January 2012 Table of Contents

They’re here! The latest and greatest new waterpark ride designs include everything from large slides to smaller play features, and for 2012, it’s all about outdoing what has come before. Here’s a closer look at what some of the major manufacturers are un Read more

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: There is no recession in aquatic therapy or rehab. Read more

Simply being in the water is good for the body. Read more

Visitors to Dream Island waterpark are transported into a Jurassic-themed “lost world” that’s a dream come true for aquatics aficionados. Read more

Last year, I went out on a limb and made predictions about important trends that would shape 2011 for aquatics. Read more

A near-drowning victim who has sustained permanent brain damage will receive $7 million from Erie County, New York Read more

Neptune-Benson Inc., a manufacturer of commercial pool filtration systems, has acquired the business of Lawson Aquatics Inc., a manufacturer of main drain and rim-flow system components. Read more

A recent study indicates that boys who swam in indoor chlorinated pools had concentrations of inhibin B (a testicular hormone biomarker) and total testosterone about 20 percent lower than those of boys who swam in a pool disinfected with copper–silver ion Read more

The city of Colorado Springs will not renew its partnership with Swim Colorado, the private swim school operation that has been operating pools for the city since 2010. Read more

The number of children who have died or been injured due to drowning incidents has declined in recent years, according to a new study. Read more

The American Red Cross will launch its updated lifeguard training program next month amid lingering customer tension and defection caused by an abrupt pricing policy change in July. Read more

If industry Zeitgeist is to be believed, the year 2012 is going to be a good one for aquatics. Read more

Many service technicians are no longer comfortable performing work meant to bring about compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act. Read more

A sixth civil lawsuit involving sexual abuse allegations has been filed against USA Swimming and others, while a settlement was reached in the initial 2010 case. Read more

Few jobs are as challenging and emotionally rewarding as being an aquatics director. Read more

Because a drowning can happen quickly, training lifeguards to be vigilant at all times while on duty is crucial to their success. Read more

Elements of the rescue(Include whether the lifeguard(s) and emergency team members were successful or unsuccessful in a particular element. Include comments as appropriate) Read more

Looking for a way to take your facility to the next level in the new year? Read more

Take your facility to the next level in the new year with these innovative products. Read more

Take your facility to the next level in the new year with these innovative products. Read more

Take your facility to the next level in the new year with these innovative products. Read more

Take your facility to the next level in the new year with these innovative products. Read more

Take your facility to the next level in the new year with these innovative products. Read more

Take your facility to the next level in the new year with these innovative products. Read more

Take your facility to the next level in the new year with these innovative products. Read more

There are a lot of misunderstood concepts and myths in the aquatics industry. Read more

What do they want now?” Admit it, you’ve said this a few times, referring to your season pass holders. Read more

Rides in the Pump House include Double Barrel, a dual FlowRider surfing attraction that gives two guests at a time the chance to tackle waves on boogie boards; and a long lazy river that travels the perimeter of the park and includes some rapids elements. Read more

The expansion of China’s Lubura Waterpark added four attractions to an existing wave pool and water slide mix. Read more

Transforming a singular concrete swimming pool into a full-scale family and group-friendly waterpark experience entailed combining waterpark excitement with the existing “Palm Beach” theming, which included a popular sandy beach offering, palm trees and other lush vegetation. Read more

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Read more

The new children’s area at the Wisconsin Dells Kalahari replaced an underutilized activity pool. Read more

Completed in 2011 at a cost of $4.6 million, the Kettle Moraine YMCA project features a new recreational pool addition, complementing the existing lap pool, whirlpool and therapy pool. Read more

The basic concept for Liberty Lagoon was to create a man-made river (bayou) as the heart of the park, surrounded by a nice variety of rides for kids from tots to teens. Read more

In addition to two indoor pools — including a 50-meter competition pool with seating for 750 spectators and a 25-yard instructional pool — the Cumming Aquatic Center also sports an outdoor leisure pool featuring a water slide and lazy river that provides fun for kids of all ages. Read more

Renovated in 2011, Garvey Park Splash Zone now includes 27,509 square feet of aquatic space. Read more

Designed to LEED standards, the aquatics facility is part of the Community Knowledge Campus. Read more

Completed in 2010, the $3.7 million renovation of Black Bob Bay Aquatic Center updated an existing traditional lap pool used primarily by local competitive swimmers. Read more

Soon after the decision was made to proceed with development of the Jurupa aquatics facility, it was decided that sustainability was of paramount importance for the success of the project. Read more

Tri-City Court Club added SplashDown Cove Waterpark to boost its membership, especially during the summer months. Read more

St. James, Mo. Read more

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif Read more

Charlottesville, Va. Read more

The 5,000-square-foot splashpad is part of a park project designed to be a first-of-its kind town park that creates a flexible recreation destination for the region and gives locals a place to picnic, play, and be active. Read more

The spraypark at Stephen Sorensen Park in Lake Los Angeles, Calif., was completed in 2011 at a cost of $700,000. Read more