Pool Games that will Take Away the Boredom

Sometimes swimmers tend to get bored with the same, old swimming routine. They always want to try something new and exciting that will make swimming time extra fun and thrilling. Allowing pool games in your swimming pool is a great idea especially this coming summer season.

Here are some ideal pool games that you can do with your family and friends:

1. Water Polo

This games is a team water sport. Each team should consist of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a net defended by a goalie. Water polo, has strong similarities to the land-based game of team handball.

2. Underwater Hockey

This game is a global non-contact sport in which two teams compete to manoeuvre a puck across the bottom of a swimming pool into goals.

Your team must have up to ten players compete, with six players on each team in play at once.

The remaining four players are continually substituted into play from a substitution area, which may be on deck or in the water outside the playing area.

The cleanliness you pool floor is very important if you want to play this game because it affects the movement of the puck. Pool that are used in this game usually installed inground pool cleaner to regularly clean the floor and to have smooth game.

3. Underwater Rugby

You need to played underwater in a pool with a depth of 3.5m to 5m and goals (heavy-metal buckets with a diameter of about 40 cm) at the bottom of the pool.

Two teams, each with six players (plus six substitutes), try to score a goal by sending the slightly negatively buoyant ball into the opponents’ goal. It is a fast and exhausting game; so you better call more friends for substitute.

4. Pool Volleyball

This game is like usual volleyball game except from few different rules. Your team must consist of six players from your side and the opponents side.

The aim of the game is like the normal volleyball also. The team should return the ball to the opponents side and avoid the ball to fall on the water when it is on their side.

5. Pool Basketball

This game is very easy because it also resemblance the usual basketball game except from some rule exception like "travelling violation" for the very obvious reason.

Your team number may be based on the usual number on the in ground basketball, five players on both side or you can experiment on your number for more fun.

Stylish New Trends for Your Pool

Swimming pool is a great outdoor living space.  Its elegant design and landscape make pool bathing more fun, relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. For pool owners, the good news is that there are still a lot of new trends to enhance the look of your backyard pool. 

Here are some of the latest pool trends that you might want for your pool:

1. Gunite Pool

A gunite type of pool is widely-used nowadays. The term “gunite” is coined from the type of material used in the construction of pool walls and floor. A gunite pool is constructed using a sprayed-on concrete that underwent dry mix method unlike the typical wet mix method. The reason why owners choose a gunite type of pool construction is that it can easily be molded to the desired shape. Gunite is known for its free-form characteristic.

2. Fiberglass Pool

Fiberglass is another type of pool which is from fiberglass-reinforced plastic an then molded into a basin shape. It is installed in predetermined sizes and is also available in different designs which can fit your needs and desires.

3. Infinity Pool

An infinity pool is the latest pool trend nowadays. Infinity pool is built with the illusion of extending all the way to the horizon. It is also known as negative-edge pool. The other side of an infinity pool is open allowing the water to flow and drop down. It is as when you swim in it you will drop down the horizon when in reality, the water just flow down into a basin below where the water is pumped back up to the main pool. An infinity pool is perfect in ares with breath-taking views.

Pool Toys for Kids

Nothing can beat the cool and refreshing feeling that swimming pool brings especially during the summer season. For adults, this is the time when they can free themselves from all the stress brought about by work and other activities. For teenagers, swimming is the perfect way to bond with their friends and acquaintances during vacations. And of course, for kids, dipping and slashing into the cool water is indeed the most exciting and fun experience.

Since swimming time doesn’t happen everyday, we want every moment to be enjoyable and memorable for kids. Pool owners can add up fun and excitement to their swimming time with the help of swimming pool toys. Pool toys are made durable and inflatable for swimming pool use. Aside from keeping the kids enjoyed and thrilled, pool toys also secures their safety. 

Here are some pool toys for kids this summer season:

1. Inflatable Pool Slide

2. Inflatable Boathouse

3. Animal Ride

4. Inflatable See-Saw

5. Baby Seat

Pool Lights for Elegant and Safe Pool

Pool lights are great add-ons to your pool. Augmenting the appearance of your pool is necessary not just to attract the swimmers but also to uplift their moods while swimming in it.

Why pool lights are necessary?

1. Elegance

Adding up pool lights enhances the appearance of your pool. With its colorful lights and unique designs, pool lights can create a cozy and elegant look that can attract the interest of your family and friends.

Cozy appearance also uplifts the moods of the swimmers. Pool lights can crate a relaxing mood which is necessary to the enjoyment of the swimmers.

2. Safety

Accurate lighting is also an important factor to consider in maintaining the safety in the pool area. Pool lights are necessary to prevent accidents during nighttime. Conducting pool parties and overnight swimming is also guaranteed safe when you provide your pool with proper lighting.

What are the different types of pool lights?

1. Inground Pool Lights

2. Hanging Pool Lights

3. Fiber Optics

4. Pole Lights

5. Floaters

Swimming Pool Trends: Fashion to Uniqueness

Our attention to detail our swimming pool is one of the things that set us apart from other pool builders. We all know that your swimming pool should be more than just functional – it should add interest and. incorporating such new trends will definitely help you to have an advantage to others. Here are some of those trends:

1. Beach Entry 

   Beach Entry is also known as a “natural design”. It is like a beach wherein it gradually descends into the ocean waves, a beach entry pool features a deck that gently slopes beneath the surface of the water and becomes increasingly deep as you move forward.  

   
2. Fire Features

   Including mesmerizing flame from fire accents or tiki torches around the pool area is now a new idea of adding great effects to the poolside atmosphere.

   
   3. Water Fountains

   Transforming your pool into an elegant backyard resort is indeed possible especially when you are about to add water fountains into it. Pool fountains create a sound shield for your pool and it also attracts swimmers in many reasons. Water fountain features come in many different styles such as raised spa that pours over some type of spillway into the pool below; bubbling fountain rising from a step or shallow pool; water spouts arching water across the pool’s surface; or even a dramatic waterfall constructed of rock and surrounded by lush landscaping elements. Any of these unique water features.

   
   4. Infinity Edge Pool
   

   The reason behind constructing an infinity edge pool is to let the water flows over one or more sides of the pool into a catch basin and is then re-circulated back into the pool. Since the edge of the pool seems to disappear, this type of edge is ideal for backyards with city, ocean or other scenic views. It also adds an exciting visual element to level yards and lots by providing a reflection of the surrounding landscape in the surface of the pool.

   
   
   

   
   5.Specialty Finishes
   
   

   Surrounding your pool with unique and special finishes in your pool is a great idea to make your pool pleasing to the eye and stylish. One way is incorporating a glass tile which is currently the hottest and the most expensive but indeed worth buying for. Glass tiles come in a rainbow of colors, some with unique swirls, bubbles and shading, and are often used to create custom mosaics.

   
   

   

   
   
   6. Saltwater Pools
   
   

   Why sacrifice the feeling of “burning eyes” because of chlorine if there is another way around. Saltwater pool system may be the best answer. While the upfront cost for the said system may seem more expensive, the maintenance costs in the long run are actually lower than those of a traditional chlorine pool.

   

   
   
   7. Rock Feauture
   
   

   How about a dramatic effect in your pool? By using a natural or manmade rock, it creates the kind of serene and breathtaking atmosphere you’d find in nature. Possibilities for incorporating rock into your swimming pool design are endless.

   
   
   Now that you have these entire new trends, it's up to you now for what you will apply for you to be satisfied and amazed. Happy designing!