Editor's Note
Do You Matter?
Sometimes, sitting at my desk, I start to wonder if what I do really matters. Read more
Industry News
New Waterpark Standards In Development
Behind every good waterpark is a good … waterpark code? That’s at least what a number of industry professionals might say who are working to develop new regulations. Read more
Industry News
New Initiative to Reduce Lightning Injuries, Deaths
The United States Lifesaving Association, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service have launched a new lifeguard lightning safety initiative. Read more
Industry News
It’s London or Bust for U.S. Swimmers
The 2012 Olympic games will begin in just about two weeks and the U.S. swimmers are ready to go for gold. Read more
Industry News
California Lawmakers Strike Down Pool Bill
California lawmakers have struck down AB 1726, a public health bill which would have required that public swimming pools be operated by a qualified (certified) pool operator. Read more
Industry News
Report: Crypto Education Works
Health officials are heralding a new report that analyzes a widespread Utah RWI outbreak as offering key lessons to avoid future incidents. Read more
Industry News
States Face New Laws
Lawmakers in South Carolina and Florida have passed new pool regulations that will impact staffing and construction. Read more
Industry News
Lifeguard Firing Sparks Ellis Apology, Surprise Announcement
Jeff Ellis Management has publically apologized for the firing of a Florida lifeguard earlier this month, which made national headlines and spurred worldwide dialogue Read more
Industry News
More Coaches Accused of Sexual Abuse
At least three coaches have been arrested in as many months for alleged sexual abuse involving young swimmers. Read more
Industry News
Affordable Care Act:What Does It Mean for You?
Last month’s Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act paves the way for health care reform to move forward. Read more
Lessons Learned
Priceless
Community-owned Hyland Hills Water World prides itself in teaching children the life-saving skill of swimming. Read more
Lifesavers
Shadow Ops
If you have been in aquatics for more than a few years, you’ve probably heard of a Shadow Guard Program. Read more
Minority Report
Climbing Higher
When I started writing this column, I did so out of my love for aquatics, the growing need to increase awareness within our industry, and to inspire aquatics managers to improve minority participation. Read more
Products: Product Showcase
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Special Report
Full Access?
It was good news for the aquatics industry when the U.S. Department of Justice ruled to allow portable pool lifts this spring, but that turnaround represents only a fraction of the most recent Americans with Disabilities Act requirements Read more
Viewpoint
Smart Water
In the past few years the aquatics industry has experienced an aggressive use of mandates (Virginia Graeme Baker Act, ADA compliance, APSP codes). Read more