2026 SPRA Spring Training Symposium
Get ready to level up your skills and connect with pros at the 2026 SPRA Spring Training Symposium!
Registration deadline is April 20, 2026
Join us in Humboldt on April 27-30 for SPRA's Spring Symposium.
This year's line up includes 13 courses that will educate and inspire front-line parks and recreation operators, volunteers and supervisors. Visit https://www.spra.sk.ca/news-events/symposium for more information.
Monday, April 27 - Meet & Greet Pizza Night sponsored by 1 Stop Playgrounds.
- Saskatchewan Parks Worker Course (Apr 27-30 register by April 13, 2026)
- Chainsaw Train the Trainer (Apr 27-29) See the prerequisites here: Chainsaw Train The Trainer Requirements.pdf) **Access full package here
- Shelterbelts & Community Orchards (Apr 30) ALL DAY
- Mosquito and Biting Fly Applicator (Apr 27-28)
- Managing Safe Play Spaces (Apr 29) ALL DAY ** Separate registration required click here to register
- Tree Appraisal (Apr 30) ALL DAY
- Building Maintenance Level 2 (Apr 27-28)
- Small Engine Repair (Apr 29-30)
- Effective HR for Small Organizations & Non-profits (Apr 27) ALL DAY
- Advocacy for Small Organizations & Non-profits (Apr 28) ALL DAY
- Energy Efficient Ice Rink Retrofits (Apr 29, register by April 13, 2026) **Separate registration required click here to register
- Technology for the Parks & Recreation Industry (Apr 30) ALL DAY
- Arena Operator Level 2 Refrigeration (Apr 26-30, register by April 13, 2026) NOTE: TSASK registration fee is non-refundable
For more information, contact Tim Hanna, SPRA Consultant, by phone at (639) 638-4083, or by email at thanna@spra.sk.ca.
To dowload the brochure click here.
Get ready to level up your skills and connect with pros at the 2026 SPRA Spring Training Symposium!
Registration deadline is April 20, 2026
Join us in Humboldt on April 27-30 for SPRA's Spring Symposium.
This year's line up includes 13 courses that will educate and inspire front-line parks and recreation operators, volunteers and supervisors. Visit https://www.spra.sk.ca/news-events/symposium for more information.
Monday, April 27 - Meet & Greet Pizza Night sponsored by 1 Stop Playgrounds.
- Saskatchewan Parks Worker Course (Apr 27-30 register by April 13, 2026)
- Chainsaw Train the Trainer (Apr 27-29) See the prerequisites here: Chainsaw Train The Trainer Requirements.pdf) **Access full package here
- Shelterbelts & Community Orchards (Apr 30) ALL DAY
- Mosquito and Biting Fly Applicator (Apr 27-28)
- Managing Safe Play Spaces (Apr 29) ALL DAY ** Separate registration required click here to register
- Tree Appraisal (Apr 30) ALL DAY
- Building Maintenance Level 2 (Apr 27-28)
- Small Engine Repair (Apr 29-30)
- Effective HR for Small Organizations & Non-profits (Apr 27) ALL DAY
- Advocacy for Small Organizations & Non-profits (Apr 28) ALL DAY
- Energy Efficient Ice Rink Retrofits (Apr 29, register by April 13, 2026) **Separate registration required click here to register
- Technology for the Parks & Recreation Industry (Apr 30) ALL DAY
- Arena Operator Level 2 Refrigeration (Apr 26-30, register by April 13, 2026) NOTE: TSASK registration fee is non-refundable
For more information, contact Tim Hanna, SPRA Consultant, by phone at (639) 638-4083, or by email at thanna@spra.sk.ca.
To dowload the brochure click here.
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Highlights
- 8 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Humboldt Uniplex
619 17 Street
Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0
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Agenda
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Saskatchewan Parks Worker Course (4 days)
Focused on the horticultural requirements for a successful park system, the Saskatchewan Parks Worker Course provides an overview of a typical parks system and its maintenance practices. This SPRA developed course provides an in-depth review of: Soil Health, Plant Biology, Turf, Pest and Weed Management, Equipment Maintenance, Parks Design, Public Relations, and Safety. This is a four-day course that includes classroom learning and outdoor tours. Please dress appropriately. This course is specifically designed for SPRA Members, municipalities in Saskatchewan and all park operators. If you are involved in the management or hand-on operation of a park or green space, this is the course for you! Successful completion of the course exam provides participants with a Certificate of Completion issued by SPRA.
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Arena Operator Level #2 - Refrigeration Course (5 days)
This intensive five-day course will provide participants with an overview of modern industrial refrigeration systems and their safe operation. Topics will include thermodynamics, operation and maintenance of refrigeration plants, refrigeration components, equipment and controls, and refrigerants and brines. Participants will write the Provincial Refrigeration Operators Exam at the end of the course to become a Licensed Refrigeration Operator in the province. The course is challenging, and participants should have a basic understanding of refrigeration systems and some mechanical aptitude. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: By noon on APRIL 13, 2026– no registrations are possible after this date. NOTE: THIS COURSE STARTS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 26 AT THE BELLA VISTA INN.
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Building Maintenance Level #2 (2 days)
This course provides an overview of facility maintenance practices and practical advice. This course is designed to help operators and maintenance staff understand the workings of components within their facilities and know the terminology to deal with contractors. From there, the operators and maintenance staff can develop sound maintenance practices to improve the operation and useful life of the fixed assets in their facility. Proper planning and the implementation of preventative maintenance practices benefits your department and community.