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News Roundup

Griffiths to Retire From Penn State - Aquatics International
Effective August 25, aquatics expert Tom Griffiths will retire from his “day job” as director of the Aquatics and Safety office for Athletics at Penn State University in State College, Pa.

Nationally Funded Swim Lessons Next for Aquatics? - Aquatics International
The chief author of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act wants national funding for swim lessons.

Aquatics Pros: Incident Tarnishes Phelps Image - Aquatics International
Industry leaders look forward to seeing the swimming star rehabilitate himself and his standing.

Research: Swimming Cuts Death Rate in Half - Aquatics International
A goundbreaking study found that male swimmers have a 50 percent lower death rate than runners, walkers and sedentary persons.

FINA Puts Brakes on ‘Fast’ Suits - Aquatics International
Hoping to curb the surge of broken records and retain the focus on athleticism, FINA has moved to regulate the new hi-tech swimsuits introduced last year.

Few Discounts Seen in Raw Materials – Pool & Spa News

Congressman Meets with Gold Medalist Jones to Address Minority Drowning – The online office of congressman Albio Sires

Calgary Confirms Breastfeeding Allowed In Pools - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation



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Dream Designs
Southeast Missouri Hospital’s HealthPoint Plaza-Cape
Cape Girardeau, Mo.

HealthPoint PlazaSoutheast Missouri Hospital’s HealthPoint Cape is a testament to the concept of adaptive reuse. With careful planning and design, what was once an Albertson’s grocery store is now a state-of-the-art therapy facility, preserving green fields, wildlife habitats and natural resources in undisturbed areas.


 
Project Buzz
Want the scoop on new aquatics projects? Here’s a localized look at some of the ongoing development.

Town of Duncan Announces Regional Water Park Grand Opening – Press Release

City Council Explores Options for Aquatic Center – University Journal

Splash Valley Possible in Catoosa County - Freedom Communications ABC News Channel 9

Calendar

APRIL

14-17 Build-A-Pool Conference
Colorado Springs, Colo.
www.usaswimming.com

16-19 U.K. Swim-a-thon
Nationwide
www.swimathon.org
18 Open Water Swimming Gran Prix
Sumidero Canyon, Mexico
www.fina.org
18-19 Swiftwater Rescue
Technician Course

Harrisville, N.H.
www.lifesaving.com
21-22 CPO Course
Bakersfield, Calif.
www.nspf.com
23-26 IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference
Rosemont, Ill.
www.ideafit.com
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