It's the start of a brand-new year, and trade shows are back in full swing. After going virtual in 2021, The Pool & Spa Show will reunite attendees and exhibitors in-person this month at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
The Pool & Spa Show, organized by the Northeast Spa and Pool Association, features expanded show floor and conference hours for 2022. Education sessions are now offered during both mornings and afternoons, with over six hours of learning available each day.
The 2022 Education Conference includes over 70 courses, covering everything from technical skills to critical business topics. Seminar highlights include sessions from some familiar AQUA columnists, including Alicia Stephens with “Specialty Chemicals: The Key to Maximizing the Efficiency of Your Pool Care Program,” and Brett Abbott’s “7 Crucial Marketing Secrets Every Pool Builder Should Know.”
In addition, the Training Wall returns this year with more hands-on learning opportunities than ever. Topics and interactive demonstrations will include hydraulic design, water chemistry, and pool and spa electricity.
This year’s Welcome Party is set to kick things off at the Saloon Bar at the Wild Wild West (Bally’s Casino) on Monday, January 24. If you’re ready to jump back into the trade show circuit, it’s as good a time as any to reconnect, learn and have fun with fellow industry professionals. We hope to see you there!
SUNDAY, JAN. 23
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
GENESIS C260 Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools 3-day Course (Day 1)
- Gregg Minton | Tara Pool & Outdoor Products
- Jason Hughes | River Pools and Spas
- John Vowels
- Kate Wiseman, MLA | Sage Outdoor Designs
- Kim Minton
- Terry Brannon P.E. | The Brannon Corporation
- Thomas Kennedy
- Travis Bozick P.E | The Brannon Corporation
GENESIS D211 Elements of Design 2-day Course (Day 1)
- Jason Brownlee, ASLA, SWD Registered
- J. Brownlee Design
PHTA | Certified Hot Tub Technicianv(Day 1)
- Brooks Holcomb | Memphis Pool
PHTA | Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 1)
- Trevor Sherwood | Pool Operation Management
PHTA | Certified Service Technician (Day 1)
- Chris Lightenberg | Industry Consultant
Watershape University | CON 2711: Major Renovations Workshop
- Watershape University Faculty
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PHTA | Certified Pool Operator (Day 1)
- Trevor Sherwood | Pool Operation Management
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Watershape University | CON 3341 Essential Plumbing Installation (Day 1)
- Dave Penton | Fluid Dynamics Pool & Spa Inc.
- Kevin Cobabe, I WI
Dynamic Pool & Spa Construction
MONDAY, JAN. 24
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Comprehensive Water Chemistry for Residential Pools
12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service
- Brian Diglio | Blue Wave Pool Service
1 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Basic Water Chemistry & Testing - A Primer!
- Wayne Ivusich | Taylor Technologies, Inc.
Electricity for the Pool & Spa Service Professional
- Mike Childress | Pentair Aquatic Systems
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Be an “Undercover Boss” – Clues to Help Create a Team of Super Heroes!
- Anne Obarski | Merchandise Concepts
GENESIS E345 Examining PHTA Standards
- Terry Brannon P.E. | The Brannon Corporation
Promoting the Benefits of Solar Energy Pool Heating
- Frank McLaughlin | All Quality Solar Systems
Proper Inground Spa Design in a Variable-Speed World
- Scott Roodbergen | Waterway
Selling, Measuring & Installing Safety Fencing
- Marc Cornely | Merlin Industries
SPANISH Basic Pool Chemistry for Service Techs
- Alex Valdovinos | Fluidra
Specialty Chemicals: The Key to Maximizing the Efficiency of Your Pool Care Program
- Alicia Stephens | BioLab, Inc.
The Entrepreneurial Equation
- Timothy Doherty | Edward Jones
Understanding Basic Hydraulics & Circulation Systems
- Keith Roberts | Hayward Pool Products
GENESIS C260 Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools 3-day course (Day 2)
GENESIS D211 Elements of Design 2-Day Course (Day 2)
- Jason Brownlee, ASLA, SWD Registered | J. Brownlee Design
NPC Pool Start Up Certification
- Kent Westfall | National Plasterers Council
PHTA | Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 2)
- Brooks Holcomb | Memphis Pool
PHTA | Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 2)
- Trevor Sherwood | Pool Operation Management
PHTA | Certified Service Technician (Day 2)
- Chris Lightenberg | Industry Consultant
Watershape University CON3341 Essential Plumbing Installation (Day 2)
Watershape University | CON 2711: Major Renovations Workshop (Day 2)
- Bob Russell | Glen Gate Company
- Ed Cohen | Ultimate in Pool Care
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Pool Opening Essentials
Watershape University Faculty
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PHTA | Certified Pool Operator (Day 2)
- Trevor Sherwood | Pool Operation Management
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Women in the Industry Leadership Development: One Size Does NOT Fit All!
