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Are you worried about how much time the youth in your life is spending on screens? Here is a great read about what you need to know to help!

Caroline’s involvement with RPAY goes back to 1993 when RPAY was incorporated as a non-profit society. With a BA in Leisure Studies and a MA in Community Development, Caroline works behind the scenes to help RPAY with planning, evaluation, and leadership development. Since 2003, Caroline has coordinated conferences, led special projects, and developed resources like the Community Recreation Leaders Guide (2014) and Community Recreation Planning Toolkit (2015). As part of the ...Recreation North team who won the prestigious Arctic Inspiration Prize in 2015, Caroline has been instrumental in designing and delivering a remote training program for recreation leaders across the North. When she’s not working with RPAY, Caroline works on other projects in the field of recreation and sport, volunteers for the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program as a Master Instructor Trainer, spends time with family, and gets active on the trails around Whitehorse. Find out more about Caroline at www.cparks.ca or follow her on Facebook @csparksconsulting.

Join the CPRA and NWTRPA for this important workshop on keeping women and girls engaged in recreation sport and physical activity.

Exciting opportunity at RPAY! We're looking for a new Active Living Coordinator. Have you ever wanted to work supporting recreation across the Yukon? (yes you have!) Do you have experience in recreation, social media, and strong communication skills? Do you want to work with the best office dog ever? Then this position may be right for you.

Here is a great article about COVID fatigue and how to combat it!

Congrats Alex! We're always happy to see Yukoners graduate from this program and know you'll use your learnings well at ElderActive Recreation Association

May 1st is National Fitness Day! How do you fit fitness into your life?

Who’s who at RPAY? Anne has had the pleasure of working with RPAY as the Executive Director since 2002. Under the direction of the Board of Directors, she acts as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Society and is responsible for managing its human and financial resources in order to deliver programs that support the mission statement and strategic plan. Anne began her recreation career in aquatics and moved North just after completing the Aquatic Specialist Program an...d earning an associate degree in Leisure Services on Vancouver Island. She has worked as a recreation director in Tasu (Haida Gwaii), Tuktoyaktuk, Tungsten, Teslin and Watson Lake. Tutshi, her Alaskan Malamute, takes Anne on lots of adventures and they enjoy spending time consulting with Mrs. Gideon on the renovations of the historic Caribou Hotel in Carcross.

Proposal writing and evaluation can often be intimidating. Recreation North's got you covered with Proposal Writing (BF 102) and Evaluation in Recreation (RP 102)! Proposal Writing starts Monday, January 11th, and there are limited spaces available. Evaluation in Recreation starts February 15th. Check out the website for more information and to register.

RPAY would like to wish you all an active and safe holiday season! We wish you and your families all the best for 2021. Our office will be closed as of noon on December 24th and we will reopen on January 4th.

Recreation is a foundation for a happy and healthy life. Thank you to all the Recreation departments, volunteers, and supporters across the Yukon!

Congrats Amy! We were so pleased to be able to provide space during our monthly recreation leaders webinars for Minister Streicker to present this award!

Participaction's Community Better Challenge is coming back! Even better, they have funding to help your organization put on great physical activity events (either in-person or virtually) during the challenge. Grant guidelines and specifications will be coming soon.

Our winter recreation report is out! https://mailchi.mp/[xxxxxx]/fall-recreation-report-5180825

The annual Free Day on the Trail is coming up soon! This year is a bit different and registration is required. Please go to Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club for information and to register. Spaces are filling up quickly!

Volunteers are the backbone of community recreation. Please join the NWT Recreation and Parks Association - NWTRPA for their webinar on approaching and retaining volunteers.

Are you interested in some of the learning events but are not able to commit to the whole program? No problem! You can sign up for individual learning events such as the two being offered later this month.

We'd like to congratulate Teagan for successfully completing her certificate in Northen Recreation Leadership. Way to go Teagan!

Good Morning Yukon! Our fall newsletter has hit the internet! We invite everyone to check it out. Happy almost long weekend https://mailchi.mp/486cf886dcd8/fall-recreation-recap

There is still time to join the Great Big Move!

RPAY would like to thank all who have served and those who continue to serve. We take today to remember the sacrifices of those in our armed forces.

There is still time to apply to Canadian Tire's Jumpstart Sports Relief fund! https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/sport-relief-fund

A great opportunity to get more information on the Recreation North certificates!

