2011 INDUSTRY NEWS

2 MIN READ
  • Embattled Red Cross Launches New Guard Program – December 2011
  • Techs Are Avoiding VGB Work – December 2011
  • Looking to 2012, Industry Optimism Abounds – December 2011
  • USA Swimming Hit with 6th Lawsuit – December 2011
  • RWI Outbreaks Jump 72 Percent – October 2011
  • States Enact More Stringent Spraypark Regulations – October 2011
  • MAHC Moving Forward – October 2011
  • OSHA Investigating Rare Lightning Strike Death – October 2011
  • DA Releases Final Report on Mass. Drowning, Seeks Criminal Charges – October 2011
  • CPSC Ruling Upends VGBA Drain Requirements – September 2011
  • Red Cross Wants to Negotiate Prices – September 2011
  • Summer Drownings Spur Call to Action – September 2011
  • Entrapment Claims Dropped from Lawsuit – September 2011
  • Crypto Outbreaks Close Out Pool Season – September 2011
  • Aquatics International to Host Virtual Conference – September 2011
  • Red Cross Fee Increases Create Anger, Confusion – August 2011
  • International Waterpark Development Lifts Market – August 2011
  • Investigation Continues, Resignations Follow Fall River Drowning – August 2011
  • Most Don’t Shower Before Swimming – August 2011
  • Recall Enforcement Remains Uncertain – August 2011
  • World Conference Takes Aim at Drowning – August 2011
  • Drain Cover Recall Leaves Questions, Confusion – June 2011
  • Swimmer’s Ear Costs Half a Billion – June 2011
  • Lifeguard Texting Spells Trouble – June 2011
  • IAPMO Withdraws from Drain Standard – June 2011
  • California Seeks Comments on Pool Standards Update – June 2011
  • Budget Deficits Threaten Public Pools – May 2011
  • CPSC Kicks Off Pool Safely – May 2011
  • USA Swimming Partners with Sex Abuse Educator – May 2011
  • MAHC Module Up for Public Comment – May 2011
  • ARC Debuts New Training Initiative – May 2011
  • NDPA Taps New Leader – May 2011
  • Aquatic Safety Initiatives Ready to Kick Off Summer Blitz – April 2011
  • Groundbreaking Conference Examines Open Water Swimming Safety – April 2011
  • New Aquatic Group Debuts Trade Show – April 2011
  • NDPA Director Steps Down – April 2011
  • Waterparks Set to Splash Into Summer with New Attractions – April 2011
  • Making a Splash with At-Risk Swimmers – March 2011
  • “Crypto Hotel“ Saga Continues – March 2011
  • Industry Honors Aquatics International – March 2011
  • NRPA Announces End of Stand-Alone NAC – February 2011
  • Industry Pros Debut New Association – February 2011
  • Drain Cover Investigation Raises Questions, Prompts Responses – February 2011
  • Experts to Address Global Drowning Epidemic – February 2011
  • Industry Manufacturer Issues Partial Recall – February 2011
  • Manufacturer Pledges $1 Million for VGBA Compliance – February 2011
  • Asthma Fears Prompt Infant Swimming Warning in Germany – February 2011
  • Study Uncovers Link to Asthma, Outdoor Pools – January 2011
  • Aquatic Firms Pinched as HOAs Struggle – January 2011
  • Schools Hit with Drowning Lawsuits – January 2011
  • Pool Safely Campaign Set to Heat Up in 2011 – January 2011