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Evolution of pool coatings: From clay tiles to high-performance polymer finishes

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Minimizing injury risks at public swimming pools

As swimming continues to grow as a preferred method of exercise and physical therapy for the young and elderly...

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Eleven Canadian aquatic facilities host World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
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Construction underway for new natatorium pool centre in B.C.
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Outdoor pool in Ontario to remain open with YMCA partnership
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IPSSA appoints Mike Denham as their new president
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Leadership program launched for women in water care across Canada
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Thursday Pools teams up with NDPA to boost water safety
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Tackling the lifeguard shortage: Sage advice for recruiting and retaining team members

Headlines from various news outlets across Canada and the U.S. this year have summed up what this author heard from aquatic facility operators on a weekly basis—a shortage of lifeguards exists within the aquatics industry. However, is this really the case?
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Using component systems to build caves and grottos

Today, homeowners want pools with all the bells and whistles—not just diving boards and slides, but waterfalls and sundecks. A new trend, however, is the addition of an integral poolside grotto, complete with a cave, water feature, and slide. Previously, the only way to create a cave/grotto was to...
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An energy-efficient heating and cooling method for indoor pools
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An energy-efficient heating and cooling method for indoor pools

By Steve Hamoen

Given the seasonal shifts in the Canadian climate, indoor pools are a luxurious, value-added item for a homeowner, offering fitness and recreational enjoyment 365 days a year. For the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, indoor pool environments pose a unique challenge in terms of...

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Evolution of pool coatings: From clay tiles to high-performance polymer finishes

In the coatings industry, there are hundreds of coating chemistries that will determine the end use of the product. For example, pool coatings are types with subgroups of chemistries that determine the performance and longevity of the coating. Some polymers bend and stretch, while others are hard and tough,...
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