Turner, Alshea

Al Turner co-founded the American Waterslide Association in 1980 and in 1981 began publishing a newsletter, News splash, and holding conventions. It was the first organization dealing with water-themed parks and it developed rapidly, changing its name to the World Waterpark Association in 1983. It is a non-profit organization that is now the world's leading water leisure trade association representing 1300 parks and supplier members from 52 countries.

From the description of Al Turner, Splash magazine collection, 1986-2002 1990-2002. (University of Tampa). WorldCat record id: 263869386