 1994 as the them to set and achieve their goals. POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Esteem Team, Motivate Canada The Esteem Team has since been one Young people as problem solvers, has worked in partnership with of Motivate Canada’s core national not problems to be solved like-minded organizations, including programs and has expanded to a roster the Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre of over 80 Olympic, Paralympic and YOUTH ENGAGEMENT ADULTS and Britannia Community Services National Level athletes who continue to Let go, allowing young people Centre in Vancouver, to make a share the message of S.M.A.R.T. goal to run the show difference and enrich the lives of setting, in addition to other messages young people and their communities. centred on positive youth development. COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT Grounded in more than two decades Communities decide how to spend of research, development and In 2001 Lisa Ling, former resources to help themselves piloting programs, Motivate Canada World Champion and fellow Esteem has incubated a proven methodology Team role model, grew the mandate to engage Canadian youth in their of the organization to include Enter Lauren Powell (pictured above), own personal development and the an emphasis on Youth-Driven a second-year Biology student at the development of their communities Development, inspiring the incubation University of Victoria and a prime through the power of positive youth of two new national initiatives: example of the magic of youth-driven role models, youth innovation, and ACTIVATE National Youth Leadership development. sport and physical literacy. Forums (2004) and the GEN7 Indigenous Youth Role Model program In 2015, the summer before her grade Founder and Olympic Wrestler, Chris (2005). From a pioneering Olympian 12 year, Lauren attended a Motivate Wilson, created the Esteem Team to a national charitable organization, Canada ACTIVATE Leadership Forum program when he developed a desire Motivate Canada has since focused on in Vancouver. Over the course of three to give back to the community. He Youth Driven Development™ – an days, Lauren was given the tools, set-off across BC sharing the story of innovative framework for youth knowledge and encouragement, but his life with thousands of youth – the empowerment and leadership that most importantly, she was given a voice hardships, achievements, struggles has three proven concepts: to put together a Community Action

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LINDSAY DONE Motivate Canada has incubated a proven methodology to engage Canadian youth in their who become GEN7 Messengers, and they in turn use the power of sport and own personal development and the development physical activity to educate and develop of their communities life skills in the youth they engage with in their communities. The use Project with the intention of running a full-ride scholarship thanks to the of peer mentors has been validated as the initiative in her community centred TD Leadership Scholarship Fund, she an extremely effective way to support around Britannia Secondary School says “every day I wake up and get Indigenous youth in the development and Community Centre. That initiative an education not worried about debt, of skills and competencies necessary became known as Girls Got Game, or not being able to afford it. Without to succeed in life. and with the help of a few volunteers, creating Girls Got Game, with the help Lauren’s action plan became reality. and motivation from ACTIVATE, I am GEN7 Role Models are Indigenous youth between the ages of 18-30. They Girls Got Game introduces girls in grades unsure of what my life today may look are elite or life-long athletes with a strong 4-7 to sports not offered at their school like as, I come from a single mother background working with young people and that are typically not accessible household with low income.” Needless and are well connected with their culture to those with financial barriers, such to say, Lauren has shared the gift of and traditions. They are role models who as yoga, skating, swimming and self- youth-driven development with peers in are recruited, selected and trained to defence. Lauren was able to identify a her community as the Girls got Game inspire other Indigenous youth through need in her community and used the initiative lives on even in her absence. the sharing of personal experiences. assets available to her when others One of the program’s most recent may not have been as resourceful The GEN7 Indigenous Youth Role participants, Skylar Hookimawillillene, or optimistic. The program would Model Program is another youth-driven has an inspiring story of courage and not have been possible without the initiative of Motivate Canada that trains resiliency that many young people, both support, cooperation and resources Indigenous youth on how to be a Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike of the Britannia Community Centre mentor/role model and how to engage can relate to, and learn from. Services and staff. Indeed, the unique other Indigenous youth in healthy living partnership and collaborative model that and the development of life skills. It Within Attawapiskat First Nation, Skylar governs the educational, recreational, builds self-esteem, leadership capacity, is a beacon of light. The 20 year old library and social services of the 17 acre community-connectedness and student has known hard times but he complex is key to the success of this resiliency in the Indigenous youth is choosing a path to better things. new program. Instead of a operating as a silo, the locally elected Board of Management uses a coordinated approach which is perfect for programs envisaged by the community for the GEN7 ROLE MODELS community. When asked about how her life has changed since attending ACTIVATE, Lauren attributes the Forum ARE INDIGENOUS YOUTH for where she is at today. As one of 20 students in Canada who received BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-30

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Shortly before Skylar was to attend his Timmins, ON where he was a youth powerful for me is that they made a first Motivate Canada Forum in 2016, mentor, leading various workshops and choice to use their voice and use their his 12 year old sister tragically ended sessions. “It felt like I was finally a part experience to make their communities her life. “I felt hopeless, like there was of something.” Skylar is now working a better place for other youth while nowhere to go, no one to talk to. I lost to implement a program in they are young themselves. Where we my confidence and started having Attawapiskat for his peers. For more often miss the mark in the design and anxiety attacks.” Many people would of Skylar’s story, please check out delivery of youth programming, is not crumble under these circumstances his video https://www.youtube.com/ putting the youth out front from the but he pressed on, vowing to help watch?v=OdW1MEaIxEM very beginning. What happens when those around him. Skylar, along with adults let go? What happens when we two other youth from Attawapiskat, unlock the innovation potential that were selected to attend an ACTIVATE National Forum in Ottawa. According to youth have in abundance (and quite Skylar, ever since his experience with frankly we lose over time)? In 24 years Motivate Canada it has, “really boost of operation, we’ve learned that our me up in my confidence, boost me communities become more vibrant. up in my spirit, letting me know that Youth become more resilient. They there’s hope out there.” Motivate Canada’s new CEO, Lisa learn to trust themselves. And they Kwiatkowski, shares her vision for the learn that their contributions are vital, Skylar returned to Attawapiskat and future of Motivate Canada and Youth- not just token.” started to put his new skill set and Driven Development: resources to use, informally engaging LINDSAY DONE is the Ontario Program Manager the youth in his community by “When we think about leadership or for Motivate Canada and holds degrees in inviting them to join him for walks role models, we often think about the Health Promotion, Education and is currently and announcing on social media “elite” who have rightfully earned their completing her Masters in Public Health. She is when there would be an open gym. place after years of perseverance and passionate about positive youth development, In June 2016, he was trained at a perspiration, to reach the top of that specifically, how the sfsocial determinants GEN7 Regional Gathering at ACTIVATE podium. But when I think about Chris, influence child and adolescent health. Outside Nishnawbe Aski Nation in Atikokan, Lisa, Ian, Lauren and Skylar – while of the office, she enjoys running, playing Ontario. From there, he was selected their accomplishments are certainly basketball and spending time with her husband to attend the Regional Gathering in remarkable – what is even more and two sons.

