PRECONFERENCE NATIONAL BUILD & PROGRAM A POOL WORKSHOP

SAT, FEB 10 - 8 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Mick and Sue Nelson, Total Aquatic Programming

Early Bird registration: register by Oct.1 - $149.00 per person. Regular registration: register Oct. 2 to Jan. 2, 2024 - $199.00 per person. Late registration: register and pay after Jan 2, 2024 - $249.00 per person.

20% Discount for AOAP AND NDPA MEMBERSemail snelson@totalaquatic.llc to receive the discount code.

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The way pools are designed for the future will be particularly important to the success of the operations. The experience of going through the 2020 pandemic has validated how important it is for businesses to be proactive in their leadership and management. Join us and find out how TAP’S Dream Team can help you design, develop, and deliver the best aquatic facility for you and your community.

The information presented will be about the process of building and programming pools to be community centerpieces for safety, health & wellness while still being financially sustainable.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Developing your committee and professional team.

• Learn about the new standard in water exercise program delivery and management

• Innovative technologies and build options.

• Facility design from Learn to Swim and therapy pools to large competition pools.

• How TAP’s Professional Providers can help make your project a reality

DON’T SURVIVE, THRIVE!

SUN, FEB 11 - 12:30 - 5:30 P.M.

Joey Rusnak, Lifeguard Authority

Fees: $50 Member, $75 Non-Member

.5 CEUs

Feeling like you’re drowning and never able to get caught up at work? It’s time to decide to thrive instead of survive. This workshop will equip you with the tools to choose a positive mindset in your role each day. learn how to empower and lead your team in a way that sets you and your operation up for success through interactive learning and activities. We will explore guest service strategies and training tactics that free you up to refocus on doing the things that bring you intrinsic reward. Walk away understanding the importance of prioritizing self and team resiliency in your post-COVID aquatic operations. Get ready to jump in for an active and involved workshop!

Certified Pool Operator Course

SUN, FEB 11 - 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Dewey Case, CPO Instructor

Fee: $350 (lunch not included)

This course includes an online component that must be completed prior to the in-person course. This online component takes approximately 8 hours to complete.

The Certified Pool & Spa Operator®️ (CPO®️) certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping pools safer and keeping them open. Over 400,000 students have been trained since 1972. In this course, you will learn how to:

• Reduce risks in and around the water

• Prevent drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, evisceration, diving accidents, electrocutions, chemical hazards, and slips and falls

• Address regulatory guidelines

• Maintain disinfection and water balance

• Manage water problems

• Perform troubleshooting, chemical testing, and record keeping

• Manage chemical feed

• Utilize automation and technology

Using the CPO Pool Operator Primer (POP), this course allows students to complete some coursework at their own pace and finish the course with a 1-day class. Printed proof of POP completion is required on the class date. Those with current CPO certification can register for this class to recertify. The POP is not required for those possessing current CPO certification to recertify.

Aquatic Venue Public Health Inspector Course

SUN, FEB 11 - 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Dewey Case, Technical Director, CMAHC

Fee: $300 (lunch not included)

Using a Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) based approach, this certification course provides public health officials and other interested stakeholders with the knowledge needed to confidently provide inspections to public and semi-public aquatic venues.