Aquatics International articles from October 2001

Aquatics International archives from October 2001

Close to home. (Water Ways).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... While the terrorist attacks affected all of us, the events of Sept. 11 hit especially close to home for at least one member of the aquatics industry. For more than 12 years, Jane Katz has provided scuba lessons and water-rescue training to...

Be prepared: train your waterpark staff to expect the unexpected. (In My View).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Despite thorough safety policies, rules and signage, waterparks largely depend upon their staffs to enforce rules and ensure the safety of guests. Unfortunately, staff roles are one of the least understood aspects at waterparks. While...

Do water wings fly? devise a sensible flotation-device policy for your facility. (Risk Management).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Flotation devices have long been used by swim instructors as learn-to-swim aids and by parents seeking an additional layer of protection for their young children. These devices -- kickboards, float belts, water wings, "swimmies," rafts,...

Proceed with caution: operators must ensure safe chemical storage and handling. (Chemistry Corner).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Aquatics professionals use pool chemicals every day without thinking much about them. They rely on chemicals to keep the water clean, free of disease and attractive to guests. But facility staffs must always remember that pool chemicals are...

Keep an eye on: knowing what to look for during daily water-slide inspections can keep slides in top condition and keep guests coming back for more.
October 1, 2001... Consider the abuse heaped upon water slides. Gouges and chips from belts, zippers, locked keys, rivets and buckles. Vagaries of weather, such as blistering heat, hailstorms, frosts and freezes. Throw in after-hours acts of...

The inside track: while indoor waterparks offer great revenue potential, moving indoors presents unique challenges and risks.
October 1, 2001... Cold, rainy days can quickly transform outdoor water parks into ghost towns. But operators of indoor water parks can weather a freezing December morning as easily as a scorching summer day. Prospective owners and operators of indoor...

Good, Clean fun: the waterpark industry has learned -- the hard way -- that producing consistently clean water requires bigger and more efficient equipment.
October 1, 2001... The large sizes and unusual shapes of waterpark attractions, together with the high levels of guest activity in the water, create huge demands on the water chemicals and circulation equipment at warerparks. Wave pools, water-slide catch...

Let's put on a show: Special events and live entertainment at waterparks can make the difference between an average season and an exceptional one.
October 1, 2001... Waterpark owners and operators across the country host a variety of special events and live entertainment at their facilities. The type of benefit the entertainment delivers, however, differs from park to park. At some locations, concerts...

Lifeguard chairs. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Adolph Kiefer and Associates * Features: bright new look; durable electro-polished stainless steel; new safety-lock, electra-polished fittings; one-piece molded footboard * Options/Accessories: free catalog * Contact: Adolph...

Insurance. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Allied Specialty Insurance Inc. * Features: company offers insurance coverage for waterpark facilities * Contact: Allied Specialty Insurance Inc., Treasure Island, Fla. (800) 237-3355; Booth 411 Circle 96 on Postage Free Card...

SPL - Superior Plastic Locker. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... American Locker Security Systems * Features: product features specially engineered resin; ribbed shelves angle forward to keep contents dry; coin retrieval drawers hold 1,200 coins; 4-inch bases; slanted tops * Options/Accessories:...

Lifeguard training. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... American Red Cross * Features: lifeguard training updated to meet EGG guidelines. Key course improvements include a single, easier-to-use text; aquatic-specific first aid and CPR training; integration of decision-making skills and optional...

Starguard lifeguard training program. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... American Safety and Health Institute * Features: new, nationally recognized lifeguard training program; total training package includes CPR, first aid, bloodborne pathogens and optional emergency oxygen and AED modules; easy-to-use student...

Waterpark products. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Amusement Leisure * Features: company provides waterpark, theme park and recreational products * Contact: Amusement Leisure, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (403) 244-2202; Booth 301-406 Circle 100 on Postage Free Card

Funbrella umbrella. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Anchor Industries * Features: company offers umbrellas that are retractable, durable and designed to be easy to maintain * Contact: Anchor Industries Inc., Evansville, Ind. (800) 322-8368; Booth 238 Circle 101 on Postage Free Card...

WaveTek wave system. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Aquatic Development Group Inc. * Features: broad range of systems for multiple applications; many wave/filtration packages available; variable wave patterns and heights, easy installation * Contact: Aquatic Development Group Inc.,...

