The Pool & Spa Show, which will return to Atlantic City from January 23 to 25, 2024 at the infamous Atlantic City Convention Center, will be open to professionals in the industry. The show floor will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 am to 5 pm. Thursday’s schedule will start at the same time but end an hour earlier (2 pm) due to travel time.
Welcome Party kicks off the show on Monday, Jan. 22! The party, which will take place in the Avalon Room of Harrah’s Resort from 7 pm to 10 pm, will feature live music, drinks and food, as well as uninterrupted time for you to catch up with industry friends.
Heritage Pool Supply Group is also hosting their own reception outside of the Welcome Party. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will host two electric bands at 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 23: Cheap Trick & The Marshall Tucker Band. The proceeds of this fundraiser will go to industry organizations like Swim Across America and Step Into Swim. Tickets include all food and beverages.
Education will begin on Sunday, 21 January and continue until Thursday, 25 January. Attendees can select from a variety of sessions, including courses on certification, continuing education, introduction courses, and more, during these five full days. PHTA GENESIS and Watershape University will all offer multiple courses to educate the industry.
Women in the industry will also be able to attend a workshop on leadership called “A personal deep dive” from Monday, January 22 at 9 am until 4 pm. The course begins by identifying the personality traits of participants and revealing how these may affect relationships with co-workers, customers, and family members. You will be able to apply the information you’ve learned to real-world situations and gain valuable insight into your strengths, weakness and work preferences.
The 2024 Pool & Spa Show will be held in Atlantic City.
Sunday, 21 January
8:00 a.m.
- GENESIS C201 : Construction School : Concrete Pools Day 1
- GENESIS D231 – Color Theory & its Application (Day 1)
- Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 1 of 3)
- Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 1 of 3) PHTA
- Watershape University : Construction 2711 : Essential Major Renovation Workshop Day 1
- Watershape University Construction 3511: Essential plaster workshop (Day 1 of 2)
- Watershape University: Engineering 441: Essential Electrical Workshop Day 1
8:30 a.m.
- Certified Pool Operator (Day 1 of 2)
Monday, January 22, 2019
8:00 a.m.
- Comprehensive Water Chemistry for Residential Swimming Pools
- GENESIS C201 : Construction School : Concrete Pools (2nd Day of 3)
- GENESIS D231 : Color Theory & its Application (Day 2)
- GENESIS D250 – How to convert design and style into sales
- National Plasterers Council Pool Start-up Certification
- Certified Hot Tub Technician (Day 2 of 3)
- Certified Maintenance Specialist (Day 2 of 3)
- Certified Service Technician (Day 2 of 3)
- Watershape University – Construction 2711 : Major Renovation Workshop Day 2
- Watershape University Construction 3511: Essential plaster workshop (Day 2)
- Watershape University Construction 4271: Slot-Edge Design, Engineering and Construction
- Watershape University: Engineering 441: Essential Electrical Workshop (Day 2)
8:30 a.m.
- Certified Pool Operator (Day 2 of 2)
9:00 a.m.
- Prepare your people and business for change by preparing them for Pivoting Success
- Women in the Industry Leadership Workshop – A personal deep dive
12:30 p.m.
- Pool Opening Essentials
- Pool Service Fundamentals: From Rookie to All Star
1:30 p.m.
- Basic Hydraulics 101
- PVC Membrane
- Workplace and employee safety training
- Sanitation Control Systems
- SPANISH Understanding Hydraulics
- Understanding & Troubleshooting Automation
- Use Finance to Grow your Business in 2024 and Beyond
- Watershape University Business 1121: Operating Philosophies & Policies
- Your Guide to New Jersey Pool & Spa Licensing requirements
5:00 p.m.
- The Young Pool and Hot Tub Professionals: Success stories from the PHTA WAVE event
7:00 p.m.
- Welcome Party
Tuesday, January 23, 2019
8:00 a.m.
- Certified Maintenance Specialists (Day 3 of 3)
- PHTA Certified hot tub technician (Day 3 out of 3)
- GENESIS C201 CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL – Concrete Pools (3rd Day of 3)
- Certified Service Technician (Day 3 of 3)
8:30 a.m.
