Australian Water Parks

Safe-Swimming Fun in the Sun with the Shaderunner® Retractable Sail With our ever growing love affair with swimming for fitness, competition and recreation, Councils are increasingly building new water parks and swim centres, as well as upgrading and improving existing facilities.

 

 

Provision at swim centres has improved dramatically over the years, with the addition of toddler pools, splash pads, water slides, water play and lounging areas now commonplace. As swim centres are generally outside and cover large areas, providing adequate shade can be a challenge. This is especially true where seasonal shade is required – often sunlight and warmth are required in cooler months for thermal comfort and the solar effect on pool water.

 

 

The perfect solution is a retractable shade, and Shadeform have seen an increase in demand for the ever-popular Shaderunner® Retractable Sail at swim centres and water parks throughout Australia. The Shaderunner® Retractable Sail is a fully retractable shade system, capable of spanning large areas with minimal structural support. With support structure only required at the far ends of each Shaderunner®, the clear space beneath is kept to a maximum - a feature that is critical over swimming pools. At Gladstone Aquatic Centre in Queensland, Shadeform were engaged to provide a series of large-span Shaderunner® Retractable Sails, being the perfect solution to provide a comfortable environment for patrons in the hot tropical climate.

 

 

With extensions over twenty metres, the Shaderunner® is able to span wide sections of pool area, without intrusive support structure and poles beneath the shaded space. With the use of a simple pulley system and manual winch, the Shaderunner® can be fully retracted when desired, providing the option of opening up the pool space and allowing much needed natural sunlight on cooler days. At Canowindra in New South Wales, a recent upgrade to the swimming pool required a contemporary yet sympathetic retractable shade solution. The pools span was over 24 metres, so twin Shaderunner® Retractable Sails were utilised, running on the same cables but drawing to the centre of the pool – a feature that can be utilised to cover very large spaces.

 

 

Two twin Shaderunner® systems were installed, creating welcome and retractable large-span shade for pool users embracing the safe and healthy environment at this great facility. The Shaderunner® Retractables Sail System is ideally suited for a range of commercial and domestic applications, from large swim centres, municipal areas and hospitality venues, to domestic swimming pools, courtyards and entertaining spaces. The Shaderunner® Retractables Sail is constructed using only the most durable marine grade yacht fittings and Ronstan ball bearing pulleys, ensuring years of trouble free shading with minimal maintenance.

 

 

The Shaderunner® is manufactured from a range of rigorously tested fabrics, from 95% Polyester Mesh to Waterproof PVC. Each fabric is mould resistant and offers protection from glare and the sun’s harmful rays, with a wide range of colours available. Why not contact Shadeform today to discuss your residential or commercial project?