Waterstop Fittings. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... ASA Mfg. * Features: company offers 1-1/2-inch and 2-inch Waterstop Fittings; low-cost flange is designed to stop weeping and leaks around PVC pipe penetrations; for use by gunite and concrete pool builders * Contact: ASA Mfg. Inc.,...

Big Squirt! Water toy. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Big Squirt! Inc. * Features: imprintable souvenirs; themed fill stations; great revenue stream; guests can play with product and take it home * Options/Accessories: free marketing tools; promotional opportunities * Contact: Big...

Commercial pool equipment. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Brock Enterprises * Features: company offers a wide array of commercial pool equipment * Contact: Brock Enterprises, Hamden, Conn. (800) 332-2360; Booth 158 Circle 105 on Postage Free Card

CAT controller. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Chemical Automation Technologies Inc. * Features: microprocessor-based pH/ORP water quality controller * Contact: Chemical Automation Technologies Inc., Gaithersburg, Md. (301) 990-8825; Booth 145 Circle 106 on Postage Free Card

Water chemistry controllers. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Chemtrol * Features: ORP, pH, ppm, temperature control with true remote control; on-board data logging and auto backwash; five-year electronics warranty * Options/Accessories: toll-free technical support * Contact: Chemtrol, div.,...

Water playground system. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Com-Pac Filtration * Features: stainless steel water playground systems feature a variety of water-play elements, water slides, packaged filtration and pumping systems, PVC grating, fiberglass gutters and collector tanks * Contact:...

Fittings and valves. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Dura Plastic Products * Features: PVC pipe fittings, valves and components; ISO 9001-registered; six warehouses to ensure fast delivery * Options/Accessories: modular manifold system * Contact: Dura Plastic Products, Beaumont,...

Creative watertoys. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Empex Watertoys * Features: rugged, corrosion-resistant water-play structures for resorts, municpal pools and waterparks * Accessories: complete supply and designs services * Contact: Empex Watertoys, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada...

HeatSavr. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Flexible Solutions Ltd. * Features: liquid solar blanket forms a thin barrier on pool surfaces, slowing evaporation and heat loss; safe * Contact: Flexible Solutions Ltd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (800) 661-3560; Booth 434...

Lightning exposure analysis. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Global Atmospherics * Features: free lightning-exposure analysis pinpoints and maps all cloud-to-ground lightning strikes detected within 10-mile radius; product helps mitigate liability and possibly saves lives * Contact: Global...

Custom fabricated pool grates. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Grate Ideas * Features: no on-site assembly required; made-to-measure corners; ultrasonically welded * Contact: Grate Ideas, Burlington, Vt. (800) 292-6044; Booths 556-558 Circle 113 on Postage Free Card

Pool grates. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Grate Technologies * Features: company offers the latest technology in grate products to meet today's requirements for fast Olympic-size pools and the growing trend toward zero waterline features for commercial pools * Contact: Grate...

The backboard. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Gulbenkian Swim Inc. * Features: 1/2-marine-grade polymer reinforced with weather-resistant plastic; measures 78-by-16-inches, weighs 26 pounds; easy deck entry; lasts longer than other aquatic boards * Accessories: special pricing ...

Waterpark Convention/Trade Show. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitiors).
October 1, 2001... IAAPA * Features: information about IAAPA's 2001 Annual Convention & Trade Show to be held in Orlando, where 1,300 exhibitors are expected * Contact: International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, Alexandria, Va. (703)...

Pool check & pool check pro. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Industrial Test Systems Inc. * Features: high accuracy and reliability; affordable; single and multiparameter test strips * Contact: Industrial Test Systems Inc., Rock Hill, S.C. (800) 861-9712; Booth 617 Circle 117 on Postage...

Magnum force 3 pump. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Jacuzzi Bros. * Features: large, residential/semicommercial pump flows up to 220 gpm; patented hear-sink allows pump to run dry without damage to shaft seal; 3-inch connections; economical * Contact: Jacuzzi Bros., Little Rock, Ark....

Water slides. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Mason Corp. * Features: multiflume; super-safe, impossible to fall off; attractive, affordable; new models include Double Hurricane * Contact: Mason Corp., Bentwood, Tenn. (800) 821-4141; Booth 122 Circle 120 on Postage Free Card

Fiberglass pump strainers. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Mer-Made Filter * Features: can be specially configured for systems with two pumps connected to one water supply line; compact two-pump strainer has a lower first cost than two separate strainers; eliminates need for PVC tee's, elbows and...

