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IndustryNews JUN 2012 SPN
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15 IN BRIEF SPLASH TOYS PROVE A BIG HIT
ETATRON GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH Golden Coast says that chemical dosing and metering systems from Etatron, are going from strength to strength following a successful SPATEX.
Etatron GB is the branch office of Etatron (Italy) in the UK, with Golden Coast looking after the UK commercial and domestic pool market. Etatron GB has been working closely with Golden Coast to service an increasing number of orders and enquiries.
Etatron GB has developed many chemical dosing and metering systems, including disinfection, swimming pool water technology and pH correction systems.
Etatron products can be ordered by calling the Golden Coast’s sales team on 01271 378100 or by visiting the new online shop at
www.gctrade.co.uk
STA EXPANDS
MANAGEMENT TEAM The Swimming Teachers’ Association has appointed Carole Webster as Regional Development Manager. Carole, has more than 20 years’ experience as a swimming teacher and she will take responsibility for promoting STA across all business areas – swimming, lifesaving, first aid, pool plant and leisure management – ensuring that its profile and reputation are enhanced. Carole lives in Stafford and prior to joining STA, used to run the Dolphin Swimming School in the town. Alongside Carole’s appointment, Zoe Cooper, STA’s Shropshire Swim Academy co-ordinator, has been promoted to STA Development Manager.
Hippo Leisure’s innovative splash toys are proving a hit at leisure centres looking to rejuvenate their pools to create an unforgettable family experience!
A selection of interactive play panels and Squirtums has allowed children to splat, squirt and spray together at Concordia Leisure Centre in Cramlington in Northumberland whatever their age or ability. The splash toys have been a successful extension to the centre’s water factory located in the pool’s beach area. This already included an interactive waterball, interactive masts, water wheels, shark showers, small and large tipping buckets and water channels. The panels and Squirtums utilise space on the pool side as well as adding excitement to pool fun sessions. They are also ideal for building water confidence in toddlers and children with SEN who prefer to play on the pool side. The simple installation was carried out by the pool operator without the need to close the pool or disrupt the pool activity programme.
Blackburn Leisure Centre will be
the next leisure centre to reap the benefits from Hippo splash toys. The centre is due to have a splash zone created in time for the summer holidays which features include Squirtum hand pumps, interactive play panels, a short mast and water channels. Blackburn is looking to
OPEN DAY FOR NEW NEC TRADE SHOW
New Events, co-organisers of the new Piscine UK 2013 exhibition, are to hold an open day at the NEC, Birmingham on the 6 July in conjunction with partners GL Events organisers of Piscine Lyon and Piscine Abu Dhabi. The day, from 10am to 4pm, is open to trade associations, exhibitors and all interested to learn more about the launching show. Rob Saunders, Director of New Events said: “This is an opportunity for anyone interested in being part of the Piscine UK 2013 event to see the venue and to meet the team and contractors that will be delivering this show in January next year. We welcome any ideas from the industry
on how we can make Piscine UK 2013 even better and this open day is an opportunity to bring those ideas to life. To register for free parking and directions please email us.” Piscine UK 2013 is the new event for the swimming pool and spa sector talking place from the 23 – 25 January 2013 in Hall 6 of the NEC. The organisers of the show say their visitor promotions will reach out to a wider industry audience than has ever before been targeted in the UK and will attract attendees from local authorities, private health clubs and spas, schools and colleges, architects and property developers, retailers, dealers and distributors and private pool owners. It will be promoted to the industry overseas to attract distributors from Europe and further afield.
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F PISCINE UK ( 01483 420 229 :
www.piscine-uk.com
target the family pound and increase visitor levels at the weekend and during the summer holidays.
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F HIPPO LEISURE PRODUCTS LTD ( 01752 771740 :
www.hippoleisure.com
PROMISES ON WATER SAFETY STANDARDS
Water safety industry in the UK will not be allowed to slip despite tough economic conditions.
The National Water Safety Seminar, hosted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, heard that the water safety industry is committed to improving standards, despite the continuation of tough operating conditions. The event in Birmingham brought together 100 professionals whose work encompasses all aspects of water safety including swimming pool and water sports safety professionals . It took place weeks after statistics revealed there were 420 water- related deaths from accidents or natural causes in the UK in 2010, the last figures available.
David Walker, RoSPA’s Leisure Safety Manager said: “The fact that more than 400 lives were lost from accidents or natural causes in water in 2010 provides the impetus for staying focused on prevention.”
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