If you’re a seasonal aquatics operator, opening day is probably only a few weeks away; and for many in the industry that opening day may be as stress-inducing as the first day of classes is for most high school or college freshmen. Read more
Bottom Line
Bouncing Back
With the economic downturn over the past couple of years, it was time for our aquatic center to think outside the box and create some new excitement. Read more
E-Media & Technology Guide
Web Trends
From Alexander Graham Bell to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, communication technology has come a long way. Read more
E-Media & Technology Guide
Technology to the Rescue
It’s official. Technology has crept into just about every industry out there, and aquatics is no different. Read more
Editor's Desk
Death Sentences
What is a life worth? I’ve asked this question in various ways over the years, but it’s always been more of a rhetorical question than something that can be answered. Read more
Lessons Learned
Beating Traffic
Our facility is the largest aquatics facility in North Carolina with 72,000 square feet and 1.1 million gallons of water covering three pools. It also boasts a classroom, conference area, stadium seating and a dry-land workout space. Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have scheduled the 6th Annual Recreation Water Illness Prevention Week for May 24-30, also the final week of National Water Safety Month. Read more
On the heels of a civil lawsuit that alleges widespread sexual abuse among swim coaches and the resulting media storm, USA Swimming has begun implementing closely watched plans to address the issue. Read more
News
Viva Las Vegas Pools
The pool may be the hottest place in Las Vegas this summer and several hotel casinos have opened lavish new additions Read more
The California Spa & Pool Industry Education Council (SPEC), a lobbying firm, has sponsored A.B. Read more
Nearly 200 people gathered for the 2010 National Drowning Prevention Alliance Symposium last month to learn about drowning prevention and a new VGB education program including a new video to help with compliance. Read more
Supporting the need for ongoing public education on safer water practices, May 2010 is National Water Safety Month Read more
You might say green is the new way to stay in the black. Several industry manufacturers have made eco-friendly operational changes that are saving the planet and the bottom line Read more
?It appears donations may help several aquatics operations stay open this summer. Read more
The California Spa & Pool Industry Education Council (SPEC), a lobbying firm, has sponsored A.B. 2409 in an attempt to separate pools and spas from the definition of “waterfeature” in the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Read more
The National Swimming Pool Foundation has filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska, against three Nebraska health departments. Read more
Tech Talk
Pressure Situation
Five to 10 years ago, our industry knew very little about ultraviolet treatment systems for recreational swimming environments. Read more
Water Fitness
Coordinated Response
Regardless of our age or ability, the most essential physical skills we need are balance and coordination. Read more
USA Swimming releases 46 banned from organization Read more
Sacrificing Safety
In January 2008, Pennsylvania officially eliminated lifeguards from almost all state park beaches. Read more
