June 2009 Table of Contents

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Buzz Powerful Promotions

To beat the recession, some aquatics venues are marketing with an altruistic component. Read more

Buzz The Stationary Surf Machine Wave Rolls On

It appears that "riding the man-made waves" continues to enjoy surging popularity. Read more

Shades of Gray Editor's Desk Shades of Gray

Back when I first joined the ranks of journalism, I firmly believed in the tenet of telling both sides. It was, I was taught, the best way to stay unbiased, to let the reader decide. Read more

Locked Out Lessons Learned Locked Out

I have been teaching swimming for more than 30 years. I thought I had this swim lesson thing down until a 4-year-old made me realize I still have much to learn. Read more

Losing Focus? LifeSavers Losing Focus?

Recently we conducted a study of nine public pools in North Carolina. It reveals where managers need to focus on accidents, rescues and overall safety in their in-service training. Read more

News Staycations

With many would-be vacationers expected to stay close to home again this summer, many regional parks, museums and other attractions are planning on a relatively healthy season in 2009. Read more

News Child Drowning Study Released

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in Bethesda, Md., has released a report providing updated figures on drowning deaths, and pool and spa injuries related to children. Read more

Studies: Patrons not Hygienic, Swim Diapers not Enough News Studies: Patrons not Hygienic, Swim Diapers not Enough

New research shows that your patrons’ hygiene may be much worse than you think, and swim diapers aren’t helping matters. Read more

CDC Reports on Chemical Injuries News CDC Reports on Chemical Injuries

In a recent Morbidity and Mortality report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has found preventable injuries resulting from swimming pool chemicals cause as many as 5,200 emergency room visits every year. Read more

News Hampton University Targets Minority Students for Swim Lessons

Thanks to a Hampton Roads Red Cross grant, Hampton University is offering swim lessons to Newport News and Hampton middle school students this summer. Read more

Gold in the Water Reviews Gold in the Water

‘The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory,’ is the subtitle of this most interesting modern day tale of the athletes (aqualetes), coaches and the team they swim for over … Read more

Getting Current Counterpoint Risk Management Getting Current Counterpoint

It’s good to see Aquatics International run an article regarding rip currents, which United States Lifesaving Association statistics attribute to over 80 percent of drowning deaths at U.S. surf beaches (and presumably those around the world). Read more

Getting Current:ONE Risk Management Getting Current:ONE

Every year, rip currents kill more people than hurricanes, fires and sharks. Yet a serious disconnect exists between rip current research, identification, human behavior and warnings. Read more

Getting Current:TWO Risk Management Getting Current:TWO

Every year, rip currents kill more people than hurricanes, fires and sharks. Yet a serious disconnect exists between rip current research, identification, human behavior and warnings. Read more

Film School Tech Talk Film School

Most bacteria thrive in an aqueous environment. Combine people, heat and a nearly stagnant body of water and you have the ideal conditions for bacteria to grow. Read more

Rut-Busters Water Fitness Rut-Busters

The easiest thing about working out is how easy it is to get bored. Repetitive workouts such as following the same cardio and strength routines, the same swim patterns or the same yoga class, can bore the mind and also become less stimulating, and therefo Read more

World LEEDer:ONE Feature World LEEDer:ONE

It’s not easy being green, but platinum? Well, that’s almost unheard of. Read more

World LEEDer:TWO Feature World LEEDer:TWO

It’s not easy being green, but platinum? Well, that’s almost unheard of. Read more

What Makes It Green Feature What Makes It Green

Natural light. The facility is aligned north/south, with solid walls on the east and west … Read more

LEED Criteria Feature LEED Criteria

To acquire platinum status from the U.S. Green Building Council, new construction projects must earn at least 52 out of a possible 69 points in the following categories: Read more

Fast Forward Feature Fast Forward

That’s the way we’ve always done it!” “It’s good enough for our little facility!” When it comes to technology, these are common attitudes among overworked, understaffed aquatics operators. Read more

Welcome Additions Feature Welcome Additions

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