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BUYERS GUIDE You can access the Main Buyer's Guide by clicking on the link above ArenasCIMCO REFRIGERATION (Company Number 197) Cimco Refigeration - The Alfa-Laval Plate Heat Exchanger (distributed by Cimco Refrigeration in Canada) offers many advantages over traditional shell-and-tube chillers for today's modern Arena 1. It offers high heat transfer efficiency and only takes up one-fourth to one-half of the floor space of a traditional shell-and-tube chiller. 2. Heat transfer surfaces are readily availalbe for cleaning and inspection. These units are rapidly opened, serviced and back in operation. The plates can be chemically cleaned without even opening the heat exchanger. 3. It only requires 5-20% of the amount of refrigerant required by a shell-and-tube chiller. 4. It is expandable, more plates can easily be added to the same rack to accommodate the extra load. 5. Its patented design keeps the brine and glycol in circulation - reducing the chance of freezing. 6. The double gasket sealing system, laser wielded twin-plates, and corrosion resistant materials, prevent inter-leaking between the media. This new design is a logical choice for new Ice Rink design and is a perfect solution for any arena chiller replacement. JANTECH (Company Number 108) Jantech's cost effective free-standing ladder combines safety and efficiency with the unlimited flexibility of a totally free standing elevated work platform. Ideal for use in gymnasiums, Arenas, Outdoor Ice Rinks, halls and commercial swimming pools requiring frequent access to overhead lighting, sprinkler systems and heating fixtures etc. This unit provides a working platform height of up to 28 feet, and can easily be erected by 1 person in 3 minutes. It's outrigger base design provides outstanding stability, (a test was conductedwith 600 pounds attached to the top of the ladder at full extension, and it held!!) the unit complies with CSA Standards. NEVCO SCOREBOARD COMPANY (Company Number 159) Because we only manufacture scoreboards, we have a total commitment to building a product that works hour after hour game after game year after year. Nevco scoreboards are UL listed/CSA Certified and have a 5 year guarantee. We have scoreboards available for the following sports: Basketball Scoreboards, Volleyball Scoreboards, wrestling Time Clocks, Baseball Scoreboards, Football Scoreboards, Soccer Scoreboards, Swimming Scoreboards, Track Scoreboards and Hockey Scoreboards. REC GROUP (Company Number 155) The Rec Group introduces ActionBoards Ultra or your Arena, or Outdoor Ice Rink aluminum dasher boards for the price of steel anodized aluminum frames. The systems can be custom designed by the Rec Groups staff architect and engineers. The systems are avialable for purchase or lease. In addition to the Ultra,they carry a complete line of wood, steel and aluminum ActionBoards for ice hockey, in-line hockey, figure skating and other sports. They also carry a complete line of replacement parts for the system you already own, including: tempered glass and acrylic shields, aluminum mullions, high density polyethylene panels, kickstrips, and sills, gate hardware, protective flooring and lexan for signage panels. RESURFICE CORP (Company Number 112) Your purchase of ice resurfacing equipment comes down to one critical evaluation: when it's intermission and the crowded ice rink, the arena is your responsibility, equipment reliability is all that matters. At Resurfice Corp., reliability has made us the industry leader. It's with this reputation that we urge you to consider the many features built into our new all electric Olympia Ice Resurfacer. ZAMBONI (Company Number 109) In the early 1940's Frank Zamboni saw the need for a machine to quickly produce an attractive sheet of ice at his ice rink Arena in Southern California. Through his experiments and persistence, the iceresurfacer was invented. The machine he developed for his own facility was soon recognized as being indispensable for an efficient operation and has had a tremendous impact on skating and ice sports. Zamboni's belief in ongoingproduct improvement and innovation lives on today in the company he founded. Aquatics, Aquatic AidsAQUACISER (Company Number 117) The AquaCiser 970 In- Pool Treadmill is an underwater treadmill designed specifically for the rigorous demands of club use. The hydraulic-powered, stainless- steel treadmill easily drops into any swimming pool. Ideally suited for attracting the large and growing baby boom and 50+ markets, the AquaCiser 970 will keep members happy and renewing. The 970 takes advantage of the natural properties of water to offer a treadmill with a great combination of training benefits. Water provides a safe, low-impact environment, while at the same time offering an intense muscular workout. AQUAM (Company Number 124) Since 1989 Aquam's mission has been to provide a wide range of high quality water safety products that would meet your particular needs. We are particularly excited with the introduction of the VORTEX water structures product, which may be customized to your specifications and become the feature attraction of your facility. DIFFUSION AQUASPORT (Company Number 134) Trolleys, keep you aquatic accessories safe from theft and your swimming pools deck tidy and organized by using our storage trolley. Made