April 2013 issue of SPLASH! out now
The 87th edition of SPLASH! has now been published, featuring articles on bringing new blood into the industry; research showing that kids who learn to swim can be smarter; and modest clothing’s influence on pool water quality.
As usual, there is plenty of essential reading for the swimming pool, spa and aquatics industries, with dozens of news stories and informative feature articles including:
The search for extra-industry talent
The swimming pool and spa industry has been looking “off planet” to bring in new blood and new ideas, especially in the retail sector.
How deep is the community pocket?
Five hundred donors have dug deep into their pockets to raise an overall $6.7 million for a new aquatic centre in Caroline Bay, New Zealand.
Swimmers covering up for cultural reasons
An increasing ethnic demographic means Australian aquatic operators are having to adapt their cultural policies.
Swimming does make kids smarter – as long as it’s done right
Research shows that young children who learn to swim in quality swim schools are better at physical, cognitive and linguistic tasks than children who don’t swim.
Industry discusses caring for the climate
The Alliance held a roundtable meeting of interested parties with the intention of establishing a Climate Care program.
Managing the sun to suit yourself
An intriguing experiment has been conducted in the USA, enabling a pool pump to be power “matched” with solar energy generated on the other side of the country.
Debunking contractor myths
The ATO is attempting to set people straight on the difference between contractors and employees, especially in the contractor-heavy building industry.
Biodome puts tropics in cool Europe
While Krausnick languishes in sub zero winter temperatures, a tropical island paradise awaits inside the converted airship hangar.
The view of the bay
On a balmy Singapore evening there’s one of two places to be: by the bay or in a swimming pool. At the Fullerton Bay Hotel, you can do both.
