To beat the recession, some aquatics venues are marketing with an altruistic component. Read more
It appears that "riding the man-made waves" continues to enjoy surging popularity. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
New research shows that your patrons’ hygiene may be much worse than you think, and swim diapers aren’t helping matters. Read more
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
It’s not easy being green, but platinum? Well, that’s almost unheard of. Read more
It’s not easy being green, but platinum? Well, that’s almost unheard of. Read more
Natural light. The facility is aligned north/south, with solid walls on the east and west … Read more
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
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