Sunday, January 23, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

GENESIS C260 Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools 3-day Course (Day 1)

  • 308/309
  • Session Number:WS1
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PHTA | Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 1)

  • 421
  • Session Number:CHTT-1
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PHTA | Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 1)

  • 202
  • Session Number:CMS-1
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PHTA | Certified Service Technician (Day 1)

  • 201
  • Session Number:CST-1
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Sunday, January 23, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA | Certified Pool Operator (Day 1)

  • 313
  • Session Number:CPO-1
The PHTA (NSPF)'s CPO course provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills of pool and spa operations. The certification program includes: training on pool and spa chemistry, testing, treatment, filtration, maintenance, automatic feeding equipment, and government requirements. All materials & exam included. Please bring a calculator to class. Lunch is provided... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
TREVOR SHERWOOD
OWNER
POOL OPERATION MANAGEMENT
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Sunday, January 23, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Watershape University | CON 3341 Essential Plumbing Installation

  • 305/306
  • Session Number:WS13
If the heart of a pool is the pump and filter, then the veins and arteries are the pipes that transport the fluids or gasses critical to the proper operation of the watershape.  Just like in our bodies, if the circulation system is not optimized, the whole body will not... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
DAVE PENTON
WU FACULTY
WATERSHAPE UNIVERSITY
Speaker 2
Kevin Cobabe IWI
Dynamic Pool & Spa Construction
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Monday, January 24, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Comprehensive Water Chemistry for Residential Pools

  • 417
  • Session Number:WS4
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Monday, January 24, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Pool Opening Essentials

  • 401
  • Session Number:WS7
Have someone new on staff who will be doing pool openings next season?  Want a refresher course for your employees or yourself so that you are ready to go on day one?  Need someone to teach employees the basics of pool openings, handling equipment, safety concerns, water chemistry testing &... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 2
BOB RUSSELL
CSP
GLEN GATE COMPANY
Speaker 1
ED COHEN
PARTNER
ULTIMATE IN POOL CARE/CHAIKIN ULTIMATE POOLS
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Monday, January 24, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA | Certified Pool Operator (Day 2)

  • 313
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
TREVOR SHERWOOD
OWNER
POOL OPERATION MANAGEMENT
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Monday, January 24, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Women in the Industry Leadership Development: One Size Does NOT Fit All!

  • 319
  • Session Number:WS5
In this session, attendees will hear and learn from a panel of successful women who will share their experiences and tactics used to help them grow as pool and spa industry leaders. Discover new communications and business skills, gain inspiration, and meet like-minded women who want to make a difference... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
Anne Obarski
Merchandise Concepts
Speaker 3
Christine Pearson
Excalibur Leak Detection
Speaker 2
DONNA COULSON
DONNA COULSON & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Speaker 5
JOHN COULSON
DONNA COULSON & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Speaker 4
SARAH GARRAHAN
BLITHE SALES
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Monday, January 24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Making Your Business Work for You: Increase Your Profits & Put Your Organization on Steroids!

  • 419
  • Session Number:WS6
This is a MUST-ATTEND session for anyone who is looking to increase their profits & sales but is perplexed in pricing jobs given the uncertainty of supplies, inflation, and unexpected costs & wages. Back by popular demand, join business guru, Guy Gruenberg, in this all-day workshop, as he shares his insight,... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 3
DAVID J. PETERSON
P.E., IWI
WATERSHAPE CONSULTING, INC.
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Monday, January 24, 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service

  • 404
  • Session Number:WS14
It's All About the Fundamentals. Set the foundation for a successful 2022 by sending your staff to this info-packed session full of practical knowledge that will help take them from a Rookie to an All-Star member of your team! This course provides a concise, comprehensive way to gain a better understanding... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
BRIAN DIGLIO
PRESIDENT
BLUE WAVE POOL SERVICE & SUPPLIES, INC.
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Monday, January 24, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Basic Water Chemistry & Testing - A Primer!

