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25 yard vs 50 meter...which to build?
  Sooner or later, the people involved a pool project will ask this question: “Can we afford to build a 50 meter pool?” It is a valid question that should not only be asked, but carefully researched.
8/3/2006
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.
12/7/2004
Air and Water Temperature Guidelines
  Q. I am trying to find a safe and comfortable air temperature for my indoor pool – can you provide information to assist?
8/14/2008
Air Temperature in the Pool Area
  There are many variables concerning the air temperature and humidity levels in an indoor pool.
7/20/2007
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.
2/7/2006
Building Rectangular Pools
  Let’s put things in perspective: rectangles are the cornerstone of the aquatic facility.
10/31/2006
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.
7/7/2009
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.
1/9/2009
Creating a Business Plan for Total Aquatic Programming
  The Total Aquatic Programming business plan has to make both financial sense and practical sense.
11/19/2008
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.
2/15/2008
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Additional Resources

This section is intended to help you find additional resources for building or programming your facility. Many of the resources are links to web sites for organizations and businesses involved in aquatics. Click on the link to go directly to the web site. 

USA Swimming provides the following links as additional resource material. We make no claims as to the accuracy of the information nor are we specifically recommending any products or services

USA Swimming's Aquatic Associates
The following organizations are recommended professional organizations offering education and certification in aquatic programs. Their offerings are complementary to competitive swimming programs.

American Swim Coaches Association

Aquatic Exercise Association
Aquatic Partners Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute
Swim America

General Aquatic Organizations

Listed below are a variety organizations involved in many different aspects of aquatics. Clicking on each organization will take you directly to the organization's web site for additional resources. These organizations are listed to help you find useful information. USA Swimming is not endorsing or specifically recommending any of them.

Fitness and Recreation Organizations
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Special Olympics International
American Safety Health Institute  USA Diving
Boys and Girls Clubs of America USA Water Polo
International Health, Raquet & Sportsclub Association USA Synchronized Swimming
The International Association of Fitness Professionals United States Masters Swimming
National Recreation & Park Association YMCA of the USA
Wellness and Therapy Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association  Aquatic Resources Network
Swim Lessons and Water Safety
American Red Cross Starfish Aquatics Institute
National Safety Council United States Livesaving Association

United States Swim School Association

World Aquatic Babies Congress
Foundations and Trade Associations
National Spa & Pool Institute NSF International
National Sporting Goods Association Professional Pool Operators of America
National Swimming Pool Foundation

World Water Park Association

 

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