Vertical composite sand filters. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Miami Filter * Features: overhead distributor, lower collection tubes; float valves, strainers, butterfly valves and the like; lifetime guarantee of factory-installed underdrain systems and internal piping * Options/Accessories:...

Water Slides. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Morning Star Mfg. Inc. * Features: concept to completion; 3D custom design; steel fabrication and erection; installation; fountains; equipment endosures * Contact: Morning Star Mfg. Inc., Crump, Tenn. (800) 490-1597; Booths 519-620 ...

Beach management book. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... National Recreation & Park Assn. * Features: 165-page publication specifically addresses the management and operation of safe, enjoyable beaches; topics covered include design, operation, maintenance, accessibility, water quality,...

Pool perfect, phosfree, spa perfect. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Natural Chemistry Inc. * Features: natural enzyme cleaners and phosphate removers * Options/Accessories: marketing aids; authorized dealer and service professional programs * Contact: Natural Chemistry Inc., Stamford, Conn. (800)...

SmartToy system. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... NBGS Intl. * Features: computerized control system for participatory water-play elements; system incorporates programmable logic controllers with various types of sensors that control water valves, sound and light features on water-play...

Pooltest 9 photometer. (World Water park Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Plaintest Ltd. * Features: measures nine key pool-water parameters; complete kit with reagents; simple, accurate pool-water testing; full range of test kits * Contact: Palintest Ltd., Erlanger, Ky. (800) 835-9629; Booth 414 Circle...

Griff's guard station. (World Water park Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Paragon Aquatics * Features: front entry; elevated viewing station; easy access; nonskid surface; wide front step provides an additional station and brings guard closer to pool edge; heavy-duty wheels allow convenient, easy portability;...

PowerPac AT chlorination system. (World Waterpark Assocition on Exhibition).
October 1, 2001... PPG industries * Features: easy to install; engineered for above- or below-grade filter rooms; Accu-Tab chlorinator technology; compact * Options/Accessories: three models customized to meet requirements * Contact: PPG Industries,...

Tyvek & Vinyl Wristbands. (World Waterpark Association Convent on Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Price Chopper Wristbands * Features: more than 300 choices; fast, custom printing; available in various sizes with numbering * Contact: Price Chopper Wristbands, Winter Park, Fla. (888) 695-6220; Booth 637 Circle 130 on Postage...

Photometer. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... ProMinent Fluid Controls, Inc. * Features: self-diagnostic; easy to operate and calibrate; measures free and total chlorine, pH, chlorine dioxide, ozone and/or cyanuric acid * Options/Accessories: DPD-1 buffer and reagent, DPD-3...

Cannon bowl extreme tubing bowl ride. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Proslide Technology Inc. * Features: single and two-person innertube bowl ride; provides extreme thrills with fast run-in and super-smooth transition into specially designed Gladiator howl for multiple revolutions *...

Starburst interactive waterplay. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Rain Drop Products * Features: new, improved patented design; safe, with no exposed flanges, nuts or bolts; encapsulated FunFlow valve; unconditional warranty against corrosion and rust; five-year warranty on defects in material or...

Swimming Pool and Deck Paint. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Ramuc Pool and Deck Paint * Features: protects and upgrades existing or new plaster, gunite, marcite, concrete and fiberglass pools and spas * Options/Accessories: technical support; videos and how-to manuals * Contact: Ramuc Pool...

Giant pool inflatables. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Recreonics Inc. * Features: more than 15 styles of runs and slides; sizes available from 7 to 50 feet; inflatables made of double-sided PVCcoated polyester * Contact: Recreonics Inc., Louisville, Ky. (800) 428-3254; Booth 130 ...

PVC pool shells. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By RenoSys Corp. * Features: 60-mil pool membrane shells; watertight; reinforced; upholsters interior of pool; product available for use with new construction or renovation; company also offers custom fitted safety padding for pool decks,...

Galvanized pool kits. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Rockcliffe Recreational * Features: inground, galvanized pool kits; stainless steel ladders and handrails; custom fabrication * Contact: Rockcliffe Recreational, Ajax, Ontario, Canada (905) 683-7785; Booth 270 Circle 137 on...

