CORPORATE PROFILE 
 Leisure Recreation Group 




 
    The Leisure Recreation Group specializes in operations, management, recreation program development and management and lifeguard training and evaluation.

LRG represents in-depth experience and expertise in the areas of recreation facility management, staff development, training and program delivery. Its management philosophy is supported through programs and procedures that provide excellent customer service. Ongoing staff training and procedural reviews are indicative of the commitment to setting a high standard in client satisfaction.

LRG's founder and President is Stan Anderson. With over 25 years of aquatic experience in both public and private recreation operations, including operating a private facility with a staff of 60 aquatic and maintenance workers, Stan Anderson is a respected and trusted individual who has built his reputation on his innovative approach to problem solving. A leader in North America's Lifeguard research and training, Stan speaks at national and international symposiums and has authored numerous publications and textbooks on various aquatic topics. His text entitled Modern Concepts In Swimming Pool Operations is a categorical best-seller throughout the world.

The Leisure Recreation Group is pleased to be partnered with Black and McDonald, a leading facility maintenance firm able to develop and implement maintenance management systems for the facilities that LRG operates. This partnership with Black and McDonald allows LRG to assure their clients that the community's structural assets will be properly maintained. In addition, the partnership allows the Leisure Recreation Group to focus its attention on service delivery, which is what patrons of the facilities desire.
 



 
    Whether it's instruction in the pool, arena, gym, fitness centre or leading a hike outdoors, LRG recognizes the need to balance high-energy fun with solid risk management resources. LRG believes that a recreation facility should be an entertainment centre. A place where patrons can count on great experiences, from a staff that creates a fun and caring environment.

Here's what some municipalities have to say about the Leisure Recreation Group:

"The city of Chilliwack chose LRG as one of its contractors because of LRG's cost-effective approach to aquatic service provision. Since that time, we have also been impressed with their co-operative nature, entrepreneurial spirit and focus on customer service.” Kurk Houlden, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Chilliwack

"We chose Leisure Recreation Group because they were able to demonstrate how we could improve programming while ensuring safety, increasing operational efficiency and effectively reducing costs.” Mark Taylor, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Abbotsford. (Formerly Recreation Manager, City of Surrey)

"Participant numbers in facilities operated by the Leisure Recreation Group have already surpassed our expectations in both the pool and fitness area. This will bring our operational deficit down while creating new active living opportunities for the community.” Audrey Naylor, Section Manager, Special Projects
 
   

 

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