Every wonder why competitive swimming has three (3) different courses of play; short course yards, short course meters, and long course meters. And why are there two different “mile” races, 1650-yards and 1500-meters? And for the record, a mile is closer to 1600-meters or 1750-yards. America is the only country on the planet using the […]
As most of us know in the recreation design industry, CannonDesign is a multidisciplinary international design firm. Cannon’s December newsletter focuses on economic trends impacting design and construction. It reviews unemployment rates, Non-residential Construction, GDP, futures, and construction cost values. For those interested in a crystal ball look into 2013, I encourage you to take […]
Counsilman – Hunsaker continues to expand its ownership structure to support the future of the aquatic industry. Since our beginning in 1970, the Counsilman – Hunsaker team has combined the art of innovation and the science of swimming to create the best aquatics centers in the world. To build on this strong foundation, in the […]
I heard a thought leader, a friend, take issue with adoption of the CDC Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) since it’s being positioned as an “evolution” in design and operations rather than a needed “revolution.” Half of the United States is not united on requiring that the person operating the public pool have any verifiable […]
Beneath the water and under the plaster and tile finish lays the fundamental element in most swimming pools: concrete. It has been used to reinforce a pool’s structural shell for over 2,500 years; the Ancient Romans were the first to use it in their baths. But what is it about concrete that has kept it […]
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.