Recreation Centres, more often than not, are the places for our youth to engage with their community and the perfect setting for many of Motivate Canada’s programs, projects and experiences. If you know of some great youth who would benefit from Motivate Canada’s programs, please spread the word. For more information on Motivate Canada and how you can get involved, visit the website www.motivatecanada.ca

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WHEREABOUTS… PEOPLE AND PLACES OF BCRPA Willa Thorpe joins the City of as Director, Parks, Recreation and Heritage. She previously was with the City of Prince George as the Director of Recreation and Community Services. Following the retirement of Mandy Johns, The Town of Comox has promoted Ted Hagmeier to Recreation Director. Ted previously was the Recreation Supervisor in Comox. Diane Rogers retired officially as Recreation Manager in Quesnel on June 30 2017. With her husband’s recent retirement, they have both been training for the El Camino De Santiago; an 800 km pilgrimage in Spain. For more than a thousand years, pilgrims have trekked over the high plains of Castilla and the hills of Galicia, some to honor the Apostle James; others in the midst of their own spiritual journey. Richard Gauthier has been selected as her replacement. The City of Richmond announced the following new appointments: Paul Penner is the Program Manager, Community Social Development; the Accessibility Coordinator is Donna Lee, the Research Planner is Suzanna Kaptur and Gilbert Savoie is the new Functional Analyst.

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NORTH VANCOUVER North Vancouver Recreation & Culture opened its newest Community Recreation Centre last spring. Standing as a gateway to William Griffin Park, Mosquito Creek and local trails, Delbrook Queensborough Community Centre's Canada 150 knitting project Community Recreation Centre is centrally lo- cated and perfect for walking, cycling or taking transit to. The Delbrook Centre opened its doors a “Season of Celebration” in Mission held in filled with all of the wonderful things people love in May 2017 and replaces the old William Griffin September during Culture Days. The Department about Canada. Recreation Centre. Built by the District of North has provided small grants to over 20 community Vancouver, the new facility’s sustainable and groups to create either a new event or enhance RICHMOND accessible design connects people to the natu- an existing event which celebrates the anniver- Richmond celebrated Canada’s 150th anniver- ral environment and provides a sense of com- sary. Additionally the Department has commis- sary of Confederation with over 60 events and munity for all who visit. The 98,000 square foot sioned a piece of public art which was installed community initiatives. Throughout June, Rich- centre features a state of the art aquatics facil- in its downtown. mond City Hall Plaza blossomed with a tribute ity, fitness centre, gymnasium, racquet courts, to the biodiversity and beauty of Richmond’s art and pottery studios, licensed preschool and Mission Parks, Recreation & Culture has con- native ecology “Our Home and Native Bloom.” many multi-purpose spaces for recreation and tracted with Stantec to work on a new Master Visitors were invited to enjoy “Fluvial Fan” a cultural activities. It also features three public Plan to guide the Department over the next 10 pop-up garden composed of over 4,500 plants art installations by local and international art- – 15 years. The Plan is expected to be completed incorporating 14 native species. The design was ists. A successful, new Volunteer Host program at year end. conceived by landscape architecture students was launched when the facility opened to pro- from the University of British Columbia who vide facility tours to community members and Another large project for the Department is it’s were selected through an open design charrette an official opening celebration was held on June changeover from CLASS software to Perfect- competition. A program of musical performanc- 24, 2017. Mind which has just begun with a “go live” date es, educational talks and family-friendly art ac- in March 2018. tivities activated the plaza during the exhibition Watch the video. period, culminating in a public 2-day plant sale. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBzVIJTfwoE NEW WESTMINSTER The Canada 150 Small Grant inspired a group Rock and Roll High School came to Richmond MISSION of knitters at the Queensborough Community this year as part of the City’s Canada 150 The District of Mission celebrated its 125th Centre to knit a project for the community. The celebrations. The Richmond Canada 150 High anniversary this year with a variety of special knitters met every week, comprised of seniors, School Concert Series visited local secondary events in the community. The festivities kicked adults and even the occasional youth. Everyone schools and featured headline performances by off with a Heritage Picnic which coincided with worked hard for 3 months to knit, with love, 150 a popular local band. The series was produced its incorporation date on June 2, 1892. Coun- red and white cotton washcloths. The wash- in partnership with School District No.38 and cil and community members joined the fun in cloths were then displayed on a clothes line at fully funded through the Department of Cana- 1890”s dress and participated in old fashioned the Queensborough Children’s Festival in June, dian Heritage’s Canada 150 Fund. Each school games, a watermelon eating contest, old time and given away to anyone who wrote or drew a appointed students to an event steering com- entertainment, historical and vintage displays picture to describe what they love about Cana- mittee and they had the opportunity to take on and storytelling. The picnic was the kick-off to da. In the end we were left with a clothes line different roles to learn about event manage-