from metal grills which allows wet equipment to dry in storage and treated with a yellow zinc anti-rust paint; this trolley comes equiped with industrial wheels and is 27 inches wide allowing easy modibity through single frame doors. RECREONICS (Company Number 123) The current 1997 Recreonics' Buyers Guide and Operators Handbook, is the largest aquatic equipment catalog ever, contains 176 pages of high-quality equipment and technical information. With its variety of products, this catalog, is used by both architects and engineers as a source of product specifications, and is a valuable resource tool for anyone involved in the aquatic industry. SPRINT ROTH HAMMER (Company number 168) With products for every water activity from swimming and diving to aerobic or aqua therapy, if you need it for your aquatic programming, Rothammer International Inc can supply what you require. Buidling AmenitiesDAKTRONICS (Company Number 201) Daktronics new line of indoor aquatics scoreboards with LED (light emitting diode) digits offer excellent visibility, eliminate relamping, and use very little power. Swimming models and multi-sportscoreboards that display data for swimming, diving and water polo are available. Vertical and horizontal configuarations are available for up to ten lane aquatics facilities. The scoreboard digits measure 10 inches in height, with a viewing distance of over 400 feet. The led digits have a rated life of 100,000 hours and each line of the scoreboard only consumes 50 watts of power ECKEL INDUSTRIES (Company Number 148) An economic, effective system for solving sound control problems in new construction and renovation projects. Eckoustic Functional Panels (EFP's) are attractive, sound absorbing, fire-resistant panels which can be spot located on walls or ceilings to achieve effective noise control. Since EFP's are independent panels, they can be put into place without disturbing existing utilities. This functional approach to acoustic control is considerable less expensive than continuous ceiling or wall. KBC SPECIALITIES INC. (Company Number 100) Horizontal Design Station Provides The Perfect Fit For Tight Places. With more than 60,000 stations installed worldwide and a flawless safety record, Koala Bear Kare Baby Changing Stations have proven to delight parents and protect children. In response to popular demand, we created the horizontal design station for areas with narrow passageways. Choose the station which best fits your space constraints and you'll please adults with and without children. Both the horizontal and vertical design baby changing stations can be installed to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities. NEVCO (Company Number 159) Because we only manufacture scoreboards, we have a total commitment to building a product that works hour after hour game after game year after year. Nevco scoreboards are UL listed/CSA Certified and have a 5 year guarantee. We have scoreboards available for the following sports: basketball, volleyball, wrestling, baseball, football, soccer, swimming, track and hockey. SCHOOL HOUSE (Company Number 149) Artco Bell (distributed by Schoolhouse Products in Canada) announces introduction of its CS- 17, high density stacking chair. This good looking chair will stack 30 high on a dolly and still fit through a standard doorway. The CS-17 chair is lights, yet extremely durable and backed by a ten-year warranty. The deeply contoured seat, and flexible back are extremely comfortable - and are available in 11 attractive colours. The heavy duty tubular steel frame is available in three powder epoxy finishes as well as chrome. TKO INDUSTRIES (Company Number 139) Eagle Orange An environmentally friendly commercial cleaning solution made out of the Rind of real oranges oil spills off greens spray on-spray of no harm to grass or vegetation. Self-Cleaning Ball Wash Machine spray golf carts they look like new. Clubhouse and Recreation removes most difficult stains off carpets and driveways remove graffiti off walls. Air cleaner and Freshener Smoke smells. Body causing odors. Even skunks and outdoor washrooms Removes Mildew, Burn On and Musty Odors Keeps Insects and Rodents away. BusinessAE KLAWITTER (Company Number 131) AEK has been providing computer applications for thousands of recreation and parks professional users since 1975. Our comprehensive selection unsurpassed. Most important, AEK offers the best software, designed by Parks & Recreation professionals. Our software can run on more than 40 different kinks of computers under DOS, Windows, Mac, Novel, UNIX, VMS and more - probably including the one you may already own. It can support from one to 256 simultaneous computer users. AEK software and data can move from older computers to newer computers as you needs grow. We professionally install and train at you location. Plus we include free telephone support when you need it - 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. AFFILIATED ACCEPTANCE (Company Number 129) In-House Software is a front-desk check-in package with do-it-yourself video imaging. The system offers complete logging of attendance, member tracking, hot-key or bar-code check-in, guest recording, problem reporting, term contracts and renewals, and membership data for billing and club usage. Sales commission and reporting, as well as coupons, EFT and cash-flow