Waterside Splash

Sustainable aquatics is a buzzword we like to throw around, but what exactly does it mean when it pertains to aquatics and an aquatic...

Traditionally, day camps have chosen to visit waterparks or aquatic facilities for their field trips.  The additional lifeguard supervision and stress that result from...

Hosting parties at your facility is an excellent way to bring in additional revenue with very little extra expense.  Developing a party program specific...

As the president of the North Texas Aquatics Association, I recently surveyed our membership of aquatics’ professionals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, as well...

Winter is fast approaching and as daily temperatures decrease, heating costs increase.  Whether you have an indoor aquatic facility or a year-round outdoor swimming...

Years ago Shawnee Mountain, a ski resort, in East Stroudsburg, Pa., had an outdoor waterpark and found it to be a worthwhile investment, as...

I stood inside the clear tube, my heart pounding in my chest.  A speaker above my head counted down. “Three. Two. One. Drop.” The...

As most of us know in the recreation design industry, CannonDesign is a multidisciplinary international design firm.  Cannon's December newsletter focuses on economic trends...

The following presentation was presented at the FINA World Aquatics Convention held in Moscow Russia on October 31, 2012 What is the definition of Success...

The Lifeguarding/Bather Supervision Module for the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) was posted by the CDC on May 31, 2012 for public comment.  With...