Aquatics
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Dive into Creativity
Pools are for more than just lap swimmers. In fact, Richelle Williams, the aquatics coordinator and youth program advisor at Western Washington University (WWU), hopes...
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Proactive Pools
While the game of Risk is that — simply a game — the concept of risk is not to be played with in aquatics. You...
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Upkeep Your Aquatics Facility
Imminent danger of catastrophic failure. That was the evaluation the University of Houston’s aquatics facility received in 2011 after it started replacing valves in the...
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A Culture of Aquatics Cleanliness at Illinois
Cleanliness is important in every rec center, but it’s arguably most critical in the aquatics facilities. No one wants to swim in a dirty pool,...
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Aquatics Programming Drives Engagement at UCF
Before the weather turns frosty, aquatics programming can be used to great effect in engaging students. To make aquatics programming work for you doesn’t require...
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How Nova Southeastern Practices Aquatics Risk Management
Risk management is critical in campus rec aquatics. With numerous hazards in and around a pool area — from deep water to slippery floors to...
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Making A Splash
If you’re having trouble maintaining strong participation in aquatics, it might be time to look beyond your usual programming. Hosting a special, once-a-year event is...
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Getting Your Feet Wet
Due to the potentially hazardous nature of aquatics, it’s imperative for a recreation department to expertly train its staff and put that group in a...
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Dive Right In
Activities based on swimming are extremely beneficial. Students are catching onto this, from those who want a unique way to get in shape to those...
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Shallow Water Blackout: What Is It and How Can You Prevent It?
The other day I was writing a story on aquatics safety tips in a facility, when the guy I was interviewing said something along the...
