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	Teams
May 14th, 12:00pm	Board Meeting	Teams
June 3rd,10:00am-12:00pm	Resource Group Update and Roundtable	Teams/In-person
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 10th 11:00am-3:00pm	ARG FALL WORKSHOP/ROUNDTABLE	Teams	Ashburn Recreation and Community Center
December 10th, 12:00pm	Resource Group Update and Roundtable	Teams

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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