In Memory of Tom Abel
By Scot Hunsaker on March 4, 2014
Tom Abel passed away over the weekend. Tom had a long relationship with the swimming community and Counsilman – Hunsaker. In 1997, he and his...
Where will the ISHOF end up?
By Kevin Post on February 27, 2014
Ever since 1965 the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has been located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After a 50-year contract with the city,...
How Bad is Peeing in the Pool?
By Kevin Post on February 18, 2014
Ladies and gentlemen, we have an epidemic of aquatic proportions on our hands: one out of five people freely admit to peeing in our...
Pools are closing? An issue we should all be concerned about!
By Mick Nelson on February 11, 2014
Between 2005 and 2007 the Facilities Development Department at USA Swimming began noticing a trend in pool closings. In 2007 we started tracking the...
Pool Plaster Spalling – Improper Installation or Poor Water Chemistry?
By Doug Cook on January 31, 2014
Pool plaster is made up of cement, sand and water. It is commonly troweled onto a concrete pool shell in 3 to 5 separate...
Revised MAHC Modules Posted: Disinfection & Water Quality, Regulatory
By Carl Nylander on January 29, 2014
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent this bulletin on 1/24/2014 Thank you for your interest in the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC),...
Jim Mock, EcoLab, joins National Swimming Pool Foundation Board of Directors
By Kevin Post on January 20, 2014
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, January 20, 2014 — The Board of Directors for non-profit National Swimming Pool Foundation® elected one new Board member, Mr. Jim...
IT’S NOT LIKE RIDING A BIKE
By Stephane McCormick on December 30, 2013
Imagine that during a triathlon, a cyclist wrecked in the middle of the road, and everyone just stood around saying, “Poor guy. Dude must...
Revised MAHC Module Posted: Facility Design and Construction
By Carl Nylander on December 20, 2013
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent this bulletin at 12/16/2013 04:05 PM EST December 16, 2013 Thank you for your interest in...
2014 Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook Released
By Tom Lachocki on December 5, 2013
The 2014 edition of the Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook, published by non-profit National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®), is now available and includes important...