Aquatics International articles from February 2004

Aquatics International archives from February 2004

Works in progress.(From The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... Page through almost any publication and you'll find a list of some sort. Music. Books. Movies. Software. Television programs. Yes, the list goes on. You probably even have one sitting on your desk somewhere. It's as if we've suddenly become a...

Caution urged on lightning.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... I am responding to David Guthrie's letter in the Nov./Dec. 2003 issue. Lightning did strike our pool. It was in the '80s. The lifeguard on deck at that time had cleared the pool area and was on deck when the strike happened. A patron...

Lifesaving groups must work together.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... The Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention believes that all the major lifeguard training agencies should get together and discuss the concepts that are mentioned in Chris Brewster's article titled,...

Drowning defined.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... I concur with the points of Dr. John Fletemeyer that drowning is underreported and drowning prevention underfunded (AI, "Perspectives," Nov./Dec. 2003). There's an obvious link between those facts, as he suggests. Although the World Health...

Elderly drowning on the rise.(News Room)
February 1, 2004... When four elderly residents of Scottsdale, Ariz., drowned this past year, the fire department became concerned. "In that same time frame, there were no child drownings.... That's what was so surprising," said Sandy Nygaard, the Scottsdale...

Pools closing across Germany.
February 1, 2004... Germany is in the grip of a financial crisis that's forcing the closure of city services from libraries, opera companies and day-care centers to swimming pools. Officials coping with lower tax revenues and investment and rising unemployment...

History-making English Channel swimmier dies.(Obituary)
February 1, 2004... Gertrude Ederle, who battled riptides, crosscurrents, driving rain and turbulent seas to become the first woman to swim the English Channel died Nov. 30, 2003, according to the New York times. Ederle was 20 when she made her historic swim...

Swimming legend dies.(Newsroom)(Obituary)
February 1, 2004... James "Doc" Counsilman accomplished a lot in his life, including swimming the English Channel. But what mattered most to Counsilman, 83, who passed away Jan. 4 from complications due to Parkinson's disease, were his contributions to the science...

ISHOF eyes Daytona Beach.(Newsroom)(International Swimming Hall of Fame)
February 1, 2004... Officials at the International Swimming Hall of Fame are hoping the third time is the charm. After outgrowing its current facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the organization has been searching for a new location for nearly two years....

Racing for safety: a new lifeguard model promises to make triathlons safer for athletes--and guards.(Risk Management)
February 1, 2004... It happened in an instant. During the 2002 Provo Ironman, a cold front moved through just 20 minutes into the race. Winds suddenly shifted and gale-force downdrafts off the mountains produced 6-foot-high waves. Race officials canceled the swim...

Inner beauty: five ways to add new life to tired indoor pools without killing your budget.(Bottom Line)
February 1, 2004... If indoor pools were clothing, most facilities built in the 50s, '60s and '70s would be the equivalent of leisure suits. With tight budgets the rule around the country, many operators may feel stuck with what they have. But you can...

Who's who in Aquatics.
February 1, 2004... Welcome to this year's Who's Who in Aquatics--a list of the industry's 100 most influential leaders. | For the second year in a row, Aquatics International agreed to publish the list, which was put together by a 13-member selection panel of...

The lightning rod: in the past two decades, Jeff Ellis' unconventional--and often controversial--ideas have forever, changed the world of lifeguarding. and he's not finished yet.
February 1, 2004... You won't see Jeff Ellis at many aquatics conferences, or writing many industry articles. Yet not since Commodore Longfellow has a man been so instrumental in the evolution of lifeguard training--and aquatics itself. Since 1983, when Ellis...

Ellis Timeline: here's a quick look at the major milestones--and controversies--in Jeff Ellis' remarkable 30-year aquatics career.
February 1, 2004... 1980s * Ellis & Associates is incorporated. On board are Ellis, one full-time employee and eight part-time associates. Their mission is to provide aquatic safety and risk-management services for the still-developing waterpark industry. The...

Paragon starting platforms.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Aquam Aquatic Specialist Features: company offers full line of Paragon deck equipment, including its line of starting platforms; a variety of models and several anchoring systems from which to choose; also available are lane lines, pace...

Race time pace clocks.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Competitor Swim Products Features: constructed from powder-coated, lightweight aluminum; polycarbonate face is UV-stabilized and virtually break-proof, per maker; quadruple-coated steel hands; designed for optimum visibility from water;...