- Anne Obarski | Merchandise Concepts
- Christine Pearson | Excalibur Leak Detection
- Donna Coulson | Donna Coulson & Associates, LLC
- Sarah Garrahan | Blithe Sales Co., LLC
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Making Your Business Work for You: Increase Your Profits & Put Your Organization on Steroids!
- Guy Gruenberg | Grow Consulting
12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service
- Brian Diglio | Blue Wave Pool Service
1 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Basic Water Chemistry & Testing - A Primer!
- Wayne Ivusich | Taylor Technologies, Inc.
Electricity for the Pool & Spa Service Professional
- Mike Childress | Pentair Aquatic Systems
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Be an “Undercover Boss” – Clues to Help Create a Team of Super Heroes!
- Anne Obarski | Merchandise Concepts
GENESIS E345 Examining PHTA Standards
- Terry Brannon P.E. | The Brannon Corporation
Promoting the Benefits of Solar Energy Pool Heating
- Frank McLaughlin | All Quality Solar Systems
Proper Inground Spa Design in a Variable-Speed World
- Scott Roodbergen | Waterway
Selling, Measuring & Installing Safety Fencing
- Marc Cornely | Merlin Industries
SPANISH Basic Pool Chemistry for Service Techs
- Alex Valdovinos | Fluidra
Specialty Chemicals: The Key to Maximizing the Efficiency of Your Pool Care Program
- Alicia Stephens | BioLab, Inc.
The Entrepreneurial Equation
- Timothy Doherty | Edward Jones
Understanding Basic Hydraulics & Circulation Systems
- Keith Roberts | Hayward Pool Products
TUESDAY, JAN. 25
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
PHTA | Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 3)
- Brooks Holcomb | Memphis Pool
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
GENESIS C260 Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools 3-day Course (Day 3)
PHTA | Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 3)
- Trevor Sherwood | Pool Operation Management
PHTA | Certified Service Technician (Day 3)
- Chris Lightenberg | Industry Consultant
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
7 Crucial Marketing Secrets Every Pool Builder Should Know
- Brett Abbott | Pool Builder Marketing LLC
Basic Water Chemistry & Testing - A Primer! (ENCORE)
- Wayne Ivusich | Taylor Technologies, Inc.
Heater Sizing, Installing, and Troubleshooting
- Brad Duncan | Raypak
The VGBA Standard for Drain Covers Has Changed: An Interactive Workshop
- Steve Barnes | AquaStar Pool Products, Inc
What’s Next - Discover New Opportunities, Uncover Your Problems, Create Options & Execute for Success!
- Guy Gruenberg | Grow Consulting
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Advanced Water Chemistry – Maintaining a Healthy Spa
- Ellen Meyer | Sigura
Automatic Pool Covers: Designs & Options for Pools in the Northeast
- John Lochren | Solar Pool Enclosures of NY
Basic Leak Detection
- Brad Madison | Anderson Manufacturing
- Lance Anderson | Anderson Manufacturing
Building Your Financial Plan in Today’s World
- Elliott Collins, CFP | Aljen Asset Management, LLC
Watershape University: CONS 3251
Pier And Beam Construction
- Bill Drakeley | Drakeley Swimming Pools
- David J. Peterson | Watershape Consulting, Inc
Fluidra VSPs & the DOE
- Rocco Russo | Fluidra
GENESIS D123 Trends in Outdoor Design
- Kate Wiseman, MLA | Sage Outdoor Designs
Hayward Omni Automation - Features, Benefits, and Sizing
- David Jones | Hayward Industries
How to Do More Service with Reduced Staff
- Mike Leone | Pool Office Manager Software
I’ll Just Get It Online: Strategies to Keep Your Customers on Your Doorstep!
- Anne Obarski | Merchandise Concepts
Realistic Expectations of Interior Cementitious Finishes
- Jana Auringer | Pebble Technology
SPANISH Pentair Intelliflo VariableSpeed/Flow Pumps and DOE Regulations
- Carlos Gomez | Pentair Aquatic Systems
Why pH Naturally Rises in Pools, and What You Can Do About It
- Eric Knight | Orenda Technologies
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tile & Coping: Glass Tile Installation & Waterproofing Hands-On Workshop
- Kent Mason | Pool Corp.
