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Catalogue of Benefits

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Alberta Benefits of Recreation Kit, 1994

This kit is a speaker's tool for making presentations on the benefits of recreation: includes the Speaker's Tool Box, Benefits Quick Points, Alberta Case Book, Your Benefits of Recreation and Research Update.

Cost: $35.00 including postage and handing

Slide Kit: $75.00 including postage and handling

For more information contact:

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Canada T5M 3K6
Phone: (403) 453-8631 Fax: (403) 453-8553
e-mail: arpa@ccinet.ab.ca

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Alberta Recreation Survey Analysis, 1996

This report provides a descriptive summary (frequencies and percentages) of the data received from all households returning questionnaires. The information gathered is used to identify recreation trends and preferences, forecast future demands, and aid the recreation field in targeting and marketing its services.

For more information contact:

Alberta Community Development- Sport and Recreation Branch.
905 Standard Life Centre
10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 4R7
Phone: (403) 427-6549

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Benchmark Indicators

The main focus of the benchmark indicators study is to outline the impact of physical activity in contributing to the solution of key health and social issues.

For more information contact:

The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, and Recreation
8th Floor, 77 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M7A 2R9
Phone: (416) 314-7187 Fax: (416) 314-6301

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Benefits and Impacts of Physical Activity for Ontario, 1995

Executive summary and implications for the development of a physical activity intervention framework.

Prepared by: Canada Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute

For more information contact:

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, and Recreation and Ministry of Health
8th floor, 77 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario,
Canada M7A 2R9
Phone: (416) 314-7187 Fax: (416) 314-6301

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Benefits-Based Recreation: Awareness Into Action, 1996

A guidebook dealing with concepts and working principles of benefits-based recreation. Provides exercises and applications so readers will be able to move from awareness of benefits into action.

Cost: $20.00

For more information contact:

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Canada T5M 3K6
Phone: (403) 453-8631 Fax: (403) 453-8553
e-mail: arpa@ccinet.ab.ca

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The Benefits Catalogue, 1997

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association

A Catalogue summarizing why recreation, sports, fitness, arts, culture, and parks are essential to personal, social, economic, and environmental well-being. A key resource for staff and volunteers, the Catalogue can be used as a catalyst for repositioning, promoting, and providing recreation services that are essential to Canadians. The documentation in the catalogue provides a series of benefits statements, expressed as outcomes, with substantiated research from a variety reliable of sources.

Cost: $35.00 (paper) $25 (electronic version)

For more information on paper version contact:

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
306,1600 James Naismith Drive, Gloucester, Ontario, Canada K1B 5N4
Phone: (613) 748-5651 Fax: (613) 748-5854
e-mail: cpra@activeliving.ca

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"Benefits in Action" Newsletters, 1994-1995

(Full text)

Five issues, 1994-1995, focussing on practical experiences and approaches to becoming a benefits driven organization.

Available by downloading on LIN (Leisure Information Network)

1185 Eglinton Avenue East, North York, Ontario, Canada M3C 3C6
Phone: (416) 426-7176 Fax: (416) 426-7421
e-mail: info@lin.ca

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Benefits Indicators - measuring progress towards effective delivery of the benefits of parks and recreation, 1997

This resource reports on the pilot project involving five communities in Canada engaged in developing and testing performance measurement techniques related to benefits. Focus is on outcome statements from the Catalogue of benefits, related indicators, and measurement tools.

Prepared by: RETHINK West Inc.

Cost: $10.00 per copy (discount on bulk orders)

For more information contact:

RETHINK (WEST) INC.
Ken Balmer & Brenda Clarke
860 Strathcona Drive. S.W., Calgary, Alberta
T3H 1Y4
Phone: (403) 246-7254 Fax: (403) 246-7783
e-mail: kbamer@rethink-group.com
bcarke@rethink-group.com
BROWSE @ www.rethink-group.com

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Benefits Of Leisure, 1991

This text by B. Driver, P. Brown, and G. Peterson; provides a model summary of expert research and opinions gathered from available literature and three world forums, focussing on the benefits of leisure. This text is comprised of 35 chapters, authored by 58 experts from 6 countries.