  • 402
  • Session Number:MTS2
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Electricity for the Pool & Spa Service Professional

  • 302
  • Session Number:MTS1
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Monday, January 24, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

GENESIS E345 Examining PHTA Standards

  • 311
  • Session Number:MTS5
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Selling, Measuring, & Installing Safety Fencing

  • 320
  • Session Number:MTS4
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SESSION CANCELLED/Promoting the Benefits of Solar Energy Pool Heating

CANCELLED
  • 321
  • Session Number:MTS7
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SESSION CANCELLED/Proper In-Ground Spa Design in a Variable Speed World

CANCELLED
  • 415
  • Session Number:MTS8
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SPANISH Basic Pool Chemistry for Service Techs

  • 322
  • Session Number:MTS6
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The Entrepreneurial Equation

  • 405/406
  • Session Number:M1
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Monday, January 24, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

WAVE Education and Networking Event

  • 319
  • Session Number:WAVE
More than a YP: The Next Wave for the Pool & Hot Tub Industry Learn how some of our industry’s top young professionals launched their careers during the PHTA WAVE Network on Monday, January 24 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Moderated by PoolPro owner and editor-in-chief Megan Kendrick, this is one... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
Megan Kendrick
PoolPro
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Tuesday, January 25, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PHTA | Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 3)

  • 421
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
Brooks Holcomb
Memphis Pool
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Tuesday, January 25, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, January 25, 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

7 Crucial Marketing Secrets Every Pool Builder Should Know

  • 313
  • Session Number:T1
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Handout(s)

Basic Water Chemistry & Testing - A Primer! (ENCORE)

  • 402
  • Session Number:TTS3
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Heater Sizing, Installing, and Troubleshooting

  • 403
  • Session Number:TTS2
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Tuesday, January 25, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Basic Leak Detection

  • 303
  • Session Number:TTS5
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Building Your Financial Plan in Today's World

  • 405/406
  • Session Number:T5
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Fluidra VSPs & the DOE

  • 404
  • Session Number:TTS10
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GENESIS D123 Trends in Outdoor Design

  • 322
  • Session Number:T4
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How to Do More Service with Reduced Staff

  • 408/409
  • Session Number:T3
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Handout(s)

Realistic Expectations of Interior Cementitious Finishes

  • 401
  • Session Number:TTS7
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Watershape University CONS 3251 Pier And Beam Construction

  • 311
  • Session Number:TTS9
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Tuesday, January 25, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tile & Coping: Glass Tile Installation & Waterproofing Hands-On Workshop

  • Show Floor
  • Session Number:WS9
This advanced three-hour session will consist of classroom instruction and hands-on activity, focusing on industry best practices for proper waterproofing and glass tile installation.  Content will include common tile and waterproofing failures, waterproofing penetrations, the best suitable tile for pool installation, tools required, and proper techniques for cutting glass tile. The hands-on... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
Kent Mason
Pool Corp
Speaker 1
Tom Engel
SCP Distributors
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Tuesday, January 25, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Electricity for the Pool & Spa Service Professional (ENCORE)

  • 302
  • Session Number:TTS12
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The Hiring Process: Finding the Right Employee Fit for Your Business

  • 301
  • Session Number:T7
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Handout(s)

Tuesday, January 25, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Disrupting or Promoting; Does This Affect How You Approach Business?

  • 408/409
  • Session Number:T8
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Hayward DOE Solutions: VS & XE Ultra-High Efficiency Pumps

  • 411
  • Session Number:TTS16
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Measuring for Safety Covers

  • 312
  • Session Number:TTS17
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PHTA | Examining Elevated Pools

  • 418
  • Session Number:TTS19
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PHTA | What's in Your Contract? A Legal Checkup

  • 313
  • Session Number:T10
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Salt Chlorine Generators for Beginners

  • 402
  • Session Number:TTS20
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Handout(s)

SESSION CANCELLED/Borates: Buffering & Beyond

CANCELLED
  • 304
  • Session Number:TTS14
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SPANISH Fluidra VSPs & the DOE

  • 322
  • Session Number:TTS21
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Tuesday, January 25, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop

  • Show Floor
  • Session Number:WS8
Take part in a hands-on opportunity to learn the locations of critical heater parts and their functions.  Students will learn to identify parts such as the gas valve, 24v transformer, headers, burners, and ignition source. Testing locations and parameters will be covered, such as gas test ports and pressures, and... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
BRAD DUNCAN
NATIONAL POOL PRODUCT TRAINER
RAYPAK, INC.
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Wednesday, January 26, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pool Opening Essentials (ENCORE)

