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Construction has begun on what is considered to be the world’s largest aluminum-domed indoor waterpark. theopenpress.com - Oakville, ON (OPENPRESS) September 9, 2011 -- Construction of the biggest aluminum-domed indoor waterpark is now underway in Donetsk, Ukraine, paving the way for an exciting new entertainment venue that’s unlike anything Europe has seen before. The 61,000ft² / 5,667m² Aquatoria, slated to become the largest retractable aluminum-domed indoor waterpark in the world, is being built by Canadian company OpenAire, Inc., the world’s premier designer, manufacturer and installer of beautiful, innovative and energy efficient retractable roof enclosures and operable skylights.

Crypto Outbreaks Close Out Pool Season aquaticsintl.com - A number of recreational water illness outbreaks were reported during summer 2011, and experts say that record hot weather — including a July heat wave which hit 23 states — may mean a larger number of cases this year.

Lifeguard Killed by Lightning Strike at Florida Water Park foxnews.com - TAMPA, Fla. -- A 21-year-old lifeguard supervisor at a Florida water park was killed when the ride he was working on was struck by lightning, the Tampa Tribune reported Sunday.

Entrapment Claims Dropped from Suit aquaticsintl.com - The first known plaintiff to cite the Virginia Graeme Baker Act in a wrongful death lawsuit has dropped claims that her husband died from an entrapment. Court documents filed recently focus on equipment and staff issues rather than drain covers; however, numerous violations are still part of the lawsuit, and the VGBA remains a factor.

Summer Drownings Spur Call to Action aquaticsintl.com - Most seasonal pools are now closed, but those working on drowning prevention efforts are still on the job.

State pools often stay open after failed tests articles.boston.com - State-run swimming pools regularly failed water-quality tests over the past five years, but have nevertheless often been kept open in defiance of powerless health inspectors and at likely risk to the public.

Children and drowning, dangers are year-round washingtonpost.com - Swimming season is over, and with it my anxiety of drowning was ready to go into hibernation. Not so fast, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The commission has just released a new report on in-home drowning, mostly bathtub drowning. The bad news is that drowning is a year-round danger. The good news is that bathtub deaths are rather rare and highly preventable.

Area youngsters have fun at triathlon rapidcityjournal.com - Following in the footsteps of race alumni Tony Smoragiewicz and Tamara Gorman — International Triathlon Union Junior World Championship bronze medalist and USA Triathlon Junior Nationals Youth Elite gold medalist, respectively — 35 young triathletes between the ages of 4 through 13 competed in the seventh annual Rapid City Kids Triathlon on Sunday.

Friends Describe Drowning Incident, Say Victim Panicked firstcoastnews.com - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- One of the men in a canoe that capsized Monday morning described how he tried to save his friend's life.

Sacrificing Safety. Few aquatics operators will admit it, but unprecedented budget cuts may be putting patrons in danger. Still, shrinking resources don’t have to mean skirting safety. aquaticsintl.com - In January 2008, Pennsylvania officially eliminated lifeguards from almost all state park beaches. The move was to save a reported $800,000. That July, while on a group outing, a 17-year-old boy drowned at a state park. There’s no way to know for sure whether the tragedy could have been averted if lifeguards been on duty, but Jack Wagner, Pennsylvania auditor general still believes the decision to remove the guards was wrong.

New program teaches kids surfing, safety goldcoast.com.au - SURFING Australia is making an audacious challenge for the hearts of little nippers with the launch of a new training program aimed at creating young grommets. Weekends spent down at the local surf club could be threatened by the new program, which aims to combine water safety messages with lessons in how to surf.

Students swim for safety's sake enctoday.com - Third-graders from Craven County schools spent part of the school day Thursday in the Twin Rivers YMCA pool having fun and learning lifelong skills before reluctantly being coaxed back to the classroom.

Duluth Sail and Power Squadron Teaches Safety wdio.com - The Duluth Sail and Power Squadron teamed up with Mentor Duluth to teach some kids about water safety. About a dozen kids from Mentor Duluth got to head out on Lake Superior today. One member of the sail and power sqaudron says he had fun interacting with the kids. But more importantly, he says the boat rides gives kids an opportunity they might not usually get.

Kids learn about water safety kpho.com - PHOENIX (KPHO) - Have fun around water, but stay safe. That's the message to children from the Phoenix Fire Department. The department held a water safety day today at the Pointe Tapatio Cliffs Resort.

SLU Workshops at WABC Conference - Clearwater, Florida swimlessonsuniversity.com - SLU Workshops at WABC Conference - Clearwater, Florida. Swim Lessons University Certification Courses, Clearwater Beach, Florida (Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011)

Experts Warn Parents of Kiddie Pool Dangers myfoxatlanta.com - ATLANTA - For thousands of kids, portable backyard pools are the perfect way to escape the summer heat. They’re inexpensive and require little setup, but a new study warns that the pools can also pose a serious danger to young children.

Are Swimming Lessons On Your Back-To-School Checklist? pediatricsafety.net - So often parents associate swimming lessons only with summer vacation. Summer is a great time to be in the pool, but there are a number of reasons why you should think about enrolling your child in swim classes year-round.

CPSC Issues Drain Cover Recall FAQs cpsc.gov - CPSC, in cooperation with several manufacturers, has announced a voluntary recall of various swimming pool and in-ground spa drain covers. A replacement or retrofit of these drain covers may be required in certain cases. A complete list of manufactueres involved can be found at CPSC's recall website. Check the individual manufacturer's website for a list of the affected models.

WSVN-TV - 2 children found unconscious in pool wsvn.com - COOPER CITY, Fla. (WSVN) -- Two young children are in critical condition after they were found unconscious in a pool.

Water Rescue Team Recognized by Clearfield Commissioners gantdaily.com - CLEARFIELD – Fifteen members of the Clearfield County Water Rescue Team helped save 75 to 80 people from their homes that were devastated by the brown flood waters of a Bloomsburg region nestled along the Susquehanna River in eastern Pennsylvania.

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