Updated 29.12.2011
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CHARITABLE TRUST
THE HYDROTHERAPY POOL
IS OPEN
and the Trust is dissolved
"Mission Accomplished"
 - read the chairman's report here
Margaret Holroyd, one of the main instigators of the Hydrotherapy Pool project, passed away on Sunday 26th February.
Funeral will be at Grace Way Church on Wednesday 29th February at 1.30 pm.
For Margaret's story, click here


And now the disability Parking is open!!
Disability Parking at Waterworld

On Friday July 22nd the Hydrotherapy Pool at Waterworld was officially opened by Her Worship the Mayor of Hamilton Julie Hardaker.
Cutting the ribbon
Mayor Julie, Chris East & Margaret Holroyd cut the ribbon outside the new Hydrotherapy Pool		 People at the pool opening
About 100 invited guests attended the official opening
Unveiling
The pool is now officially open		 Plaque
Commemoration plaque

You can see the story in pictures here

A 56 min DVD of the opening is available for $10
 (incl postage in NZ) click here

Waterworld's location and contact details, here



Hydrotherapy Trust's Final Meeting & AGM
Thursday 3 November .  More...

Hydrotherapy Pool Reflections
Rotary Club of Hamilton East  Download PDF 860KB here

What is 
Hydrotherapy? 
Hydrotherapy is exercise in water that is heated to 33-35ºC to help people regain or maintain physical function and strength. It also has positive psychological, physiological and social benefits.

Hydrotherapy

  • mobilises joints and strengthens muscles
  • improves general physical fitness, balance and co-ordination
  • promotes cardiovascular fitness.

Why is the Water 33-35ºC?
The water is set at this steady temperature to:
  • relieve pain
  • reduce anxiety
  • relax taut muscles
  • enable damaged joints to move more freely
  • improve circulation
  • prevent people getting chilled
  • help people to enjoy the healing experience.
  
  
   Make the Hydrotherapy Pool a reality
  
   Public Hydrotherapy Pools are used by:
  • families with children who have disabilities
  • groups of special needs children
  • pregnant women, mothers and babies
  • individuals of all ages with a range of long term disabilities
  • groups of adults doing a variety of exercise programmes
  • sports people regaining fitness after injury
  • people rehabilitating after accidents
  • individuals waiting for or recovering from joint surgery
  • older citizens enjoying the warm water
  • physiotherapists and personal trainers working with their clients.
  
The Hamilton Hydrotherapy Pool Charitable Trust
Our mission is to raise the $1.2m required to construct a purpose-built hydrotherapy pool.

Hamilton has NO Public Facility which brings together in one place the essential Hydrotherapy Pool characteristics:
  • water heated to 33-35ºC
  • a variety of depths for different ages, heights and purposes
  • a warm and draught-free atmosphere
  • purpose-built disability changing rooms
  • a safe environment for the frail and elderly
  • good access from car park right into pool.

Progress to date
In it's final 10-year plan, adopted on 30 June 2006, the Hamilton City Council announced:

a) That funding provision of $180,000 be made in 2006/07 for the design of a hydrotherapy pool to be located at Waterworld

b)  That Council contribute up to 33% ($590,000) of the capital funding required to construct a hydrotherapy pool.



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