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AQUA Launches National Conference and Trade Show

AQUA Magazine has begun preparations for a new educational conference and trade show to be held next fall at the Charlotte Convention Center, October 5-7, 2022. “AQUA Live” will bring together thousands of the most successful pool and spa professionals in North America for education, forums, exhibits and events, says AQUA Editor Scott Webb. But the show will have a distinctive flavor.

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FSPA Announces the 2021-2022 Margaret M. Brown Scholarship Recipients

The Margaret M. Brown Scholarship Fund of the Florida Swimming Pool Association is available to dependents of owners and employees of FSPA member companies. This program helps members meet the high cost of college expenses for their children. The award is presented by the Florida Swims Foundation.

Fluidra Acquires S.R. Smith

Fluidra S.A. (BME: FDR), a Spanish listed global leader in pool and wellness equipment and connected solutions, announced it has acquired S.R. Smith, a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial and residential pool deck equipment and accessories, from Champlain Capital, a private equity fund based in San Francisco and Boston.

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Poolwerx Franchise Expands in North Texas

Poolwerx has added two new pool supply and service locations in North Texas, both owned and operated by female entrepreneurs. Darlene Childs opened Poolwerx Lantana and Melanie Earles has opened Poolwerx Haslet, each servicing their greater areas. After being disappointed with some of the options in their respective neighborhoods, they each saw an opportunity to bring the kind of pool supplies and services they sought to their communities. They took matters into their own hands.

Left to Right: Joseph Caruthers, Katie Hooker, Les Tribble, Darlene Childs, Cierra Childs

Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and Gal Search 2021 Now Open

Pleatco and longtime co-sponsors GENESIS / Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), along with media partner AQUA Magazine, are proud to launch the 2021 search for the best of the best pool and spa service technicians nationwide and extending as far as Canada and Europe.

Meet HASA's Youngest Designer

One hardworking eighth grader is the creative force behind HASA’s new 3D-printed keychains.

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Float Like a Duck: Family-Focused Water Safety

Float Like a Duck is bringing family-focused water safety to children throughout the country.

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Paralympian Jessica Long to Deliver Keynote at WAHC

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is thrilled to announce that five-time Paralympian Jessica Long will be delivering the keynote presentation at this year's World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC), taking place October 13-15 in Houston, Texas. Long has won 23 Paralympic medals in swimming, 13 of them gold.

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Olympic Hot Tub Everett Has a New Home

Olympic Hot Tub built their first Everett showroom in 1986, in the Nielsen Center on SE Everett Mall Way. For 35 years, Olympic has been the only hot tub company with a consistent presence in Everett. And now they have moved to a new home — just four minutes away — in Crown Plaza with Trader Joe’s and T-Mobile.

WAHC Conference Returns As In-Person Event

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance recently announced more details about the 2021 World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC). See the organization's statement below:

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NPC Announces First Online Start-Up Certification Class for Pool Techs

The National Plasterers Council (NPC) is proud to announce the release of the online version of its Start-Up Technician Class for pool professionals. Since the 2021 Annual Conference held virtually in February, NPC has been working on an updated and professional version of its ever-popular Start-Up Class, and now it is available for pool start-up technicians to take online.

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PHTA Launches New Apprenticeship Program

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) recently launched the Registered Pool Maintenance and Service Technician Apprenticeship Program to help build a more skilled and diverse workforce, and expand the workforce of service professionals in the aquatics industry. As a registered apprenticeship program, this program has been validated by the U.S. Department of Labor and provides employers access to larger talent pools.

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