McNICHOLS Fiberglass for Pool Drain Safety

McNICHOLS Company announced that its pultruded fiberglass grating has been tested and meets the requirements for field fabricated drain systems as required by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB). The federal mandate, effective on December 19, 2008, was enacted to ensure public safety in water parks, lazy rivers, swimming pools, and spas by requiring use of equipment that protects against entrapment and evisceration. The ASME/ANSI... 

Shanghai Aquatic Sports Center, China

As host to the 14th FINA World Championship in 2011, the city of Shanghai invited international bids for the design of a competition venue commensurate with the international standing of the city, to incorporate a swimming stadium, sports stadium and outdoor swimming pool for high-diving competitions. As part of a permanent improvement of the city, former industrial brownfield sites along the HuangPu river are being redeveloped. Like the World Fair... 

Irvin Deutscher Family YMCA Launches the Together We Build Campaign to Reach $400,000 Goal to Renovate and Expand Facility

The Mt. Diablo Region YMCA’s Irvin Deutscher Family branch facility, announced today the launch of the Together We Build campaign to raise $400,000 to renovate a significant portion of the facility. Through generous contributions from the community and the YMCA advisory board, the capital campaign has already finished the first phase of the capital campaign, which included a top-rated sports and recreation outdoor area, as well as new family... 

Kelowna Selects Canadian Locker for Largest Civic Indoor Water Park

Canadian Locker Company, Ltd., a subsidiary of American Locker Group Incorporated, announced today that the City of Kelowna, BC has selected the Statesman storage lockers for its new $46 million Mission Recreation Park Aquatic Centre. When it opens in April 2009, it will be the largest civic indoor water park in Canada. The Mission Recreation Park Aquatic Centre, located near the Capital News Centre on Gordon Drive, will be a 8,920 square meter (96,000...