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 […]
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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, […]
An evolving wellness market is positively glowing, reports Ashleigh Bissett… Fuelled by a growing trend to relieve stress, lose weight, look good and take a more proactive approach towards health, the UKâs spa market is buoyant, with more of us using spas than ever before. According to Mintel, the spa and wellness industry grew by […]
Eight times world record holder, over a career spanning 23 years, Mark Foster is the VIP guest at the much anticipated 2018 UK Pool & Spa Awards presentations. The swimming superstar is looking forward to meeting the people who build and run some of the countryâs most prestigious swimming pools at the business networking event […]
Since the publication of the Swimming Pool Water book by the PWTAG in November 2017, there has been some confusion with regard to the suitability of ISPE-Endorsed Pool Plant Operator training courses. The following statement has been issued by the PWTAG to try to remove some of this misunderstanding concerning training accreditation: âThe 2017 edition […]
Celebrating the first anniversary of their move to new offices and warehouse, PPG UK Ltd, will host their annual customer event at their Newbury headquarters next month. The open day kicks off from 12.30pm Thursday November 1 at Blissard House in Abbey Road. Light snacks and refreshments will be served on arrival in the training […]
A Waterstream client was looking for an indoor pool of high quality but with a quick install option to reduce the build time. So the customer opted for a Compass One Piece pool which enables the pool shell to be installed within ten days during the winter months â even with snow falling. Specialising in […]
Compass Pools UK Technical Director Alex Kemsley has been taking a closer look at the leisure facilities the contestants in this yearâs Love Island reality tv series were enjoying. As the largest swimming pool designer and installer in the UK, Compass Pools UKâs attention was immediately drawn to the pool and hot tub facilities of […]
