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Gold in the Water
by P. H. Mullen
‘The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory’ is the subtitle of this most interesting modern-day tale of the athletes (aqualetes), coaches and the team they swim for over the 2 ½ years leading up to the 2000 Olympics in Australia.
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Jim Wheeler
“Lifeguards today are not as tough as we were in the old days. I was really disappointed when the 500 yard prerequisite swim for lifeguard training was recently reduced to 300 yards....” For more, go to Jim Wheeler’s blog.

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CDC Reports on Chemical Injuries
Preventable injuries resulting from swimming pool chemicals cause as many as 5,200 emergency room visits every year. Many are attributed to inhalation and improper handling.

Studies: Patrons Not Hygienic, Swim Diapers Not Enough
Your patrons’ hygiene may be much worse than you think, and swim diapers aren’t helping matters. Experts say two recently released reports underscore the need to better educate patrons on proper pool behavior.

“Staycations” To Help Local Attractions
With many would-be vacationers expected to stay close to home again this summer, many regional parks, museums and other attractions are planning on a relatively healthy season in 2009.

Waterparks Rush to Comply with Safety Act - Pool & Spa News
With summer just around the corner, the big question for many seasonal waterparks is whether they can comply with VGB Act requirements.

Pool Companies May Not Be Insured for VGB Work - Pool & Spa News
In helping commercial pools come into compliance with the federal law, some industry professionals act as a consultant — inspecting the pool, prescribing the necessary alterations and signing off on it. In that case, general liability coverage purchased by a pool and spa company may not apply.

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Six Flags Declares Bankruptcy, Will Keep Parks Open - WashingtonPost.com

Phelps Puts Spin on Pair of Defeats - San Jose Mercury News

$70,000 Sought for Breslin Park Pool Repairs - Courier-Journal.com

NSPF and Red Cross Team Up to Promote Water Safety at Home with New Online Course

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JUNE

20 6th Annual Hawaii International Masters Swim Meet
Honolulu, Hawaii

27 Water Rescue Technician Course
Harrisville, N.H.

27-July 4 Esynchro U.S. Age Group Synchronized Swimming
Championships
Gainesville, Fla.

JULY

12-18 Adult Free-Style Class
Moraga, Calif.

15-16 CPO Course
Mesa, Ariz.

18-25 FINA World Championships
Rome, Italy

31-Aug. 2 International Surf Festival
Manhattan Beach, Calif.

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