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At the Table - or Not - Power and Purpose within Swimming and Sports with Barry Healey

At the Table - or Not - Power and Purpose within Swimming and Sports with Barry Healey

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 Saving Swimming Pools: The Battle for Community Resources and Health Benefits The Role of Sports in Social Services and Community Development The pressing issues facing the world of sports and swimming today needs YOU at the TABLE. From the closure of swimming pools to the role of sports in education, we must lead and seek power for more those beyond the championship meets. The potential closure of over 30 swimming pools in Toronto and its implications.The launch of enhanced games and the controversy surrounding supplement use.The importance of sports being included in discussions on health and education.The impact of budget cuts on drowning prevention efforts and opportunities for intervention.The role of community engagement and innovative solutions in promoting sports and safety. We make a call out for Mick Nelson, and others, to join in future discussions. Sequence of topics covered in the transcript, with sub-topic bullets below each primary topic: Challenges in Sports and Swimming Closing of swimming pools in TorontoLaunch of enhanced games and concerns about supplement useEfforts to get a big picture view of the situation Child Protection and Social Services in the UK Comparison of information quality between the UK and CanadaRole of Sport for Life in CanadaImportance of sport in reintegrating kids into school Sport's Role in Health and Education Lack of representation of sport at decision-making tablesConversation with a developer about community needs and tax concernsImportance of selling the benefits of sports to health and education sectors Efforts to Save Swimming Pools in Ontario Battles to save school swimming poolsChanging public perception about the value of swimming poolsThe role of swimming pools in community service and safety Integration of Sport in Social Services Challenges in aligning sport with social services, police, and hospitalsImportance of understanding and meeting the needs of different stakeholdersStarting small and expanding successful programs Selling Sport as a Community Builder The concept of "our gang" in sportsUsing sport to change lives and build communityCreative ways to engage volunteers and participants Impact of Policy Changes on Drowning Prevention Effects of budget cuts on drowning prevention effortsOpportunities for sports organizations to fill the gapImportance of maintaining and expanding drowning prevention initiatives Data Collection and Analysis on Drowning Incidents Mick Nelson's work on tracking drowning statisticsThe need for comprehensive data to inform prevention strategiesPotential collaboration with Mick Nelson for insights and business opportunities Future of Swimming and Sports Post-COVID Challenges in swimming education and access post-COVIDThe impact of COVID on sports participation and developmentExploring alternatives and new sports trends Engagement and Community Building through Media Promotion of the "Heavy or Not" TV show and podcastInvitation for audience participation with school or team mascotsUse of mascots in promoting mental skills for young athletes Each topic and sub-topic provides a detailed look into the various discussions and concerns raised in Heavy Or Not, jump-cut #34.
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