POOLaide Webinar: Transferring Practical Knowledge from Waterparks to Community Pools: Waterslides

Ryan Jones, HUB Aquatic Solutions
March 5, 2021 

Pulling back the curtain all the way on one of the most universally famous water attractions – the waterslide. A deep dive on what makes this feature so seductive, how to exploit its full potential, and provide the secrets to draw in bigger crowds. If you are wondering about adding entertainment value to a facility or are curious about what keeps slides safe and fun, we’ll cover the fundamentals and share a glimpse into the future of the not-so-humble waterslide.

Ryan Jones’ background includes 30 years in the planning, procurement, building, operations and maintenance of aquatic centers and waterparks around the world. He created HUB Aquatic Solutions, a unique consulting platform specialized in aquatic features, to support Operators as they explore options, identify and mitigate risk, and create successful facilities. His passion for the aquatics industry has always been fueled by the creative process and the open sharing of experience that make it such a great community.

All 2021 POOLaide Webinars are available on our YouTube Channel.

Show Notes

Powerpoint Slides

00:00 Pre-Show

18:55 Introduction

21:00 Presentation

51:45 Q & A

Post-Show 

Resources

Mont Cascades Water Park

Safety in the Pool Beyond the Head Count: Creating Safer Spaces in the Water for Trans Communities (POOLaide Webinar) 

Blind Girls Swim, Too! Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion in Aquatics (POOLaide Webinar)

Blind Girls Swim, Too! Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion in Aquatics (POOLaide Webinar)

Considerations for Aquatics Programs and Initiatives with Indigenous Communities (POOLaide Webinar)

Person Centered, Person Directed Approach to Recreation Programming (POOLaide Webinar) 

Lakeview Aquatic Consultants (Instagram)

Hub Aquatic Solutions (website)

HUB Aquatic Solutions (Facebook)

HUB Aquatic Solutions (Instagram) 

Attraction Pros Podcast

World Waterpark Association

IAAPA: the Global Association for the Amusement Industry

Part 1207: Safety Standards for Swimming Pool Slides (USA) 

Acquapole

Hydrorider Aquabike

AquaClimb

The Complete Guide to Waterpark Maintenance (WhiteWater) 

Action Park

Girl Dies in Graduation-Party Accident: Waterworld Slide Snaps under the Strain of Overload 

Schlitterbahn's Tragic Slide (Verrukt - Kansas City)

ProSlide Technology Inc. (Instagram)

WhiteWater (Instagram)

Polin Waterparks (Instagram)

Morgan's Wonderland (San Antonio, Texas)