Context
Since its founding in 1964, the NAA has been at the forefront of organized community aquatic activities. An association composed of dozens of public and not-for-profit pools across Montréal, thousands of children and families have benefited from its accessible programs, with many becoming national-level athletes. Over the years, its summer-long Wednesday evening swimming competitions have become a culturally-important tradition for the West Island aquatic community.
As a fully volunteer-run organization, the Northshore Aquatic Association and its member pools have had a significant impact in every community it serves, and contributes to creating opportunities for children to grow, develop and pursue their aquatic sport.
Purpose
The Northshore Aquatic Association’s 60th Anniversary Historical Project aims to digitize historical records of Association, to retrace its origins, to advance its mission and to record the stories of its activities across six decades. This project falls in line with current plans to strengthen its community and participant base in the neighbourhoods served by the NAA.
Furthermore, this project intends to recognize the essential role played by volunteers in the success of the Association’s mission. Through this project, the NAA wishes to thank the hundreds of volunteers who have contributed to its 60-year-long success and service to the community.
How You Can Help
Members are highly encouraged to send in photos, videos and other documents that might be of interest to the project. In particular:
- Pools and their members across generations
- Former member pools of the NAA (e.g., PPK, SBK, STA)
- Special, memorable, and important NAA events over the decades
- Prominent and important figures of the NAA and its history
- The construction of member pools
- News clips and articles about the NAA and its activities
- Old trophies, ribbons and memorabilia
Follow the link below to contribute to this project:
The NAA is also searching for current and former members interested in contributing further to this project, by sharing their experience with NAA activities, and showcasing the impact of the Association’s activities on communities across Montreal. Help the Association record its history over the last 60 years!
Reach out to the Project coordinators if you wish to share your experience about the NAA.
Questions and Inquiries
Please reach out to the Project Chief for any questions and/or inquiries:
kiara.dchao@vpswimming.leniyo.com
Timeline
- On 2 May 2024, the Historical Project was first proposed to the General Assembly of the Northshore Aquatic Association, by the Vice-President of Competitive Swimming.
- On 13 May 2024, Ms. Kiara da Chao is named Project Chief at the Second Meeting of the 60th General Assembly season.
- On 11 July 2024, the NAA officially launches its Historical Project and seeks archives, images, videos and testimonials from the membership.
Team Members
| Project Chief | Kiara da Chao | kiara.dchao@vpswimming.leniyo.com |
| Assistant Coordinator | Loïck Martin | loick.martin@vpswimming.leniyo.com |
| Executive Member | Leniyo Amayao | vpswimming@leniyo.com |
| President | Alison Short | amaryshort@gmail.com |
Complaints
The Historical Project was authorized by the Vice-President of Competitive Swimming. Please address any complaint regarding this Project to the following address: natation@naaswim.com