:World Waterpark Association
{{Short description|Trade association for water park operators}}
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| formation = 1982
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| headquarters = Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.
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| services = Education, Amusement Industry Association, Trade News, Trade Shows,
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| leader_title = Chair
| leader_name = Chris Landgrave
| leader_title2 = President
| leader_name2 = Rick Root
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| name = World Waterpark Association
| abbreviation = WWA
| area_served = Worldwide
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| website = {{URL|http://www.waterparks.org/}}
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The World Waterpark Association (WWA), which was started in 1982, is an international not-for-profit{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} member-based trade association that serves waterparks,{{Cite web |date=2023-10-24 |title=World Waterpark Association (WWA) |url=https://blooloop.com/directory/wwa/ |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=Blooloop |language=en-GB}} aquatic venues and spray parks. The WWA is focused on providing its 1200 members with the education and networking that they need to operate safely and effectively.{{Cite web|url=https://www.waterparks.org/web/About_WWA/About_WWA/web/About_WWA.aspx?hkey=9c64f25b-5547-4413-8189-12beafada0dc|title=About WWA|website=www.waterparks.org|access-date=2016-08-10}}
History & organization
Founded in 1982, World Waterpark Association was inspired by the creativity and success of George Millay, the “Father of the Waterpark,”{{Cite press release|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20060207006275/en/Theme-Park-Industry-Mourns-Death-Legendary-George|title=Theme Park Industry Mourns Death of Legendary George Millay; Visionary Founded the SeaWorld Marine Parks and Wet 'n Wild Orlando, the World's First Waterpark {{!}} Business Wire|website=www.businesswire.com|access-date=2016-08-10}} who designed the industry-changing SeaWorld and Wet 'n Wild amusement parks.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pgpedia.com/w/world-waterpark-association|title=World Waterpark Association|website=www.pgpedia.com|access-date=2016-08-10}} The organization is currently led by Rick Root, who was named President in 2001. [https://www.parkworld-online.com/rick-root-world-waterpark-association/]
The World Waterpark Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of 14 waterpark owners, operators, suppliers and developers. The term of each board position is 2 years. A Governance Committee comprises the chairman, vice chairman, treasurer and secretary.
Services
World Waterpark Association launched the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson in 2010. It is an annual, worldwide event that focuses on the importance of learning to swim and the need for drowning prevention education.{{Cite web|title=Rick Root – World Waterpark Association|url=https://www.parkworld-online.com/rick-root-world-waterpark-association/|access-date=2021-07-25|website=Park World Online - Theme Park, Amusement Park and Attractions Industry News|date=29 December 2010 |language=en-GB}} On June 20, 2014, they broke the world record with 36,564 participants at multiple venues in 480 locations in 22 countries.{{Cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-swimming-lesson-(multi-venue)|title=Largest swimming lesson (multiple venues)|date=20 June 2014 |access-date=2016-08-10}}
World Waterpark Magazine
World Waterpark Magazine is a trade journal for the global water park industry. It is published 10 times a year in both print and digital version.{{Cite web|url=https://www.waterparks.org/web/Resources/Publications/Magazine/web/Magazine.aspx?hkey=95772fff-e175-4ed9-ab35-9d164529ead6|title=Magazine|website=www.waterparks.org|access-date=2016-08-16}}
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|http://www.waterparks.org}}
- Magazine - [http://www.waterparks.org/web/Current_Issue.aspx World Waterpark Magazine]
- Leading Edge Award in List of design awards - [https://www.waterparks.org/web/Award/Leading_Edge_Award.aspx Development of new themes in the water attractions industry]
- Tradeshow – [https://www.wwashow.org/ WWASHOW]
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