SPRA Blog

During Recreation Professionals Week, June 18-24, 2018, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) and the Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals (S.A.R.P.) are shining a spotlight on the professionals who make recreation opportunities possible through their hard work and passion. 

During Recreation Professionals Week, June 18-24, 2018, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) and the Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals (S.A.R.P.) are shining a spotlight on the professionals who make recreation opportunities possible through their hard work and passion. 

To get all Canadians moving more and sitting less more often, a national strategy called “A Common Vision for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary living in Canada: Let’s Get Moving” has been made. This strategy includes more than just sport, physical activity, recreation and health and has direct links to the Framework for Recreation in Canada (2015).

Donna Lee Flowerday has been a SPRA Fitness Leader since 2016.  She holds her fitness classes at a local gym in Carrot River, SK where she teaches spin, core on the floor and upper body weights.

We have resources for the new Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness designation of our Fitness Leadership Certification program, as well as helpful guides for yoga instructors, youth fitness and community leaders.

Rosetown is like many small towns in Saskatchewan. During the winter, the local skating rink becomes the hub of the community. When the cold weather and snow hit the prairies, community members flock to the rink to get their social, physical and entertainment needs met over the long winter months.

An event celebrating the grand re-opening of the Carrot River Arena was held on November 4, 2017. This event was held to mark the 35^th anniversary of the Arena.

If you're an employer or a job seeker in the parks and recreation field, you might be wondering just how many jobs are out there. Well, we have been tracking job postings from SaskJobs.ca for a while, and analyzed postings made between March 2016 and March 2017. Read on to learn what we found. 

We get it, budgets are tight and travel is expensive, but the benefits of attending Gathering Strength: Framework for Recreation in Canada Forum 2018 in Regina on May 8-10, 2018 are worth making the case to attend.

We've got new Non-Profit resources in stock at the Resource Centre for you to check out in the new year!

Why not plan ahead and gear up for Tax Season?