0216 RECREATIONRECREATION & PARKS& PARKS BC BC MAGAZINE MAGAZINE BCRPA REGIONAL ROUNDUPS ment including marketing the event to their the 1980s, Richmond has adopted policies to With the increase in popularity of the Neighbour- school, stage management and sponsorship improve accessibility by going beyond minimum hood Grant Program as well as special events opportunities. accessibility standards in the built environment. being hosted by various community organiza- Today, accessibility and inclusion are themes tions the City was able to hire a new Commu- The Richmond Community Celebration Fund was embedded throughout City planning documents. nity Coordinator to help facilitate any requests established to help Richmond based non-profit These strategies emphasize the need for acces- brought forward by the hosts. Ted Chu success- organizations and neighbourhood groups plan sible and inclusive neighbourhoods to facilitate fully parlayed his programming experience he and execute activities and events to create last- aging in place, improve access to programs and earned working with the West Vancouver Board ing memories of Canada’s 150th anniversary. services and respond to community members of Education and made sure the City of Chilli- Forty-eight recipients were provided funding to of all abilities. The Richmond Olympic Oval was wack was able to foster continued growth in support events taking place throughout the year. inducted into the Circle of Excellence as a best dynamic activity around the community. practice in universal design. www.rickhansen. com/Our-Work/Accessible-Cities-Award In May, Mayor Brodie hosted the ninth annual SURREY Richmond Arts Awards ceremony, honouring The Surrey Environmental Extravaganza turned the achievements and contributions to the arts 20 this year! With over 125 free nature-themed The City of Chilliwack was excited to participate by individuals, organizations and local busi- events held between Earth Day in April and in the Canada 150 Mosaic Program and had over nesses. Six award recipients were selected out World Oceans Day in June, this year’s Extrava- 300 people come and put their touch on spe- of 89 nominations and recognized both well-es- ganza offered lots of fun for everyone. This an- cial ceramic tiles that when compiled depicted tablished institutions and rising stars in Rich- nual series brings together City staff and local a rendering of Mt. Cheam, a rail car full of corn mond’s art scene. The ceremony featured an environmentally-focused groups to promote and a salmon leaping from the river - all images address by Christopher Gaze and performances nature learning, exploration, and volunteerism by Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra, Rob Fillo, reflective of what Chilliwack means to the com- munity. The mosaic was unveiled at the July 1, throughout Surrey. www.surrey.ca/extravaganza Richmond Youth Dance Company and YC Chi- 2017 Canada Day. to learn more. nese Orchestra. This year’s winners include Tony Bowden (Arts Education), Border Free Bees Canada Day in Chilliwack also presented an op- PORT COQUITLAM (Artistic Innovation), Lansdowne Centre (Busi- portunity for the Grand Opening of the new spray The 2nd Annual PoCo Grand Prix was held in ness and the Arts), Community Arts Council of park at The Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre. July, with thousands of people converging on Richmond (Cultural Leadership), Nan Baardsen The project was funded through a partnership the downtown for a day of professional cycling, (Volunteerism) and Anna Toth (Youth Arts). between the Federal Government and the City live entertainment and free family activities. www.richmond.ca/artsawards of Chilliwack and came in with in the $475,000 This event is in partnership with a community budget. The giant dump bucket proved to be a planning committee and M1 Sports Manage- The City and the Richmond Museum Society great hit with the children and offered respite ment. The criterion-style race features a mass celebrated the 10th Doors Open Richmond, from the heat. start on a 1.3-kilometre circuit that cyclists showcasing the diversity of the city's heritage, arts and culture on June 2 to 4, 2017. The event opened Friday evening at the Richmond Cultural Centre with more than 1,150 visitors enjoying live music and performances, crafts and food trucks.

Forty-nine organizations at 42 sites opened their doors over the weekend for free to give visi- tors unique experiences. With the help of over 200 volunteers, Doors Open Richmond attracted 16,285 site visits and received a 98% approval rating from visitors. Seven new sites participat- ed this year. www.richmond.ca/doorsopen

On May 31, 2017, the City of Richmond was one of three Canadian cities to receive the Rick Han- sen Foundation Accessible Cities Award. Since Participants at the Surrey Environmental Extravaganza

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navigate for 40-65 laps. Approximately 200 male and female professional cyclists whiz by about every minute, making for an exhilarating spectator experience. The kids’ race with over 200 participants and the corporate challenge with over 25 teams provide opportunities for all levels of riders to get involved. There was also an amazing selection of live entertainment, activities, and food. For more information, con- tact Glenn Mitzel, Area Recreation Manager and Race Co-Director ([email protected]) or Lori Bowie, Director of Recreation (bowiel@ portcoquitlam.ca) who are happy to share what they’ve learned so far.