projections are also included. ALTERNATE COMPUTERS (Company Number 184) If you are looking to handle many advanced facility management functions. Alternate Computer Services - Club Pac system will handle member billing according to any manager defined cycle. Its integrated accounting system does payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and inventory control. An interface is also being developed that will link to popular accounting packages. Member identification is completed with Club Pac's photo-capture feature, which hooks up to any standard video camera. Because the Club Pac systems runs in Windows, on-line help is abundant. AMERICAN SERVICES FINANCIAL (Company Number 185) The Value Of Experience, Leadership And Resourceful People. American Service Finance is the nation's leading fitness club support organization. And we've earned that reputation with over twenty years of experience providing advanced management, billing and collection services for facilities just like yours. WE UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS Andwe know what it takes to build your business and earn a profit. That's why we've made an ongoing commitment to research and development, investing whatever resources are necessary to assure you of the most efficient and effective systems possible. Regardless of the size of your operation, we have the systems, experience and resources to help secure your success.system functions detailed in text at the bottom of the screen. BIOANALOGICS (Company Number 128) THE ELG is a complete, portable, easy-to-use health risk and fitness assessment system that measures body composition, percentage body fat, lean mass and basal metabolic rate with patented scientific accuracy. The ELG produces two distinct printouts: 1 an instant print out that produces results immediately, and 2 a full size multi-page colour report that details a sound nutrition regimen with daily menus and meal planning and an effective daily. CRYSTAL SPRINGS (Company Number 156) Crystal Springs is a supplier of quality salt free water through bottled water rental and delivery service, water coolers for office or home. Sparkling bottled water is also packaged and sold by the case. SIERRA DIGITAL (Company Number 207) RecWare software has revolutionized the way that recreation offices, community activity offices and other leisure service organizations are automated. RecWare offers a complete range of Parks & Recreation automation solutions, starting with easy to use recreation; software that runs through Windows,DOS and Macintosh. RecWare also offers the most advanced solutions, such as our impressive new "Touch Tone" registration system. RecWare Touch Tone registration lets your customers register themselves into activities from any touch tone phone runs fully unattended and expands your office to 24hr/day service using your same staff! The simplicity of RecWare and the innovative power of "Touch Tone" registration have created a higher standard for recreation automation. RecWare's capability to process work for you; far surpasses older software that merely works "with you" Working well with you, and processing work for you. That's the RecWare way! KARCH INT'L (Company Number 183) Club Management & Health Fitness Software for Windows.. We Think You'll Like the View. Success means managing your operation efficiently. Keeping your members motivated to pursue their fitness goals. Maintaining a competitive edge in your marketplace. That's why we do windows- Microsoft Windows. KI Software provides the industry's most comprehensive Windows-based family of integrated club management and health/fitness-software available. From ease of use to faster reporting, you'll wonder how you operated without it. If you're looking for Windows Club Management Fitness Assessment Member Management Health Risk Assessment Exercise Logging. MENSYS (Company Number 120) Increase your productivity and your collaborators' with Olympe. The perfect tool to achieve and keep track of parks & recreation tasks such as planning, registration, listing, labeling, and finances. Flexible and efficient browsing of information concerning families, participants or associations. Featuring a myriad of sophisticated functions, Olympe will efficiently help you in controlling schedules, managing fee scales as well as generating statistic information. Concessions, Parks & Recreation Revenue GeneratorsLEISURE ACTIVITIES (Company number 205) A Caterpillar of many colors. Cameron the Caterpillar is over 55 feet of inflatable fun and entertainment-sure to be a huge hit with kids. Colorful giant caterpillar features lots of travel-through adventure, including large slide, giant teeth, biffers and baffers. There are lots of windows throughout which allows parents to follow their children's adventure from beginning to end. Other options include an easy-to-use Air Cooling system for hot summer days. Cameron also comes with an external support structure which is easily fitted through sleeves in the unit-this keeps him up in the event of a power interruption. The entire inflatable weighs less than 125 pounds and easily packs up into a 2-1/2' by 3-1/2' carrying bag. This a great atttraction for any Parks & Recreation department, Arena or commercia lSwimming Pool. VRROOM (Company Number 116) Vrroom, unlike other thirst quenchers, is formulated