News here, get it while it’s hot! We are constantly bombarded with sales pitches, marketing, and advertisements suggesting that we spend our disposable income on a particular product. What compels us to choose one product or service over another? Sometimes it is the quality or price, but what if the products are comparable? Subconsciously, we […]
When designing an indoor swimming pool, it must be understood that the room – the natatorium – is a unique space, which will require a number of special design considerations. First of all, the natatorium is a special room containing a large volume of water that must be continually heated, chemically treated and cleaned 24 […]
While working within the aquatic industry for more than 20 years, Cary has acquired a broad range of unique experience that ranges from initial concept design through every facet of construction. He has acquired extensive knowledge while in the construction industry building aquatic facilities which gives him a special insight that he uses when designing […]
A regular program of preventive maintenance will curb depreciation and improve both the appearance and performance of the various components in every facility. Preventive maintenance consists of three elements: Inspection of the items. This can help detect or give indications of substandard performance that can be corrected before costly repairs are needed. Scheduled maintenance and […]
Moveable floors enable an otherwise deep pool to operate at multiple water depths all the way up to zero inches to allow for flexible program opportunities. This often proves to be cheaper than having a separate body of water, especially indoors. Typically, three different types of floors are on the market: hydraulic ram floors, scissor […]
Teach your lifeguards where to look. Lifeguards need to know their zone of protection for each stand they cover like the back of their hand. They need to know where their zone begins and ends; where any blind spots may be; how the glare on the surface changes from stand to stand depending on the […]
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) uses established and innovative practices, standards, and technologies to provide a voluntary consensus-based national standard for green building. With operations impacted by rising costs of utilities, chemicals, and maintenance, Owners & Designers are looking for innovative ways to recycle hundreds of thousands of gallons of water at aquatic […]
One of the most important, yet tedious, responsibilities of a pool operator or manager is maintaining proper records. Accurate records are essential to reducing costs, increasing safety, and reducing facility liability. It is imperative for pool operators and facility managers to know what records to keep and how long to keep them. Follow these guidelines […]
Kids of all ages like to play so what opportunities are there for kids who are truly kids to play in water? The simplest form of interactive play with water is the ubiquitous puddle. A kid with a puddle of rain water will stomp, splash and play until they are happily soaked and their parents […]
Do you find yourself understaffed and experiencing high turnover every summer? Do you hire then fire consistently? Evaluating your hiring practices can assist in reducing the amount of time, and ultimately, the impact of human resources on your bottom line. Lifeguard Shortage? There is a misconception in the industry that there are not enough qualified […]
