HOK commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a swimming pool assessment for the Reily Center at Tulane University. The natatorium facility program includes an indoor stretch 50-meter competition pool with a single movable bulkhead, one 1-meter and one 3-meter springboard dive stands. The pool is utilized by multiple users including the Women’s Swim and Dive team, Club […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted to conduct an Annual Lifeguard Operations Assessment, through Counsilman-Hunsaker’s CHAMP™ service program, the sole authorized licensee of the American Red Cross’ Aquatic Examiner Services program. A CHAMP™ Examiner reviewed the facility layout and zone coverage, placement of emergency equipment and staffing, and the facility’s communication system and emergency procedures. Counsilman-Hunsaker also evaluated […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained by Perkins+Will to provide aquatics expertise for a new indoor recreation and aquatics center. A 50-meter aquatic center was explored as a possible partnership between the City of Bettendorf and two local school districts. Counsilman-Hunsaker reviewed conceptual and space plans and provided input on operational expenses and revenue
A main theme that runs throughout the majority of serious aquatic incidents that involve children is the lack of parental supervision at the time of the incident. And, though it seems like something rather simple, getting parents to properly supervise their children proves to be one of the most difficult tasks that waterpark operators face. […]
Parks and Recreation professionals are leaders. Some lead an entire department as a director; others lead a division as a superintendent and some lead a recreation center or parks crew as a supervisor. Leaders provide vision, goal setting, communication, encouragement, team building, discipline and recognition for those they lead. And, if they effectively do this, […]
In early 2018, Moody Nolan commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to perform a feasibility study analysis for the planning, design and operations for a new Community Recreation Center which would include indoor aquatics. Through this process, Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted to identify and assess the need for aquatics and develop options for consideration that meet the aquatic needs of […]
In 2019, Derry Township retained Counsilman-Hunsaker to complete an aquatic study to determine the future of aquatics for the local community. The study’s goal was to review the regional and statewide competitive swimming market and provide commentary, knowledge, and insight to the Township. Counsilman-Hunsaker provided the findings to allow the Township to make a well-informed […]
The Sports Stable, located in Superior, CO, saw a need to expand their offerings by adding aquatic sport training to their facility. Limited space was available for an expansion, so the Sports Stable hired Counsilman-Hunsaker to complete a feasibility study that would create a concept to maximize the available space. Counsilman-Hunsaker was able to create […]
In April 2018, Marion County commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to perform a feasibility study analysis for a new outdoor aquatic center. Through this process, Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted to identify and assess the need for a new aquatic center, develop several options for consideration that meet the aquatic needs of Marion County residents, and develop construction and projects […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker and Dialog Design prepared an Outdoor Pool Master Plan Report for the City of Calgary, which consisted of evaluating their seven existing outdoor aquatic centers. The assessment was intended to guide the city with a strategy for their outdoor pools recommending a course of action that will determine maintaining, decommissioning, or new build of […]
