Pool & Spa Marketing Magazine

By Pool and Spa Marketing The pool is one of only two outdoor pools operated by the city. Image courtesy City of Oshawa Oshawa’s rebuilt Rotary Park pool has welcomed close to 10,000 swimmers and visitors in its first few weeks after reopening. The outdoor pool reopened on July 22 following a major redevelopment. The project transformed the aging facility in central Oshawa and brought the nearly 100-year-old park into a new era.

By Pool and Spa Marketing The aquatic facilities will soon be open to the public. Image courtesy North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission A new, $230 million recreation centre in North Vancouver will open its doors on August 17, with a 10-lane, 25 m pool that will open later this year. The 17,507 m2 (188,450 sf) Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre opened in stages. Drop-in and “try-it” activities began July 27, while staff continued to prepare some facilities for use.

By Amrit BLS Jennifer Kammonen spends eight to 10 hours a day outdoors. Images courtesy Eco Natural Aquatics No two days are alike in the pool and spa industry. In the Day in the Life series, we dive headfirst into the workdays of the people who keep the pools running smoothly. In this edition, we look at how Jennifer Kammonen juggles her duties.

By Pool and Spa Marketing The projects are part of the city’s ongoing recreation infrastructure renewal program. Image courtesy Virrage Images/bigstockphoto.com The City of Hamilton will temporarily close two community centres this fall to complete accessibility and lifecycle upgrades. Bennetto Community Centre closed on August 4 and will remain closed until fall this year while crews renovate the auditorium, gymnasium, and washrooms.

By Pool and Spa Marketing The project is designed to bring the facility into compliance with the Ontario Building Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Image ©Virrage Images/courtesy bigstockphoto.com Falgarwood Pool in Oakville, Ont., will add a portable pool lift, accessible outdoor shower, tactile warning strips, step-free access routes, and a new concrete pool deck as part of the next phase of accessibility upgrades.

By Pool and Spa Marketing The document outlines best practices. Image courtesy Michele Ursi/bigstockphoto.com As cold plunges and ice baths become increasingly popular, a new document offers guidance in evaluating their design and operation. Released recently by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC), the guidance is non-regulatory and does not establish new legal requirements. Instead, it provides a consistent framework for public health agencies and industry professionals.

By Pool and Spa Marketing There is no timeline for reopening yet. Image courtesy City of Oshawa As repairs to the South Oshawa Community Centre pool continue to be delayed, Ward 5 and Regional Councillor Brian Nicholson acknowledged growing community concern about the project. The prolonged closure has displaced swimming lessons, public swims, and user groups, with programs relocated to other municipal pools where possible.

By Pool and Spa Marketing Drowning rates typically increase during the peak summer months. Image courtesy Wavebreak Media/bigstockphoto.com As Canadians prepare for the busiest weeks of the swimming season, water safety organizations are urging families to plan ahead and take simple steps to prevent drowning.

PHTCC’s Chapter Golf Tournament season is underway, bringing together members and industry professionals for a series of events that combine networking, relationship building, and a day on the course. These tournaments are a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, strengthen industry partnerships, and enjoy time on the course with peers from across Canada’s pool and hot tub industry.

By Amrit BLS Steve Leslie solves problems and builds relationships at Highbury Pools. Image courtesy Steve Leslie No two days are alike in the pool and spa industry. In the Day in the Life series, we dive headfirst into the workdays of the people who keep the pools running smoothly. This week, we go behind the scenes with Steve Leslie, sales and marketing lead at Highbury Pools.