The issue of having to exclude 18 year olds from your pool if they were not accompanied by a parent became a reality for a number of Local Governments in NSW. The employment of security guards on busy days in our aquatic facilities is becoming more common place and the use of new technology such as Face or Thumb Prints Recognition may not be far away. |
Great News from the Pool Deck
| Aquatic News - General News |
A young lifeguard working at Leisiurepark Balga with less than two months experience on the job has been instrumental in rescuing a young child that got into difficulty at the facility recently.
Not only was this a wonderful outcome for all involved but with support of the Community Times if featured on the front page a number of their regional newspapers. The article promoted not only the successful rescue of the child but importantly the Watch Around Water message at a time when hot temperatures have patrons flocking to our pools.
The young man involved grew up in the Sudan and learned his swimming and survival skills through a work experience program at the facility.
Read the story at the link below.
Last Updated (Monday, 08 February 2010 15:27)
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| Aquatic News - Newsflash |
The issue of having to exclude 18 year olds from your pool if they were not accompanied by a parent became a reality for a number of Local Governments in NSW. The employment of security guards on busy days in our aquatic facilities is becoming more common place and the use of new technology such as Face or Thumb Prints Recognition may not be far away.
Last Updated (Wednesday, 13 January 2010 09:48)
Watch Around Water in Victorian Pools
| Aquatic News - Watch Around Water |
The further growth and development of Watch Around Water is being enhanced through the partnership of Aquatic Recreation Victoria and Life Saving Victoria. This article below demonstrates how well the community has accepted the program in its local pools and the positive benefits of parental supervision.
Given the tragedy at another Victorian Pool over the weekend one can only surmise if the outcome of that family's visit to their local pool may have been different if Watch Around Water had been in place.
Last Updated (Tuesday, 12 January 2010 12:01)
Swimming Pool News UK
| Aquatic News - General News |
This is the link to the new the Swimming Pool News website - the hardback journal has been informing the aquatic industry in the UK pool and spa industry since 1959. It is worth a look at as the industry face similar problems as we do and this is a quality journal full of relevant information on a wide range of issues.
Last Updated (Tuesday, 12 January 2010 14:15)
Please Watch Around Water!
| Aquatic News - Newsflash |
We have had yet another tragedy in a Public Swimming Pool in Victoria over the weekend. With the hot weather and crowds of people enjoying the facilities please ensure you and your staff remain vigilant and continue to promote parental supervision and Watch Around Water at all times.
Last Updated (Monday, 11 January 2010 12:37)
