Aquatics

Community organizations share the programs they’re offering to raise awareness around National Water Safety Month in May. The department of Parks and Recreation at Prince...

How three organizations are working to lower the national drowning rate through safety around water education and programs.  According to the CDC, more than 40...

WAVE Systems is on a mission to end drowning. A part of that is revolutionizing the job of lifeguards by giving them the tools to...

Janay Rickwalder, the vice president of communications at the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, shares five entrapment avoidance guidelines.  What is entrapment? Entrapment occurs when...

Finding new ways to rethink your aquatics revenue strategy.  While the COVID-19 pandemic caused challenges for all aspects of community rec centers, aquatics departments were...

How to turn seasonal swimmers into winter swimmers at your community recreation center.  Swimming is a popular recreational sport in the U.S. As such, it’s...

Four steps to keep your staff and community safe to avoid and plan for non-water-based emergencies.  Managing an aquatics or recreational facility requires preparation for...

Energy saving options to incorporate at your facility. Energy conservation is a key factor in the analysis of your swimming pool mechanical systems. Focusing on...

The evolution of the swimming goggle and how to find the right fit.  The first “swimming pool” was built in 1868 in Boston but it...

The YMCA of the North, with the help of partnerships, is bringing free mobile swim lessons to families in underserved communities. The YMCA of the...