Interactive water-play systems. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By SCS Interactive Inc. * Features: designed for families multilevel; water curtains; arch jets; pipe flows; deck jets and more * Contact: SCS Interactive Inc., Tillamook, Ore. (503) 842-7001; Booths 249-350 Circle 138 on Postage...

Designs for shade. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Shade Concepts * Features: company designs/builds fabric structures for sun and weather protection at any outdoor environment; applications from modular units to custom tensile structures * Contact: Shade Concepts, Irvine, Calif....

Smarte locke electronic lock system. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Smarte Carte Inc. * Features: electronic lockers; keyless entry technology; multiple entry with one payment; accepts credit cards, bills, coins and tokens * Options/Accessories: custom colors and door sizes available * Contact:...

Swimming pool and deck finishes. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Southern Grouts and Mortars * Features: River Rok natural pebble pool finish; resistant surfacing material is blended with natural stones to resemble nature; retains finish years after application * Options/Accessories: available in...

Shade systems. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Sun Ports International Inc. * Features: shade systems provide protection from harmful, cancer-causing UV rays; eye-catching, attractive and colorful; provides permanent, maintenance-free comfort; six-year fabric; 20-year structural...

Solvent cements, cleaners, primers & accessories. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By United Elchem Industries Inc. * Features: company offers a line of cleaners, primers and accessories including UniWeld "Pool-Tite" PVC Cement * Contact: United Elchem Industries Inc., Dallas (972) 241-6601; Booth 154 Circle 144...

Vitriturf safety surfacing. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Vitricon Inc. * Features: seamless, poured-in-place, nonslip, safety surfacings featuring graphic designs, logos and blends * Contact: Vitricon Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y. (800) 777-6596; Booth 207 Circle 145 on Postage Free Card

Water-play structures. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Vortex Aquatic Structures Intl. * Features: interactive, automated, aquatic facility designed for use in unsupervised play areas * Options/Accessories: automation package and recirculating systems available * Contact: Vortex...

Sidewinder ride. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Water Fun Products Inc. * Features: company's Sidewinder waterpark ride available; seven new park installations for 2001 season * Contact: Water Fun Products Inc., Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada (403) 887-3804; Booths 255-257 ...

Disposable swimpant vendor. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Water Safety International * Features: durable, stainless steel dispnser; protects facility from fecal accidents; convenient for park patrons * Contact: Water Safety International, FrankFort, Ky. (800) 852-0284; Booth 542 Circle...

Lifeguard "chair in a box". (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Water Safety Products Inc. * Features: made from recycled plastic, designed not to rot, splinter or rust; all stainless steel fasteners; built-in drink and umbrella holders * Contact: Water Safety Products Inc., Indian Harbor Beach...

Aquatic design & engineering. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... Water Technology Inc. * Features: services range from conceptual planning, consensus building, architectural detail to mechanical design, construction administration, commissioning, marketing and operation * Contact: Water Technology...

Permabrella. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Waterloo Tent and Tarp * Features: acrylic vinyl in more than 50 colors and designs; stronger bows and braces; easy assembly; 12-, 14- and 20-foot sizes; limited warranty * Contact: Waterloo Tent and Tarp, Waterloo, Iowa (800)...

Flow rider. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Wave Loch Inc. * Features: simulated surfing attraction brings thrill of catching a wave, allows participants to improve skills; wave riders provide exciting show for spectators * Options/Accessories: Lazy Rivers and Action Rivers...

Custom waterpark products. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Whitewater West Industries * Features: water slides, wave pools and water-play products; variety of colors, themes, designs; UV-resistant * Contact: Whitewater West Industries Ltd., Columbus, Ohio (800) 775-4337; Booths 231-334 ...

Aqua Jump water-play center. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By WMS Aquatic Specialists * Features: inflatable play equipment provides exciting, safe, acrobatic fun; products include Aqua Jump, Aqua Slide, Aqua Log, Blob and Mini-Blob; Aqua Log attaches to outside of Aqua Jump tube, creating a...

Foam slide mats. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Zebec of North America Inc. * Features: heavy-duty foam; smooth bottom and textured top; no laminations; racer mat has handles; flat style mats and head-first racer mats also available * Contact: Zebec of North America Inc.,...

Zeobrite filter media. (World Waterpark Association Convention Exhibitors).
October 1, 2001... By Zeotech Corp. * Features: provides superior water quality; lowers total operating costs; cuts back-washing by 50 percent; reduces chloramines, odor and eye burning; filters to 3 microns; environmentally safe; all-natural * Contact:...