Port Coquitlam is excited to break ground on Abbotsford Parks staff and volunteers plan a viewing platform the 205,000 square foot Recreation Complex Project. This phased-in project is being built around existing facilities to ensure community for “Abbotsford Walks.” This project aims to Urban Systems was awarded the contract for access to services including seniors', programs, increase opportunities for citizens to be active, the PRC Master Plan and is working with staff arena programs and the library are interrupted increase participation in physical activity, en- and the Plan for 200K team to complete an as little as possible. Staff have been focused courage and support physical activity leader- integrated approach to planning services, in- on customer “TLC” while adapting to a series ship in the community, build capacity to help frastructure, delivery options, and establishing of partial demolitions, parking restrictions and others be physically active, access barriers to priorities and new options as the community interior alterations to create temporary program physical activity faced by community members grows to 200,000 people. There are four phases spaces. Starting off with the demolition of half and improve social connectedness and mental to the plan: Background Research; Exploring of the Wilson Centre where a majority of seniors’ well-being. Options; Draft Plan; and Final Plan. The goal for programs are offered and the loss of two thirds the PRC Masterplan is to provide an innovative of the facility parking has been a real test of the The 2016 BC Summer Games Legacy Funds and comprehensive long-term vision and plan problem solving capacity and flexibility of the totaled $150,000. The disbursement of these for the delivery of recreation and culture facili- on-site recreation staff team. With big smiles funds included: $60,000 to Abbotsford Com- ties, parks, sports fields, trails, urban forests, and a keen focus on sharing the many new fea- munity Foundation for the creation of the BCSG cemeteries, playgrounds and open green spaces tures the new building will offer the community, 2016 Sports Legacy Fund made available to for the City of Abbotsford. Approximately 280 staff navigate through a daily dose of patron support school-aged athletes, teams and pro- stakeholders (sports groups, community festi- excitement and, at times, disappointment. As grams across the community of Abbotsford. vals, social services, health, education, art per- much as the finish date of summer 2021 seems $37,000 was granted to the City of Abbotsford forming arts, heritage groups etc.) have been so far off, the first phase opening planned for Parks, Recreation and Culture to assist with involved in the first phase of the consultation Winter 2019 keeps the team energized! Stop by the upgrade of Grant Park diamond to and 1,270 participated in the first online survey. for a visit if you are in Port Coquitlam; as the become a multi-diamond park for youth/devel- The Abbotsford-Mission Nature Club and the signs say, yes! we are still open. https://www. opmental leagues. In cooperation with the Ab- City of Abbotsford Parks, Recreation and Culture portcoquitlam.ca/city-government/capital-proj- botsford Angels Baseball Association, this facil- Team will host a ground breaking ceremony to ects/community-recreation-complex-project/ ity will include adaptations for athletes with a recognize the contributions that have resulted in disability to participate in the Challenger Base- the Club's successful fund raising for the build- ABBOTSFORD ball League. $33,000 was awarded to the Uni- ing of the viewing platform in the park. This The City of Abbotsford and Fraser Health, along versity of the Fraser Valley (UFV) in conjunction ceremony will also announce the contribution with key community stakeholders, Abbotsford with PacificSport Fraser Valley to create a high of a Western Canadian business organization Division of Family Practice, Abbotsford School performance training facility at UFV for univer- whose community project funding program has District, Abbotsford Community Services, and sity and community usage. Finally, $20,000 was selected this project out of approximately 1,000 Sumas First Nation received a Fraser Health Ac- given to the REACH Gallery and Museum to as- applications, as one of 27 worthy of their finan- tive Community grant in the amount of $30,000 sist with facility upgrades of the cultural centre. cial support.

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NORTH COAST / NECHAKO Centre are moving along with the expected free/toonie drop in programs were provided for opening still early in 2018. The Rotary Splash as many people as possible. Included activities Park and the Kinsmen Playground were offi- were: pool games, , Arts & Crafts, Lego cially opened on August 19, although they were drop in, outdoor games, and board games. Two enjoyed by throngs of people during Riverboat river rafting excursions with a local rafting com- Days with the mini heat wave! More than 50 pany for a $20 adult fee and free for children Ryan Coltura 250-847-1600 events, including Movie in the Park, were en- for evacuees were offered. This was a hit and [email protected] joyed by many during the 10-day Riverboat Days couldn’t have been done without the generosity celebration. Noon hour Yoga in the Park was a of local business. The 3rd Annual Cariboo Elite huge success for the summer months, moving Hockey Camps were scheduled in August. Fan- into the band shell in inclement weather. Old tastic on ice instructors returned and this year tennis courts were refurbished into Pickle Ball a dryland fitness component for all participants PRINCE RUPERT courts and have seen an abundance of use. The was introduced. The Prince Rupert Recreation Complex com- 37th Terry Fox Run was on September 17. The building of the new West Fraser Centre pleted the majority of capital projects. Staff Arena continues; completion was set for early have received great feedback on the updated CARIBOO September on time and on budget to date. A ice quality due to the projects completed in the grand opening celebration with a concert and a arena. Projects included new lights, a low-e Canucks alumni game is planned. The Sunday ceiling and updated washrooms, de-humidifier, will include activities for all ages: tailgate party, dressing rooms and showers in the Arena. The arena tours, public skating, entertainment, food installation of accessibility lifts on two stair- Stacey Miranda 250 392 1788 vendors, Sports Hall of Fame ceremony and cases, making the top floor and fitness centre [email protected] more. We are looking forward to a very busy Fall accessible to all is still forthcoming. and great Winter.

BURNS LAKE WILLIAMS LAKE The Lakeside Multiplex is the proud new home After being on Evacuation Alert, then on Evacu- of a second auto-belayer which will help to in- QUESNEL ation Order, back to Alert, and finally having crease accessibility to the wall during busy ser- The facility has been a full out ESS Reception the Evacuation Alert rescinded – it was a very vice times. Other facility improvements include Centre since July 7th. The City has accommo- interesting summer. Our hearts go out to all a newly refinished squash court floor and brand dated many displaced people and for the most those who have been impacted by the wildfires new siding on the east side of the multiplex. part staff have been doing everything in their this year. Many staff have a new understand- power to make an unbearable situation…bear- ing of what is important in life; and what can SMITHERS able. It goes to show what community really is be replaced. On the good news side, residents Field users were excited to start playing on the all about as many community members have remained patient, supportive of emergency ser- newly constructed Chandler Park soccer field stepped up as well as businesses! Although not vice efforts and were ready to help out at a mo- this summer and are looking forward to the without hiccups, the facility has assisted many ment’s notice. The Recreation Complex housed completion of Phase 2 this fall which will include people with vouchers and assistance in order to 300 very independent, friendly military per- fencing and the creation of an additional prac- stay with family and friends or move on to Prince sonnel, City Hall hosted RCMP and the tice field. A partnership between the Recreation George. Many people from the 100 Mile and Wil- Rink was home to so many firefighters from all Department and a number of local instructors liams Lake area have been met with news of lost over Canada, and beyond there are not enough to offer free Yoga & Movement classes in the homes. One can’t put into words how saddened thank-yous that can be given. Park has been a big hit and will be leading to staff were for them to have to go through such more recreational programming for residents. a painful situation. As a facility even a simple Meanwhile; Phase One of the Pool Upgrade Children and parents alike are excited to be reg- act of a free coffee/water, free shower or swim project was completed. The new lap pool and istering for the new After School Activity Camps for their children seems very appreciated to all swirl pool have been used as a great place that with hopes of being able to expand the program at this time. provided residents a reprieve out of the smokey to all schools. outdoors. The new fitness area is consistently Staff have been running the Imagination Park busy, with lots of clean air as well. Staff are TERRACE Summer Program which has been full with wait looking forward to the opening of Phase Two; Renovations at the Terrace & District Aquatic lists. With many displaced visitors in the city project completion in October 2017.

