SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

Swimming as an organized activity goes back as far as 2500 B.C. in ancient Egypt and later in ancient Greece, Rome, and Assyria. In Rome and Greece, swimming was part of the education of elementary age boys and the Romans built the first swimming pools. The first heated swimming pool was built by Gaius Maecenas of Rome in the first century BC.

However, swimming pools did not became popular until the middle of the 19th century. By 1837, six indoor pools with diving boards were built in London, England. After the modern Olympic Games began in 1896 and swimming races were among the original events, the popularity of swimming pools began to spread - Reference Britannica.

Thermae Bath Spa is a modern spa in the city of Bath in England, opened in 2006. It is owned by the local Bath and North East Somerset council, and operated by the Thermae Development Company.

The main spa has two natural thermal bath, a rooftop pool and an indoor pool, a large steam room elegantly glass-partitioned into four circular zones, and body treatment facilities.

One of the city of Bath's main attractions has long been its famous hot spa water, fed by the area's hot springs. The Bath springs are the only hot springs found in the UK. These natural geothermal springs fed into the Roman Baths complex, which was responsible for the prominence of Bath in the Roman period, as well as for the later development of Bath as the country's leading eighteenth and early nineteenth century health resort. In the middle of the 20th Century, the city's swimming pool sourced its water directly from the King's Spring, through one of three pipelines beneath the River Avon. However, the old municipal hot pools were closed in 1978 after the discovery of an infectious organism in one stratum of the aquifer. After that date, bathing was prohibited.

The modern spa is descended from the ancient practice of bathing in hot springs and mineral waters. Some say the origin of the word "spa" comes from the Belgian town of Spa, known since Roman times for its baths. Others say it may be an acronym for the Latin phrase "sanitas per aquas" - health through water.

In the 19th century, Europe's great spas were destinations for the wealthy, who went there to "take the waters." Water treatments are still considered the heart of the spa experience in Europe.

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Omega Pools - http://www.omegapools.com.au

From the web site:

Swimming Pool Construction

Installing your swimming pool using the latest techniques and using only quality products ensures the long serviceable life of your pool.

Although your pool is warranted for 25 years the life expectancy is over twice that time.

There is no reason why a well maintained and properly installed Barrier Reef Pool will not outlast us and our customers.

Pool Shop

Omega Pools offer a complete Pool Shop service with a full range of Pool Chemicals and maintenance products. Backed by the Lincoln Leisure Group, Omega has a comprehensive range of pool spare parts. For the not so common spares, most can be obtained within 48hrs.

Open 7 days a week during the peak of the season our fully trained staff offer expert advice on all aspects of pools and spas. With over 400-m2 shop space dedicated to swimming pools and spas you are sure to find what you are looking for.

Omega is also a “Partner in Pool Care” a premium dealer for the Zodiac range of products. This means that Omega has a complete range of Barracuda Cleaners, Clearwater Salt Chlorinators and Nature 2 pool management systems. We also carry a substantial spare parts range for all Zodiac products.

The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Victoria - http://www.spasavic.com.au

From the web site:

The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to maintaining and improving standards within the swimming pool and spa building industry for the betterment of consumers, pool builders and suppliers.

SPASA recognizes that purchasing a swimming pool or spa is a significant financial decision. This website has been designed to provide consumers with the latest up to date information and to eliminate the traps of dealing with unregistered pool builders who can leave consumers at risk, both legally and financially.

SPASA Pool Book 2007

The SPASA web site can provide you with instant access to the FREE Swimming Pool and Spa Book which will provide you with a full range of photographs and details of all SPASA Members and a step by step process for purchasing and building a new pool.

Narellan Pools - http://www.narellanpools.com.au

From the web site:

Welcome to Narellan Pools.

We build pools like we build our reputation... to last and last and outlast the competition!

We have branches operating in many Australian states including NSW, ACT, Victoria and Queensland.

From the moment you call us, we'll be with you throughout the entire process, making sure everything goes swimmingly from the start. What's more, because all our 24 award-winning fibre-glass swimming pools come with a 25-year warranty, you'll keep on enjoying your Narellan pool or spa long after you first jump in.

BG's Pools & Spas Bendigo, Australia - http://www.bgspoolsandspas.com.au

From the web site:

When you decide to invest in a Fibreglass Swimming Pool or Spa, you want to know that the people who you buy from are professional, knowledgeable and offer the after sales service that you need to keep your swimming experience enjoyable and stress free all year round.  With a dedicated staff with a sound knowledge of all pool and spa products on hand seven days a week during the summer months and installers who  specialize in the installation of Compass fibreglass self cleaning pools, its our mission to make your experience one of pleasure and leisure!

A Monarch™ Spa Pool delivers the most advanced hydrotherapy available; with exceptional features that take into consideration the natural contours of the body. Our renowned engineers have ensured that every spa we make has the most effective combination of jets, ergonomic design, and precise water flow that could possibly be experienced by people of all ages, genders, and body sizes.

It's a good idea to have your water balanced at the beginning of the pool season, or when it is initially filled. Then have it checked once a month during summer.

Your BioGuard® Pool Pro can determine what your pool needs by analysing the water.

• The most important pool test is pH. A low pH indicates too much acidity. This causes chlorine to be used up quickly and leads to corrosion of equipment and damaged pool surfaces. High pH slows sanitiser effectiveness, causes cloudy water and scale formation on equipment and surfaces.


• Your pool also needs to be stabilised. BioGuard Stabiliser is a chemical that prevents loss of chlorine by the sun's UV rays. Because BioGuard offers stabilised chlorine, a separate stabiliser is only necessary when the pool is drained and refilled.

Once your pool is balanced and stabilised, you are ready to move onto the BioGuard Once-a-Week Poolcare Program.

The SwimSpa Shop - http://www.swimspashop.com.au

From the web site:

Welcome to Adelaide All Spas, Swim Spa Shop.

All Spas have a huge range - from the most affordable spas to sheer luxury and indulgence models. The range includes "export quality" portable spas, inground spas, cedar hot tubs and swim spas and they are all "exclusive" to All Spas.

The Swim Spa provides the unique opportunity to have the combined benefits of swimming, working out, hydrotherapy and relaxation in your home 24 hours a day.

Imagine being able to exercise to your hearts content:

• Swimming
  
• Knee boarding
  
• Water aerobics
  
• Resistance walking & jogging
  
• Hydrotherapy rejuvenation