Aquatics 

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ARG Meetings 2023

Date/Time

Location

Minutes

Registration

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
June 14th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes  
July 12th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes
August 9th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes
September 10, 5:15pm VRPS Conference
Williamsburg, VA
   
October 11th, 10:00am PWCS Aquatics Center
Zoom
Minutes

Register

November 8th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes  
December 13th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes  


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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?

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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 and Recreation
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