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survey was mailed to residents earlier this year ing to host a Physical Literacy Symposium on Ice making is well underway, with many pro- and more than 1,600 responses were received. Oct 20, 2017 at UVic, with support from an RBC grams being planned for both spectators and In addition, 60 community group questionnaires Learn to Play Grant. This full day symposium skaters. The new Recreation Attendant posi- and over 29 stakeholder interviews have been will provide practical training for leaders in tion will be supervising public skates, helping completed with more still to come. The plan will recreation, health, sport, education, and early supervise the slide tower at the pool and a great help guide the direction, philosophy, policies, childhood education, and will cover topics such asset to our special event programs. The new priorities, and actions for the RDN’s recreation as physical literacy 101, group management, Sip n Slide program will be just one of the many services in District 69 over the next 10 years. positive behaviour support, and inclusive physi- outdoor fun programs this winter. The Plan will be based on the feedback received cal literacy (e.g. working with participants with from the community and a draft is scheduled to a disability, Aboriginal peoples, young females). be presented through a number of community For more information contact Emily Rand at em- VANCOUVER ISLAND engagement sessions in September and Octo- [email protected]. & SOUTH COAST REGION ber. For more information visit www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreationmasterplan. KOOTENAYS

University of Victoria (Uvic) Clayton Postings The School of Exercise Science, Physical and 250-245-6421 Health Education (EPHE) at UVic has developed [email protected] a new undergraduate course in Physical Literacy Joe Chirico for their Recreation and Health Education stu- 250-352-5158 dents. The Physical Literacy for All course will [email protected] be piloted in January and will prepare students WEST SHORE to design, implement, and evaluate physical West Shore Parks and Recreation success- literacy programs for children and youth in the fully ran several youth programs. Some of the community. In the Fall 2017, EPHE is adding most popular programs were the leadership a FUNdamentals (physical activity and motor CRESTON programs, such as Home Alone courses and skills development) program for children with The Creston & District Community Complex has Babysitters', courses. These continue to run developmental disabilities aged 7 – 12 years developed a multi-phase concept plan, in con- with great enthusiasm from the youth and the to the existing Active Start program for chil- junction with Spectrum Skateparks, New Line community. The goal is to help prepare young dren 2 – 6 years. For more information about Skateparks and van der Zalm & Associates Inc., adults for more responsibility and leadership the Active Start and FUNdamentals programs that includes a new skatepark, natural play- within their homes and communities. Another contact Viviene Temple [email protected]. In ground, sport courts, picnic & seating areas area in which saw consistency with youth was in other news, the PLAY (Physical Literacy and and accessible trails. First phase funding has the Friday Night Teen Drop In. Youth are excited You) Group Victoria, OneAbility, and EPHE and been secured and construction is anticipated to about a great space to hang out, be themselves, Vikes Athletics and Recreation are collaborat- begin in 2018. be active, meet new people and have fun. This program runs out of one of the Neighbour- hood Learning Centres at Royal Bay Secondary School. Within this space there is a designated youth space that is not only used for Teen Drop- in but is a great space for youth to come for meetings and gathering during lunch hours and breaks. Staff hope to continue to build the rela- tionships with the schools and provide further programs and support to the students, families and faculty.

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At the start of 2017, the Regional District of handrails. With the repairs, the grandstand will feedback on the criteria and general fit for the Central Kootenay assumed operations of the be around for generations to enjoy. The City of community. Installation of the new playground Creston Valley Visitors Centre in downtown Armstrong hosted the 118th IPE in September. in Community Park is set for late fall. A new Creston and over the past months has started Immediately following the Fall Fair, the City and off-leash dog park is being established in Lion’s to streamline the service in its newly renovated Township partnered as host with the Vernon Park this October. Changes to the Animal Con- space. The Centre sees well over 4000 visitors and area BC 55+ Games. Events held in the trol Bylaw, which will add the new facility and per month in the bustling months of July and City of Armstrong and the Township of Spall- remove the two premier fenced ball diamonds August. umcheen were Equestrian, Table Tennis, Darts, currently being used as an off-leash area, take Ice Hockey, Cycling and . Armstrong effect on November 1. A BCRPA After School The ‘Move to Improve’ Parkinson’s program has is currently working towards creating a Parks Spaces Grant was received for a new outdoor- been running for one year now and the excep- and Recreation Master Plan. The focus will be based “Small Wonders” program which is set tionally dedicated group has seen incredible on long-term facility management strategies, to start in the middle of September. Recreation changes including: decrease in falls, improve- service levels and public need. It is anticipated staff are busy planning the “Scareview” Hallow- ment in speed, balance, flexibility, strength and that the plan will be complete by late 2018 or een event, one of 15 annual special events run confidence. early 2019. Fall programs have been very popu- by the organization. lar. The North Okanagan Knights Junior B team November 4th will see Creston’s 5th Annual kicked off their season at Norval Arena Septem- PEACHLAND Health and Wellness Fair! A great place that ber 9th. Pickleball is full with offerings 4 nights The spring freshet flooding of 2017 had a sig- healthy-minded groups, organizations, and a week and youth indoor soccer is also near nificant impact on Peachland. Parks staff was businesses can share new ideas, services and capacity. Upcoming special events include the seconded for eight weeks to assist in flood information. Guest speakers will delight and Annual Pumpkin Run, Demo Derby and indoor management and asset protection along the educate people on how to live a much healthier motocross. Armstrong has partnered with the waterfront. Several of the Districts iconic “blue lifestyle. Silver Star Freestyle club and is offering tram- docks” were significantly damaged or destroyed poline sessions on the in the C/S complex. The in the event. As well, the shoreline was dramati- CDCC is enhancing their relationship with the Vernon Pigeon and Poultry Club hosted the Ca- cally altered as large amounts of rip rap were award winning Creston Valley Farmers Market nadian National championships October 13-14. needed on the shoreline to prevent damage to (CVFM) by hosting the Market indoors through The indoor skate park is opening November 17th municipal infrastructure. Structures are being the fall and winter, providing a warm welcom- Armstrong is the only indoor skate park in the assessed and a recovery plan is being put in ing venue with ample parking. The CVFM was North Okanagan and is heavily used through the place. The District is mid-way through a Parks named BC’s Best Medium Sized Market for winter. Armstrong also has a Roller Derby Tour- and Recreation Master Plan. The final plan is 2016 and as well, the Manager, Jen Comer, was nament scheduled November 25th featuring all expected to be presented to Council by the end named BC’s Market Manager of the year. clubs from up and down the valley battling it out of the year. Jennifer Wilson Consulting partnered to determine the best Roller Derby Team in the with Lees and Associates to develop the plan. THOMPSON / OKANAGAN Okanagan. In Armstrong Everyone plays! The District refurbished two tennis courts and built two new Pickleball Courts in Lambly Park. Oliver Parks and Recreation This project was made possible with financial On National Tree Day, Wednesday Sept 27, Oli- support from the Canada 150 Community Infra- ver Parks and Recreation Society celebrated a structure Program. The District was also suc- Cheryl Wiebe successful grant application to Tree Canada cessful in receiving funding from the BC Hydro 250-767-2133 for the “Oliver Has Roots” project with a tree Community ReGreening Grant. Five new trees [email protected] planting ceremony and the planting of approxi- will be planting in Lambly Park as part of our mately 75 trees in the north end of Lion’s Park. Canopy Succession plan. In partnership with the A community-driven fundraising campaign for Peachland Historical Society, historical signage a new playground designed for 2-5 year olds is being created for local street signs telling the ARMSTRONG SPALLUMCHEEN has reached its target of $100K in just under story about person the road is named for. The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Rec- a year. An RFP for the project went out in Sep- reation Commission partnered with the Inte- tember. Oliver Parks and Recreation Society’s PENTICTON rior Provincial Exhibition (IPE) to upgrade the Operations Committee will review the submis- The City of Penticton has completed Draft 2 of Historic Red Grandstands on the fair grounds. sion and then an advisory committee made up their Parks & Recreation Master Plan which is The Grandstand project addressed structural of sponsors, parents and child services profes- in its final review process this Fall. The Pentic- concerns and featured new stairs, end rails and sionals will review the submissions and provide ton Public Sculpture Exhibit was on launched on