For more information contact:

Venture Publishing, Inc.
1999 Cato Avenue, State College, Pennsylvania, USA 16801
Phone: (814) 234-4561 Fax: (814-234-1651

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The Benefits of Local Recreation and Park Services: A Nationwide Study Of The Perceptions Of The American Public, 1992

This study was conducted by The Pennsylvania State University, to assess and define the public mandate for local park and recreation services. Steps in the study include defining each benefit (Personal, Social, Economic, Environmental, and Intangible), assessing the values of services provided by the parks and recreation department, and ranking each benefit in priority order.

For more information contact:

The National Recreation Park Association
Headquarters
2775 South Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia, USA 22206
Phone: (703) 820-4940

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The Benefits of Parks & Recreation-Manual

This is a training program developed by the National Recreation and Park Association. This manual provides the recreation professional with a marketing and public speaking tool in order to deliver the message of the benefits-based approach. Ask about the many promotional products that market the “Benefits”.

For more information contact:

The National Recreation and Park Association
Headquarters
2775 South Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia, USA 22206
Phone: (703) 820-4940

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Benefits of Recreation-A Working Paper, 1997

The purpose in producing this paper is to understand the essential need for recreation, to demonstrate how the community is supported, and to encourage involvement and participation. Volunteers make it happen, the partnership makes it possible, and the benefits are endless

For more information contact

Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
7103-105 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
TJE 4G8
Phone: (403) 437-2913

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Edmonton Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 2359, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5J 2R7
Phone: (403) 944-7588

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Benefits of Recreation Case Book, 1994

This tool is an outline of the process to initiate a benefits based approach; included are sample case studies in Alberta.

Cost: $5.00 including postage and handling

For more information contact:

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6
Phone: (403) 453-8631 Fax: (403) 453-8553
e-mail: arpa@ccinet.ab.ca

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Benefits of Recreation Research Update, 1995

Produced by: Alberta Centre for Well-Being A summary review of recent research documenting the benefits of recreation.

Cost: $12.00 including shipping and handling

For more information contact:

Alberta Centre for Well-Being
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6
Phone: (403) 453-8692 Fax: (403) 455-2092

OR

Venture Publishing
1999 Cato Avenue, State College, Pennsylvania
16801-3238 USA
Phone: (814) 234-4581 Fax: (814) 234-1651

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The Benefits of Sport in the Northwest Territories, 1995

An assessment of the benefits of sport in the Northwest Territories, focusing on examples and documented impacts in many communities.

For more information contact:

Sport North
Box 336, Centre Square Mall, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada X1A 2N3
Phone: (403) 873-3032 Fax: (403) 920-4047

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Benefits of Sport, Recreation And Active Living- An Overview, May 1995

This overview looks at benefits of Sport, Recreation, and Active Living from an economic personal, community, and health perspective.

For more information contact:

Alberta Community Development- Sport and Recreation Branch.
905 Standard Life Centre
10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 4R7
Phone: (403) 427-6549

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Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation: A Consensus View, 1991

By: Coyle, C., Kinney, T., Riley, B., Shank, J. (1991)

For more information contact:

Temple University, Therapeutic Recreation Program or the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

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Benefits Resource Book for Persons With A Disability, Alberta, 1994

This resource manual addresses the need to let people know what resources are available in health, sport and fitness, recreation and parks, facility design and other community services for persons with a disability.

Cost: $20.00 including postage and handling

For more information contact:

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AlbertaT5M 3K6
Phone: (403) 453-8631 Fax: (403) 453-8553
e-mail: arpa@ccinet.ab.ca

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Beyond "Fun and Games"- Emerging Roles of Public Recreation, 1994

This resource is a profiled selection of nineteen programs that collectively illustrate the broad range of public programs, services, and resources which today bring new dimensions to recreation as a human service. Each profile illustrates the resourcefulness of pubic officials in weaving together partnerships which offer the potential for a broad array of services and programs that transcend antiquated perceptions of recreation and parks.

For more information contact:

The National Recreation and Park Association
Headquarters
2775 South Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia, USA 22206
Phone: (703) 820-4940

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Building Strategic Alliances: A Workshop for Potential Community Partners, 1996

A practical, tested, hands-on resource that provides the recreation practitioner with everything needed to host a one day workshop designed to facilitate discussion among senior representatives of social services, health, arts and culture, tourism, police etc. about potential partnerships to improve the health, safety, and well-being of our communities.