Fall On-line Playground Inspection Training Funding Available Coming this fall, the Canadian Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) is offering a series of on-line certification and re-certification courses for playground inspectors. If you’re already certified, re-certification needs to occur every three years. ... If you are a rural local government, First Nation, or rural community organization that manages a playground, subsidies are available to support your course fees. For more information and to request financial support, contact us by October 2. After October 2, subsidies will be considered on a first-come first-serve basis subject to available funds. To be eligible for discounted course fees, you must be a member of RPAY. For more information or to purchase an RPAY membership, go to: https://rpay.ca/membership/ For more information about CPSI playground inspection training and to register, go to https://www.cpsionline.ca/

Spots are filling up fast for the latest certificate offered by Recreation North. Sign up today to start your Certificate in Northern Recreation Management.

Gooood Morning Yukon!!!! And happy almost long weekend! We've published our monthly recreation report which contains important deadlines and program updates. We hope you all enjoy the long weekend and take the chance to get outside and play! https://mailchi.mp/ded8f65b84bc/fall-recreation-report

Rec North is expanding. Looking for the next level of recreation training in the north? Join the certificate in Northern Recreation Management. Both certificate programs are starting soon!

RHEAL Leader Fall 2020 updates- https://mailchi.mp/9e61c92898c2/rheal-leader-fall-5069573

We're sorry to announce that the Rec Gathering for fall 2020 has been cancelled. We're working hard to figure out alternative programming. Please stay tuned for updates. www.rpay.ca

The Yukon Government has opened a survey to capture the effects of COVD-19 on the wellbeing of all Yukoners. If you're interested in completing the survey, please click the link below. https://yukon.ca/community-wellbeing-survey/

A fun challenge by Participaction Check out the link for more information.

The latest news from RPAY and our partners is now available! Please check out https://mailchi.mp/8c1df15ba08e/rpay-summer-updates for information about Rec North, the Arctic Inspiration Prize, updates from participation, and a link to our annual report!

Our friends over at Elder Active are looking for adults 55+ to complete a short COVID-19 survey. They also have paper versions available for completion.

Looking to connect with recreation professionals across the country? The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association are hosting a webinar series covering topics related to reopening recreation. Register today!

We've already featured some of the graduates of this program. Curious to know more about all the grads? Check out all their blogs here! Just a reminder Recreation North is on summer break right now, but will be back in the fall with more distance learning opportunities!

Rec North is going on their summer break and will be back in the fall with their learning events. We've heard from the participants about the benefits of Rec North, now it's time to hear from the supervisors about the benefits they've seen since having their employees participate in the program.

We've already shared Jamie's story, now we'd like to share Trisha's story!

This past week Mia, one of the RPAY contractors, travelled to Carmacks to present Jamie and Trisha their Rec North certificates in person. Congratulations to both Jamie and Trisha on successfully completing the program!

Congrats Jamie! Another Yukon graduate from Rec North.

Congrats to Virginia Labelle! Thanks to all who entered last week. If you'd like to enter our weekly draw for an awesome prize pack, post you photo on our page or email us at [email protected]. This week's theme? WHEELS!!! Please note, we're talking about active transportation wheels here! We're a bit fan of hitting the trails in our quad, but for the contest, only active transport devices will be entered (Think bikes, scooters, roller skates, unicycles)

Good Morning Yukon Congrats to our week one winner, Nicole Beauchemin! We're starting this week with a fresh theme... Want to get entered to win an awesome prize pack? Post your picture on our page, or email it to us at [email protected]. #RPAYactive This week's theme is:

We're looking for board members! Please contact Anne ([email protected]) for more information

Good Morning Yukon! How's your hike going? Taking awesome pictures of you and or your family and or your friends to enter into our awesome contest? Wondering what you may win for your entry? Well here is this week's prize pack. Winners will be selected by random draw Monday. We hope everyone has a great rest of your week... and take a hike! #RPAYactive #takeahike #recreationandparks

Good Morning Yukon! Today is the start of Recreation and Parks Month and we're running contests all month! How this works: 1. Mondays we will post a theme for the week. 2. You will have until Saturday to either post on our page, or email us at [email protected] a photo of you being active using the theme as your guide.... 3. We will select a winner the following Monday and post the next theme! Stay tuned this week for prize pack updates, we have some pretty sweet prizes up for grabs. As always please make sure you're following the current public health recommendations. #RPAYactive This week's theme is:

Monday is the start of Recreation and Parks Month. We will be holding contests all month to encourage everyone to get outside and be active. Stay tuned, Monday we will announce our first contest!

June 1st some of the Parks Canada facilities will start opening in the Yukon! More opportunities for us all to get outside and play!

We at RPAY are proud of all the graduates of Recreation North! These folks have put the time and dedication to furthering their ability to provide excellent recreational opportunities in their communities. Congratulations to you all! We're looking forward to congratulating many more graduates in the future

Recreation North is looking for a consultant to conduct a governance review. Please see the link for more information.

If you're interested in knowing what is going on in recreation across the country, this is a great resource.

