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American Red Cross Expands Campaign to Reduce Childhood Drowning
The American Red Cross announced today a plan to double the size of its groundbreaking Aquatics Centennial Campaign by the end of 2023. The campaign aims to reduce drowning rates in locations where drowning rates are above the national average.
Waterpark Safety Depends On Logistics, Training, And Maintenance
Waterpark safety is often positioned as the responsibility of a particular group—families must take precautions to look after their children, lifeguards must oversee a certain pool or feature, and so on. But first and foremost, safety is actually a joint effort between parkgoers and staff members, or rather, a tacit agreement that guests affirm simply by showing up.
Time On The Water
Before patrons arrive at your facilities to enjoy the warm weather and spend time in a lake or other body of water, you can share certain skills with them on how to be safe. Here is some advice from an old pro in water safety on how to make the most of these activities.
Every Child A Swimmer Initiative Gains Momentum
Swim education and drowning prevention initiatives are creating a big splash.
A Pond-Management Safety Checklist
Lakes and ponds are highly valued in communities for stormwater collection, fishing, swimming, boating, and spending quality time with family and friends. People rely on the health, functionality, and beauty of freshwater resources for long-lasting happiness.
Take Control Of Aquatic Staffing
Aquatic facilities across the country are facing unprecedented staffing challenges. How they are addressed today can lead to an even stronger foundation in the future.
Goosebump Moments
The monotony of these days is occasionally broken by outstanding moments. Some memories are personal. I can recall the exact spot on the road on which I was driving when I heard on the radio that a second plane had slammed into the World Trade Center, and that it was an attack, not an accident.
Safety Around Water
Safety Around Water (SAW), which started out as Save Our Kids, is a joint program between Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks and Henderson Family YMCA in North Carolina. The program is in its seventh
Wading Through The Rules
When it comes to government regulations and standards in the aquatic industry, there are plenty of changes--enough to make our heads swim. Yet, keeping abreast of these changes is critical for facility
Life-Saving Lessons
Every day, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of these fatalities, two are children aged 14 or younger.
Closed For Maintenance
Closed for maintenance—these are three words that parks and rec professionals and patrons do not enjoy seeing posted on the front door of any rec facility. However, when they apply to
Safeguard Aquatic Facilities
By N. Jonas OhrbergThousands of families, including children and the elderly, visit municipal pools and water parks every year seeking a fun and relaxing experience. Although providing such an