- Tom Engel | SCP Distributors
1 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Electricity for the Pool & Spa Service Professional (ENCORE)
- Mike Childress | Pentair Aquatic Systems
Metals & Metal Staining: How Do I Prevent Them? How Do I Remove Them?
- Joseph Laurino | Periodic Products
The Hiring Process: Finding the Right Employee Fit for Your Business
- Guy Gruenberg | Grow Consulting
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
A Side-by-Side Comparison: Trichlor, Cal Hypo and Bleach
- Roy Vore | Vore & Associates, LLC
Borates: Buffering & Beyond
- John Bokor | Haviland Pool & Spa
Watershape University: CONS 3281 Building Watershapes for Moveable Floors
- Jim Farrell | Watershapes University
- Rick Chafey | Red Rock Contractors/Red Rock Pool & Spa
Disrupting or Promoting: Does This Affect How You Approach Business?
- Tom Shay | Profits Plus
Hayward DOE Solutions: VS & XE Ultra-High Efficiency Pumps
- Scott Petty | Hayward Industries
GENESIS D285 Case Study: How I Present to My Clients
- Jason Brownlee, ASLA, SWD Registered | J. Brownlee Design
Measuring for Safety Covers
- Mark Del Rocco | Loop Loc, LTD
PHTA | Examining Elevated Pools
- Mark Trapani | Upsteam Pools
- Terry Brannon P.E. | The Brannon Corporation
PHTA | What’s in Your Contract? A Legal Checkup
- Steven Getzoff | Lester, Schwab, Katz, & Dwyer
Proper Techniques for Prepping a Pool Shell for Plastering
- Rob Romano | David Cooke Plaster Co
Salt Chlorine Generators for Beginners
- Sean Assam | AquaCal/AutoPilot Inc.
SPANISH Fluidra VSPs & the DOE
- Alex Valdovinos | Fluidra
Specialty Chemicals: The Key to Maximizing the Efficiency of Your Pool Care Program (ENCORE)
- Alicia Stephens | BioLab, Inc.
Stealing Your Business: Cyber Criminals & Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
- Richard Gaynor | Middleton & Company Insurance
Using AUTOMATION to SELL More and SATISFY More WITHOUT More Manpower
- Brett Abbott | Pool Builder Marketing LLC
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Heaters Hands-On Workshop
- Brad Duncan | Raypak
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pool Opening Essentials (ENCORE)
- Bob Russell | Glen Gate Company
- Ed Cohen | Ultimate in Pool Care
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Advanced Leak Detection for the Seasoned Professional
- Bruce Roache | Pool Repair Diver
- Christine Pearson | Excalibur Leak Detection
- John Stinemire | Pool Leak Pro
- Larry La Gamba | Pool Buoy Corp
Coaching Your Team Members to Success
- Mark Kremen | Training Unlimited
- Robert Kane | Training Unlimited
Watershape University: CON 3685 New Plaster Remediation & Responsibility
- Bill Drakeley | Drakeley Swimming Pools
- Rob Romano | David Cooke Plaster Co
Metals & Metal Staining: How Do I Prevent Them? How Do I Remove Them? (ENCORE)
- Joseph Laurino | Periodic Products
Vinyl Liners for Inground Pools: From Measuring to Troubleshooting for a Perfect Fit
- Frank Christiana | The Liner Specialists
- Marc Cornely | Merlin Industries
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
An In-depth Look at Spa Care: Avoiding Problems in Spa Water Chemistry
- Alicia Stephens | BioLab, Inc.