Starting platforms.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Kiefer Features: 32-inch track start surface designed to accommodate Colorado Timing Systems' relay judging platform and other timing equipment; enclosed horn start, master control hub for easy connection of auxiliary timing equipment...

Heavy-duty deck equipment.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By AstralPool USA Features: company offers stainless steel competition equipment, standard and custom rails, starting platforms, racing lanes, storage reels and lifeguard chairs; complete line of accessories, including lane line anchor...

OmniSport 2000 timing console.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Daktronics Features: designed to be versatile, user-friendly, affordable; capable of scoring swimming, diving and water polo; can handle 10 individual work outs simultaneously in the pace clock mode; controls Daktronics and CTS single...

Kickboards.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Marine Rescue Products Features: Aqua-Cell "Classic" kickboard features an embossed, nonslip surface and contoured handgrips; resists waterlogging, per maker; available in red, yellow and blue; junior sizes also offered Contact:...

Lighted relay judging platform.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Colorado Time Systems Features: platform is enhanced with speed lights, designed to improve both start reaction times and relay exchanges during competition; product is the only relay judging platform used at the NCAA Division 1...

'Timeware' software.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By International Sports Timing Features: designed to turn computer into swim-timing console; allows for creation of event lists, meet setups, time and place events, printouts of event and meet results and teams splits; users can add start...

Gel-coated movable bulkheads.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Neptune-Benson Features: available in 4- and 6-foot widths, and lengths up to 25 meters; molded in noskid surfaces, including target and turning wall; easy to use, independently controlled ballast chamber; modular construction more...

Colorado block by paragon.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Paragon Aquatics Features: Paragon Aquatics Track Start Side Mount Competitor block with Colorado Time Systems' relay judging platform; pressure-sensitive electronic device registers when a swimmer leaves starting block; speed lights;...

Track start competitor starting platform.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Recreonics Features: 24-by-32-inch polypropylene top designed for track start; sand grooved finish for better traction; dual support legs for greater stability; includes backstroke bar, lane indicator and anchor assembly ...

The sprint corrective lens anti-fog goggles.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Sprint Aquatics Features: high-grade optical lenses with split headband to provide excellent fit and comfort, according to maker; available in optical lens grades from -150 to -700 in increments of 50; latex-free goggles are packaged in...

Fiberglass bulkheads.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Stark Bulkheads Features: constructed of 100 percent noncorrosive fiberglass, according to manufacturer; choice of toe ledges in any width; 100 percent flow-through at waterline; monolithic construction Options/Accessories: 45-year...

'Club' floating goal.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By VIP AntiWave Features: constructed using durable, white-coated aluminum; fiberglass panels; easy to assemble; competitively priced, per manufacturer Options/Accessories: three-year warranty Contact:. VIP AntiWave, Seattle...

Anti-wave forerunner racing lane and supertensioner.(Competition Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By WMS Aquatics Features: to quell waves, the company's racing lane uses hydrodynamic propulsion technology that forces the waves downward; SuperTensioner is designed to easily adjust the tension of racing lane cables; constructed of...

Water walker.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By All Pro Exercise Products Features: 10-pound-weight, adjustable aquatic exercise belt is designed for comfort and proper fit; aims to improve and increase user's range of motion, strength and endurance, and enhance flexibility for a...

Therapy pool.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Aquatic Development Group Features: movable floor allows for water therapy or aquatic physical conditioning at multiple water depths Contact: Aquatic Development Group, Cohoes, N.Y. 800.458.9283 Write 119 on Postage-Free Card...

Universal table.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Pilot Rock Park Equipment Features: table is designed to be accessible to wheelchairs at both ends; full-length seats offer full seating capacity when wheelchairs are not in place; portable tops available in 6-, 8-, 10- or 12-foot-long...

AquaJogger shape belt.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By AquaJogger Features: therapeutic tool for users with disabilities; constructed of soft, flexible foam; designed for men and women with fuller body types; modified arch in back makes it easier to stay vertical; four inches longer than...

Family lifeguard.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By FLG Industries Features: movable pool floor provides access for disabled pool users; affordable, low maintenance, per maker; also can be used to help in aquatic therapy Contact: FLG Industries Inc., Miami 800.337.4847 Write 121...

Eureka aquatic access ramps.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Recreation Supply Co. Features: designed to provide convenient, dignified access; ramp treads are made of extruded glass fiber bearings that are resistant to pool chemicals, corrosion and UV rays, per maker; typical lengths are 13- and...

