Pool Magazine

05/09/2025

The nation's lifeguard shortages continue to persist years after COVID. A recent study recapped which states struggled the most to provide enough lifeguards at public beaches and swimming pools this summer.

https://www.poolmagazine.com/pool-news/which-states-struggled-the-most-with-lifeguard-shortages-this-summer/

New study reveals Rhode Island, Mississippi, and Louisiana struggled most with lifeguard shortages this summer, raising concerns over safety.

31/08/2025

🌊 Summer 1976: NYC Parks had five mobile pools, shuttled from Randall’s Island to streets in all five boroughs. These swimmobiles brought instant relief to city kids — sometimes their first taste of swimming! Entirely phased out by the early 1980s, they served up to 150 kids a day! 🚚🏊‍♂️

27/08/2025

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22/08/2025

Think you're the world champ at holding your breath in the pool? Think again. A 56-year-old freediver just shattered a Guinness World record by holding his breath for almost half an hour in a hotel pool in Croatia.

https://www.poolmagazine.com/pool-news/man-holds-breath-for-29-minutes-new-world-record/

A Croatian man just set a world record for holding his breath for over 29 minutes. Learn how this incredible poolside feat was achieved.

20/08/2025

Excited to see this year's entries in the Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge. With a $10,000 grand prize on the line courtesy of Fire By Design, we hope that this tempts all the top designers in the industry to enter the competition and show off their creativity.

Submit your entry by September 24!
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🌊 Pool Builders 🌊

How far would your imagination go with a $1 million dollar budget? Now, you can find out thanks to the Million Dollar Pool Challenge at PSP Expo! This is your opportunity to create a mock outdoor living area of your dreams and show your industry just how creative you can be!

🏆 WIN A $10,000 PRIZE - our lead sponsor, Fire By Design is providing a $10,000 first-place prize for the most spectacular design.

Submit your entry by September 24!
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Schindler Design Co. Mike Farley - Pool Designer

20/08/2025

What caught our eye today? This beautiful indoor swimming pool, inside a converted chapel in London. Absolutely stunning.
Photo Credit: Secret London / Virgin Active

https://secretldn.com/repton-park-church-swimming-pool-london/

15/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ Today is National Relaxation Day — the perfect excuse to slow down and unwind. With stress levels higher than ever, your backyard pool or spa isn't just a luxury — it's a personal escape. 💦✨

Read more here:

Celebrate National Relaxation Day with the ultimate poolside escape. Discover how pools and spas create a backyard oasis to melt stress away.

14/08/2025

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), announced the publication of its 2024 Business Operations Survey Report. This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of key operating data from across the pool and hot tub industry, offering critical benchmarking information for businesses of all sizes and sectors.

https://www.poolmagazine.com/pool-news/phta-2024-business-operations-survey-report/

The comprehensive report, produced by PHTA, provides a detailed analysis of key operating data from across the pool and hot tub industry.

11/08/2025

- Trade show season is just around the corner, and registration is officially open for the Pool Spa Patio colocated with Deck Expo, happening in Las Vegas Oct. 22-24. Pool Magazine, the digital trade publication partner for the show, has pool pros covered with free admission into the expo hall. Just use promo code POOLMAG25 when registering.

https://www.poolmagazine.com/industry-news-news/registration-opens-for-the-international-pool-spa-patio-expo/

Registration is now open for 2025 edition of the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas (October 22-24).

08/08/2025

“Stop the slide! Stop the slide!” Passengers screamed when an acrylic panel of a waterslide on the Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean cruise ship broke MID-RIDE, leaving a gaping hole and injuring one passenger. Another passenger captured shocking viral footage on TikTok. Here’s what we know…

https://www.poolmagazine.com/pool-news/acrylic-catastrophe-waterslide-shatters-mid-ride-in-terrifying-scene/


Contributing: Hammerhead Aquatics

Acrylic waterslide panel fails mid-ride on Royal Caribbean ship, causing injury and urgent shutdown.

08/08/2025

Premier Franchise Management is celebrating the signing of 17 new franchise territories in the first half of 2025. This includes 10 new Premier Pools & Spas (construction) locations and 7 new Premier Pool Service (maintenance) locations.

https://www.poolmagazine.com/pool-builder/premier-franchise-management-celebrates-17-new-franchise-signings/

Premier Franchise Management announced the launch of 17 new franchise territories in the first half of 2025, 10 construction and 7 service.

08/08/2025

Congratulations to RiverFlow® on the launch of their new Non-Reversing Axial Flow Pump — setting a new standard for safety and reliability in the industry!

This innovation eliminates a critical point of failure in pools, reducing both risk and maintenance costs. A big step forward for aquatic engineering and pool safety.

We're excited to see how RiverFlow continues to lead with innovation. 👏

Read more here:

With the launch of their new Non-Reversing Axial Flow Pump, RiverFlow® eliminates a dangerous and costly point of failure in pools.