

- 8
- Episodes
- 2023
- First episode
About On Pool Deck
"On Pool Deck" LIWA Aquatics team talk about all things in and around public swimming pools and the aquatic recreation industry in Western Australia. LIWA Aquatics, the peak body for the WA aquatic recreation industry discusses industry topics and updates, and interviews special guests, LIWA members, industry professionals & aquatic suppliers. We look forward to you joining us “On Pool Deck”.
- Publisher
- LIWA Aquatics
- Category
- business · leisure · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Nov 2023
- Latest episode
- 10 Mar 2024
Latest episodes
8 episodes in the feed.

10 Mar 2024
Underwater Hockey with Guest Hunter Jones (Ep7)
Summary In this conversation, Steve interviews Hunter Jones from Underwater Hockey. They discuss the history and future of underwater hockey, the rules and equipment involved, and the requirements for playing the sport in a pool. They also address common myths and misconceptions about underwater hockey and discuss the risk management measures in place. Hunter provides information on how to get involved in underwater hockey and start a club. Overall, the conversation highlights the excitement and growth of underwater hockey as a unique and enjoyable sport. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:53 Getting into Underwater Hockey 03:30 History of Underwater Hockey 04:56 Future of Underwater Hockey 05:53 Rules and Equipment 06:50 Refereeing in Underwater Hockey 07:48 Pool Requirements for Underwater Hockey 10:32 Underwater Hockey Clubs 11:44 Myths and Misconceptions 21:40 Getting Involved with Underwater Hockey 24:00 Conclusion WA Underwater Hockey www.waunderwaterhockey.com (http://www.waunderwaterhockey.com) #underwaterhockey #aquaticsport Supporting the Aquatic Recreation Industry

27 Feb 2024
Pool Lifeguard Challenge 2024 (Ep6)
We are On Pool Deck at the Pool Lifeguard Challenge 2024, We speak with Peter Leaversuch CEO of Royal Life Saving WA about the event and its importance in the industry. We chat with several teams about their experiences of the day and find out who the winner is for 2024. Supporting the Aquatic Recreation Industry

4 Feb 2024
Safety Assessments with guest John East (Ep5)
Summary This episode of On Pool Deck focuses on safety assessments in the aquatic recreation industry. The guest speaker, John East from Royal Life Saving Western Australia, discusses the process and importance of safety assessments. The conversation covers topics such as the background and career change of the guest speaker, the collaboration between Royal Life Saving and LGIS, the transition to a national question set, and success stories of facilities improving their safety compliance. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to consider getting a safety assessment for their facilities. Takeaways Safety assessments are an important tool for ensuring the safety of aquatic facilities and their users. Collaboration between industry organizations and local governments is crucial for the success of safety assessments. The transition to a national question set will enhance the assessment process and provide a standardized approach. Facilities that undergo safety assessments have the opportunity to improve their safety compliance and create a safer environment for staff and users. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Shoutout to Pool Managers 00:55 Guest Speaker Introduction 03:01 Guest Speaker's Background and Career Change 05:03 Overview of Safety Assessments 07:08 Safety Assessment Requirements 10:09 Collaboration and Goal of Safety Assessments 12:34 Partnership with LGIS 15:13 Transition to National Question Set 18:52 Question Structure and Risk Plan 19:05 Timeline and Preparation for Assessments 21:53 Future Plans and Costs 22:46 Success Stories and Positive Impact 24:24 Conclusion and Call to Action Contact: Royal Life Saving Society WA (https://www.royallifesavingwa.com.au/professional-services/risk-management/public-swimming-pools) #safetyassessments #riskmanagment #aquatic #pools Supporting the Aquatic Recreation Industry

