Aquatics

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ARG Meetings 2023
Date/Time	Location	Minutes	Register
January 11th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes
February 8th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes
March 17th, 10:00am	SwimRVA & Zoom	Minutes
April 12th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes
May 10th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes	Register
June 14th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes
July 12th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes	Register
August 9th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes
September 10th, TBD	TBD	Minutes	Register
October 11th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes
November 8th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes	Register
December 13th, 1:30pm	Zoom	Minutes

*The September 10^thmeeting will be held in conjunction with our social at the annual VRPS Conference in Williamsburg.

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Resources:

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Model Aquatic Health Code

Association of Aquatic Professionals
Promotes and advocates policies, practices and procedures that contribute to safer and improved aquatic education, aquatic recreation activities, programs, and facilities.

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance protects and advances the common interests of the industry by providing education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth to increase our members’ professionalism, knowledge and profitability.

USA Swimming
National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 400,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education.

Need Training or Services?

Let us know what type of training or services you would like to see in your area by contacting Allen Dunn.

Mission

To develop and facilitate educational and professional development opportunities statewide to prevent fatal and non-fatal drowning and promote adherence to aquatic industry standards and best practices.

2023 Aquatics Resource Group Board

Name	Position	Facility/Jurisdiction	Contact Information
Allen Dunn	Chair	Prince William County Schools Aquatics Manager PWCS Aquatics Center	Office: 571-374-6349 Email
Molly Minch	Past Chair	City of Winchester Department of Parks & Recreation Aquatics & Facilities Coordinator	Office: 540-662-4946 Email
Matt Johnson	Chair Elect	Newport News Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Aquatics Operations Coordinator	Office: 757-591-4573 Email
Matt McCall		Reston Community Center Aquatics Director	Office: 703-390-6151 Email
Bob Manners		City of Hampton Aquatics Manager	Office: 757-727-6839 Email
Kerstin Severin	Professional Development	Town of Herndon Aquatics Manager	Office: 703-435-6800 x 2128 Email
Meredith Mockler	Communications	City of Suffolk Recreation Program Specialist- Athletics	Office: 757-514-7254 Email
Michael Suggs	Professional Development	Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Aquatics Manager Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center	Office: 703-792-8623 Email
Kat Fish	VRPS Board of Directors Liaison	Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism General Manager Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center