Don’t ever underestimate the heart of a champion. After the South Shore Swim Club ended Hillside’s 31-year reign as champs last year, Hillside came back motivated as ever and reclaimed the Staten Island Interclub Swimming and Diving Championships throne at home on Thursday. Every second mattered in this historic championship as it came down to […]
Good news: Aquatic chair lift donated to Hillside Swim Club
Stuart Roaker, owner of Pool Therapist in Travis, knew that Hillside Swim Club in Bulls Head was in need of a battery-operated aquatic chair lift for use by those who are confined to a wheelchair. “Hillside Swim Club told me they were in need of a chair lift to allow people in wheelchairs to go […]
NYPD Tags Staten Island’s ‘Pool Therapist’ As Academy’s Pool Consultant
The Pool Therapist, a Staten Island-based company for nearly 28 years, was recently hired by the NYPD as a pool consultant for the department’s academy. “The mission of my business is about keeping people safe,” said Stu Roaker, founder and owner of the Staten Island-headquartered enterprise that serves the New York tri-state area. “My arrangement […]
Stu Roaker Inducted Into NARI-HIC of Staten Island
NARI-HIC of Staten Island, the licensed home improvement contractors association, met yesterday at the Staaten. Guest speakers Mario Giammarco and Nick Bastone of Bernard Herold Inc. discussed retirement plans, life insurance and disability insurance. Edward Wilson of RPM Insurance described ways to save on health insurance. Members completed plans for the “Holyday Party” on Dec. […]
Newspaper gives timely advice for safe swimming pool season
“Stuart Roaker, president of The Pool Therapist commercial pool management company in Travis, believes the number one way to prevent drowning or injury is to make sure your kids are never out of sight.” Full article here