International Lifeguard Appreciation Day is officially observed on July 31st but the appreciation is often shared throughout the summer season.

We’ve seen pools across the U.S. get creative in so many different ways with how they honor their lifeguard staff.

If you’re looking to give thanks and gratitude back to your lifeguards, here are a few fun and unique ideas:

An Antarctic environmental cleaning company is set to roll out a new solution for keeping pools clean that does not add chemicals and is zero waste.

The company, EnviroMINTS™, has discovered a revolutionary new product to keep public swimming pools clean - AquaTICKS. Using ticks to eat the dirt and algae of public pools.

April Fools happens the same day every year and yet each year there are so many people who fall for the tricks.

Here are some ways you can celebrate April Fools with pranks inside your office/workspace.

Thousands of swimmers come to the pool each summer for some fun in the sun and lifeguards are an important part of what makes that possible.

And that’s why most lifeguards value the experience they gain during their time on the chair.

Now, imagine doing that for 64 summers straight…

It’s that time of year again - Valentine’s Day 2021!

If you are in the aquatics industry (public pools, YMCA/YWCA, parks and rec, etc., then this compilation of Valentine’s gifts, tricks, and ideas is just for you!

If you ever reach a point where using a pool to cool off and relax in the sun isn’t enough, here’s a few ideas for how you can add some excitement to your summertime pool days. 

For most of us, though, simply hearing about these thrilling attractions is enough to scratch our itch for excitement.

Although we’ve all seen our fair share of belly flops, it has evolved over the years and in some ways, is the proving ground for thrill seekers and crowd pleasers!

Let’s look at the anatomy of the belly flop to better understand the global phenomenon.

Are you looking for the perfect gift for one of your beloved lifeguards? Here’s our recommendations on gift ideas that they will love!

We’ve included some fun gifts to help lifeguards make the most of their downtime off-stand rather than just playing games or staring at their phone.

How hard is it to make a lap pool? In one sense, it’s simply a matter of digging a big rectangle, filling it up with water, and having someone in a red swimsuit sit next to it.

Looked at with a closer eye, we see design and layout references to Christmas trees, NY style pizza, and more.

We took a look at some of the Guinness world records set in (and around) swimming pools and found some that were not only interesting but could even be attempted by your aquatics facility. Are you up for the challenge??

Public pools and water parks are places where new COVID procedures have been introduced. What we're hearing from the community is that in order to accommodate the essential safety precautions, the overall efficiency of the facility operations may have been reduced. 

Listed below are some key areas that can be quickly and easily improved with simple digital solutions.