IGAT-180/135.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Aquatic Access Features: lift has been adapted to limit seat rotation to 135 degrees, enabling ADA-compliant access to pools and spas; built-in bench seats; lift also enables round or oval pools to be ADA-compliant, per maker ...

Water-powered pool lifts.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Liftsmith Ltd. Features: company offers standard and custom water-powered lifts; patented product uses water pressure of a garden hose to power the lift; Rota-Lock rotation lock prevents lift from moving while user gets on and off seat,...

Splash semiportable pool lift.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Recreonics Features: 359-degrae turning radius for safe over-deck transfers; waterproof band controls; 24V rechargeable battery; 300-pound weight capacity; adapts easily to existing deck mounting sleeves and most gutter configurations;...

AquaTrek ladders, steps and ramps.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Rehab Systems Features: redesigned platforms feature noncorrosive metal encased in a rigid PVC skin; fittings also reinforced using solid-core PVC Options/Accessories: one-year warranty Contact: Rehab Systems, LLC, Fargo, N.D....

Aquatic lifts.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By RMT Aquatics Features: company offers a complete line of portable, battery-powered lifts for any aquatic application, according to manufacturer Options/Accessories: lifetime warranty on frame Contact: RMT Aquatics, Miami...

Swim-lift model gallatin.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Spectrum Aquatics Features: designed for 400-pound lifting capacity; complies with ADA guidelines; accommodates both inground pools and spas without unnecessary customization, per maker Options/Accessories: optional headrest;...

Stainless steel aquatic wheelchair.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Sprint Aquatics Features: designed to provide safe transport and protection inside and outside pool; constructed using 304 stainless steel tubing and tough plastic in mag wheels; includes removable, swingaway footrest, heavy-duty...

Powder-coated rails and ladders.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By S.R. Smith Features: company offers a complete line of cross-braced and heavy-duty ladders and rails; powder-coated rails available in variety of colors to match facility decor; custom rails designed to fit specific facility needs...

Easy ladder.(Disability & Access Equipment)
February 1, 2004... By Triad Technologies Features: durable fiberglass construction; requires no pool modification, per manufacturer; comes equipped with its own dolly; custom-trimmed to fit each pool Contact: Triad Technologies Inc., Syracuse, N.Y....

Deck Stor-A-Way[TM].(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Clear your deck of clutter: organize and protect your equipment with Triad's non-corrosive deck storage unit. Specially designed for pool environments, the Deck Stor-A-Way[TM] has a locking door, self-draining shelves, is fully ventilated and...

BIGMouth[TM] skimmer.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... The BIGmouth[TM] skimmer is lightweight with a 60" frame that allows staff to dean any size aquatic facility in minutes. Its adjustable handles allow the operator to swim or walk behind, and if released, the "mouth" tilts upward, keeping debris...

Aquatic exercise re-created.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Sprint presents the all new Aqualogix equipment system for the next level in aquatic fitness. The unique system is designed to maximize your fitness training. The multi-dimensional equipment offers variations depending upon the desired output...

Interactive Waterplay System.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... An interactive Waterplay System creating fun for the whole family. The Rain Forest is an array of interactive features, all available from ground level with a highly visible waterfall cascading off the roof on two sides. This feature has no...

AquaTrek pool access products.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Enhance your pool access with an AquaTrek Ladder, Step, Ramp or Wheel Chair from Rehab Systems, LLC. All products are custom designed built using a noncorrosive metal skeleton encased in a rigid PVC skin. Durable and lightweight, they can be...

Pool monitor.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... The Command Center[TM] is a state-of-the-art" pool monitoring system which provides centralized control of all pool functions. The system consists of a fiberglass self-contained, fully integrated electronic panel that controls circulating...

Recreonics portable vacuum filters.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Recreonics portable vacuum filters feature a durable stainless steel cartridge filter, thermal plastic pump, waterproof switch and pre-wired GFI protector, 1.5 inch suction and discharge connections and 50 foot electrical cord, all mounted on...

Affordable, attractive water slides.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... When the budget for a large fiberglass water slide just isn't there, Mason Corporation fills the bill with attractive water slides that are absolutely safe, fun, and very affordable. In business since 1982, Mason offers a "turn-key" service...

Filter Cartridge catalog.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... This easy-to-use catalog lists all makes and models of swimming pool and spa filter cartridges offered by Pleatco. It makes available the industry's most comprehensive selection of filter cartridges. Pleatco Filter Cartridges Corp., 28 Garvies...

