WATERPARKS
New 100,000-gallon attraction for Schlitterbahn Galveston
SCHLITTERBAHN Galveston Island Waterpark in Texas, US, has announced plans to open Shipwreck Harbour, a new 100,000-gallon wave lagoon, in time for the key summer trading period. The attraction will feature a battery of three-foot waves
along with a new beached ship children’s slide, a clam shell slide, enormous lifeboat shade structures, additional lounging areas and picnic tables. “We are thrilled to add another signature attraction
to our outdoor Blastenhoff area,” explained Ron Sutula, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark’s general manager. “Not only will our guests enjoy the new wave lagoon, but we are also adding two new kids’ slides and additional guest amenities, offering more places for our guests to spread out.” The resort - voted the world’s best indoor waterpark for
three consecutive years by numerous travel publications - opened for weekends in 2011 on March 5, with the full venue opening on April 22 for the summer season. It features more than 32 state-of-the-art attractions including racing uphill waterslides, the Boogie Bahn surf ride, hot tubs, kids’ areas and three interconnecting rivers.
ProSlide rides for new Chinese water park
PROSLIDE Technology of Canada has been awarded a contract to provide several rides for the soon-to-open Longmenzhen waterpark in northern China. Currently being designed as the first large-scale, world-
class waterpark in the region, Longmenzhen is part of a large-scale hotel, spa and commercial district being designed by Forrec. The park will purportedly boast one of Asia’s largest mix
of attractions, including more than 30 slides, waterplay, pools, rivers, surfing machines and the largest surfing wave pool in China. The distinctive theme will combine traditional Chinese
architecture with modern highlights. Scheduled to open later this year, the park is targeting both local and international visitors of all ages. Spanning 12.5ha the park’s peak day attendance will be
15,000. The waterpark will comprise a 7,500sq. m wave pool, a lazy river and two spa pool complexes. ProSlide is providing a number of the rides, including
pipeline tube slides, Octopus racers, Tornado, Tantrum Alley, Behemoth Bowl, Double Cannon Bowl, Plummet Speed slides, Tornado Wave and RideHouse.
water practices, including swim lessons, the buddy system, parental supervision and following posted rules. The organisations represent businesses and other individuals and agencies involved in bringing safe, enjoyable aquatic activities to the American public, from home pools and spas, through waterparks and resorts, to public swimming and water recreation facilities. National Water Safety Month was celebrated through
educational programmes, public service announcements, governmental proclamations, dealer and business promotions and the distribution of water-safety-themed materials, aimed primarily at the public and designed to prevent drowning and water-related illness and injuries. “National Water Safety Month is designed to build
Trade associations mark National Water Safety Month
AFTER designating May 2011 as National Water Safety Month, five leading US leisure trade bodies have been successful in drawing attention to the waterpark sector’s continued efforts to ensure the wellbeing of the hundreds of thousands of consumers who enjoy regular trips to their local wetplay-orientated venues. This designation has been proclaimed as a joint
effort of the World Waterpark Association (WWA), the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, the National Recreation and Park Association, the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. National Water Safety Month was created as a means
of recognising the popularity of swimming and other water-related recreational activities in the US and the resulting need for ongoing public education on safer
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public awareness of vital water-safety practices,” explained Rick Root, president of the WWA. “As the organisation representing waterparks all over the world, the World Waterpark Association and its member facilities consider it a priority to educate the consumer on how to be ‘water aware.’ “Through this partnership of three of the leading organisations within the aquatics industry, National Water Safety Month has the capability to reach the majority of families enjoying water-related activities.” Bill Weber, president and CEO of the Association of
Pool and Spa Professionals, added: “The safe use of pools, spas and other recreational water facilities is a priority for everyone, from companies that build and service pools, to facility management, to parents and individuals who enjoy the benefits of aquatic activities. “The combined efforts of the three sponsoring organisations, along with assistance from other agencies will serve to focus attention on the importance of water safety to all stakeholders, with residual value that will extend well beyond National Water Safety Month.”
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