The Pool & Spa Show, organized by the Northeast Spa and Pool Association, is set to ring in 2023 with a return to Atlantic City from Jan. 24-26.
The Welcome Party will kick things off on Monday, Jan. 23 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m., with live music and BBQ treats in The Saloon Bar at the Wild Wild West (Bally’s Casino).
This year’s education lineup, beginning on Monday, Jan. 22, includes four full days of industry-focused sessions. Attendees can choose to engage in over six hours of learning each day — from certification and continuing education courses, to business classes covering the latest in marketing, finance, management and sales.
In addition, a special full-day workshop — “Women in the Industry: Staying Afloat Together” — will offer a chance for women in the pool and spa sector to network, learn and enjoy lunch together. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, women from all aspects of the industry will share how they’ve dealt with professional challenges and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Expanded show floor hours offer attendees more time to meet and greet with the 400-plus exhibitors showcasing their wares this year. Some highlights include the Connection Garden (across aisle 3900), and the return of the Training Wall (booth 2355), featuring three full days of interactive demonstrations.
The pool and spa industry is as busy and booming as it’s ever been — and it’s time, once again, to celebrate our successes and mark the start of a new year in beloved A.C. We hope to see you there!
The Pool & Spa Show Schedule
SUNDAY, JAN. 22
8 a.m.
GENESIS C201: Construction School Concrete Pools (CBP) (Day 1 of 3)
GENESIS: D265 Master Designer Methods: Kirk Bianchi, Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form (Day 1 of 2)
PHTA | Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 1 of 3)
PHTA | Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 1 of 3)
PHTA | Certified Service Technician (Day 1 of 3)
Watershape University | E4311 Advanced Fluid Engineering Workshop (Day 1 of 2)
8:30 a.m.
PHTA | Certified Pool Operator (Day 1 of 2)
1 p.m.
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Training (additional two hours pool industry focus) (Watershape University) (Day 1 of 2)
MONDAY, JAN. 23
8 a.m.
Comprehensive Water Chemistry for Residential Pools
GENESIS C201: Construction School Concrete Pools (CBP) (Day 2 of 3)
GENESIS: D265 Master Designer Methods: Kirk Bianchi, Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form (Day 2 of 2)
National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start-Up Certification
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Training (additional two hours pool industry focus) (Watershape University) (Day 2 of 2)
PHTA | Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 2 of 3)
PHTA | Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 2 of 3)
PHTA | Certified Service Technician (Day 2 of 3)
Watershape University | E4311 Advanced Fluid Engineering Workshop (Day 2 of 2)
8:30 a.m.
PHTA | Certified Pool Operator (Day 2)
A Pro’s Guide to Aboveground Pool Assembly & Liner Installation
Pool Inspections and the Real Estate Market: New Opportunities
9 a.m.
PHTA/ICC Present the 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
Women in the Industry Leadership Development: Staying Afloat Together
Training for New Trainers: How to Develop, Design, & Deliver Your Inhouse Education
What’s Next? Creating Certainty in an Uncertain World
12:30 p.m.
From Rookie to All-Star; The Fundamentals of Pool Service
Pool Opening Essentials
1:30 p.m.
A Dive Into Digital Marketing
ANSI/PHTA Standards Guiding You to Better Water Chemistry (RWQAC/PHTA)
Don’t Kill Your Golden Goose - Protect & Perpetuate Your Business
Hydraulics & Circulation System Basics
Spanish - Pentair Automation Systems (including IntelliCenters & EasyTouch)
5 p.m.
PHTA Wave Event: Young Pool & Hot Tub Professionals Thriving in an Unknown Future
TUESDAY, JAN. 24
8 a.m.
PHTA | Certified Maintenance Specialists (Day 3 of 3)
PHTA | Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 3 of 3)
PHTA | Certified Service Technician (Day 3 of 3)
GENESIS C201: Construction School Concrete Pools (CBP) (Day 3 of 3)
8:30 a.m.
Are You a Positive Energizer? Make the Connection Between Positivity and Profit and Watch Your Business Soar!
Delivering Service that Makes the Competition Weep
Gas Fired Heaters: Everything You Need to Know
From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service (ENCORE)
9 a.m.
Be Ready for Anything: The Proactive Way to Open Pools in the Spring
Detailed Overview of Employee Handbook & Importance of Job Description
Developing Leaders From Within
Fluidra Supplemental Sanitizing With AOP Systems
GPS Marketing: Setting Your ‘In-Store Stage’ to Drive Your Sales
Leak Detection Basics
Marketing Renovation Sales (Watershape University)
Recreational Water Balance
Salt Chlorine Generators for the Beginner
Small Space Design & Construction (GENESIS D111)
Spanish - Basic Hydraulics & Circulation Systems
Spanish - Profiling Outstanding Projects, Start to Finish (Watershape
University)
Upselling the Benefits of Solar Energy Heating for Pools
HVAC & Indoor Pools (Watershape University)
11 a.m.
