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CONTENTS

Each issue of World Waterpark Magazine contains features on waterparks currently operating within the U.S. and the World, as well as bonus articles on industry issues. In addition, the magazine has regular departments with tips on professional development, views and ideas from WWA committee members, general industry news updates and much more. To view a sample article from a recent issue, please click the PDF link at the bottom of this page.

FEATURES

4 Let the good ideas flow
The WWA celebrates 30 years of being the waterpark industry’s marketplace in San Antonio

10 30th Anniversary Convention Planner
Let our 30 years of experience work for you in San Antonio this October

26 Water Safety Sets A Record!
Thanks to great support by WWA members, the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, was a huge success in 2010

29 An association is only as strong as the people behind it
Learn why you belong with the water leisure industry’s premier organization—the World Waterpark Association

32 Are We There Yet?
Albuquerque Gets ‘Splashable’ at Last!

38 NVRPA Goes Extreme Waterpark Makeover
Renovation is key for Northern Virginia Regional Authority’s five waterparks
By NVRPA Staff

48 Selling the Experience
Make all your incoming calls count toward more birthday parties and group bookings
By Beth Standlee

51 Real Value. Real Revenue. Splash Radio
Take advantage of a great WWA member benefit program -- Splash Radio

52 Slidin’ in Surf City
Huntington Beach resort brings waterslide fun

DEPARTMENTS
5 Chair’s Column: Technology Can Improve Operations and Guest Service
6 WWA News
18 Member Spotlight: Mike Bengston & Chandra Edwards-Cottingham
22 Management Pointers: Delegation:  Pick the Style That’s Right for You
24 Business Progress: Combating Employee Absenteeism:  What Really Works
30 WWA Membership information & application
56 News Drops
58 Profiles: Mini Golf & Go-Karts
59 Rave Reviews: In-Park Promotion Winners
63 Classifieds
64 Calendar/Advertising Index

THE COVER
The Radisson Hotel and Water Park opened its long-awaited addition on March 12 to the delight of children and parents alike in the Land of Enchantment. The 30,000-square-foot indoor facility, the only one in New Mexico, has already thrilled more than 10,000 visitors with its ‘Splashtastic’ fun.