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MARCH 2008

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REVIEWS
The Great Swim by Gavin Mortimer

During the summer of 1926, journalists from America and Europe focused their readers' attention on who would become the first woman to swim the English Channel. This book details the actual accounts of four women who attempted to cross this storied body of water. Reviewed by Chuck Kroll. more...

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Gary Thill, AI editor

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Latest News

Legislation: The Big Picture
Federal pool safety laws passed in 2007, but there may be more to come. more...

New Homeland Security Rules In Effect
New Department of Homeland Security rules are targeting public pools, and those not in compliance may face substantial fines. more...

Pentair Sued in Entrapment Case
Company claims suit is without merit, blames aquatic facility. more...

Special Report

Unguarded Pools
In today's litigious environment, the warning "Swim at Your Own Risk" is a double-edged sword for patrons who risk drowning and owners who risk liability. Are lifeguards worth the extra cost to avoid both? Experts on both sides of the issue weigh in. more...

Featured Contributor

Dan Warren
COO
Three Bears Resort
Warrens, Wis.

In our LifeSavers column, Dan Warren explains the difficult, and some may think impossible, method of making lifeguards truly understand the be-all and end-all of their jobs. Warren, who ran the city of Houston Aquatics Department, brings a wealth of experience to this column. more...


Dream Designs Showcase

Los Rios Indoor Waterpark, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
National Rock & Sculpture Inc.
When innovation marries creativity, the result is a crowd-pleasing waterpark with an extraordinary theme.

View the complete 2007 showcase of the industry's most imaginative design and architecture. more...


Calendar


MARCH
4-8 Tech I & II Courses
Houston, Texas
281.807.7004
www.apsp.org

5-8 IHRSA Annual International Trade Show
San Diego, Calif.
800.228.4772
www.ihrsa.org

14-16 U.S. Swim Schools Spring Workshop
Orange County, Calif.
480.837.5525
www.usswimschools.org

5-6 CPO Course
Mesa, Ariz.
623.582.2302
www.nspf.com

11-14 Pool Salon - Moscow
Moscow, Russia
011.43.1.402.8954
www.msi-fairs.com

24-30 NRPA National Aquatic Show & Exposition
Palm Springs, Calif.
703.858.0784
www.nrpa.org

5-8 Southwest Pool & Spa Show
Houston, Texas
800.773.7440
www.swpooland
spashow.com

13-15 Western Pool & Spa Show
Long Beach, Calif.
800.787.7727
www.westernshow.com

27-30 Tech II Course
Brownsville, Texas
956.546.4165
www.apsp.org


APRIL
2-5 NIRSA Conference and Recreational Sports Expo
Austin, Texas
541.766.8211
www.nirsa.org

9-13 FINA World Swimming Championships
Manchester, England
011.44.0.161.234.525
www.manchester2008.org

21-22 CPO Course
Livermore, Calif.
925.858.9701
www.nspf.com

3-6 IDEA Fitness Fusion
Chicago, Ill.
800.999.4332, ext. 7
www.ideafit.com

16-19 International Boating & Water Safety Summit
San Diego, Calif.
440.209.9805
www.safeboating
council.org

21-22 CPO Course
Atlanta, Ga.
678.754.3349
www.nspf.com

9-12 Speedo U.S. Junior National Synchronized Swimming Championships
Clermont, Fla.
317.237.5700
www.usasynchro.org

19 Lifesaving Resources Swiftwater Rescue Course
Harrisville, N.H.
603.827.4139
www.lifesaving.com

30-5/3 U.S. National Synchronized Swimming Championships
Tucson, Ariz.
317.237.5700
www.usasynchro.org


MAY
3 FINA World Open Water Events Championships
Seville, Spain
011.41.21.310.47.10
www.fina.org

13-14 CPO Certification Course
Edgewood, N.M.
888.701.7665
www.nspf.org

17 Spring Lake 1-Mile Swim
Santa Rosa, Calif.
707.565.2041
www.usms.org

9 Professional Aquatics Safety Seminar
Harrisville, N.H.
603.827.4139
www.lifesaving.com

13-17 International Aquatic Fitness Conference
Orlando, Fla.
888.232.9283
www.aeawave.com

21-22 IHRSA 6th Legislative Summit
Washington, D.C.
800.228.4772
http://cms.ihrsa.org

12-15 AALARA 2008
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
011.61.7.38073508
www.aalara.com.au

15-18 YMCA Masters National Championships
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
800.872.9622
www.ymcaswimming
anddiving.org

28-29 CPO Certification Course
Arlington, Texas
817.652.7406
www.nspf.org