Grassroots Committee

Chair: LIndsay Ritter

Mandate: To promote, encourage and support the development and delivery of programs for Recreational, Limited Competitive and Provincial Stream Athletes.

Goals 

• To have Artistic Swimming active in all districts with indoor public pools.
• To increase under-represented and aboriginal participation.
• To provide support to athletes making the transition from non-competitive to competitive.
• To integrate Long Term Athlete Development into programming.

• Design, develop, and deliver programs for recreational and provincial pathway artistic swimmers in the province - summer and winter.
• Conduct an annual review of recreational, provincial pathway and inclusive programs and camps.
• Develop a budget for the Grassroots programs and submit to the Finance Committee.
• Coordinate the content of the Grassroots portion of the annual funding submission, in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Prepare and monitor the Grassroots portion of the annual budget, and work with the Vice President Finance/Administration to develop policies and procedures related to the administration of funds.
• Work with other Saskatchewan Artistic Swimming Committees as required.
• Prepare a written report for the AGM to summarize the activities of the Committee for the year

• Review the strategic plan and information from the annual planning meeting to design priorities for the Committee.
• Establish an annual plan that includes objectives, tasks, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of the annual plan to ensure tasks are accomplished as planned or re-adjusted as necessary.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of the annual budget and suggest adjustments to the Committee as necessary.
• Communicate with assigned staff members and offer feedback advice as needed.
• Increase the opportunity and awareness for athletes with disability.
• Increase awareness and educating clubs to offer programs for Athletes with a Disability.
• Assist clubs with offering quality programming for athletes with disabilities and groups.

• Review the strategic plan and information from the annual planning meeting to design priorities for the Committee.
• Establish an annual plan that includes objectives, tasks, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of the annual plan to ensure tasks are accomplished as planned or re-adjusted as necessary.
• Communicate with assigned staff members and offer feedback advice as needed.
• Promote quality programs that encourage adults, masters and university students to participate in artistic swimming.