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JUNE 2008
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CLASSIFIEDS
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HOT PRODUCT
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REVIEWS
Huntington Beach Lifeguards
by Kai Weisser
Huntington Beach/HB, known today as Surf City USA, is not only one of our nation’s busiest beaches but has a long and upstanding history in the professional development of lifeguards and lifesaving in America. Reviewed by Charles Kroll more...
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BLOGS
Gary Thill ,
the editor of Aquatics International,
keeps his finger on the pulse of the aquatics industry.
As gas prices break the $4-a-gallon ceiling and jobless rates rise, one of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind these days is, “Can the aquatics industry weather this economic storm?”
Of course, the best barometer of how the industry is faring in these tough times is you. So let me know what you think. Better yet, share your survival strategies with other professionals right here! 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 |
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Latest News
Dazed and Confused
With the clock ticking, CPSC has ruled on the exact requirements for the federal Pool and Spa Safety Act. But confusion remains.
New CPR Guidelines Not for Aquatics
Hoping to encourage more bystanders to perform cardiopulmonary respiration, the American Heart Association released new guidelines for the procedure, advising chest-compression-only CPR for adults who suffer a sudden cardiac incident. However, the change, does not apply to children or drowning victims.
Breath-holding Incidents Raise Concerns
At least one death prompts calls for greater awareness.
N.Y. Resort Battling Norovirus Outbreak
More than 500 people were sickened and lawsuits are pending.
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 Special Report
Uninspected Consequences
Public health inspectors are stretched thin on budgets, staffs and training, leaving pools and waterparks poorly inspected, if at all. Our special investigation reveals how it’s hurting aquatics and what can be done. more...
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Featured Contributor
 Tony Bates OK, just admit it: Inspections are no fun. But they are necessary. Don’t believe it? Just ask Tony Bates, who penned Lessons Learned. One thing’s for sure — he’ll probably never look at inspections the same way again. Bates has been in the aquatics field for nine years. He started as a lifeguard at the Rowlett, Texas, community pool and then moved to the Wet Zone, also in Rowlett, as a supervisor when it opened in 2001. Tony is now in his third year as operations manager of the park. more...
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Dream Designs Showcase
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Calendar
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JUNE
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7-8 CPO Course
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
800.922.0530
www.nspf.com
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21 USMS 1 Mile Open Water Championships
Madison, Conn.
203.464.6903
www.usms.org |
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8-11 AWWA Annual
Conference & Expo
Atlanta, Ga.
800.926.7337
www.awwa.org |
21 Water Rescue
Technician Course
Harrisville, N.H.
603.827.4139
www.lifesaving.com |
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9-11 SGMA Spring Market
Las Vegas, Nev.
202.775.1762
www.sgma.com |
28-7/5 Esynchro U.S. Age Group Synchronized Swimming Championships
Binghampton, N.Y.
317.237.5700
www.usasynchro.org |
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14 USMS 6+ Miles Open Water Championships
Clemson, S.C.
864.646.8836
www.usms.org |
30-7/3 Aquatic
Therapy Symposium
Sanibel, Fla.
866.462.2874
www.atri.org |
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19-20 CPO Course (Spanish)
Austin, Texas
512.873.8565
www.nspf.com
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| JULY |
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8-12 IDEA World Fitness Convention
Las Vegas
800.999.4332
www.ideafit.com
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17-18 CPO Course
Lake Tahoe, Calif.
800.223.5450
www.nspf.com |
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12 USMS 2-Mile Cable Championships
Charlottesville, Va.
804.282.6224
www.usms.org |
17-20 Water Rescue
Train-the-Trainer Academy
Keene, N.H.
603.827.4139
www.lifesaving.com |
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8-13 FINA World Youth
Swimming Championships
Monterrey, Mexico
011.52.55.5395.7459
www.fina.org |
19-20 CPO Course
Dallas
972.316.2020
www.nspf.com |
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13-19 U.S Open Synchronized Swimming Championships
Cleveland
317.237.5700
www.usasynchro.org
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29 U.S. Open Swimming Championships
Minneapolis
612.625.5339
www.usaswimming.org |
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16-18 IAAPA Asian Attractions Expo
Macau, China
703.836.4800 (U.S. contact)
www.iaapa.org |
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| AUGUST |
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3 USMS 3-6 Mile Open Water Championships
Bend, Ore.
541.317.4851
www.usms.org |
16 1-Mile Against the Tide Swim
for Breast Cancer
Brewster, Mass.
617.376.6222
www.againstthetidembcc.org |
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8-24 XXIX Olympic Games
Beijing, China
011.86.10.66699185
www.olympics.org |
23 USMS 1-3 Mile Open Water Championships
Madison, Wis.
608.770.2307
www.usms.org |
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9 Island Beach 2-Mile Swim
Greenwich, Conn.
203.869.8714
www.gscevents.org |
23-24 CPO Course
Clearwater, Fla.
727.786.1912
www.nspf.com |
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12-13 CPO Course
Edgewood, N.M.
888.701.7665
www.nspf.com |
31 Mighty Merrimack 2-Miler
Lowell, Mass.
978.902.7584
www.doublecracing.com |
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14-17 USMS Long Course
Meters Nationals
Gresham, Ore.
503.679.4601
www.usms.org |
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