The Mission Aquatic Centre may have a new name soon
I read this article and I am still scratching my head over the reasoning behind the name change. I can understand that The City of Kelowna needs to secure some corporate sponsorship to bring in an additional revenue stream. I also understand that whatever company steps up to sponsor the new pool would want their name prominently featured in the official name given to the facility. If City Council says yes to 'H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre" plus a company name then not only is that a ridiculously long name but how wil they fit that onto the building itself! My thought would be to call it: Company Name + Aquatic Centre as the final name. It just makes a little more sense to me.
The new pool will feature: a 50-metre pool, three waterslides, a Flowrider, a wave pool, a rapid river ride, a spray park and water play area, and associated change rooms. The second floor will have a fitness area, aerobics area, child minding area and meeting rooms. For more details visit: YMCA/YWCA
My entire family is looking forward to visiting the new pool and enjoying all that it will have to offer this coming Spring.
Sincerely,
Jason Neumann
Mission Pool getting new name by Wayne Moore - Story: 44292
Jan 11, 2009 / 5:00 am
The Mission Aquatic Centre could soon have a new name.
In a report, staff is recommending City Council authorize the name "H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre" to be incorporated into the final title of the facility.
The City is currently in negotiations with several potential corporate sponsors to fill out the complete title.
Partnership Development and Research Manager, Reid Oddleifson, says a short list of potential sponsors has been developed and will continue into the new year.
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