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Every Child A Swimmer Partners with Goldfish Swim School, Helping Provide More Swim Lessons to Children in Need
In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day today, July 25, the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) and Every Child A Swimmer (ECAS) have announced a partnership with Goldfish Swim School Franchising to provide more children with access to low-to-no-cost swimming lessons in more communities.
Soaking In Safety And Cost Savings
It goes without saying that safety, maintenance, and saving money are important at park facilities. But think about how these three concepts connect for a water park to thrive.
Florida Swims Foundation and Every Child A Swimmer Renew Partnership to Provide Swim Lessons to Florida’s Children
(SARASOTA, Fla.) – The Florida Swims Foundation and Every Child A Swimmer (ECAS) renewed their partnership to provide swim lessons to children throughout the state of Florida.
Drowning Prevention
Drowning is a significant health concern within the U.S., and is one of the leading causes of unintentional-injury deaths for people of all ages. Drowning is the third-leading cause of unintentional-injury death for children ages 14 and under, and the second-leading cause of death from all causes for children under 4 years old.
Waterpark Safety Depends On Logistics, Training, And Maintenance
Waterpark safety is often positioned as the responsibility of a particular group—families must take precautions to look after their children, lifeguards must oversee a certain pool or feature, and so on. But first and foremost, safety is actually a joint effort between parkgoers and staff members, or rather, a tacit agreement that guests affirm simply by showing up.
Keeping Your Head Above Water
There’s no question that the aquatic industry has faced many challenges since the pandemic began. The challenges in forcing pool and water-park operators outside their comfort zone seem like they are here to stay for a while.
A Pond-Management Safety Checklist
Lakes and ponds are highly valued in communities for stormwater collection, fishing, swimming, boating, and spending quality time with family and friends. People rely on the health, functionality, and beauty of freshwater resources for long-lasting happiness.
Think Outside A Box Full of Water
For those who have a competition pool and wonder what else you can do other than have swim meets—this article is intended to help you literally think outside your box full of water.
How To Haunted Swamp
I know what you’re thinking. “Haunted swamp is not a verb. That is an improper sentence!” I agree. It is an improper sentence—until you host a haunted swamp. That is when you realize it is very much an action.
Take Control Of Aquatic Staffing
Aquatic facilities across the country are facing unprecedented staffing challenges. How they are addressed today can lead to an even stronger foundation in the future.
Pouring Through The Details
On June 15, 2019, the gates opened to a new, outdoor aquatic center in Oxford, Ohio. The city had been discussing, studying, planning, and preparing for it since 2005.
Waves Of The Future
From Roman baths to modern water parks, from plunge pools of the early 20th century to the spray grounds of the early 21st, water has played a major role in civilization for well over 2,000 years.
Here To Spray
Known as a vacation destination to many, the city of St. Petersburg, Fla., is nestled on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. To those who call it home, the “Sunshine City” boasts a
Swimming Upstream
Hagan Community Park is a household name in the greater Sacramento region, an iconic site in Rancho Cordova, and home to countless family reunions, business end-of-year picnics, the Hagan Community Barn animals, and more.
Safe Water
An essential factor in the safe operation of any pool is clean, crystal-clear water. This becomes increasingly important when one begins to consider wave-pool design and operation.
Beaches, Lakes, And Rivers
While much has been written over the years about parks, playgrounds, pools, and athletic fields, very little has been written that addresses the operation of beach and waterfront facilities. These types of facilities not only pose special management considerations, but also involve unique safety and liability issues.
Dream Big, Then Return To Reality
For most public-sector agencies, building an aquatic center or multi-purpose facility with aquatic components is a rare undertaking. These centers are often some of the most popular and well-used by the community, but they are neither easy nor inexpensive to build and operate.
Goosebump Moments
The monotony of these days is occasionally broken by outstanding moments. Some memories are personal. I can recall the exact spot on the road on which I was driving when I heard on the radio that a second plane had slammed into the World Trade Center, and that it was an attack, not an accident.
Cyanuric Acid
Cyanuric acid (CYA) is both a good and bad element in an outdoor pool. As an Aquatic Facility Operator course instructor and a pool operator for many years, I write this article to dispel some of the mystery around CYA and its reputation.
Right On Target
Located at the Jack A. Claes Pavilion in Elk Grove, Ill., the Pavilion Aquatics Center (PAC) is a facility of the Elk Grove Park District. From April 2013 to February 2014, the PAC underwent a $9-million renovation