Aquatics

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...

Jessica Heller, an American Red Cross health and safety instructor shares tips for hiring, despite the national lifeguard shortage. Community centers and aquatics facilities across...

After a year of closures and lack of swim programs, community recreation centers are preparing to welcome back a summer of swimming. Among these centers...

How your organization can educate your community and provide water safety for children. As the temperatures begin to rise and spring turns into summer, facilities...

Three industry experts share how to boost pool profits with basic aquatics programming. Swimming pools, while popular, are no small investment for community rec facilities...

How creating a welcoming and accessible environment makes it easier for members to enjoy your facility. The simple truth is human beings are social creatures...

As summer approaches, utilize these six ways to prepare lifeguards for reopening, in case of an emergency, and beyond typical training. Lifeguards are the first...

Best practices for programming winter aquatics and getting members into your pools during the colder months. When most people think of pools, winter months don’t...