September 2011 Table of Contents

Imagine the worst case scenario at an aquatics facility. If you’re like most professionals, that probably ends with a drowning death Read more

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to restrict allowances given to unblockable drain covers in the federal pool and spa safety law. Read more

Guests who used credit and debit cards at two Midwestern waterpark resorts may have been vulnerable to a security breach Read more

What’s old is new again. Read more

USA Swimming has announced the 2011-2012 National Team roster and it includes a number of legends Read more

These days, anyone looking for the next big waterpark would be well advised to start their search overseas. Read more

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.  Read more

A lifeguard was killed when he was struck by lightning earlier this month Read more

It’s been just over three months since the industry’s largest-ever product recall, and enforcement issues are surfacing. Read more

The American Red Cross abruptly rolled out a series of changes to its programs that include a new fee structure that many industry professionals say is unmanageable at a time of such economic uncertainty. Read more

The majority of the public fails to shower before entering the water at a commercial aquatics facility, suggests widely reported new research. Read more

Aquatics International magazine is honoring 13 world-class aquatics facilities this November, in its 13th annual Best of Aquatics issue. Each year the contest celebrates outstanding facilities of all varieties— including government, nonprofit and privatel Read more

More than 420 delegates representing 49 countries attended the first-ever World Conference on Drowning Prevention, held in Vietnam this May. Read more

It’s been two months since a drowning death that went unnoticed for more than two days in Fall River, Mass., garnered national headlines. Read more

These days, social media encompasses every aspect of life. It also allows adolescents and teens to be expressive. Read more

CPR training is an essential component of any comprehensive lifeguard training program. However, even with quality comprehensive initial training, research indicates that CPR skills decline quickly Read more

We have worked very hard to provide aquatic leadership that is reflective of our diverse community. Read more

Corrosion is only one of the destructive forces acting in and around waterparks and aquatics facilities. Read more

Bienvenidos! Read more

As an individual operator looking to expand your market, it can be helpful to understand industrywide growth trends, especially given the current economy. Read more