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Facilities Reference Articles
AIR & WATER QUALITY ARCHIVE
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AIR AND WATER TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES
I am trying to find a safe and comfortable air temperature for my indoor pool - can you provide information to assist?
2/17/2010
AIR TEMPERATURE IN THE POOL AREA
There are many variables concerning the air temperature and humidity levels in an indoor pool.
2/17/2010
CHLORINE
Even though chlorine has its dangers, they are far outweighed by the good the chemical does in killing bacteria that are harmful to people using pools.
2/17/2010
CONTAMINATED WATER AND CHLORINATION
To make a very long explanation short, it is not chlorine that makes the pool air smell bad, it is chloramines.
2/19/2010
FRESH AIR - FRESH WATER
The "pool atmosphere" question has been with us for many years.
12/16/2010
THE AIR QUALITY ISSUE
3/25/2010
WATER DEPTH AND TEMPERATURE
One pool does not and can not meet every need of the aquatic community. With that in mind we offer some guidelines for pool design.
2/17/2010
WATER, AIR, CHEMICALS...WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A mini course on pool maintenance
2/17/2010
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PROGRAMMING ARCHIVE
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AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE
How can you gain more public awareness and support for your team? How can you gain access to school pools that you have been unable to access before? Read on to find out more.
2/16/2010
AQUATIC THERAPY
When new facilities are in the planning stages or existing facilities are looking for new revenue streams the terms Water Therapy or Aquatic Therapy are frequently heard.
2/16/2010
BEFORE YOU SIGN A CONTRACT TO RENT A POOL
5/12/2011
CAN I RENT YOUR POOL?
Many successful Learn to Swim businesses started as tenants in motel, apartment or homeowner's association pools. In today's market, add health clubs to that mix.
2/16/2010
CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN FOR TOTAL AQUATIC PROGRAMMING
The Total Aquatic Programming business plan has to make both financial and practical sense.
2/17/2010
FACILITY SAFETY 101
You have probably heard the expression "you never get a second chance to make a first impression." The same is true with aquatic facility safety: you never get a second chance to prevent an accident.
2/17/2010
FREE WATER? - NO SUCH THING
Since the formation of the Facilities Development Department, one of the most prevalent issues we hear about is regarding water rental. Can it really be free?
2/17/2010
PROFESSIONAL STAFFING
There are many models for Aquatic management that have all had varying degrees of sustained success. With the need for Total Aquatic Programming in multi-faceted facilities currently being planned, the overall structure needs to be examined.
2/17/2010
Promoting Program Success
3/4/2011
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR WATER SAFETY
Jump in and Make a Splash in your community. There are many ways to get involved and show your support for USA Swimming's Make a Splash campaign this year. Visit makeasplash.org to find out how you can get involved.
2/23/2010
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RENOVATIONS ARCHIVE
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A GREEN INITIATIVE UNIQUE TO NATATORIUMS
Our USA Swimming Clubs can become recognized as a leading advocate of the “greening of America,” while helping facilities realize financially attractive best operating practices.
3/29/2010
LOOKING FOR POOLS TO USE?
Using an outdoor pool year round by installing an Architectural Membrane.
3/29/2010
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PROJECT PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ARCHIVE
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25 YARD VS. 50 METER...WHICH TO BUILD?
Sooner or later, the people involved in a pool project will ask this question: "Can we afford to build a 50 meter poool?" It is a valid question that should not only be asked, but carefully researched.
2/19/2010
BASIC Pool Construction Tips for the Prospective Private Owner
9/28/2010
Big Box or Mall Concept
7/13/2011
BUILDING RECTANGULAR POOLS
Let's put things in perspective: rectangles are the cornerstone of the aquatic facility
2/17/2010
COMMITTEES FROM SCRATCH - ONE GOOD RECIPE
Do you know what the elements of a good committee are?
2/19/2010
Extra Lanes In Your Pool
7/28/2010
FACILITIES AND PROJECT PLANNING - THINK ABOUT IT!
The initial stages of a potential project are really about qualified and experienced free thinking. The end project will benefit if this is done effectively.
2/23/2010
Facilities Flash: Lease to Own Options
One of the most challenging steps in the project development process is for an individual or small business to raise enough capital to qualify for a loan.
1/25/2012
FFE = Furnishings Fixtures and Equipment
12/14/2010
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Read the responses to some of the questions frequently asked of the Facilities Development Department.
2/17/2010
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