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Lawyers for a major amusement entertainment firm have agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over a 2008 viral outbreak at its New York waterpark resort.

Federal EB-5 Program Helps Waterparks

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Major Park Seeks World Record

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is hoping to make history June 18th during a popular global event.

Deficit Looms Over Community Waterpark

Despite crowds, a two-year-old facility still is in the red. However, county officials are optimistic the regional park will overcome the financial hurdle.

Firm Reports Record Sales

A leading waterpark and attractions company has confirmed a record volume of sales orders signed during its first quarter of 2013.

Review: SeaWorld's "New" Waterpark Misses Mark

A patron is left underwhelmed after visiting the newly "acquired" Aquatica San Diego.

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Indoor pool lightning policy

Started by Bob Manners in Risk Management. Last reply by Jeanne-Marie Kavanagh 13 hours ago. 17 Replies

OK, so I know this has been discussed at many of the past conferences, but I have a question.  How many of you close your indoor facilities during a thunder & lightning storm?  And if you do close, WHY?I am trying to gather as much info as I can…Continue

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Islam swimming attire

Started by Kelly Carter in Technical Issues. Last reply by Jeanne-Marie Kavanagh 13 hours ago. 4 Replies

Help!  Can anyone give me some insight into how to handle swimmers who cite religious freedom and want to swim in their clothes?  Is their a law that supersedes our park rules of swimsuits only? Has anyone else run into this issue?  Continue

The biggest problem facing the industry-Looking for help

Started by Joe Andrews in Lifeguarding. Last reply by Joe Andrews Jun 11. 2 Replies

What do you think the biggest problem facing the commercial swimming pool industry is? Public Sector, Private Sector I don't think it matters. What are we doing a horrible job at as an industry?Continue

Lane Reservations

Started by Joe Andrews in Lifeguarding. Last reply by Clemente J. Rivera Jun 2. 3 Replies

This may absolutely be a silly idea, but does anyone have a lane reservation system where your swimmers can reserve a private or semi-private (only share with one person) lane for a period of time? Do you charge more and how much?I have heard all…Continue

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