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May 6 that features 6 sculptures on display for NORTHEAST John’s trail system in a continuous loop. It also one year along the Okanagan Lake waterfront. includes many of the municipal parks. “We envi- Penticton hosted the ITU Multisport Champion- sion this being used by tourists traveling the ships August 18-27. The 10-day event featured six World Championship races and hosted more Alaska Highway, the business person that wants than 3,600 athletes from 42 different countries. Karin Carlson to identify a good running route while in town on Penticton also hosted Canada’s longest open 250.787.8179 business or even a person who has limited mo- water lake swim on August 13. The Skaha Lake [email protected] bility and would like to map an accessible trail Ultra Swim is an 11.8k point-to-point open wa- ter swim from Skaka Lake beach to Okanagan before heading out,” says Ryan Harvey with the Falls. In August, Penticton celebrated its biggest Fort St John Community Services department. Peach Festival line-up of events ever in recogni- tion of its 70th year. Penticton city staff pro- PEACE REGION The North Peace Leisure Pool is set to offer mer- vided great support to the Hallmark film crews The World Under-17 Hockey Championships will in July that created international buzz of rave to be hosted in the Peace Region this fall. Daw- maid tail classes, parties and fitness program- reviews/mentions on the “spectacular” Okana- son Creek and Fort St John will host the Hockey ming beginning this fall. Swimmers will learn to Canada event for 15-17 males from November gan Valley by the film’s lead actress on the To- wear the mermaid tail and monofin and swim in day Show: http://news.totabc.org/2017/08/15/ 5 – November 11th. Eight teams will compete the dolphin motion of a mermaid. It will include the-okanagan-receives-great-reviews-on-the- for the right to claim ‘world champion’ includ- today-show/ ing the USA, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech sales, rentals and day use options. Republic and three Canadian teams. VERNON The City of Vernon hosted the 55+ BC Games Hockey Canada, BC Hockey, Fort St John, Daw- with over 3500 athletes participating. The Kal son Creek and the Peace region minor hockey Tire Place Arena Expansion Project in Vernon is associations will partner to offer one of the best moving along on time and on budget. The proj- development programs ever in one place. Over ect was approved in November of 2015 through two days from Nov 4 & 5th and in two commu- a referendum with 57% of voters being in favour nities, there will be an IP Novice jamboree, hot of adding a 400 seat arena as a second ice sheet stoves, referee development, coaching 1 clinic, on to the existing Kal Tire Place. The project is parent education sessions, goaltender coach

funded by the area communities training, goaltender camp, hockey north female of Vernon, Coldstream and Area B & C. As per jamboree (NWT, AB, BC) including a female the Design, Build, Operate and Maintain Agree- Hockey Canada Olympian and Edmonton Oiler ment with the Regional District of North Okana- Alumni Game. gan, the City of Vernon is solely responsible for the design, construction and operation of the Hockey Canada has designated the development project. VVI Construction Ltd of was program in Fort St John and as a the successful bidder on the project at a fixed “Dreams Come True” site. This will allow the Williams Lake, BC 2017 contract price of $11,806,300. A groundbreak- recreation departments in each community to Williams Lake, BC 2017 ing ceremony was held on April 24, 2017 and the identify youth who might never have participat- project is expected to be complete fall 2018. Kal ed in hockey because of financial barriers. Thirty Exceptional Tire, the current naming rights sponsor for the kids age 6 to 10 will be completely outfitted for main building, has signed a ten year agreement hockey, provided with some initial coaching and Aquatic and for the naming rights to both the main building training and their minor hockey fees will be paid Kal Tire Place and the as yet named new facil- for a full season. Recreation Design ity (currently being referred to as Kal Tire North) which will become the home of Greater Vernon Fort St John has been named as the first mu- Minor Hockey. The facility also boasts two com- nicipality in Canada to map community trails mercial lease spaces of 3150 square feet and a using Google Street View. From anywhere in the 3388A Tennyson Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3P6 1850 square feet. world, you can virtually walk the City of Fort St T: 250.477.4255 E: [email protected] W: vda.ca

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Provincial Conference for Youth Workers Save the date

NOVEMBER 3, 2018 Empower YOUth! 2018 Provinvial Conference for Youth Workers.

