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DECEMBER 2008

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During the year leading up to the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Australian Shane Gould broke every Freestyle World Record from the 100 to the 1500 meters. At the Games themselves, she would go on to win 3 golds, a silver and a bronze medal. All this at the ripe young age of 15. Reviewed by Charles Kroll more...

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Lee Yarger
Most comprehensive aquatic management / operation texts specifically identify the importance of “cleaning and disinfecting” pool decks, walkways and locker areas. The concept of disinfecting is simple, yet often over-looked.
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See how artificial snow and creative marketing turn a waterpark into a winter wonderland — and an off-season marvel. more...

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News Roundup

CPSC Leaves VGB Questions Unanswered

NSPF Warns Safety Act Will Cause Facility Closures

Drowning Bigger Problem Worldwide than Previously Thought

UK Looks to Ban Lifeguard Replica Clothing

Middle East Themepark Development Red Hot

Michael Phelps Releases Excerpt from New Book

Olympian Gary Hall, Jr. Announces Retirement, Leaves Legacy

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Special Report

VGB Pool and Spa Safety Act

Get the latest updates and view the issues that are affecting the industry regarding the VGB Act.
Latest Updates:
Statement from CPSC regarding VGB
NSPF Statement on VGB


Featured Contributor

Is it necessary to close indoor pools during lightning storms? In our Risk Management column, Matthew Griffith provides his take on this difficult question. Griffith is the aquatic facilities operator for the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

2008 Dream Designs Showcase

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Calendar

DECEMBER

1-3 Academy for Youth Sports Administrators
San Antonio, Texas
800.688.5437
www.nays.org

3-6 Athletic Business Conference & Expo
San Antonio, Texas
800.722.8764
www.athleticbusiness
conference.com

3-6 NRPA National Executive Development School
Albuquerque, N.M.
800.626.6772
www.nrpa.org

6-7 Florida Senior Games - Swimming
Fort Myers, Fla.
866.354.2637
www.flasports.com

7 Long Course Time Final National Invitational
Atlanta, Ga.
719.866.4578
www.usaswimming.org

11-13 Short Course Junior Nationals
Austin, Texas
719.866.4578
www.usaswimming.org

JANUARY
1 Polar Bear Swim
Lake Travis, Texas
www.americanswimming
association.com
4-12 TPPC 2009
Aquatic Conference

College Station, Texas
www.tppc.org
7-8 CPO Course
Mesa, Ariz.
www.tppc.org
15-16 CPO Course
Clearwater, Fla.
www.nspf.com
16-19 Belmont Grand Prix
Belmont, Calif.
www.socalswim.org
16-Feb. 8 Lifesaving Course
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
www.lifesaving.org
17-25 Boot Düsseldorf (Intl. Boat, Marine, Water Sports Show)
Düsseldorf, Germany
www.boot.de
20-22 Mid-America
Pool & Spa Show

St. Charles, Ill.
www.midamericashow.com
27-29 Atlantic City
Pool & Spa Show

Atlantic City, N.J.
www.nespapool.org