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    • September 24, 2025
    • September 25, 2025
    • Gimli Recreation Complex, 45 Centennial Rd, Gimli, MB R1A 0C8
    Register

    The Manitoba Rural Recreation Summit is an excellent training and networking opportunity for rural recreation professionals. Participants can look forward to session topics chosen specifically to address rural recreation issues, connecting with like-minded individuals with similar challenges and goals and enjoy a playful environment and planning social activities, after all, when are rec practitioners all work and no play?

    Location:

    Gimli Recreation Centre


    Summit Registration Fees:

    Recreation Manitoba Member: $210.00 + GST

    Non-Member: $270.00 + GST


    Hotel Information

    There is a group booking made at the Lakeview Inn and Suites in Gimli, MB.

    Contact the hotel directly at 204.642.8565 and mention the group: Rural Recreation Summit to receive your discounted rate.

    Rooms must be reserved by September 14, 2025.


    • September 25, 2025
    • 13:00
    • Gimli MB (In Person) or MS Teams (Virtual)
    Register

    The Annual General Meeting is a members' gathering to discuss the organization's performance and elect directors at large. Other activities of this meeting including review and approval of Financial Statements, presentation of committee reports and an opportunity to propose changes to the organization's bylaws.

    • October 06, 2025
    • 08:30
    • October 10, 2025
    • 16:30
    • 17
    Register

    Refrigeration Operator for Recreation Facilities Course Level 1 

    This course is designed to help prepare students to successfully pass the Province of Manitoba Power Engineer Refrigeration Class exam.

    The course follows the SOPEEC (The Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee) Syllabus. The Student Syllabus.pdf  provides more detail on the course material and includes a copy of the daily schedule. 

    The following items will be referenced throughout the course:

    • Pan Global Refrigeration Operator 4th Edition Books 1-4 
    • Pan Global Academic Supplement 2.0 - employer should provide, limited copies available on loan from Recreation Manitoba. 
    • CSA Standards B51/B52 - employer should provide, limited copies available on loan from Recreation Manitoba.
    • Manitoba Power Engineers Act – provided in course binder – also available online
    • Manitoba Steam and Pressure Plants Act – provided in course binder – also available online
    • Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety Act – provided in course binder – also available online

    Organizations are encouraged to purchase a copy of Pan Global's Academic Supplement 2.0 and CSA Standards B51/B52 for their facility and should be provided to your staff attending this course. A limited number are available for loan during courses but must be reserved upon registration. 

    Pre-requisite Recommended: 

    • To be successful in this course, it is recommended that students have a basic understanding of mathematics and physics. 
    • Familiarity with refrigeration plants
    Instructor: Marcello D'Ottavio and Shelley-Marie Olivier

    Venue: Gateway Recreation Centre, Winnipeg, MB


    • October 15, 2025
    • 08:00 - 16:00
    • Glenwood Community Centre
    Register


    • October 30, 2025
    • 08:30
    • The Leaf, Winnipeg
    • November 17, 2025
    • 08:30
    • November 21, 2025
    • 16:30
    • Winnipeg
    Register

    Refrigeration Operator for Recreation Facilities Course Level 2 

    Recreation Manitoba is pleased to offer the Refrigeration Operator for Recreation Facilities course. This course is designed to help prepare students to successfully pass the Province of Manitoba Power Engineer Refrigeration Class exam.

    The course follows the SOPEEC (The Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee) Syllabus. The Student Syllabus.pdf  provides more detail on the course material and includes a copy of the daily schedule. 

    The following items will be referenced throughout the course:

    • Pan Global Refrigeration Operator 4th Edition Books 1-4 - ebook provided. 
    • Pan Global Academic Supplement 2.0 - employer should provide, limited copies available on loan from Recreation Manitoba. 
    • CSA Standards B51/B52 - employer should provide, limited copies available on loan from Recreation Manitoba.
    • Manitoba Power Engineers Act – provided in course binder – also available online
    • Manitoba Steam and Pressure Plants Act – provided in course binder – also available online
    • Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety Act – provided in course binder – also available online

    New this year: Students will be provided with an ebook (Pan Global Refrigeration Operator 4th edition books 1-4) and additional online learning resources. 

    Organizations are encouraged to purchase a copy of Pan Global's Academic Supplement 2.0 and CSA Standards B51/B52for their facility, and should be provided to your staff attending this course. A limited number are available for loan during courses, but must be reserved upon registration. 

    Pre-requisite: 

    • Participants must have successfully completed Refrigeration Operator Level 1

    Recommended: 

    • To be successful in this course it is advised that students have an understanding of basic mathematics and physics. 
    • Familiarity with refrigeration plants

    Upon successful completion of Level 1 & 2 courses, students will receive 900 credit hours towards the 1800 experiential hours required for ITS licensing. For more information on licensing please explore the Pathways to Refrigeration.

    Instructor: Marcello D'Ottavio

    Pricing:

    • $610 (member) 
    • $700 (Non-member)

    Venue: Winnipeg



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