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Contested Waters: A Social History of Swimming Pools by Jeff Wiltse

Jeff Wiltse used to spend all of his summer days at the local pool. He didn’t think that 20 years later it would become the focus of his doctoral thesis and a critcally-acclaimed book. Reviewed by Bob Dumas more...

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Call for Entries
2008 Aquatics International Best of Aquatics

Each year, Aquatics International magazine bestows the prestigious
Best of Aquatics awards to facilities that demonstrate excellence in aquatics.

Eligibility
All aquatics facilities are eligible for the awards. Professionals are invited to submit entries on behalf of their facilities in the appropriate categories.

Judging
A panel of respected aquatics professionals will independently select winners. Awards are based on facility programming, promotional materials, aquatic amenities and community involvement.

Recognition
• Winners will receive feature coverage in a special Best of Aquatics supplement in the November/December 2008 issue of Aquatics International.

• Winners will also receive a Best of Aquatics awards plaque and permission to use the Best of Aquatics logo on their promotional materials.

Categories
• Overall Commitment to Aquatics
• Public/Nonprofit Indoor Family Aquatic Centers
• (including YMCAs and community center pools)
• Public Sector Waterparks (must have regional draw)
• Public/Nonprofit Outdoor Family Aquatic Centers
• Commercial Waterparks
• Universities/Schools
• Military Base/Government Facility
• Waterpark Resorts
• Wellness/Rehab Center/Fitness Club
• Country Club/Swim Club

Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2008

Log onto link to download entry form.

Questions Call 503.288.4402 or e-mail gthill@hanleywood.com

Latest News

Staff Appearance: Artistic License?
With the popularity of tattoos and piercings at an all-time high — a 2006 study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that 24 percent of respondents had tattoos and 14 percent had body piercings — most operators today are likely to have at least a few guards with some form of body art. more...

CDC Posts New Fecal Response Guidelines
Hoping to address the growing threat of cryptosporidium, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released revised guidelines for diarrheal fecal accident response. more...

Chlorine Problems Shut Pools, Injure Patrons
Pools were shut down and more than 40 swimmers hospitalized recently as the result of chlorine issues at several facilities across North America. Perhaps the most serious case occurred at the CoCo Key Water Resort at the Sheraton Ferncroft in Danvers, Mass. more...

Crypto-Weary Utah Proposes Strict Codes
Hoping to prevent a repeat of the record cryptosporidium outbreaks of last summer, Utah health officials are proposing tough new rules. Among them is a provision that forbids anyone from swimming who has had diarrhea in the previous two weeks and requiring swim diapers for toddlers. more...

Symposium Tackles Drowning Issues
The 7th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium tackled the new national pool safety law; hyperbaric oxygen treatment; apartment-pool dangers; dealing with grief; and toddler swim lessons. more...

Special Report

Surviving a Crisis
If you don’t know to handle your staff, the media and the community, a drowning is often just the beginning of the tragedy more...

Featured Contributor

Claudia Duncan
Department of Physical Education and Sports Studies at Barton College
Wilson, N.C.

As aquatics administrators, we would all prefer to have a lifeguard staff consisting of individuals who are at least college age. But the reality is that many of us must hire guards as young as 15 years old to staff our pools safely. more...

Dream Designs Showcase

City of Lompoc Aquatic Center
Aquatic Design Group
A makeover creates a multipurpose indoor facility offering something for everyone, from water playgrounds to competitive swimming areas.

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

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