with a great taste that is designed to encourage fluid consumption. Taste is essential, yet often an overlooked characteristic of an effective fluid replacement beverage. Vrroom is vitamin "C" enriched and does not contain any artificial sweeteners. Vrroom is available in instant powder concentrate and comes in a wide range of flavours. This product has proven to be a revenue generator over the years. Click your Order Product Information button to receive information and a product sample. This product will increase revenue in you Parks & facility. Indoor Play Environments Indoor Playgrounds PlaygroundKEISER (Company Number 118) Keiser has introduced a new PlayConcepts Division. The division has developed a turn-key play center incorporating products like creative toys, fun kids carpet, climbing Space Mazes, interactive theme stations, and a unique electronic parent-interactive monitoring system to add a high element of security to the play area. The new line is becoming popular with fitness centres - as it gives parents one more reason to become a member because they don't have to worry about finding a baby sitter. The product is also very well suited for recreational facilities operated by Parks & Recreation, YMCA's, YWCA's etc. This new line of play equipment is now available world-wide. LITTLE TYKES (Company Number 208) Thousands of our OMNI soft modular playgrounds can be found around the world. This indoor playground differs from other contained play systems by its use of foam post padding and barrier netting walls. The OMNI play events include: ball pools, flight simulator spheres, spiral staircases, straight and spiral tunnel slides, steering spheres and transfer stations. MIRACLE RECREATION (Company Number 110) One touch will tell you we specialize in making quality indoor playground products for toddlers. Our indoor playground products are covered with leather-soft, 36 oz. expanded vinyl with extra durable "sure stitched" seams. Our softer open-cell foam cradles each touch and tumble. As the industry leader, we offer a complete product line for your facility needs. Recreational Facility Sports LightingCOOPER (Company Number 186) The VR 2000 Lighting Series combines the ability to withstand extreme physical abuse with a handsome appearance. The VR 2000 can help prevent vandalism, deter crime and enhance personal safety in today's tough environments - including public housing, Parks & Recreation, recreational facilities, universities, colleges, playgrounds and many other applications. By using state-of-the-art energy efficient lamp and ballast technology, the VR 2000 series also responds to the need to lower operation costs and preserve the environment. Some of the key features of the VR 2000 include - high impact polycarbonate one-piece lenses, recessed screw heads that can only be loosened with a hollow point TORX® screwdriver, rugged mounting plate cushioned with a shock absorbing gasket, and a shock absorbing HID lampholder bracket. Cooper Lighting has stated to us that, at trade shows, they allow people to take a wack at the VR 2000 with a baseball bat - to everyones surprise, the product remains undamaged, and stares back at you daring you to do that again. MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING (Company Number 189) Light-Pak Energy-Efficient Indoor Lighting for Arenas, Swimming Pools, andmany other recreational facilities. Musco's system approach means that all your lighting equipment comes from a single source - designed, factory wired and tested for simplified installation and reliable operation. Each Light-Pak System includes fixture layouts and wiring diagrams. You'll find it easy to integrate with most existing electrical systems. The Light-Pak meets the the safety standards for UL Listing and CSA Approval as a complete system. Musco guarantees the performance of your lighting system- covered by a two year parts and labor warranty. Commercial Pools Equipment3M CANADA (Company Number 106) Entrap Wet Area Matting, provides comfortable slip-resistant footing in barefoot traffic areas around commercial swimming pools. Open construction allows water to run through the matting, while being resistant to commercial swimming pool chemicals, body oils, fungus and mildew. Entrap is ideal for use around swimming pools or in locker rooms and shower areas, saunas and whirlpools are also potential uses. ARJO (Company Number 176) The Aquanaids Mark II Otter Commercial Swimming Pool Lift has been designed for safe and easy operation at the commercial poolside. The mast and base assemblies are made of stainless steel with a moulded plastic seat. The elevating and lowering operation is mechanical. In-built into the design is a "free-wheel" device which immediately stops the chair lowering should it meet an obstruction. A locking mechanism incorporated in the base frame automatically locks the chair for safe transfer into and our of the water. The Aquanaids Mark II Otter Pool Lift can be modified to accommodate even the most complex deck and gutter designs. Length of strike 60". (28" and above and32" below main deck level). Maximum recommended load 360lbs. CL MARKETING (Company Number 175) Never buy chlorine again! Eliminate the daily drudgery of buying, handling, smelling, measuring and storing chlorine for commercial Swimmin Pools. The TABEX LECTRANATOR is the