What Is A Bulkhead?
By Steve Crocker on July 23, 2012
A bulkhead is a structure that can separate a pool into different sections. Typically these structures are moveable in the United States to allow...
Facility Design & Construction Module MAHC
By Scot Hunsaker on July 20, 2012
The Facility Design & Construction module for the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) has just been posted by the CDC today, July 20, 2012...
Ithaca College Athletic and Events Center Designed To Meet LEED Gold Certification
By Matt Cappello on July 12, 2012
The Ithaca College AEC which includes a 47,000 sq. ft. aquatics pavilion designed by Moody Nolan with Counsilman-Hunsaker has been designed to meet LEED...
Spectator Seating Basics
By Scott Hester on July 10, 2012
Spectator seating is more often associated with natatoria than with outdoor pools that are used primarily for recreation. Spectator seating is universally associated with...
RACING START SAFETY – WHAT IS THE RIGHT WATER DEPTH?
By Scot Hunsaker on June 28, 2012
Competitive swimmers execute headfirst dive entries from starting blocks into pools where water depths can vary. If the swimmer’s head strikes the bottom of...
Counsilman – Hunsaker’s Beginning
By Joe Hunsaker on June 25, 2012
After a successful swimming career that spanned high school and college and then receiving an honorable discharge as a First Lieutenant from the US...
Welch Pool a Hit in Summer Sun
By Todd Roth on June 18, 2012
Counsilman - Hunsaker worked with the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority for the renovation of the William L. Welch Community Swimming Pool. That...
Energy Savings = VFD
By Jeff Nodorft on June 13, 2012
Most health codes require a minimum frequency for filtering the water (turnover) in a commercial swimming pool and many of these codes also mandate...
Architectural Showcase Announced
By Linda Duerst on June 12, 2012
Athletic Business has sponsored the Architectural Showcase which recognizes the best in recently constructed athletic, recreation and fitness facilities. These facilities are judged by...
Industry Awards Announced
By Linda Duerst on June 6, 2012
The 2012 NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Awards have been announced. NIRSA Awards acknowledge service, leadership, research, and innovation within recreational sports in higher education today. ...