  • 301
  • Session Number:WS10
Have someone new on staff who will be doing pool openings next season?  Want a refresher course for your employees or yourself so that you are ready to go on day one?  Need someone to teach employees the basics of pool openings, handling equipment, safety concerns, water chemistry testing &... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 2
BOB RUSSELL
CSP
GLEN GATE COMPANY
Speaker 1
ED COHEN
PARTNER
ULTIMATE IN POOL CARE/CHAIKIN ULTIMATE POOLS
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Wednesday, January 26, 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Advanced Leak Detection For The Seasoned Professional

  • 403
  • Session Number:WTS3
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Coaching Your Team Members to Success

  • 319
  • Session Number:W1
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Handout(s)

Wednesday, January 26, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Bonding & Grounding

  • 303
  • Session Number:WTS7
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Handout(s)

CANCELLED: Why They Buy and Why You Should Care

CANCELLED
  • 320
  • Session Number:W3
Speaker(s)
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Combatting Algae & Other Issues During a Chlorine Shortage

  • 411
  • Session Number:WTS5
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GENESIS E345 Examining PHTA Standards (ENCORE)

  • 308/309
  • Session Number:WTS8
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How to Take Engaging Photos and Videos

  • 315
  • Session Number:W11
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Pentair IntelliCenter Pool & Spa Control Systems

  • 402
  • Session Number:WTS9
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SESSION CANCELLED/What's "THAT" on the Pool Surface

CANCELLED
  • 304
  • Session Number:WTS11
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SPANISH Understanding Basic Hydraulic Systems

  • 401
  • Session Number:WTS12
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Handout(s)

Wednesday, January 26, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PHTA EXAM DAY

  • 202
  • Session Number:EXAMS
Open to all requiring a PHTA certification exam EXCEPT Certified Building Professional/CBP.*  If you are taking a PHTA Certification course (CMS, CST, CHTT) during the Show, you will be automatically registered for the event; additional details will be given out during your class. If you are seeking to take a Retest (except CBP*), CMS/CST... ...read more...
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Wednesday, January 26, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tile & Coping: Glass Tile Installation & Waterproofing Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)

  • Show Floor
  • Session Number:WS12
This advanced three-hour session will consist of classroom instruction and hands-on activity, focusing on industry best practices for proper waterproofing and glass tile installation.  Content will include common tile and waterproofing failures, waterproofing penetrations, best suitable tile for pool installation, tools required,  and proper techniques for cutting glass tile. The... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
Kent Mason
Pool Corp
Speaker 2
Tom Engel
SCP Distributors
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Wednesday, January 26, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Wednesday, January 26, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Adding Leak Detection to Your Services

  • 412
  • Session Number:WTS16
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How to Identify (and Prevent) Calcium Issues

  • 303
  • Session Number:WTS17
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Pentair Intelliflo & the DOE Regulations

  • 411
  • Session Number:WTS23
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PHTA | Running a Safe & Compliant Workplace

  • 314
  • Session Number:W10
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Servicing Spa & Hot Tub Basics: What to Know Before You Go

  • 312
  • Session Number:WTS18
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Transforming into a Satisfaction Driven Company

  • 313
  • Session Number:W8
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Handout(s)

You Can Hire A Manager, but You Can't Hire an Owner

  • 318
  • Session Number:W7
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Wednesday, January 26, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)

  • Show Floor
  • Session Number:WS11
Take part in a hands-on opportunity to learn the locations of critical heater parts and their functions.  Students will learn to identify parts such as the gas valve, 24v transformer, headers, burners, and ignition source. Testing locations and parameters will be covered, such as gas test ports and pressures, and... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
BRAD DUNCAN
NATIONAL POOL PRODUCT TRAINER
RAYPAK, INC.
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Thursday, January 27, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PHTA EXAM DAY (ENCORE)

  • 314
  • Session Number:EXAMS2
Open to all requiring a PHTA certification exam EXCEPT Certified Building Professional/CBP.*  If you are taking a PHTA Certification course (CMS, CST, CHTT) during the Show, you will be automatically registered for the event; additional details will be given out during your class. If you are seeking to take a Retest (except CBP*), CMS/CST... ...read more...
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Thursday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Basic Leak Detection (ENCORE)

  • 311
  • Session Number:THTS1
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Bonding & Grounding (ENCORE)

  • 412
  • Session Number:THTS3
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Handout(s)

Closing the Sale: A Fresh Look

  • 313
  • Session Number:TH1
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Pool Inspections - Why, How & When? (ENCORE)

  • 304
  • Session Number:THTS7
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SPANISH Pentair EasyTouch IntelliCenter Systems

  • 415
  • Session Number:THTS6
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