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• Top Story: Red Cross Wants to Negotiate Prices

• Safety: Fall River Drowning Reveals Larger Issues

• Health: Crypto Outbreaks Close Out Pool Season

• Business: Aquatics International to Host Virtual Conference

• Swimming: USA Swimming Names National Team

• Poll: Are You Willing to Negotiate with ARC on Provider Fees?

• Projects: Aquatoria Set to Open in 2012

• More News...

Top Story

AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL

Red Cross Wants to Negotiate Prices
Hoping to allay concerns over pricing changes, the American Red Cross held a special meeting with some California aquatics leaders, and assured them that the group is willing to be flexible. ARC officials want to send this message nationwide, but some worry such provider-by-provider negotiations will only create more confusion.

Safety

BOSTON.COM Fall River Drowning Reveals Larger Issues The bizarre and disturbing Fall River drowning in which a woman’s body was not discovered until more than two days after she drowned has revealed deeper flaws in Massachusetts’ pool regulations.
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL Summer Drownings Spur Call to Action More than one state saw a record number of drownings during the 2011 pool season, and experts are looking at what more can be done to step up prevention efforts. A recent survey indicates continued focus on learn-to-swim is one key.
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL Entrapment Claims Dropped from Lawsuit The first known plaintiff to cite the Virginia Graeme Baker Act in a wrongful death lawsuit has dropped claims that her husband died from an entrapment. However, numerous violations are still part of the lawsuit.
FOX NEWS Lifeguard Killed by Lightning Strike A young lifeguard was killed when he was struck by lightning earlier this month. He was working at a Florida waterpark.

Health

AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL

Crypto Outbreaks Close Out Pool Season
A number of late summer cryptosporidium outbreaks have had health officials scrambling and some pool operators closing up early. Experts say that record hot weather may mean a larger number of cases this year.

Business

AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL Aquatics International to Host Virtual Conference On Nov. 8, Aquatics International will launch “The Aquatics X Factor — Unleash the Power of Water.” This free online conference aims to provide pool and waterpark professionals with vital tools and tips to defend against facility-threatening budget cuts.
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL Aquatics International Honors Standout Facilities Aquatics International magazine is honoring 13 world-class aquatics facilities this November in its 13th annual Best of Aquatics issue. The winners include outstanding facilities of all varieties.
POOL & sPA NEWS Senior Communities Helping Revitalize Pool Construction Pool builders nationwide are finding a lucrative revenue stream in assisted living facilities and retirement communities. The projects are providing a needed boost as new construction remains modest at best.
FDLREPORTER.COM Waterpark Vendors Hit in Data Breach Guests who used credit and debit cards at a Midwest waterpark resort may have been vulnerable to a security breach. As many as 40,000 cards may have been exposed in the incident, which involved arcade transactions.

Swimming

ESPN

USA Swimming Names National Team
USA Swimming has announced the 2011-2012 National Team roster, and it includes a number of legends. Members were selected based on times at several top events held this year.

Poll

Online Poll

Survey Says...

Share your thoughts on our new online poll:

Are you willing to negotiate with the Red Cross on approved provider fees?

Do you have a rule that forbids underwater breath-holding exercises (either for fun or as a form of training) at your facility?
Yes	55.1%
No	40.5%
Maybe	4.4%

Projects

THE OPEN PRESS

Aquatoria
Construction has begun on what is considered to be the world’s largest aluminum-domed indoor waterpark.

HOLLY SPRINGS-HICKORY FLAT PATCH

Holly Springs Aquatic Center
Plans for a $15 million indoor/outdoor aquatic center are moving forward.

FREDERICKSBURG.COM

Kalahari Resorts
Kalahari Resorts remains committed to build a new facility in Fredericksburg, Va.

SEPTEMBER 2011

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READERS’ COMMENTS

Re: Red Cross Fee Increases Create Anger, Confusion
“A national money grab of epic proportions ... it will lead to the demise of these Red Cross programs. Is that what they want?”

Re: Most Don’t Shower Before Swimming
“That's great that you want everyone to shower before entering, but ... is there any data supporting the idea that it's necessary and that it actually prevents anything?”

Re: Shirts in the Pool
“I'm just curious what other facilities are doing in regards to allowing guests to wear t-shirts in the water.”

Re: Fines for Pool “Accidents”
“Has anyone thought about or implemented a fine for parents whose kids have accidents in the pool? If so, what was the outcome?”

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