Category: Aquatics
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Comparing Pool Etiquette: The U.S. vs Europe
Before moving to Switzerland, I swam competitively in the United States for 16 years and then coached for six years. This took me to pools in 25 of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and Thailand. Now that I am living in Europe and coaching a club swim team, I have swum in…
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Study assesses disinfection byproducts exposure in aquatics professionals
As the aquatics industry becomes more aware of the harmful effects of disinfection byproducts (DBPs), concern for the safety of swimmers and pool staff is increasing. What are disinfection byproducts? The chemical reaction between chlorine and organic and/or nitrogenous matter that is naturally present in the pool or introduced by bathers produces disinfection byproducts. Also…
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The path to better water and air in your aquatics facility in 2016
As you look to 2016, what are your goals as an aquatics professional? Perhaps it’s focusing on improving the standard of health and safety for swimmers and staff in your facility, or improving indoor air quality with a cost effective solution, or improving sustainability at your facility.
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15 New Year’s Resolutions for Swimmers
Here is a list of new year’s resolutions for anyone who swims. As a sports dietitian and a swimming coach, I can not stress enough the importance of each and every one of these resolutions. If you can do each of these things daily, you will be a faster swimmer and a happier person!
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UV vs Hydroxyl-Based AOP Pool Disinfection: A Comparison for Aquatics Professionals
To assist aquatics professionals and commercial pool service professionals in understanding the differences between UV and hydroxyl-based advanced oxidation, in the discussion below I provide a comparison of the technologies.
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AOAP announces new aquatics professional designation
The Association of Aquatics Professionals has announced a new designation for the aquatics industry — the Designated Aquatics Professional (AqP). The AOAP says the purpose of creating this designation is to “assist in the recognition of individuals in the aquatics field as professionals.” Aquatics professionals can apply online through the AOAP website. To qualify, aquatics…