How many of us have already given up on that New Year’s resolution to get fit or are getting bored of the same old gym routine? Enter aquatic fitness! Aquatic fitness classes are a great way to freshen up workout routines and members will appreciate the exceptional health benefits that make pool workouts so amazing. [...]
There are many aspects to consider when operating a commercial pool, chief among them is safety. With so many other responsibilities to handle it can be easy for pool managers to feel overwhelmed, which can lead to responsibilities being overlooked. If this scenario sounds familiar it may be time to consider hiring a commercial pool [...]
These days swimming pools are more than just a place to get wet. Gone are the days of rectangular, concrete, watering holes. Today’s pools are the definition of luxury. Not only do today’s pools exude ambiance and artistry, but they’re also high tech. Here are a few of the best trends in swimming pools that [...]
Owings Mills, Maryland — American Pool’s Guard for Life program trained 2,110 new American Red Cross Lifeguards in 2017. In recognition of this achievement and valued partnership with the American Red Cross, the company was presented with plaques for being in the top ten percent of lifeguard training providers. The Red Cross presented additional honors [...]
Maintaining Your Pool Cover The kids are back in school and the leaves are just starting to fall which means it’s time for most of us to close our pools for another season. Once you’ve taken the necessary steps to winterize your pool you’ll want to cover it with either a manual safety cover or automatic [...]
The 2018 Staffing & Recruiter Summit Baltimore, Maryland — American Pool’s Guard for Life program kicked off the 2018-2019 lifeguard recruitment season at our annual recruiting summit on October 2-3. Our lifeguard recruiters come from all over the country to learn how to seek out the “Bold and the Recruitable,” the outstanding lifeguards that make [...]
Phoenix, Arizona — American Pool is proud to announce one of Poolman’s accounts has been named “Best Hotel Pool” by the Phoenix New Times for 2018. The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch was featured in the newspaper’s Best of Phoenix section, the annual account of the city’s favorite places and happenings. [...]
With another hurricane bearing down on the coastal United States, there have been several guides and articles on the topic of preventing property damage and promoting community safety before storms hit. The importance of storing/securing loose deck equipment, chemical treatment, turning off power and protecting electrical equipment are well documented. The Association of Pool and [...]
It’s that time again -- everyone from young to old are running... we mean walking to the nearest pool. We all love seeing families (especially the little ones!) get their swim on. With that in mind, there are a lot of dangerous elements at the pool, and believe it or not, letting kids wear floaties [...]
You may have noticed us sharing the news about many of our American Pool community activities in recent months. As our organization continues to grow, we recognize that our industry leadership in aquatics can also translate to opportunities to benefit society. Our operating teams are passionate about finding ways to support local causes that can [...]