Bonding & Grounding
- Bill Hamilton | EP Hamilton & Associates
Combatting Algae & Other Issues During a Chlorine Shortage
- Chris Marcano | Natural Chemistry
Defining Digital Marketing & Developing a Strategy for the Pool & Spa Industry
- Jennifer Barker | Digital Marketing & Business Consultant
GENESIS E345 Examining PHTA Standards (ENCORE)
- Terry Brannon P.E. | The Brannon Corporation
How to Take Engaging Photos and Videos
- Cristian Shirilla | River Pools
Pentair IntelliCenter Pool & Spa Control Systems
- Mike Childress | Pentair Aquatic Systems
Pool Chlorine Mysteries: Chlorine’s Annoying Disappearing Act (and How to Improve Its Behavior)
- Rick Coffey | Lo-Chlor Specialty Chemicals, LLC
Rules of Engagement: A Guide to Better Communication - and Better Relationships! - With Everyone Who is Important to Your Business
- David Fellman | David Fellman & Associates
SPANISH Fluidra Web Connected Controllers Troubleshooting & Commands
- Alex Valdovinos | Fluidra
SPANISH Understanding Basic Hydraulic Systems
- Jose Perez | Hayward Pool Products
What’s “THAT” on the Pool Surface
- Jim Gay | Haviland Pool & Spa Products
Why They Buy and Why You Should Care
- Mario Rossetti | Rossetti Enterprises Pool SalesPro
Work Smarter Not Harder - Using Software & Other Tools to Optimize Your Business
- Landon Eafrati | Fluidra
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
PHTA EXAM DAY
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tile & Coping: Glass Tile Installation & Waterproofing Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)
- Kent Mason | Pool Corp
- Tom Engel | SCP Distributors
1 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Effectively Managing Employees: Addressing Negative Attitudes & Attendance Issues in the Workplace
- Frank Preto | Paychex Human Resource Services
The VGBA Standard for Drain Covers has Changed: An Interactive Workshop (ENCORE)
- Steve Barnes | AquaStar Pool Products, Inc
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Adding Leak Detection to Your Services
- Darren Merlob | LeakTronics/Torque Lock Structural Systems
Advanced Water Chemistry - Maintaining a Healthy Spa (ENCORE)
- Ellen Meyer | Sigura
Fluidra Web Connected Controllers: Troubleshooting & Siri & Alexa Commands
- Rocco Russo | Fluidra
How to Identify (and Prevent) Calcium Issues
- Eric Knight | Orenda Technologies
How to Produce Videos for Websites, Social Media, Drip Marketing & Beyond!
- Pamela Vinje Isbel | Small Screen Producer
Pentair Intelliflo & the DOE Regulations
- Mike Childress | Pentair Aquatic Systems
PHTA | How Existing Federal Pool Pump Regulations Impact Your Business & Boost Sales
- Jeff Farlow | Pentair Aquatic Systems
- Scott Petty | Hayward Industries
PHTA Running a Safe & Compliant Workplace
- Steven Getzoff | Lester, Schwab, Katz, & Dwyer
Pool Inspections - Why, How & When?
- Peter Muehlbronner | AHI, Inc. - Consulting
Pool Water Mysteries: Pool Water Problems That Seem to Defy Conventional Wisdom (and How to Fix and Prevent Them)
- Rick Coffey | Lo-Chlor Specialty Chemicals, LLC
Servicing Spa & Hot Tub Basics: What to Know Before You Go
- Pierre Gaston | Trinity Spas
Transforming Into a Satisfaction Driven Company
- Mario Rossetti | Rossetti Enterprises Pool SalesPro
Understanding Basic Hydraulics & Circulation Systems (ENCORE)
- Keith Roberts | Hayward Pool Products
You Can Hire A Manager, but You Can’t Hire an Owner
- Tom Shay | Profits Plus
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Heaters Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)
- Brad Duncan | Raypak
THURSDAY, JAN. 27
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
PHTA | EXAM DAY (ENCORE)
8:30 a.m. - 10 am.
Aboveground Pool Liners: Measuring, Quoting & Installation Tips
- Jim Dorsey | Kayden Manufacturing Systems
An In-depth Look at Spa Care: Avoiding Problems in Spa Water Chemistry (ENCORE)
- Alicia Stephens | BioLab, Inc.
Basic Leak Detection (ENCORE)
- Brad Madison | Anderson Manufacturing
- Lance Anderson | Anderson Manufacturing
Bonding & Grounding (ENCORE)
- Bill Hamilton | EP Hamilton & Associates
Closing the Sale: A Fresh Look
- Mario Rossetti | Rossetti Enterprises Pool SalesPro
Combatting Algae & Other Issues During a Chlorine Shortage (ENCORE)
- Chris Marcano | Natural Chemistry
PHTA | RWQC: Let’s Clear the Air – Air Quality for Indoor Swimming Venues
- Jody O’Grady | Taylor Technologies
- John Weber | BioLab, Inc
- Kenneth Gregory | Pentair Water
- Terry Arko | HASA Pool
Pool Inspections - Why, How & When? (ENCORE)
- Steven Getzoff | Lester, Schwab, Katz, & Dwyer
Pool Inspections - Why, How & When?
- Peter Muehlbronner | AHI, Inc. - Consulting
Salt Chlorine Generators for Beginners (ENCORE)
- Sean Assam | AquaCal/AutoPilot Inc.
SPANISH Pentair EasyTouch IntelliCenter Systems
- Carlos Gomez | Pentair Aquatic Systems
Turn Your Team Into a Championship Team: Hiring, Training, Management, Motivation and Retention
- David Fellman | David Fellman & Associates
