The 12th Annual WAHC, I can’t wait!
By Scot Hunsaker on March 27, 2015
As the National Swimming Pool Foundation begins to celebrate its 50th year anniversary, it is busy preparing for the 12th annual World Aquatic Health™...
Weird Swimming Rules
By Travis Stensby on January 2, 2015
Starting From the Water The National Federation of State High School Association Rule Book states (Rule 2-7, Art. 2. Penalties: 3.) “When one or...
PlayCore Acquires Fountain People
By Kevin Post on September 29, 2014
Chattanooga, TN – September, 29, 2014 - PlayCore Holdings, Inc. (PlayCore), a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of play and...
NEWSFLASH: The 1st Edition of the long-anticipated Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) has officially been released.
By Carl Nylander on August 29, 2014
Click here to download a copy. As the MAHC now moves into the next phase, local and state health jurisdictions will be able to implement all...
You want more competitive swimmers? Make swim meets shorter!!
By Doug Cook on June 20, 2014
“If I had only one day left to live I would spend it at a swim meet because they last forever.” I’ve seen this...
PlayCore Announces New Investment Partner
By Kevin Post on June 2, 2014
Chattanooga, TN – May 30, 2014 - PlayCore is pleased to announce its acquisition by Sentinel Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm focusing...
Model Aquatic Health Code “Knitted” Version Released for Final Round of Public Comments
By Carl Nylander on March 28, 2014
March 28, 2014 MAHC milestone reached! Today marks an important milestone in the development of the MAHC, the nation’s first science-based model guidance for...
Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Review
By Kevin Post on March 24, 2014
Many people have been asking: What is the current status of the MAHC and what is the best web site address to hit to...
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...
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...