Coal Harbour Community Centre For more information 480 Broughton Street, Vancouver please visit bcrpa.bc.ca #YOUTHBCRPA BCRPA EVENT PLANNER 2018

FEB. 28 - MAR. 1, 2018 ONGOING ELSEWHERE

PARKS & GROUNDS SPRING TRAINING POOL OPERATOR COURSE Langley, BC The BCRPA has revised and upgraded both the Level I and Level II Pool www.bcrpa.bc.ca/parks Operator Course. Training is mandatory in BC for all pool and spa operators. (MIND, EXERCISE, NUTRITION…DO IT!) The new materials are designed to Together with the YMCA of Greater provide BC-specific content and to align Vancouver, and with support from the APRIL 30 - MAY 2, 2018 with the new BC Pool Regulations that Provincial Health Services Authority, were released in 2010 and updated in the BCRPA is delivering MEND (Mind, 2012. In addition, the upgrades ensure Exercise, Nutrition …Do It!), an SYMPOSIUM 2018 consistent delivery of important course internationally acclaimed program Vancouver, BC content across the province. aimed at improving children’s physical Westin Bayshore activity levels, nutrition and self-esteem www.bcrpa.bc.ca./poolop in these communities across BC: www.bcrpa.bc.ca/symposium-2018 Abbotsford, Agassiz, Campbell River, Cranbrook, Fort St. John, Langley, Maple Ridge , North Vancouver, JUNE 23-24, 2018 ONGOING Penticton Powell River, Richmond, Surrey

POOL OPERATORS E-LEARNING www.bcrpa.bc.ca/MEND TRAIN THE TRAINER You will find the courses very easy to or call the MEND Regional Coordinator follow with lots of new tools to apply at 604-629-0965 ext. 241. www.bcrpa.bc.ca/poolop in your workplace. The BCRPA’s online learning site currently features six courses: • Aboriginal Cultural Awareness NOVEMBER 3, 2018 • BCRPA Shared Use Agreement Guide • Engaging the Hard to Reach • Social Inclusion • Healthy Choices • Vulnerable Populations • PoolSafeBC

www.elearn.bcrpa.bc.ca EMPOWER YOUTH NEW CURRICULUM Youth Workers' Conference NEW CREDENTIALS Coal Harbour Recreation CentreVancouver, BC #bcrpayouth RENEWED www.bcrpa.bc.ca COMMITMENT TO RECREATION!

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Aquam Inter-Mtn. Enterprises Inc. Swing Time Distributors www.aquam.com www.inter-mtn.com/index.html www.swingtimedistributors.com Introducing… Architecture49 JW Sporta Sybertech Waste Reduction Ltd. www.jwsporta.ca www.swrl.com www.architecture49.com Urban Sedum Turf Louis Gervais TerraLink Horticulture Inc. (Grass Turf Alternative) Astroturf West Distributors Ltd. www.louisegervaiscatering.com www.store.tlhort.com www.astroturf.com Power Music Hardy, pre-grown Sedum Turf The AME Consulting Group Ltd. Canadian Recreation Excellence www.powermusic.com www.amegroup.ca provides immediate coverage of www.recreationexcellence.com Nationwide Commercial The Toro Company beautiful low-growing, drought Aquatics Inc. tolerant plants for DB Perks www.thetorocompany.com www.ncaquatics.com landscape applications. commercialaquaticsupplies.com Trane NATS Nursery www.trane.com Fitness Town www.natsnursery.com www.fitnesstown.ca Traumatech PerfectMind www.traumatech.com Habitat Systems Inc. www.perfectmind.com www.habitat-systems.com VDA Architecture Ltd. Rec Tec Industries www.vda.ca www.rectecindustries.com HCMA Architecture + Design Water Technology, Inc. www.hcma.ca RC Strategies + PERC www.rcstrategies.ca www.watertechnologyinc.com Sedum Turf Contact: Walt Pinder Henderson Recreation Equipment Waterkind Consulting www.hendersonplay.ca Schoolhouse Products Inc. All other plants: Michael Campbell www.schoolhouseproducts.com Services Ltd. www.waterkind.ca 604-530-9300 HUB International Insurance Suttle Recreation Parks & Brokers and Consultants Playgrounds Western Turf Farms Ltd. www.hubinternational.com www.suttle-recreation.com www.westernturffarms.com Intelligenz Solutions Site One Wishbone Ltd. intelligenzsolutions.com www.siteone.com wishboneltd.com

INDEX OF Commercial Aquatic Supplies IFC VDA Architecture Ltd. 22 VDA Architecture Ltd. 25 HCMA 07 Empower YOUth 23 BCRPA PoolSafeBC Course IBC ADVERTISERS AstroTurf 14 Vancouver Island Univerity 24 BCRPA Pool Operators Course OBC PerfectMind 15 Nats Nursery 25 BCRPA ELearning OBC [email protected] W: vda.ca 3388A Tennyson Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3P6 T: 250.477.4255 E: ma ExceptionalExceptional AquaticAquatic andand RecreationRecreation DesignDesign

FALL 2017 25 BY JOANNE STYGALL LOTZ 10 QUESTIONS FOR JUSTIN CHARLES WONG

JUSTIN CHARLES WONG is a BC representative on the Prime Minister’s Youth Council and, at the same time, a 5th year Computer Engineering Candidate at the University of British Columbia. He is a fourth-generation Canadian who believes in diversity, perseverance, and that helping others should come naturally. He is an avid chess player, singer, fitness enthusiast, web designer, and independent developer of iOS applications. Justin also co-founded an app development team for his high school and produced an application that was well received by more than one thousand users and the West Vancouver Superintendent of Schools. He is passionate about positive youth mental health, access to transportation and education, as well as strategies to mitigate and prevent bullying.