Improve stroke, endurance & strength.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... StrechCordz with Handles is used for curls, tricep extensions, flies and lat pulls. They offer excellent dry-land training for age-groupers to master swimmers, and like all our innovative products, they are the highest quality training tools...

New chlorine PPM sensor.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... CHEMTROL[TM] is introducing a revolutionary new solid state PPM sensor for measuring Free Chlorine concentration in water. Easy-to-use, precise and reliable, it is not affected by the presence of cyanuric acid or oxidizers. Now available...

Atria custom aquatic enclosures.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... ATRIA aquatic enclosures are designed to provide the most advanced commercial enclosures available. Color coated aluminum frames and rafters minimize maintenance. The light transmitting insulated roof panels open to allow for natural...

Aquatons[R]!(Product Showcase )
February 1, 2004... Empex Watertoys presents their latest creation--the AQUATON SPRAYPARK. Created specifically for Sprayparks without standing water, AQUATONS[R] are a whimsical presentation of AQUATECTURE[R]. Designed of round flowing forms, the structures are a...

Lincoln 50th Anniversary.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 2004 marks Lincoln's 50th Anniversary serving the commercial swimming pool market place. Lincoln's new 152 page catalog contains the most comprehensive selection of high quality swimming pool equipment and aquatic supplies available. The...

Durable coatings.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... The Fibre Tech process is one of the most durable coatings produced for today's pool renovation needs The Fibre Tech coating is designed for any situation that demands a seamless, waterproof barrier that permanently adheres to any structurally...

sureTRACK[TM]--4.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Taylor Technologies promises that readings from its new sureTRACK[TM]--4 test strip will compare favorably with the wet-chemistry results the company is famous for. Simply "shake, dip and read" to determine flee chlorine 0-10 ppm, bromine 0-20...

Valves & controls free CD catalog.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... New CD features complete product catalog, CAD files, product video, installation instructions and a special "Plastic Valves 101" tech guide with info on materials, valve function, piping systems, and a working flow rate calculator. Info on...

National line[TM] fluid strainer system.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Designed to catch debris before it can enter swimming pool or spa pumps and cause clogs, impeller damage or shutdowns. It's the only fiberglass strainer listed by NSF International to ANSI/NSF Standard 50-1996 for pool and spa applications....

WaterLink[R] Pro Colorimeter.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... LaMotte Company introduces the new WaterLink[R] Pro Colorimeter with 20 pre-loaded tests for pool or spa water, and 50 pre-loaded tests for other water testing applications. Features include compact size (6"x 3.25"), hand held design, and...

2004 Recreation Supply Company Catalog.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... A trusted source for over 20 years, the new 2004 Recreation Supply Company Catalog is packed with everything you need for your commercial swimming pool and aquatic programs. Look for it in your mailbox in early March 2004! Within the 144...

Aquatic exercise belt.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Water Fitness Training Foam Floatation Belt. Recommended by water fitness professionals for water jogging and aqua fitness exercises. Complete with adjustable belt and exercise manual. Swimline ILP also manufactures inflatables, plus...

MARINER System slides.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... SUMMIT-USA is introducing our new MARINER System of slides for commercial swimming pools. Plenty of options including; platform height, number and type of slides, straight or spiral stairs, solar LED lights, roof, lifeguard seat, colors,...

Fiberglass surge tanks.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Mer-Made surge tanks are designed specifically for pools. They are supplied with built in internal float valves on the main drain line. Tanks can be supplied segmented to allow access through narrow openings. Sizes up to 144" diameter can be...

Keep the pool out of your locker room.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Pool water damages your locker room one swimmer at a time. Suitmate uses an exclusive high-speed spin process to pull out water and make a wet suit drip-free in seconds, without heat. Extractor Corporation, Suitmate, Swimsuit Water Extractor....

Training & competition equipment.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... We carry a full line of training and competition equipment. From starting blocks, lane lines, and pace clocks to kickboards, training belts and blaster buoys. We can also outfit your team with printed caps and backstroke flags. For more...

Waterworks International.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... A leading innovator of interactive water play environments as well as high-tech water features. Our SplashZONE's are an inexpensive way to have interactive fountain's for parks and play areas. SplashZONE's don't require the personnel and bath...

Laps of luxury: when the indoor pool at this North Carolina estate was built in the 1800s, it was a technological triumph.(Backstroke)
February 1, 2004... This "home" and its indoor pool have to be seen to be believed. Said to be the largest privately owned home in the nation, the 108-year-old Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C., is a 250-room French Renaissance chateau. Its lush 8,000-acre...