The Northeast Spa and Pool Association will host the Pool & Spa Show in 2023. It will be held in Atlantic City, starting Jan. 24-26.
The Welcome Party will take place on Monday, January 23rd from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music and barbecue treats in The Saloon Bar at Wild Wild West (Bally’s casino).
The education program for this year, which began Monday, January 22, features four days of industry-focused sessions. Each day, attendees can choose from six hours of learning, including continuing education and certification courses as well as business classes that cover the most recent in sales, marketing, and finance.
Additionally, women in the spa and pool industry will have the opportunity to meet, network, and share lunch. On Monday, January 23, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., women from all parts of the industry will discuss how they have dealt with professional challenges as well as the lessons they have learned.
Show floor hours have been extended to allow attendees more time to interact with the 400+ exhibitors who will be showcasing their products this year. Highlights include the Connection Garden (crossing aisle 3900) and the return to the Training Wall (booth 23455), which features three days of interactive demonstrations.
The pool and spa industry continues to grow and is as bustling as ever. It’s time to celebrate our achievements and welcome a new year to A.C.
Schedule for the Pool & Spa Show
SUNDAY, JAN. 22
8 a.m.
GENESIS C201 Construction School Concrete Pools (CBP), Day 1 of 3
GENESIS: D265 Master Design Methods: Kirk Bianchi – Crafting the Outdoor Space As a Living Art Form (Day 1)
Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 1 of 3)
Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 1 of 3)
Certified Service Technician (Day 1 of 3)
E4311 Advanced Fluid Engineering Workshop (Day 1 of 2)
8:30 a.m.
Certified Pool Operator (Day 1 of 2)
1 p.m.
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Training (additional 2 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 Design Methods: Kirk Bianchi – Crafting the Outdoor Space As a Living Art Form (Day 2)
National Plasterers Council (NPC), Pool Start-Up Certificate
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Training (additional two hours pool industry focus). (Watershape University, Day 2 of 2)
Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 2 of 3)
Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 2 of 3)
Certified Service Technician (Day 2 of 3)
E4311 Advanced Fluid Engineering Workshop (Day 2 of 2)
8:30 a.m.
Certified Pool Operator (Day 2)
The Pro’s Guide to Aboveground Pool Assembly & Liner Installation
New Opportunities in Pool Inspections and Real Estate Market
9 a.m.
PHTA/ICC present the 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
Women in the Industry Leadership Development: Staying Afloat Together
How to train new trainers: How do you develop, design, and deliver your in-house education?
What’s Next? What’s Next?
12:30 p.m.
The Fundamentals of Pool Service: From Rookie to All-Star
Pool Opening Essentials
1:30 p.m.
A Dive Into Digital Marketing
ANSI/PHTA Standards Guide 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.
Certified Maintenance Specialists (Day 3 of 3)
Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 3 of 3)
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? You will see your business grow if you make the connection between positivity and profit.
Delivering service that makes the competition weep
Gas-fired Heaters: All You Need to Know
From rookie to all-star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service
9 a.m.
You can be ready for anything: This proactive way to open spring pools
A detailed overview of the Employee Handbook and Importance of Job Description
Develop Leaders from Within
Fluidra Supplemental Sanitizing with AOP Systems
GPS Marketing: Set Your “In-Store Stage” to Drive Sales
Leak Detection Basics
Marketing Renovation Sales (Watershape University)
Recreational water balance
Salt Chlorine Generators For Beginners
Small Space Design & Construction (GENESIS 111)
Spanish – Basic Hydraulics & Circulation Systems
Spanish – Profiling Outstanding Projets, From Start to Finish (Watershape)
University)
Increased 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.
The 2023 Critical Issues: Strategies and Tactics to Get Work, Retain Employees, and Keep Profits
Basics of Pool Water Chemistry for Service Techs
1:30 p.m.
Artistry of Vanishing Edge Design & Details (Watershape University).
Bonding and Grounding
Delivering exceptional business experiences
CYA Smart: The Movement Towards Better, Healthier Water
Everything you didn’t know about algae
Hayward Supplemental Sanitizing With AOP Systems
Classifying your workers: Independent contractor or employee
How to prepare a pool shell for plastering
Pumps/Motors & DOE Compliant
Safety Cover Measuring
For continued growth, scale your company with proven tactics that work
Do You Want to Be a Master Reseller?
Spanish – Why and How to Standardize Pool Chemistry in the Pool Service Business
Spanish – In-depth Swimming Pool Heating Overview
Pay for Stains on Your Finishes and Solutions
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.
Professionals who provide electricity for the pool & spa service
Introduction to the HR Fundamentals
Spanish – Advanced Hydraulics For Builders/Service Techs
A Culture that Can Help Your Staff Succeed: Teaming Up for Success
Pool Opening Essentials (ENCORE)
9 a.m.
Advanced Water Chemistry: How to Keep Your Pool Water Safe
ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 – Reduce Mold Risk & Structural Design In Elevated Pools (PHTA).
NEC 680: Changes
Comprehensive Swimming Pool Inspections with Leak Detection
Do not believe everything you think
Energy-efficient Pool Heating: Solar, Heat Pumps & Hybrid Systems
Heating in-Depth Pools
Employment Costing: Profit or Existence (GENESISB331)
Pentair Automated & Alternative Sanitization
Spanish – Pumps/Motors & DOE Comppliancy
Specialized solutions for smarter, more efficient pool care
Splash Pad Development & Design
Effective Communications: The Power of Effective Communications
The Upshift Manifesto – Thriving in a Post Pandemic Marketplace
How Trading in the Current World Affects Planning for the Short-term & Long-Term
Vinylology 101: The more you know, the more you can sell
Water Balance from a Cause and Effect Perspective
Day of the PHTA Certification Exam
11 a.m.
Tile & Coping: Glass Tile Installation & Waterproofing Hands-On Workshop
1 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Vinyl Liners for Inground Pools: The Perfect Fit Everytime
Video Tips and Tricks: How to Make Stellar Videos that You Can Use For Every Stage of Buyer’s Journey
1:30 p.m.
Advanced Pool Electrical Safety for Builders and Service Technicians
ClearComfort AOP Systems – Are They Right for You?
Electronic (Spa Control Packs): From Now to Now
Best Practices for Avoiding Lawsuits and Business Risk
Standardizing pool chemistry should be a top priority in any pool service business
How to Use TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest to Grow Your Company
Intermediate Hydraulics for Pool Service Professionals
Salt-Chlorine Generator Pool Water Maintenance – The Case of Borates
How to Manage Expectations: What Every Homeowner Should Know About Vinyl-Liner Warranty Covers
Optimize your Service Department’s Staff & Inventory
Pool Chlorine Mysteries – Where is all my chlorine going?
Saltwater Pool Troubleshooting: Beyond 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 Measurement 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 Failures Failures of Residential Pools
Spanish – Be ready for anything: The proactive way to open spring pools
System Level Hydraulic Design For Pools & Spas
The 2023 “Everything Google” Playbook for Retailers, Service Companies, Builders
The Acquisition Surge: Who, What and Why
What is THAT on the Pool Surface?