Air Energy Heat Pumps. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Air Energy Heat Pump * Features: tamperproof digital cover; patented auto-beat; titanium heat exchanger; dual thermostats; wireless remotes * Contact: Air Energy Heat Pump, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (954) 970-4800 Circle 180 on...

Icebreaker XL. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By AquaCal Inc. * Features: angled top for better circulation; union connections for easy installation; durable evaporator coil; built-in rime clock * Options/Accessories: titanium condenser; automatic thermostat, valves; dual heat...

Mark 6 and Mark 6C Heat Pumps. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Energy Utilization Systems * Features: compact; dual thermostats; LED display; available in 108,000 and 116,000 Btu; 5hp; high-efficiency scroll compressors; handles full flow, up to 70 gpm without bypass through coated heat exchanger...

Solar pool heaters. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Harter Industries * Features: Hi-Tec panels have overmolded headers with tube-on-fm absorber; hi-temp collectors can he field-assembled up to 100 feet long and laid on flat surface * Contact: Hatter Industries Inc., Holmdel, N.J....

Pool and Spa Heat Pumps. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Heat Pumps Unlimited * Features: highest rated Btu heat pump in the industry, as rated by the PHPMA according to manufacturer * Contact: Heat Pumps Unlimited, Fort Myers, Fla. (800) 535-6800 Circle 184 on Postage Free Card

Heat Pumps. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Heat Siphon Inc. * Features: pumps have electrically isolated titanium heat exchange; full flow up to 80 gpm; solid, UV-stable PVC cabinet; stainless steel cabinet fasteners; low-noise fan; 220V or 440V; single or three-phase; 50- or 60...

Solar Heating Systems. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Heliocol Solar Pool Heating * Features: patented, individual tube design; overmolded header pipe; easy to install; ISO 9002-certified; 12-year parts and labor warranty; limited lifetime warranty * Options/Accessories: auto control;...

Commercial pool heaters. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Pentair Pool Products * Features: low-profile design; IAS-certified; indoor or outdoor installations; low-NOX-approved; stackable units available * Contact: Pentair Pool Products, Sanford, NC. (800) 831-7133 Circle 187 on...

Heaters. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Raypak Inc. * Features: advance design boiler with sheet metal housing; 98 percent efficiency rating; Honeywell spark ignition; sealed combustion; ASME-certified * Options/Accessories: Hi-Delta natural gas heater also available in...

Steamcore ultimate. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Saunacore Inc. * Features: energy-efficient; auto steam vaporizer; programmable controls; extensive warranty * Contact: Saunacore Inc., Niagra Falls, N.Y. (800) 361-9485 Circle 189 on Postage Free Card

Laars Hi-E2 Heater. (Heaters).
October 1, 2001... By Water Pik Technologies * Features: 95 percent efficient; AGA-, CGA- and ASME-certified for commercial use; direct vent with PVC pipe; sealed combustion chamber; automatic power venting to prevent down drafting; exceeds AQMD...

Spray it again: chlorine-neutralizer complements a store's personal care items. (Sidelines).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Waterpark and commercial pool 11 owners and operators searching for a new product to sell at their retail stores and gift shops can consider adding chlorine-neutralizing sprays to their product lines. By neutralizing the effects of chlorine...

Underwater drowning-detection system debuts in United States. (Around the Industry).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Four high school pools in I a school district in St. Cloud, Minn., soon will have a "third eye" watching over, under and around swimmers. The pools will be the first in the United States to use the Poseidon System, a drowning-detection...

Terrorist attacks prompt heightened security. (Around the Industry).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The hijacked airliners that crashed into New York's World Trade Center and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11 did not directly affect any aquatics facilities or waterparks. Industry officials said they have yet to hear of anyone in...

Club Med officials to face manslaughter charges. (Briefs).(child drowns in a wading pool)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... In the wake of the suction-entrapment death of a 7-year-old in a shallow children's pool at Club Med Athenia Village in Greece, two Club Med officials face voluntary manslaughter charges with possible premeditation circumstances, according to...

Spas fail to qualify for Olympics. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... An International Olympic Committee panel of athletes rejected organizers' plans to include hot tubs in the Olympic Village at Salt Lake City out of fear the spas might encourage late night partying at the 2002 Winter Games, the Associated Press...