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May 2011
Current IssueAccessing ADA
By Rebecca Robledo
The Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines that govern aquatics facilities have been given the new force of law. Experts explain what you need to know to keep your facility in compliance.

Aquatics Facility Handbook: Mark Your Calendar
By Kendra Kozen
Set an appointment to make it your best year ever with our seasonal aquatic calendar designed to help you schedule the essentials of marketing, management, staffing and operation.

Editor’s Note: Clean Up VGB
By Gary Thill
From the start VGB has been a mess. But that mess has only been exacerbated by a system that lets professionals with business conflicts of interest write standards.

Tech Talk: Less Is More
By Peter Cooke, Maine Pollution Prevention Program/Maine DEP
An enzyme that reduces phosphates also shows promise in cutting chlorine usage in an experimental program.

Risk Management: Vested Interest
By Christopher Biswick and Melissa Mattucci Lindberg, Upper St. Clair (Pa.) Community & Recreation Center
One facility’s experience with a life-jacket-required policy shows why it’s worth consideration — and the fringe benefits that can result.

Lifesavers: Beyond the Basics
By Mike Espino, YMCA of the USA; and Connie Harvey, American Red Cross
Today’s facilities demand ongoing lifeguard training. Experts reveal five ways to take control of your in-service program and ensure your team keeps up with the times.

Lessons Learned: Don’t Sweat It
By Kathy Fisher, West Morris Area YMCA
An operator’s written pool rules make it easy to deal with a potentially difficult patron.


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