Cost: $45.00

For more information contact:

Parks and Recreation Ontario
406-1185 Eglinton Avenue East, North York, Ontario, Canada M3C 3C6
Phone: (416) 426-7142
Fax: (416) 426-7371
e-mail: pro@osrc.com

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Creating Community: A Community Development Handbook for the Recreation Practitioner, 1996

A 180 page, easy to read manual introducing the concept of community and community development and its relationship to benefit-driven recreation. The importance of community development, skills of a community developer, working with groups, and the process of change are also covered.

Cost: $24.95 plus handling

For more information contact:

Grassroots Enterprises
Box 784
Fonthill, ON
Phone:(905) 892-5086
Fax: (905) 892-5545
e-mail: grassrts@vaxxine.com

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Culture Counts

"Culture Counts" is a marketing package created to ensure the long term growth and development of culture in Saskatchewan. It contains a variety of promotional and marketing tools, based on the personal, social, economic, and lifestyle benefits of culture to individuals and communities.

For more information contact:

Saskatchewan Council of Cultural Organizations
210, 438 Victoria Avenue East. Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4N 0N7
Phone: (306) 780-9284 Fax: (306) 780-9252

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The Economic Impact of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services, 1993

This is a summative report of an in depth study conducted by the Colorado Park and Recreation Association regarding the economic impact of recreation, parks and leisure services in the community. Focus was on the social, political, and economic powers of the community.

For more information contact:

Colorado Parks and Recreation Association

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The National Recreation and Park Association Headquarters
2775 South Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia, USA 22206
Phone: (703) 820-4940

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For the Love of Sport: A Resource Kit for Sport Leaders in Ontario, 1992

A resource kit outlining the impact and benefits of sport.

For more information contact:

Sport Ontario
1185 Eglinton Avenue East, North York, Ontario, Canada M3C 3C6
Phone: (416) 426-7310 Fax: (416) 426-7326

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Nature and the Human Spirit: Toward an Expanded Land Management Ethic, 1996

This text identifies some of the changing needs and values of an increasingly multicultural citizenry. This text focuses on these needs by reasoning that public and management policies and practices can be expanded to better integrate these values with the values related to commodity production and the more conventional notions of amenity resource management.

For more information contact:

Venture Publishing, Inc.
1999 Cato Avenue, State College, Pennsylvania, USA 16801-3238
Phone: (814) 234-4561 Fax: (814) 234-1651

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Phoenix Project Handbook: Leveraging The Benefits of Park and Recreation, 1995

This handbook provides the recreation professional with specific examples and specific articles regarding benefits. The Phoenix Project, sponsored by the California Park and Recreation Society, is a program to raise the awareness of park and recreation professionals in California.

For more information contact:

California Park and Recreation Society
P.O. Box 161118, Sacramento, California, USA
95816
Phone: (916) 446-2777

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Recreation: An Investment for Life Kit

A public relations kit to assist practitioners in

promoting the Benefits of Recreation. It includes a slogan and a graphic, with PMT's, fact sheets and a listing of benefits resources (also see video section).

For more information contact:

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
The Parkway Building
201-3303 Hillsdale Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4S 6W9
Phone: (306) 780-9231 Fax: (306) 780-9257
www.cableregina.com/nonprofits/spra/

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Recreation Code of Ethics for the Northwest Territories, 1994

A brochure outlining the code of ethics for recreation, using a benefits-based approach, designed to act as a guide for recreation professionals and volunteers, to share an understanding of recreation's many benefits and to encourage all people to become involved in recreation.

For more information contact:

NWT Recreation and Parks Association
Box 841, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
X1A 2N6
Phone: (403) 669-9129

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Saskatchewan Recreation-Health Alliance Resource Kit

This resource is intended to help establish a partnership between recreation and district health boards in Saskatchewan. It outlines a formal process and presentation graphics (overheads and graphics), a script, support reports and documents, a professional support mechanism, and background resource information. Written information is included on a disc, so text can be modified to meet specific needs.

Cost: $65.00 plus handling

For more information contact:

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
The Parkway Building
201-3303 Hillsdale Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4S 6W9
Phone: (306) 780-9231 Fax: (306) 780-9257
www.cableregina.com/nonprofits/spra/

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Speak Up: Advocacy and Lobbying Guide, Alberta, 1994

Provides advocates with information about strategy, policy and procedure. Introduces practical ideas, methods, and resources for planning a successful lobbying campaign or advocacy strategy.

