The Health and Recreation Center (Building M) offers a unique fitness and recreational experience for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The newly renovated 135,000 sq. ft. facility offers an aquatics center, a four-court field-house, a suspended jogging track, fitness studios, cardio/strength areas, a 10,000 square foot fitness center, numerous fitness programs, and the NCH […]
Having been involved in the commercial swimming pool industry for over 20 years, I’ve been fortunate to be a part of the planning and design of hundreds of aquatic facilities across the globe. During this time, I’ve seen my fair share of the good, the bad and yes even the ugly. For years my head […]
Due to the discovery of significant structural issues, the original historic Holding Park Pool was demolished and replaced with a new $3.2 million aquatic center. Completed in 2018, the new facility is comprised of three bodies of water, including lap pool, a plunge pool, and a children’s pool. Photos courtesy of Yellow Dog Design […]
One of the world’s most successful sports franchises, the Boston Celtics, recently opened its new Red Auerbach Center at New Balance World Headquarters, a state-of-the-art, 70,000 sq. ft. practice facility located at Boston Landing in the Allston/Brighton neighborhood that will set the bar for professional basketball organizations. The building was named to honor Red Auerbach, […]
The eighth high school in the Katy Independent School District, celebrated its grand opening in September 2017. The 635,000 sq. ft campus is located on a 147-acre site and will serve over 3,000 students. The school has two 3-story academic wings with classrooms, a natatorium, science labs, collaboration spaces, two dining commons, a performing arts […]
Club Westside originally opened as a private tennis club hosting a variety of tennis tournaments and events. The club consisted of 46 courts in total, including 10 indoors with a capacity of 5,240 spectators. In December 2006, club management undertook an evolution of the fundamental offerings of the club in order to expand the membership […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained by Venture River Waterpark in Eddyville, KY to provide Counsilman-Hunsaker Aquatic Management Services including a CHAMP™ starter package visit and one unannounced site-visit. 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 the facility’s […]
2017 Norwegian Cruise Line contracted Counsilman-Hunsaker to conduct ten American Red Cross Lifeguarding training classes in international waters from April 2017 through December 2017 onboard five of the largest vessels in their fleet, including a ship that completed construction in April 2017 intended for the Chinese market. Additionally, Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted to develop Standard Operating […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted to conduct an Annual Lifeguard Operations Assessment and two unannounced site-visits through the 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 staff, and the facility’s communication system and emergency […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted by Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) to conduct lifeguard operational audits to its members who utilize American Red Cross-trained lifeguards. CHAMP™ Examiners provided unannounced site-visits to each member where they evaluated the performance of the lifeguards and lifeguard operations. The knowledge and skills evaluated during on-site evaluations were based on the […]