Know of a youth who contributes to your community in positive ways? Consider nominating them for the Outstanding Youth Achievement Award. Nomination deadline is June 1st. https://yukon.ca//outstanding-youth-achievement-award-nomi

Let’s put the physical in physical distancing https://rpay.ca//lets-put-the-physical-in-physical-distan/

Rec North is continuing to run their online learning events. These events are useful for anyone delivering recreational programming in the Yukon. Sign up today for the next two learning events and start to gain credits for your certification!

Folks often have questions about how the Recreation North program is delivered online. Check out the Rec North FAQ page for all the answers to your questions!

Hey folks! Staying active these days can be a challenge with the closing of public recreational facilities. How are you staying active these days? Post how you've adapted your physical activities below and share your ideas on staying active. #outdoorsisnotcancelled #stayactive

Managing Risk in Rural and Remote Communities learning event is starting soon. This online course by Recreation North helps to introduce folks to risk management. This course is great for anyone in recreation, non-profits, or who live and work in rural and remote communities. For more information or to register please go to https://recnorth.wildapricot.org/learningevents

RPAY would like to recognize all those involved with the Arctic Winter Games. From the athletes, coaches, organizers, and volunteers, you have all put in a lot of hard work for this event. It is unfortunate that the AWG had to be cancelled, and we appreciate the disappointment felt by many. We fully support this decision and understand it must have been incredibly difficult to reach.

Did you know that Recreation North is a northern led training program specifically designed to provide training to recreation leaders in all three territories? This program is perfect for those who lead busy lives and want to increase their capacity to work in recreation. Read Erin's story on how she successfully finished the certificate while working and raising a family!

Is your community gearing up for this year's Community Better Challenge? Are you looking to hold an event for the challenge this year between June 1st and 21st? Need some money to make your event even better? Apply now for a grant from ParticipACTION for your Community Better event. Deadline to apply is February 28th so apply today!

Did you know that only 2% of Canadian girls aged 12-17 are getting enough physical activity? Or that only 19% of Canadian women are participating in sports as opposed to 35% of Canadian men? Join the CPRA in this webinar to learn about strategies to engage and retain girls in recreational sports.

What are you doing to staying active during the cold snap? (Pulling up the covers doesn't count!) This little buddy wants her walk no matter the temperature.

ParticipACTION and partner CPRA challenge you to Community Better. Sign up to learn more.

Happy New Year from RPAY - https://mailchi.mp/1586a6551b99/happy-new-year-from-rpay

Happy Holidays from your friends at RPAY. If you find yourself needing to "Keep Calm and Winter On", read our latest newsletter for tips and ideas. https://bit.ly/2u0ZlXI

You know you want to try it..and Sunday is your chance! Join us for this fantastic FREE DAY ON THE TRAILS event. Ski and snowshoe rentals, day passes, lessons and hot drinks are all...FREE!

The deadline to apply for the Gender Equity in Recreational Sport: Community Grants Initiative is fast approaching! Apply now at http://www.womenandgirlsinrecsport.ca #cdnmuni

RPAY loves our partnerships. So when our friends at Coast Mountain Sports Yukon send us a challenge, RPAY (and offspring) rise to the challenge! We even made a new friend! #BuyAMoSaveABro Join us and meet some new friends of your own at the Coast Mountain Sports Free Day on the Trails, Sunday, December 8th. *new date due to weather*

A great story about the RHEAL (too good of a pun to pass up) community benefits of one of an RPAY sponsored RHEAL (Rural Healthy Eating and Active Living) Leader program. For more information on this and other RPAY programs visit www.rpay.ca.

We have launched a new grant program that will support 35 projects across Canada to increase the retention of girls and women in recreational sport in Canada. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Apply by December 15!

Did you know that almost 30% of Canadian adults fall within the low active lifestyle category? Yup, according to our nationwide assessment, almost half the population is moving less than 7,500 steps per day! It's time to STEP it up. Learn more when you download our first ever Adult Report Card! bit.ly/2nNdy7U

Have an idea that will get your community moving? The RHEAL Leader program offers funding to help get you started. We have Senior Fitness in Dawson, Archery in Faro, Nordic Walking in Tagish and the After School Club in Teslin. Add your idea to the list, apply today. https://rpay.ca/rheal-leaders/

While the boss is away....RHEAL Leaders will play! Deadline extended to Monday, November 4th. With Anne spending Halloween broadcasting with CBC North in Carcross (tune in) and me just back from the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association conference in Lake Louise, I have got to thinking, why should we have all the fun? Instead of spending today scrambling to complete your RHEAL Leader applications, go have some fun of your own! ... https://rpay.ca/rheal-leaders/

Bending towards registering and starting your own program in your rural community? Ask RPAY how we can help.