Cost: $8.00 including postage and handling

(Alberta Parks and Recreation Association member discount available)

For more information contact:

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5M 3K6
Phone: (403) 453-8631 Fax: (403) 453-8553
e-mail: arpa@ccinet.ab.ca

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"Sport: It's More Than A Game" Marketing Kit

This is a kit supporting a campaign to ensure the long term growth and development of amateur sport in Saskatchewan by promoting the benefits of amateur sport. It focuses on the benefits of sport "for fun, for the economy, for health, for life." The marketing kit includes a series of marketing and promotional tools.

For more information contact:

Saskatchewan Sport Inc.
1870 Lorne Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
S4P 2L7
Phone: (306) 780-9300 Fax: (306) 781-6021

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The Use & Benefits of Local Government Parks & Recreation Services- A Canadian Perspective, 1997

A national benefits study plus an executive summary. This resource outlines Canadians use and perceived benefits of local parks and recreation from the individual, household, and community perspective.

For more information contact:

Health, Leisure & Human Performance
Research Institute, University of Manitoba
Max Bell Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-7087 Fax: (204) 261-4802

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The Values and Benefits of Parks and Recreation: A Social Marketing Strategy, 1990-95

Where to now? A profile of initiatives; An analysis of the benefits-based approach, positioning for the future: recommendations.

A report to the National Values and Benefits Task group: Final Draft- November 30, 1995.

For more information contact:

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
306, 1600 James Naismith Drive, Gloucester, Ontario, Canada K1B 5N4
Phone: (613) 748-5651 Fax: (613) 748-5854
E-mail: cpra@activeliving.ca

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Videos

Active Living Video

A 9 minute video outlining the benefits of active living; designed to create public awareness.

For more information contact:

Alberta Community Development
Phone: (403) 427-6562 Fax: (403) 427-5140

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Benefits of Design, 1995

This 16 minute video was created with the joint participation of the NS Sport and Recreation Commission, and the Recreation Association of NS (RANS). It focuses on the benefits of recreation, and is targeted to politicians and senior decision makers.

For more information contact:

Communications Officer
NS Sport and Recreation Commission
P.O. Box 864, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
B3J 2V2

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Burlington: Parks and Recreation

Phone: (902) 424-7658 Fax: (902) 424-0520 A 14 minute video providing a focus on the benefits of parks and recreation from a municipal perspective; includes testimony from community members and local examples of economic, social, environmental, and personal benefits.

For more information contact:

City of Burlington, Parks and Recreation Department
Box 5013, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
L7R 3Z6
Phone: (905) 335-7757

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Growing Stronger: The Benefits of Sport and Recreation, 1991

This 12 minute video documents the benefits of sport and recreation.

For more information contact:

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, and Recreation
8th Floor, 77 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M7A 2R9
Phone: (416) 314-7187 Fax: (416) 314-6301

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Recreation: An Investment for Life, 1995

An 11 minute video outlining the benefits of recreation, designed to create public awareness and participation in recreation for people in Saskatchewan.

For more information contact:

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
The Parkway Building 210-3303 Hillsdale Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 6W9
Phone: (306) 780-9231 Fax: (306) 525-2283
www.cableregina.com/nonprofits/spra/

The Benefits of Recreation Online

Leisure Information Network (LIN), (Web site)
http://www.lin.ca
mail: info@lin.ca
Phone: (416) 426-7176
Benefits Listserv (Electronic Mailing List)
To join the list ... email info@lin.ca

Benefits Online (Web site)
http://www.lin.ca/benefits.htm

Health-In-Action, (Web site)
www.health-in-action.org
Phone: (403) 453-8692

Perc Online
http://www.perconline.com
Phone: (604) 596-4433

Faxable Facts (Fax-back service)
Phone: (403) 422-8723
BBS: (403) 422-3063 (ComDevNet)

Active Living Canada, (Web site)
http://www.goforgreen.ca

Recreation Alberta Online
e-mail: arpa@ccinet.ab.ca
www.health-in-action.org/arpa
Phone: (403) 453-8631

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Inc.
www.cableregina.com/nonprofits/spra/
mail: sprarc@unibase.unibase.com

Australia Online
e-mail: leisurenet@gu.edu.au

CP/RA National Office
CP/RA National Office
e-mail: cpra@activeliving.ca
www.activeliving.ca/activeliving/cpra.html
Phone: (613) 748-5651  Fax: (613) 748-5854

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Canadian Parks/Recreation Association
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Gloucester ON
Canada  K1B 5N4
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e-mail: cpra@activeliving.ca
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