POOLCORP, wholesale distributor of swimming pool and outdoor living products, has partnered with local YMCAs to provide swim lessons for 42,000 children and train 3,000 lifeguards in underserved communities.
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This summer, the YMCA of Greater Moncton will be in charge of managing Moncton’s Centennial and East End pools, as requested by the city.
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The YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford will address the scarcity of skilled lifeguards by training a maximum of 200 new lifeguards this year. The organization aims to add more swimming lessons and pool activities in the coming months as well.
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The city of Fredericton and the region is working on a new aquatic centre, but there is no definite timeline yet as to when the pool is expected to be open, likely delaying its opening for years.
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Investigation revealed an accidental mix-up of muriatic acid and chlorine in a pool’s piping to be the reason for the Oct. 7, 2022, incident where seven children were hospitalized post swimming in a pool at YMCA Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
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Water Tech, a manufacturer of pool cleaners in East Brunswick, N.J., is supporting its local YMCA aquatic facility by supplying routine pool care and technical support to assist with the upkeep of the pool.
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