April 2023

Water Ways

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Publishers Note 1 min read

When Recreational Water Illnesses Threaten Splash-Pad Fun

Splash pads are a hallmark of summertime family fun for communities across the country.

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Aquatics 5 min read

Design A More Inclusive Aquatic Facility

Most people who think about accessibility in aquatic facilities probably consider pool features such as lifts, ramps, and stairs.

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Aquatics 5 min read

Award-Winning And Lifesaving

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Aquatics 4 min read

Swimming pools are as much a part of summer as the end of school, Popsicles, and bright, sunny days. And with the worst of the pandemic in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for those facilities to welcome back the crowds.

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Aquatics 5 min read

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.

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Aquatics 5 min read

Aquatic Exercise

There are more than 3-million U.S. fitness professionals helping more than 73-million Americans stay healthy through exercise, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association.

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Programming 2 min read

Remaining Relevant

To remain relevant and attract visitors, municipal aquatic centers must make upgrades and add interest despite the challenges presented by budget constraints and the fluctuations brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rec Facilities 5 min read

Reflections Of A Not-So-Young Professional

By most accounts and standards, a young professional is someone who is deemed “35 and younger.” While I will take that assessment for my own benefit (who wants to admit they’re getting older?)

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April 2023 5 min read

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Fewer than 48 hours into the New Year, fans watching the final Monday Night Football game of the season between Cincinnati and Buffalo saw a chilling scene when the Bills’ Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and medical personnel rushed to tend to him.

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April 2023 3 min read

Build Faith

Most days I take the same on-ramp at the same highway intersection. On this particular day, I was greeted by a giant orange sign that warned me of a “Flagman Ahead.” There wasn’t.

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April 2023 5 min read

April 2023 This-N-That

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This N That 6 min read

Water Ways

When Recreational Water Illnesses Threaten Splash-Pad Fun

Design A More Inclusive Aquatic Facility

Award-Winning And Lifesaving

Everybody Into The Pool

Drowning Prevention

Aquatic Exercise

Remaining Relevant

Reflections Of A Not-So-Young Professional

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Build Faith

April 2023 This-N-That