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OCTOBER 2008

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REVIEWS


Before the Phelps phenomenon hit, Mark Spitz riveted the swimming community — and the nation — with his Olympic feats. Reviewed by Charles Kroll more...

BLOGS

Check out our newest blogger, Lee Yarger, who wants lifeguards to think about their fanny packs. more...

STROKES OF GENIUS
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News Roundup

Phelps' Olympic Performance Creates Flood of Aquatics Interest
The incredible performance of Michael Phelps and other aquatic Olympians has created a surge of interest in swimming.

Pioneering Study Examines Diving Injury Risks
The study of U.S. emergency room visits focuses on children.

Staff, Patrons Charged with Sexual Misconduct
A look at some of the incidents that made headlines in summer 2008.

Crypto Outbreaks Appear Across Nation
The parasite put the kibosh on aquatic fun in Dallas and several other cities this summer.

CPSC Reports Drownings on Upswing
Data reveals an alarming increase in deaths of children under age 5.

Inspections Reveal Unsafe Pools
Local inspections reveal some alarmingly unsafe pools.

Online Poll
The economy is affecting aquatics professionals and patrons alike. What will be the MOST direct effect of the $700 billion bailout on your facility? Give your opinion in our online poll.

Special Report

Going Green
As energy prices rise, so-called green design not only helps save the planet, but also a lot of cash. We show you practical applications for aquatics facilities — and how much they can save.



Featured Contributor

What aquatics operator hasn't wished for the ease of running a brand-new facility. Be careful what you wish for, warns Sarah Parkington in our Lessons Learned column. Parkington is the former aquatics director for the Paul & Carol David YMCA in Massillon, Ohio.

2008 Dream Designs Showcase

Woodbury Recreation Center
Irvine, Calif.
The Woodbury Recreation Center is at the heart of a 600-acre planned community of more than 10,000 residents. It includes a mix of amenities — water garden, leisure pool, lap pool and spa.

View the complete 2008 showcase of the industry's most imaginative design and architecture.


Calendar

OCTOBER

9-12 U.S. Masters Synchronized Swimming Championships
Las Vegas, Nev.
317.237.5705
www.usasynchro.org

14-18 NRPA Congress and Exposition
Baltimore, Md.
703.858.0784
www.nrpa.org

15-17 World Aquatic Health Conference
Colorado Springs, Colo.
719.540.9119
www.nspf.org

16 Water Rescue Technician Course
Bartlett, N.H.
603.827.4139
www.lifesaving.com

16-18 Evidence-Based Aquatic Therapy
Minneapolis, Minn.
800.680.8624
www.aquaticnet.com

21-24 U.S. Swim Schools Conference
Phoenix, Ariz.
480.837.5525
www.usswimschools.org

26-30 WWA Symposium and Trade Show
Las Vegas, Nev.
913.599.0300
www.waterparks.org

29-31 Interschau-Technofolies New Amusement Expo
Stuttgart, Germany
011.49.0.711.2589.0
www.messe-stuttgart.de

30-11/2 Aquatic Therapy Specialty Institute
Washington, D.C.
866.462.2874
www.atri.org