simplest, safest, and most cost effective way to disinfect your pool and spa. Through a patented electrolytic process, the TABEX LECTRANATOR system produces its own chlorine from low levels of salt that has been added to your commercial swimming pool or spa water. Once the chlorine has reacted to destroy organic contaminant's, it changes back to a low level of dissolved salt, ready to be converted again. FILTREX (Company Number 196) Filtrex Regenerative Filtration provides high productivity with cost saving efficiency. The filtrex system of diatomite precoat regeneration and unique Flex- Tube filter element eliminates backwash...saving makeup water, chemicals, heating energy and manpower. Water quality is unequaled with removal of contaminants as small as one micron. Additional savings are provided by filtrex's "Hands Off" automatic management system of solid state Electronic Controllers. They also offer a free evaluation and analysis, to guide retro-fit or new commercial swimming pool planning. HELIOCOL (Company Number 195) Eliminate you heating costs with a Heliocol Commercial Swimming Pool Solar Heating System, pay back can be as little as 2 years. The world's largest solar collector manufacturer, Heliocol panels have sold worldwide since 1977. Helicol's engineers, chemists, manufacturing personnel and commercial design specialists are highly qualified individuals, dedicated to providing the best and most advanced solar heating products available. They offer design, installation and servicing of Solar Systems for both exterior and interior commercial swimming pools. With the cost of heating commercial swimming pools being what they are, solar power is worth looking into. KDI PARAGON (Company Number 119) KDI Paragon is offering a new catalog of industry leading commercial swimming pool deck equipment. This 20 page catalog of the firm's extensive line of competitive and recreational swimming pool deck and underwater equipment is organized so that products used together are grouped together into total system solutions. Products include starting platforms, lifeguard chairs, diving stands and towers, grab rails and ladders, underwater windows and loud speakers, water polo goals and more. KDI Paragon features versatility for today's many pool designs and profiles, plus changing competitive regulations. Forcommercial swimming pool designers, architects and builders, the catalog includes engineering drawings and specifications. OPENAIRE (Company Number 103) OPENAIRE Retractable Roof commercial swimming pool enclosures and skylights "open up" pool facilities, all at the touch of a button. Maintenance-free, thermally broken aluminum framing creates settings with year-round atmosphere. Unique design allows structures to span large distances and let an abundance of natural light flood the interior...without letting in the cold. Ideal for new or existing construction. NATARE (Company Number 206) NATARE CORPORATION PVAC Membrane Liners Natatec PVC membrane lining systems eliminate the need to paint, plaster or apply fiberglass toyour swimming pool. The permanent, watertight liners install in days and last for years with little or no maintenance. Liners are manufactured from specially formulated PVC and reinforced with a highstrength polyester mesh core. Available in four brilliant colors-white, Azur, Caribbean Blue and Aquamarine-and black is also available for targerts, depth markers and other details. Custom logos can be added. STRANCO (Company Number 113) The window to your swimming pools. An Interactive Commercial Pool and Spa Management Station with Trusted Strantrol Chlorine and pH Control Inside. Strantrol system4 Windows-based software lets you: *Manage every pool from your desk or PC * Keep records automatically of all values forever * Let the pool tell you when there's a problem Since 1971 35,000 operators have learned to rely on Strantrol to: *Maintain pool and spa chemistry accurately, every minute, year after year. *Save chemicals, labor, and hassle. *Extend life of mechanical equipment and all wetted surfaces. Strantrol System4 with SVC software is field proven-not a prototype or a promise. TELEDYNE LARRS (Company Number 173) The Teledyne Laars Mighty Therm Model AP energy efficient, compact pool heaters are designed for commercial pools where economical performance and rapid heat-up are needed. Available in twenty-one sizes to precisely match any heating requirement, The Mighty Therm is sized from 500,000 to 5,000,000 BTU/H (indoor and outdoor models) TEXTILE INDUSTRIES (Company Number 167) In addition to the standard sizes, Textile Industries, Inc. can replace any vacuum or pressure filtration cover. Send in one of the old covers, regardless of condition, give the diameter of dimensions of the element and the quantity required. We will fabricate a replacement cover and, if the basic element is intact, you have a like-new filter element. WHITEWATER WEST IND (Company Number 140) WhiteWater is the industry's leading supplier of water slides for Parks & Recreation and resort style pools. The POOLSIDER is ideal for existing and new built commercial pools, as they are individually custom designed to fit each site and budget. In-house engineering, manufacturing and construction capabilities insure every project is on time and within budget. 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