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Aquatic Section

Aquatic Section Meeting Dates 2006-07

Click here for April meeting minutes

May 24th, 2007

Click here for agenda

Inver Grove Heights 1-3
Closing and Openings of Aquatic Facilities
  • Check lists
  • Beaches
  • Pools
  • Replacement items
  • Equipment
  • Daily tasks
  • New Facility

Chair Nominations for Aquatic Section

July 12th, 2007 Minnetonka 1-3
Staff Retention and Recognition
    • Last month motivation for summer staff
    • Bonuses
    • Recognition programs
    • Parties for staff
September 27th, 2007 Washington Cty 10-12
Pot Luck BBQ after meeting

The Good The Bad and The Ugly of year
Future Meeting Dates and Times
Topics for 2008 meetings
October 25th, 2007 Ramsey Cty 1-3
Fee Structures
  • Entry Fees
  • Seasonal passes
  • Group rates
  • Full facility rentals
  • Concessions
  • District cost for pool time
  • Financial assistance
    • Scholarships
Open and Close
November 15th, 2007 Faribault 10-12
December 13th, 2007 Apple Valley 1-3

The Aquatic Section is designed to meet the needs of leisure professionals directing, programming or operating aquatic facilities on a full or part-time basis. Members represent municipal, college, private industry and nonprofit agencies. The section addresses current issues facing indoor and outdoor pools, water parks and beaches through educational workshops, an annual State Aquatic Conference, and networking

Mission Statement:

The MRPA Aquatics Section will strive to advance the aquatics facilities and programs in
the State of Minnesota through training and education, sharing of information and
recognition of outstanding performance.

Our goal:

To provide quality aquatic facilities, programs and resources for Minnesota and its surrounding communities.

Our benefits:

Monthly discussions: each monthly meeting we discuss a Hot Topic, some examples are: Sun Exposure, Fecal Problems, Employee Retention, etc
Annual Aquatics Conference: this two-day annual conference provides valuable learning sessions and speakers, with excellent networking of fellow aquatic professionals

For more information, contact the section chair:

Anne Scanlon
Shoreview Parks and Recreation
4580 Victoria Street North
Shoreview, MN 55126
T: 651.490.4766
F: 651.490.4797
E: ascanlon@ci.shoreview.mn.us

Links to Aquatics Resources:

Abuse Risk Management Workshop and Aquatics Conference Delegate Brochure

Abuse Risk Management Workshop and Aquatics Conference Exhibitor Brochure

Aquatics Survey

Aquatic Wage Survey


Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
200 Charles St. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763.571.1305
Toll Free: 1.800.862.3659
Fax:
763.571.5204

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