Kings Island’s Soak City Waterpark receives Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award
By amusementtoday | May 11, 2015
MASON, Ohio — Kings Island’s Soak City Waterpark has been awarded the Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award for the 2014 season. Earning this award demonstrates that the aquatic facilities the park operates consistently exceed industry standards in risk management and epitomize aquatic safety excellence. International Aquatic Safety Awards are conferred to deserving aquatic facilities by Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. – International Aquatic Safety and Risk Management Consultants.
International Aquatic Safety Awards are presented annually to participants in Ellis & Associates comprehensive aquatic risk management program and are based on the results of multiple random unannounced aquatic facility operational safety audits throughout the year. These audits include undercover video surveillance of individual lifeguards while they protect their zone of protection areas, in order to accurately evaluate their professional diligence. Additionally, individual and team basic life support and rescue skills are evaluated, along with simulated emergencies that measure the effectiveness of established emergency action plans. The audit concludes with administrative, supervisory and facility evaluations.
Soak City Waterpark opens for the 2015 season May 23 and is included with park admission to Kings Island.
