Stark Bulkheads
Create a multi-use facility to improve your bottom line. The utilisation of a Stark Bulkhead makes for a truly versatile facility for indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Whether it’s recreational, instructional or competitive events, these activities can be run simultaneously within separate areas of the same swimming pool; thereby offering aquatic centres increased utilisation and improved financial performance. Stark Bulkheads are designed and manufactured for strength, endurance, beauty and ease-of-use. The patented floatation system allows for easy repositioning without the need for rollers or pallet trucks, which can cause damage to wet-decks and pool edges. Ceramic Solutions are exclusive Australian distributors of Stark Bulkheads and specialise in the installation process.
Benefits FINA Compliant 100% flow through feature; all wave action within pool passes through bulkhead, as opposed to 20% for stainless steel bulkheads No trampoline affect; solid fibreglass construction is the strongest in the industry and perfect for highlevel competition Allows simultaneous activities to take place in one pool increasing pool usage and bottom line Stark Bulkhead design doesn’t impede upon concourse and causes no damage to wet deck or surrounds
Design Features 100% non-corrosive fibreglass No welded seams No corrodable metals Can be fitted with starting platforms, timing systems, water polo goals and toe ledges Air inflatable flotation chambers for easy repositioning No wheels, rollers, pallet trucks required to relocate bulkhead Custom pool head designs possible
Locations of a Single Movable Bulkhead A Stark Bulkhead eliminates the needs for building additional pools and provides new flexibility to existing facilities. The easy movement and safe locking position, allows for a variety of regulated competition courses and water activities to occur simultaneously. Stark Bulkheads are the strongest in the industry, perfect for high level competition. They have been used all over the world for major swimming championships including Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and Australian Championships. Example Pool Size 51.5 x 20m
Example Bulkhead 20 x 1.5 x 1.5m
Possible simultaneous uses achieved within a pool divided by a bulkhead:
25m
Lap Swimming
Shallow end Inflatable play equipment for junior swimmers
RECREATION
RECREATION
RECREATION
RECREATION
25m
25m
25m
25m
Lap Swimming Lap Swimming
Swim Clubs
Free Play Swim RECREATION
25m
25m
12m
Secondary school carnivals
Lessons Learners in shallow water
COMPETITION
COMPETITION
INSTRUCTIONAL
17m
33m
50m
Water Polo
Swim Sports
Free Play Swim
RECREATION
BULKHEAD 1.5M
COMPETITION
RECREATION
COMPETITION
38m BULKHEAD 1.5M
Primary school carnivals
BULKHEAD 1.5M
INSTRUCTIONAL
Lessons - Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL
COMPETITION
BULKHEAD 1.5M
Free Play Swim
Deep end Inflatable play equipment for advanced swimmers
BULKHEAD 1.5M
Aerobics
BULKHEAD 1.5M
Free Play Swim
25m BULKHEAD 1.5M
25m BULKHEAD 1.5M
25m
Correct posture is always maintained when moving bulkhead
Safety Features Solid surface; no seams to trap/pinch patrons toes or fingers No machinery required to move bulkhead No heavy lifting required Simple to operate with two people Correct posture is always maintained when moving bulkhead Comprehensive instructional video
Accessories Flow through lane ropes Flip down anchors within flow through lane ropes Foot resting ledge Water flow vents Timing trays Starting block anchors
No Wetdeck Obstructions Stark Bulkheads can accommodate any gutter or pool perimeter configuration. Unlike other movable systems, Stark Bulkheads are designed so the bulkhead structure doesn’t impede upon the concourse. This allows for greater useable concourse areas and prevents tripping hazards. It also ensures no impact damage occurs to the wetdeck and surrounds when moving, and allows for easy access to the pool gutter system for cleaning and maintenance. The diagram below provides a through-section of a Stark Bulkhead, including its features.
Warranty Stark Bulkheads come with a 22 year structural warranty
Ceramic Solutions Trusted Supplier and Installer Ceramic Solutions are the exclusive distributors for Stark Bulkheads within Australia. With 20 years experience in the pool and leisure industry, Ceramic Solutions works closely with engineers to accommodate any gutter or pool perimeter configuration, with each system being custom designed and built to suit your specific facility requirements. Delivered in one piece, Ceramic Solutions coordinates the entire installation process including traffic management, cranes and commercial pool divers to ensure bulkheads are delivered on-time and on-budget. With comprehensive training and operational videos available, Ceramic Solutions delivers a complete bulkhead system, backed by a team of professionals who know swimming and aquatics.
Australian Locations
Stark’s Reputation
Camberwell Grammar School (VIC) Tobruk Memorial Baths (QLD) Aquanation Leisure & Fitness Centre (VIC) Pymble Ladies College (NSW) Ballarat Aquatic Centre (VIC) Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (VIC) Gungahlin Aquatic Centre (ACT) Broadmeadows Aquatic Centre (VIC) Kingston Waves Leisure Centre (VIC) Noble Park Aquatic Centre (VIC) Rockhampton Aquatic (QLD) Haileybury College (VIC)
Stark has been producing premium fibreglass bulkheads since 1965. As the world’s largest manufacturer, Stark has built over 400 bulkheads worldwide, with each one still in operation today. Justifiably proud of their reputation for quality, strength and ease-of-use, Stark’s one-piece bulkheads maintain their durability and don’t have the trampoline affect, which is often experienced with metal or sectional bulkheads. Custom designed to suit each pool and country requirements, Stark Bulkheads has always been recognised as the benchmark for quality fibreglass products in aquatics.
Prominent International Locations Tampines Town Hub, Singapore Singapore Sports Hub Aquatic Centre, Singapore Sarawak Sports Complex, Malaysia Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, Scotland Stanford University, California, U.S.A University of Indiana, Indiana, U.S.A Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Olympic Games, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A Commonwealth Games, Victoria, Canada Florida State University, Florida, U.S.A
Ceramic Solutions – Pool Fitout Specialists Ceramic Solutions are the exclusive distributors of an extensive range of high quality pool fitout products including: ceramic tiles, starting platforms, pool grates, lane ropes and water polo equipment.
For further information see our website: www.ceramicsolutionspools.com.au
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