We first heard of the successful Olympic bid by London in 2007 there was a general cheer among all sports facility providers, who could see extra work looming, writes Mike Beardall. But the main selling point of staging a UK Olympics was the ’lasting legacy’ which the Government and sports bodies were keen to promote.
Pool and Spa Industry
The eyes of the world will be on Britain this summer as the country celebrates a unique combination of events with the coinciding of
both the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics.
The great British weather permitting; the summer of 2012 promises to be a ray of sunshine amid the recent years of
prevailing economic storm clouds.
A leading hot tub equipment supplier has warned of the dangers of selling spa components directly to the general public, fearing the consequences including inevitable fatalities. Ray Desmond, the co-founder of Spa Euro, one of Europe’s leading trade suppliers, says the spa and hot tub industry is sitting on a ticking time bomb because of the lack of regulation.
One in three children is leaving primary
school unable to swim, according to a report
by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA).
Of those who cannot swim, nearly two
fifths (39%) have never been offered lessons
at school.
The lifeblood of the water leisure sector, 2012 could be a challenging year for reliable supply routes of chlorine and other core pool and spa chemicals, says leading UK blenders and manufacturers, Water Treatment Products.
Available exclusively from the Natural Spa Factory, the launch of sauna tents guarantees a heat wave, whatever the weather!
Designed by the specialist company that supplies the arctic army, these sauna tents are perfect for heating up outdoor spa areas at
health and leisure resorts and wellbeing retreats.
A team of 23 from all departments of Bosta UK will go the extra mile this
month when they take on the notorious Three Peaks Challenge of climbing
Ben Nevis, Skarfel Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours.
Climbing times are generally suggested as being around four hours for
Snowdon, and five hours each for Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike. Taking on
the challenge within 24 hours is notoriously difficult, draining energy and
depriving participants of sleep.
New Events Ltd., co-organisers of the
Piscine UK 2013 exhibition, will be hosting
an open day at the NEC, Birmingham on
the July 6th in conjunction with partners
GL Events, organisers of Piscine Lyon and
Piscine Abu Dhabi.
The open day which will commence at 10
am and finish at 4 pm is open to media, trade associations,
exhibitors and all those interested to learn
more about the Piscine UK 2013 show.
Following conflicting claims, the Swimming Pool and Allied Trade Association has confirmed a joint statement with seven of the drought-affected water authorities, confirming the original legislation that you can fill up a newly constructed swimming pool with a hosepipe and top-up an existing swimming pool with a hand held device such as a bucket.
Following a major refurbishment programme, completed earlier this year by Loyal Grove Leisure, a new flume at the Oasis Leisure
Centre in Swindon, Wiltshire, features a black hole theme with a section of daylight rings and thunder and lightning sound and
light effects.
