Chattanooga, TN – September, 29, 2014 – PlayCore Holdings, Inc. (PlayCore), a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of play and recreation products and services, and a portfolio company of Sentinel Capital Partners, today announced the acquisition of Fountain People, Inc. and its aquatic playground division Water Odyssey. Fountain People, founded in […]
As a Studio Director, Connor leads a design team focusing on aquatic projects in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and Canada. He oversees projects from initial interview and contract negotiation to construction administration and everything in between. He possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge of the aquatics industry and prides himself […]
Click here to download a copy. As the MAHC now moves into the next phase, local and state health jurisdictions will be able to implement all or portions of the code as seen fit. The CDC will work with national partners to periodically update the MAHC to ensure it stays current with the latest industry advances and […]
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 as some of my colleagues on the World Waterpark Association’s Public Sector Committee, in order to find out what challenges and obstacles they currently face. As the results came in, I […]
“If I had only one day left to live I would spend it at a swim meet because they last forever.” I’ve seen this on swimmers’ t-shirts at swim meets across the country, and I couldn’t agree more. I was recently visiting with USA Swimming in Colorado Springs when we began discussing how to get […]
George joined Counsilman-Hunsaker in 2014 after spending 18 years in municipal aquatic operations where he managed aquatic centers and oversaw programs at both indoor and outdoor facilities. As a studio director of feasibility studies, he specializes in helping municipalities, universities, school districts, private swim clubs and non-profit providers determine the best approach and the capital […]
It’s that time of year again and as the summer season starts up many operators will have to deal with a nemesis to aquatic professionals around the globe, cloudy water! Before you just throw in some clarifier, here’s a quick checklist of items that you can take a look at if your water clouds up. […]
Chattanooga, TN – May 30, 2014 – PlayCore is pleased to announce its acquisition by Sentinel Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm focusing on middle market investments. The company was previously held by Irving Place Capital (IPC). Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, PlayCore is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of […]
We often get asked about capacity for pools during the planning process. The challenge we find is there are different meanings for “capacity” depending on who you are talking to. Sometimes people want to know how many people can fit in the pool, sometimes they want to know how many people they can allow in […]
Consideration must be given to acoustical problems that develop in a natatorium. Structural features and finish materials should be selected that will absorb sound and reduce noise levels. In this regard, it is recommended that acoustical building materials be used on the walls and in the ceiling of the natatorium and that other noise dampening […]
