The Aquatic Sport Council of Ontario (ASC) under the auspices of the Aquatic Federation of Canada was formed in 2007 to best represent the interests of the aquatic sport in Ontario. ASC has a membership comprised of representatives from diving, lifesaving sport, Parks and Recreation Ontario, competitive swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo at this time. While there are many more recognized aquatic sports (see page 4), focus has been to develop facilities for these core aquatic sports. ASC benefits from the interest and advice from practitioners, coaches, design specialists and other interested parties.

ASC'S vision of "Making Ontario a global leader in aquatic sport" will be realized through its mission and drive.
By 2015, Ontario will be a recognized leader in aquatic sport because of the:

• Sustained collaboration among stakeholders and communities
• Creation of a compelling picture of the multiple benefits of Aquatic sports
• Development and dissemination of resources, research and expertise related to aquatic facilities

And as a result,

• Communities value and support aquatic sports;
• Ontarians of all ages, abilities, and aspirations participate in Aquatic sports through the continuum of sport for life;
• There is an optimal mix of facilities accessible for training and competition.

The driver behind developing "A Guide for Building the Case for Sport Friendly Pools" rests in the organization's mission to develop an optimal mix of facilities for aquatic activity, training and competition. The thinking is clear that municipalities and aquatic sport advocates can come together for the public good in developing a range of pool types that will meet common goals in aquatic activity and sport alike.