Aquatic Sport Council
Sporting groups, municipalities, government and entrepreneurs get multiple and conflicting advice about the criteria and cost of aquatic sport training facilities. Each time a new or refurbished pool is under consideration, opinions flow and pressure builds from multiple stakeholders. To help streamline and consolidate the available information and provide a long term focus for pool design the Aquatic Sport Council of Ontario was formed in December 2007, with a funding announcement from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The Aquatic Sport Council and its products will be of assistance to all interested parties, in the development of:
- pool classifications, standards and designs
- an understanding of the value of aquatic sport
- a master plan for aquatic sport training and competition pools in Ontario
The Aquatic Sport Council works under the auspices of the Aquatic Federation of Canada; which is the recipient of funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for this initiative.
Aquatic Sport Council Members
The Aquatic Sport Council, is comprised of representatives from
- Diving
- Lifesaving Sport
- Parks & Recreation Ontario
- Swimming
- Synchronized Swimming
- Water Polo
Aquatic Sport Council Infrastructure Steering Committee
The development of the Aquatic Sport Council and its services is the responsibility of a Steering Committee comprised of individuals committed to the advancement of aquatic sport.
The Steering Group will perform the following key tasks:
- Provide project leadership
- Engage project staff, consultants and support
- Communicate in a manner that delivers on the principle of transparency
- Identify and consult with a broad range of stakeholders and experts
- Build consensus within the aquatic community on the project deliverables
- Plan for the ongoing leadership and expertise required to support the growth of aquatic infrastructure
- Liaise with The Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Steering Committee's goal is to achieve their end results through open discussion, consultation and consensus. To this purpose they will be forming several sub-committees and holding forums with broad stakeholder engagement. They will also be contracting experts within specific areas of product design and creation.
Communication and Updates
Update to Stakeholders - September 2011
Update to Stakeholders - April 2011
Communication to ASC Stakeholders - November 2010
Communication to ASC Stakeholders - June 2010
Communication to ASC Stakeholders - May 2010
Communication to ASC Stakeholders - January 2010
Update to AFC - October 2009
Update to Stakeholders - June 2009
