Aquatics Resource Group

 

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ARG Meetings 2025

Subject To Change For
In-Person Meeting Dates
That Are To Be Announced

Date/Time

Type 

Location

Minutes
January 8th,12:00pm

Board Meeting 

 Zoom  
February 12th, 12:00pm Resource Group Update and Roundtable Teams  
March 12th, 12:00pm Board Meeting  Teams  

April 9th, 12:00pm

Resource Group Update and Roundtable

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May 14th, 12:00pm Board Meeting  Teams  
June 11th, 12:00pm Resource Group Update and Roundtable

Teams

  
July 9th, 12:00pm Board Meeting  Teams  
August 13th, 12:00pm Resource Group Update and Roundtable

Teams

  
September 10th, 12:00pm Board Meeting  Teams  
October 8th, 12:00pm Resource Group Update and Roundtable Teams  

November 12th 12:00pm

Board Meeting 

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December 10th, 12:00pm Resource Group Update and Roundtable 

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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 Matt Johnson.

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.

2025 Aquatics Resource Group Board

Name Position Facility/Jurisdiction Contact Information
Michael Suggs Chair Prince William County Department
of Parks and Recreation
Aquatics Manager
Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center		 Office: 703-792-8623
Email
Michael Skarke  Chair Elect Loudoun County Parks, Recreation
and Community Services
Aquatics Manager		 Office: 571-367-8388
Email
Kerstin Severin  Professional Development 
 Town of Herndon
Aquatics Manager		 Office: 703-435-6800
Email
Bob Manners  Member At Large City of Hampton
Aquatics Manager		 Office: 757-727-6839
Email
Anna Parker Communications Ocean Breeze Waterpark
Director of Operations		 Office: 757-422-4444
Email
Matt Johnson  Former Chair 

Newport News Parks and Recreation                 Aquatics Operations Coordinator

Office:757-591-4573      Email

                       
Kat Fish VRPS Board of Directors Liaison  Prince William County Department
of Parks and Recreation
General Manager
Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center