Aquatics 

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ARG Meetings 2024

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

Date/Time

Location

Minutes

January 10th, 1:30pm Zoom 1/10/24 Meeting Minutes
February 14th, 1:30pm Zoom 2-14-24 Meeting Minutes
March 13th, 1:30pm Zoom 3-13-24 Meeting Minutes

April 10th,

10am-12noon

Christiansburg Aquatic Center

and on Zoom

Minutes
May 8th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes
June 12th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes
July 10th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes
August 14th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes
September 11, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes 
October 9th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes
November 13th, 1:30pm Zoom Minutes
December 11th, 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?

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.

2024 Aquatics Resource Group Board

Name Position Facility/Jurisdiction Contact Information
Matt Johnson Chair Newport News Department
of Parks and Recreation
Aquatics Operations Coordinator
Office: 757-591-4573
Email
Allen Dunn Past Chair Prince William County Schools
Aquatics Manager
PWCS Aquatics Center
Office: 571-374-6349
Email
Michael Suggs  Chair Elect Prince William County Department
of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
Aquatics Manager
Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center
Office: 703-792-8623
Email
Kerstin Severin  Professional Development Town of Herndon
Aquatics Manager
Office: 703-435-6800 x 2128
Email
Bob Manners   City of Hampton
Aquatics Manager
Office: 757-727-6839
Email
Kat Fish VRPS Board of Directors Liaison  Prince William County Department
of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
General Manager
Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center