A world class diving facility in the 21st century has forced changes in diving pool designs in the past 15 years. This is largely due to the advent of synchronized diving and also because of an increase in International competitions around the world forcing Countries to either build new pools or renovate existing facilities to […]
The ninth World Aquatic Health Conference and Aquatic Physical Therapy Summit was held for the first time in Norfolk, Virginia, and organizers report a strong attendance, with 412 attendees, holding close to last year’s record-setting event in Seattle. The World Aquatic Health Conference is recognized as the leading global aquatic research forum. “This year’s conference was […]
Diving in the 21st Century has developed to a new level of excellence. In order to win a high level competition, an athlete must perform high degree of difficulty dives with the highest quality. Consistency and precision are the indicators of high quality dives and for a diver to perform at this level, the answer […]
A leaking pool is a problem…for everybody. How do you find the leak or leaks, and then how do you fix the problem? Following a plan can often reduce time and frustration. A good strategy for finding one leak is the following: 1. Identify the most likely sources of a leak in a pool: a) A […]
WhiteWater announced the acquisition of Apptivations ata the IAAPA Expo. Apptivations develops apps that focus on story telling or educational interactive games. Waterparks are apart of a growing app world.
PRINCIPLES OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MICHAEL JOSEPHSON IT IS IMPORTANT THAT IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY, AN ORGANIZATION THAT FAILS TO EVOLVE CAN EASILY CEASE TO EXIST. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION BE A TOP PRIORITY. You don’t have to be sick to get better. Every system or process and every person can […]
In the November 2012 issue of the International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, research completed by Andres C. Cornett, Hiroki Naganobori, and Joel M. Stager is presented racing starts and water depth. This information is timely given the recent discussions prompted by the Model Aquatic Health Code. This study researches the potential for injury when […]
The revision to the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 2010, published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010, and went into effect on March 15, 2011. Full compliance with the regulations was originally slated for March 15, 2012. In January, 2012, the Department of Justice released a Technical […]
The MAHC Facility Design & Construction Module aims to fill holes other codes don’t address and provide scientifically based best practices. See where the recommendations have the largest impact. The following article was published in Aquatics International in the November / December 2012 Issue The goal of the Model Aquatic Health Code is to codify […]
In May of 2012, Soaring Eagle Waterpark & Hotel held their grand opening for the newly completed 243 room hotel which features a 45,000 sq. ft. indoor water park. Built to accommodate 850 fun and thrill seekers, this could just another joint venture hotel/waterpark. However what sets Soaring Eagle apart, is not the multiple indoor/outdoor […]