Tile & Coping: Glass Tile Installation & Waterproofing Hands-On Workshop
1 p.m.
Confronting 2023’s Critical Issues: Strategies & Tactics for Getting Work, Retaining Employees and Keeping Profits
Pool Water Chemistry Basics for Service Techs
1:30 p.m.
Artistry of Vanishing-Edge Design & Details (Watershape University)
Bonding & Grounding
Creating the Delivery of Exceptional Business Experiences
CYA Smart: A Movement Toward Better, Healthier Water
Everything You Didn’t Realize You Wanted to Know About Algae
Hayward Supplemental Sanitizing with AOP Systems
Independent Contractor or Employee: Classifying Your Workers
Proper Techniques for Prepping a Pool Shell for Plastering
Pumps/Motors & DOE Compliancy
Safety Cover Measuring
Scale Your Company for Continued Growth: Proven Tactics That Work
So You Want to Be a Master Salesperson
Spanish - How (& Why) Standardizing Pool Chemistry Should Be a Top Priority in the Pool Service Business
Spanish - In-depth Pool Heating Overview
Stains on Your Finishes & Solutions So You Get Paid
Understanding Your Contract: How to Protect Your Company in a Changing Environment (PHTA)
2:30 p.m.
Heaters Hands On Workshop
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25
8:30 a.m.
Electricity for the Pool & Spa Service Professional
Introduction to HR Fundamentals
Spanish - Advanced Hydraulics for Builders/Service Techs
Team Up for Success: How a Culture Can Cure Your Staff Needs
Pool Opening Essentials (ENCORE)
9 a.m.
Advanced Water Chemistry: Keeping Your Pool Water Safe
ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10: Reduce the Risk of Mold & Structural Design in Elevated Pools (PHTA)
Changes to NEC 680
Comprehensive Swimming Pool Inspections With Leak Detection
Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Energy-efficient Pool Heating: Solar, Heat Pumps & Hybrid Systems
In-Depth Pool Heating Overview
Job Costing for Profit Versus Existence (GENESIS B331)
Pentair Automated & Alternative Sanitization
Spanish - Pumps/Motors & DOE Compliancy
Specialized Solutions for Smarter, More Efficient Pool Care
Splash Pad Development & Design
The Power of Effective Communications
The Upshift Manifesto - Thriving in the Post Pandemic Marketplace
Trading in Today’s World & How it Affects Short-term & Long-term Planning
Vinylology 101: The More You Know the More You Sell
Water Balance From a Cause & Effect Perspective
PHTA Certification Exam Day
11 a.m.
Tile & Coping: Glass Tile Installation & Waterproofing Hands-On Workshop
1 p.m.
Inground Pool Vinyl Liners: Getting the Perfect Fit Every Time
Video Tips & Tricks on How to Create Stellar Videos and Use for Every Stage of the Buyer’s Journey
1:30 p.m.
Advanced Pool Electrical Safety for Builders & Service Technicians
ClearComfort AOP Systems: Are They for Me?
Electronic (Spa) Control Packs: From Then to Now
Employment & Best Practices to Avoid Lawsuits & Business Risk
How (and Why) Standardizing Pool Chemistry Should be a Top Priority in a Pool Service Business
How to Successfully Use TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest to Grow Your Business
Hydraulics for Pool Service Professionals (Intermediate)
Maintaining the Water in Salt-Chlorine Generator Pools - The Case for Borates
Managing Expectations: What Your Homeowner Needs to Know About Vinyl-Liner Warranties
Optimize Staff & Inventory in Your Service Department
Pool Chlorine Mysteries: Where is All My Chlorine Going?
Saltwater Pool Troubleshooting: Beyond the Equipment
Spanish - Fluidra Supplemental Sanitizing With AOP Systems
Structured Sales Process (Watershape University)
2:30 p.m.
Heaters Hands On Workshop
THURSDAY, JAN. 26
8:30 a.m.
Advanced Measuring Techniques for All Pools
Interior Cementitious Finishes: Setting Realistic Expectations
Proper Inground Spa Jet Design in a Variable-speed World
Recognizing (and Profiting From!) Residential Pool Fails
Spanish - Be Ready for Anything: The Proactive Way to Open Pools in the Spring
System Level Hydraulic Design for Pools & Spas
The 2023 “Everything Google” Playbook for Builders, Service Companies and Retailers
The Who, What, and Why Around Today’s Acquisition Surge
What’s THAT on the Pool Surface
