The Committees/Workgroups

The general guidelines for the Committees/Workgroups are :

1. The Board of Directors shall appoint the Chair of each Committee. The Chair shall not necessarily be a member of the Board.
2. There shall be a member of the Board on each Committee.
3. The Chair of each Committee (or designate) shall report at each Board meeting.
4. Each Committee shall populate itself.
5. Each Committee shall prepare a budget for inclusion in the annual MSO budget.

The responsibilities of each Committee/Workgroup are :

Competition Workgroup (incorporates old committees - competition, rules, officials)
Give leadership to Masters competitive swimming in Canada and internationally.

a) Support meet managers, to continue to offer a variety of Swim meets for Ontario competitive swimmers.
b) Maintain records and accomplishments
c) Ensure that an annual Provincial competition is held in Ontario.

Health and Lifestyle Workgroup (old committee - education)
Develop Aquatic programs that enrich the health and fitness of Canadians

a) Increase the participation of fitness swimmers in Masters Swimming Ontario.
b) Develop structured programs that promote fitness and Improve health.
c) Promote aerobic fitness by providing an incentive for individuals to swim longer distances.

Marketing and Communications Workgroup (incorporates old committees - website, marketing)
Create Marketing strategies to educate our members and the public at large, on the advantages of swimming as a way of maintaining one's health and quality of life.

a) Develop ways to enrich MSO members' swim education.
b) Maintain an effective means of communication with our members and the public at large.
c) Develop marketing strategies to attract sponsors.

Leadership Committee (incorporates old committees - AGM, communications, constitution, nominations, strategic plan)
Develop and deliver leadership programs for Volunteers, coaches (mentors) and club executives.

a) Establish a coaches' network to facilitate the work of our present coaches and develop coaching programs for new masters swim coaches.
b) Create a network to support MSO local club Leadership.
c) Establish and maintain liaison with other Masters aquatic organizations

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