The TDSB is closing 39 out of its 79 pools in June 2009.  The City and the TDSB currently have no plans to meet to discuss how to keep them open. 

Why should the City care? The City of Toronto has a higher proportion of its public pools in schools than any other urban centre in Canada. The City offers 45% of its swimming programs in TDSB school pools.

Why should you care?  Do you know where you will swim after June 2009?  Toronto swim clubs, community swim, and Parks and Rec programming will be further stressed or disbanded altogether. 

What should you do? 

1)     Sign up to speak at the Community Development and Recreation Committee Meeting at 9:00 AM on Thursday, April 16^th.  This Committee will hear public deputations asking the City to work with the TDSB to develop an aquatic strategy for the City’s 2.5 million residents before any pools are closed.  To request your deputation be heard at this meeting, email: cdrc@toronto.ca

2)     Come and show your support now before any pools are closed.  Even if you don’t want to give a deputation, please attend the meeting at  City Hall, 2^nd Floor, Committee Room 2, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Swim attire encouraged at this meeting!   Please express your views in a safe and respectful manner.  Come have some fun, and let our elected City officials know you care about the future of aquatics in Toronto.