21 Jan 2024
Drowning Prevention using AI with guest Dan Mulvey (Ep4)
Summary In this episode, Steve Good discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the aquatic recreation industry with Daniel Mulvey, the general manager of Lynxight. They explore the background of Lynxight and its purpose as a drowning prevention system. They compare Lynxight to CCTV systems and discuss the potential impact of AI on lifeguards and their training. They also address concerns about cybersecurity and privacy in AI systems. Overall, AI is seen as a tool to enhance lifeguarding rather than replace it. Takeaways AI is a game changer in the aquatic recreation industry, with applications such as drowning prevention systems. Lynxight is a camera-based AI system that uses algorithms to identify atypical human behavior in swimming pools. AI systems like Lynxight are not meant to replace lifeguards but to enhance their capabilities and improve safety. Data collection and analysis in AI systems can provide valuable insights and help optimize lifeguard deployment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in the Aquatic Recreation Industry 01:20 Background of Daniel Mulvey and Lynxight 04:12 Overview of Lynxight and Its Purpose 08:26 Comparison between Lynxight and CCTV Systems 12:41 AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement for Lifeguards 15:42 Data Collection and Analysis in Lynxight 18:02 Dealing with Glare and Objects in the Water 19:38 Potential Use of Audio in the Future 21:00 Cybersecurity and Privacy Measures in Lynxight 22:42 Impact of AI on Lifeguard Training and Communication 25:52 Limitations and Redundancy in AI Systems 26:07 Managing the Number of Alerts in Lynxight 28:50 Contacting Daniel Mulvey and Lynxight Contact Information · Website: www.lynxight.com (http://www.lynxight.com) · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lynxight/ (https://www.facebook.com/Lynxight/) · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mulvey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mulvey) #AI #artificialinterlligence #drowningprevention #lifesaving #lifeguards #watersafety Supporting the Aquatic Recreation Industry

15 Jan 2024
Immersion Therapy with guest Peter Wilson - Determined2 (Ep3)
Summary In this episode, we interview Peter Wilson, the Managing Director of Determined II, about his program called Immersion Therapy. Peter shares his personal journey of recovery after a life-threatening accident and how it inspired him to create a therapy program that utilizes scuba gear and the swimming pool. The program focuses on physical, mental, and social health, and participants engage in various activities tailored to their goals and interests. Determined II is expanding its services nationally in partnership with Belgravia Leisure. Peter emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and creating accessible facilities for all community members. Takeaways Immersion Therapy is a unique therapy program that utilizes scuba gear and the swimming pool to improve physical, mental, and social health. The program is designed to be inclusive and tailored to individual goals and interests. Determined II is expanding its services nationally in partnership with Belgravia Leisure. Creating accessible facilities and programs is crucial for promoting inclusivity and allowing all community members to benefit from aquatic activities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weather Update 01:14 Introduction of Peter Wilson and Immersion Therapy 03:04 Background and Interests of Peter Wilson 04:03 Hobbies and Interests 05:33 Adaptive Sports and Equipment 06:37 Peter Wilson's Accident and Recovery 10:18 Motivation to Start Determined II and Immersion Therapy 12:43 Expansion and Collaboration with Belgravia Leisure 14:12 Program Design and Evolution 16:15 Scuba Gear and Immersion Therapy 18:39 Activities and Benefits of Immersion Therapy 21:28 Expansion of Immersion Therapy 24:31 Funding and Insurance for Immersion Therapy 27:25 Aquatic Programs and Inclusion 29:04 Meeting the Demand for Aquatic Programs 32:34 Contacting Determined II and Belgravia Leisure 35:42 Closing Remarks Determined2 Website: https://determined2.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/determined2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/determined2australia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/determined2/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@determined2171 #Determined2 #immersiontherapy #Belgravialeisure Supporting the Aquatic Recreation Industry

18 Dec 2023
Artistic Swimming WA with guest Camille Claudino (Ep2)
Camille Claudino, Participation and Regional Development Officer for Artistic Swimming WA, discusses the transition from synchronized swimming to artistic swimming and the inclusion of men in the sport. She also shares information about Australian representation in artistic swimming and the top countries in the sport. Camille talks about the programs and age groups available for artistic swimming and the minimum requirements for running a program. She provides contact information for those interested in getting involved and the podcast concludes with a Watch Around Water Holiday Message. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Christmas traditions 01:31 Background and journey into artistic swimming 04:06 Transition from synchronized to artistic swimming 06:26 Inclusion of men in artistic swimming 08:33 Impact of rule changes on routines 10:28 Potential inclusion of transgender athletes 11:48 Australian representation in artistic swimming 13:34 Top countries in artistic swimming 15:55 Artistic swimming programs and age groups 19:07 Minimum requirements for running a program 20:27 Expansion to other water bodies 21:11 Getting involved and contact information 23:20 Closing remarks and watch around water poem Supporting the Aquatic Recreation Industry

27 Nov 2023
Aquatic Technical Operator Accreditation (Ep1)
Join us for our first ever episode - Accreditation Supporting the Aquatic Recreation Industry

8 Nov 2023
On Pool Deck (Intro)
On Pool Deck talks all things in and around public swimming pools and the aquatic recreation industry. LIWA Aquatics is the peak body for the aquatic recreation industry in Western Australia, providing updates, discussing industry topics, and interviewing special guests and industry professionals. We look forward to you joining us “On Pool Deck”. Supporting the Aquatic Recreation Industry
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