Polin Waterparks has opened the worldâs first Storm Racer Waterslide at Aqualand Frejus in France. Storm Racer incorporates a variety of key features that set it apart from every previously designed waterslide in the industry such as unique geometry, high capacity, a pioneering ride configuration and an exclusive, interactive âWatersplashâ feature that ensures intense competition […]
Author: Ashleigh MacKenzie
Leisure operators have praised the innovative Institute of Swimmingâs Teachersâ Academy for helping them to recruit teachers of the highest calibre. More than 130 people have applied to join the pilot scheme of the Academy in London and Manchester since it was launched by the Institute of Swimming recently. Itâs been created as almost 400,000 […]
APG Leisure has agreed a new partnership with BECO Beermann, the global swimming accessories, aquafitness and swimwear manufacturer, that will see the Cheshire-based company become the official distributor in the UK and Republic of Ireland. âOur new partnership with BECO Beermann marks the start of a new journey for APG Leisure and our customers, which […]
When struggling to find suitable swimming lessons for her child, Gaynor Duffy was inspired to train as a teacher, beginning a career with the help of the RAF. âMy eldest son was diagnosed with Hemiplegia when he was three years old. The consultant didnât expect him to achieve much, sports-wise.â Said Gaynor. âWe went to […]
Automatic dosing is essential for efficient pool managementâŠ. The equivalent of switching to cruise control in your car, or even driver-free for the most advanced systems, automatic dosing is not a new phenomenon but never has it made more sense. Not only does automatic dosing offer more economic pool management, it is safer for staff, […]
Gregg is the industryâs original Spa Doctor and provides practical and technical support to both the trade and the end-user. How did you get involved in the industry? Originally I trained as an technical electrician and then onto an Intruder alarm and CCTV engineer for the first 15 years, being Operations Manager of my last […]
Thanks to a record-breaking summer, UK Leisure Living expects to hit the 250 unit sales mark by the end of 2018. It means the three-year-old business, which has showrooms in Conwy and Cheshire, is on track to more than double turnover from last yearâs ÂŁ750,000. Gareth Jones, UK Leisure Livingâs Managing Director, said the summer […]
Leisure Concepts, the worldâs leading supplier of accessories to the spa and hot tub market has trebled its warehousing presence in the UK with the unveiling of a 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Tewkesbury, Gloucester. A major investment in its British and mainland European dealers, the new base will include a trade showroom with several […]
Karen Cotton soaks up the potential of hot tub hire⊠With interest in hot tubs at an all-high, it is important to realise that not everyoneâs in a position where they can splash out thousands on one⊠at least not from the outset. After all, hot tubs are a big investment. If it were a […]
One of the worldâs leading brands, recognised for its product excellence and outstanding professionalism, Coast Spas is launching a major dealer recruitment drive in the UK. Coastâs UK distributor, Award Leisure, will be leading the charge, hosting a meet and greet event at Resort World, part of Birminghamâs NEC complex in December to talk through […]