WHAT ATTRIBUTE DO YOU THINK bit busy at certain points with HOW DID YOUR EXPERIENCE 1. GOT YOU A SEAT ON THE PRIME the combination of keeping up with 4. IN YOUR COMMUNITY RECREATION MINISTER’S YOUTH COUNCIL (PMYC)? PMYC duties in addition to university FACILITIES AND PARKS SHAPE YOUR I do not think it was a certain and my other responsibilities. CHILDHOOD/TEEN YEARS? attribute that allowed me to get a My experiences with my local seat on the Prime Minister’s WHAT CAN YOU SUGGEST TO community recreation facilities and Youth Council. I believe it was a 3. PARKS AND RECREATION LEADERS parks greatly shaped my childhood/ combination of attributes and life TO INCREASE YOUTH PARTICIPATION teen years by allowing me to work on experiences that caught the eye of the IN PROGRAMS? my hobbies, develop new ones and also PMYC in terms of diversity, interest in be a part of my community. I personally My suggestions to increase youth improving society, and perseverance found great pleasure in attending participation in community through difficult challenges. swimming lessons, being a part of programs includes having more chess clubs, playing basketball and workshops (be it animal watching, HOW HAS THE EXPERIENCE ON THE tennis, weight training, and also playing bird watching, trail discovery), PMYC BEEN? in the parks with friends. 2. and also utilizing social media more The experience has been phenomenal. to interact with the public. With the I have learned an enormous amount WHAT IS SOME ADVICE TO GET 20 about Canadian themes and issues younger demographic being 5. SOMETHINGS MORE INVOLVED IN since joining the PMYC. It has been engaged in social media on a THEIR COMMUNITIES OR TO PARTICIPATE extremely satisfying to talk with daily basis, this would definitely IN THEIR NEW COMMUNITIES (EG. WHILE members of my community and then help to increase awareness of ATTENDING SCHOOL/NEW JOBS)? to be able to relay those diverse views these great parks and recreation My advice to get 20-somethings more to the PMYC and to the Prime Minister opportunities and ultimately involved in their communities or to himself. However, it can definitely get a participation. participate in their new communities is

0226 RECREATIONRECREATION & PARKS& PARKS BC BC MAGAZINE MAGAZINE JOANNE STYGALL LOTZ has been a Communications Officer with the BCRPA since 2014. She has a passion for sport and recreation, and enjoys writing speeches for other people to deliver.

acceptance to ensure inclusivity of youth of various cultures, religions, sexual orientations, etc.

HOW DID ONE ADULT (NOT A 9. FAMILY MEMBER) HELP YOU PURSUE YOUR POTENTIAL? EG. SOME ADVICE, FORMAL MENTORING, A GREAT ROLE MODEL. I’ve had the privilege of having many role models that have help me pursue my potential. In many ways, they to have events or programs with HOW DO YOU THINK RECREATION were able to push me to do my best, their same demographic. I found 7. & PARKS CAN HELP YOUTH COPE but also to teach me how they were that it was quite easy to get lost in WITH MENTAL ILLNESS? able to achieve their successes. As university courses and work, and that I think recreation and parks is a great a result, it motivated me to reflect on avenue to de-stress or encourage a it was also difficult to find interesting my own choices and examine my own sense of belonging and as such is a identity. The themes of advice usually community centre programs or events great aid to help youth better their focused on self-control, self-discipline, that included people in their twenties. mental health. In the event of it being and the individualistic definition of Lots of events were for children up to a program and normally scheduled success/happiness. I find that our high-school aged young adults, but it opportunity, individuals can be given discussions usually revolved around was seldom that I would see an something that they know is going to each individual’s shortcomings and how event/program with the age range happen, with a group of supporting improving those can yield great results. above 18 (besides adult programs). people, which allows for an increase of comfort, stability and belonging in their WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE HAVE YOU HEARD ANY GREAT lives. 10.NUMBER ONE WORRY THAT YOUR 6. IDEAS FOR THE RECREATION AND GENERATION HAS? PARKS FIELD FROM OTHER MEMBERS WHAT CAN COMMUNITY LEADERS I think the number one worry that DO TO ENSURE THAT THEIR my generation has is being too ACROSS CANADA ON THE PMYC? 8. FACILITIES & SPACES ARE AS INCLUSIVE caught up with competition and our I’ve heard about programs that AS POSSIBLE FOR YOUTH OF VARIOUS appearance on social media. The entail reconnecting with the CULTURES, RELIGIONS, SEXUAL conjured standards in media (social community such as trail discovery ORIENTATION, ETC.? or otherwise) tend to have adverse groups or hiking groups from Community leaders should have a effects when individuals compare other strong proponents of diversity of youth on advertisements themselves to the airbrushed highlights recreation and parks. as well as a standard policy of of other individuals.

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T • Maintenance Staff • Lifeguards N O • Aquatic Programmers • Take the courses whenever, • Rights and Responsibilities and wherever is most Suitable for anyone who • Hazards convenient to you works at an Aquatic Facility • Stop and start at your leisure, in British Columbia • Chemical Safety it will remember where you left off • Emergency Preparation The BCRPA is now o ering seven online courses. • Print out a certificate immediately and Response Aboriginal Cultural Relations – FREE after successful completion • Injury and fatality statistics BCRPA Shared Use Agreement Guide – FREE • 24/7 access • Print Certificate at completion Engaging the Hard to Reach – $25 • Fee: $40 Healthy Choices – FREE Social Inclusion and Recreation – $25 PoolSafeBC – $40 Vulnerable Populations – FREE

For more information or to book a course, contact: BCRPA: 604 629-0965 or [email protected]