- Installing and Troubleshooting Gas-Burning Pool Heaters: A Comprehensive Introduction
- Basic Water Chemistry for Service Technicians
- SPANISH Electricity for Pool and Spa Professionals Intermediate
- The Pro’s Guide for Aboveground Pool Assembly & Liner Install (Hands on Workshop)
9:00 a.m.
- Automate Your Service Department
- Code Brown: When wildlife invades the swimming pool – Snakes Rats and Bears Oh My!
- Finding Leaks – Turn Headaches Into Profits
- Fluidra Variable-Speed Pumps
- GENESIS C406 – Cracking of pool shells in Shotcrete/Gunite Construction
- GENESIS D131 – Identifying new business & design trends
- Liner measurements: from tech to pro
- Make your customer service contagious! Six Steps for Training Superstars
- How to prevent a disaster with plaster and water
- Resilient pool service: How to make more and do less
- Salt Chlorine Generators – Do’s and Don’ts for Saltwater Pools.
- The Secrets and Impact of Successful Job Costing
- SPANISH Practical Water Chemistry
- The Future of Technology and AI in Complete Pool Management
- Understanding Hydraulics (Intermediate)
11:00 a.m.
- Tile & Coping Workshop (Hands-on)
1:00 p.m.
- Electricity for Pool and Spa Professionals, Intermediate
- Training in Excavation Competence and Personnel Training
- You don’t have to be exceptional. You do have to be effective
1:30 p.m.
- GENESIS B246 – Top Tips for Using Design to Close Sales
- GENESIS C424 – Dampproofing solution and best practices
- Hayward Variable Speed Pumps
- How to use Google AI driven tools to grow and manage your business
- Keep up with the rapidly changing employment landscape under federal and northeast state laws
- Pool Plumbing Hydraulics
- What causes pool stains and discoloration?
- Recreational Water Balance
- Service Touchpoints – Nine Critical Points of Contact that Affect Customer Satisfaction
- Spa Water Chemistry – It’s More Than Just a Pool
- SPANISH Pentair Variable-Speed Pumps
- Stop Servicing Pools. Start Servicing Customers
- How to Have Fierce, Impossible and Difficult Discussions
- Yellow Cake Principle – Your recipe for success and influence
- Vinylology 101: the more you know, the more you sell
- Watershape University, Construction 1711: Pool Renovation Checklist: Considerations to a Successful Project
- What got you here won’t move you forward: How to lead in today’s workplace
2:00 p.m.
- Heaters (Hands on Workshop)
- (Hands-on Workshop) PUMP IT UP! (Hands-on Workshop)
Wednesday, January 24, 2019
8:30 a.m.
- Digital Playbook for Pool Companies: Diving into Digital Success
- SPANISH Introduction of Advanced Hydraulics
- Watershape University : Construction 2252 : Concrete Defect Identification and Prevention
9:00 a.m.
- Coaching, Cheering and Challenging Employees: How to Activate Their Performance Today
- De-mystifying Pool/Spa Heat Pumps
- GENESIS D227 – Collaboration between a designer and a technical advisor
- The importance of a job description and employee handbook
- Pool Industry Laws, Standards, and Codes
- Non-Destructive Pipe Repiping & Leak Detection Methods
- Measurement for safety covers Natural Swimming Pools Basics: What they are and how they work
- Pentair Variable-Speed Pumps
- Practical Water Chemistry
- Present with Impact
- Growing your business in your local community is important for the service industry.
- Hayward Variable Speed Pumps in Spanish
- Stains are Not Normal
- The Top 4 Pool Issues to Solve
- Watershape University Business 3421: Financial planning for the next economic slowdown
- Watershape University – Service 3121 : Electricity Bonding and Controls For Service Professionals
- What Are You Lighting?
- Exam Day for PHTA Certification
11:00 a.m.
- Tile & Coping Workshop (Hands-on)
12:30 p.m.
- Pool Opening Essentials
- Pool Service Fundamentals: From Rookie to All Star
1:00 p.m.
- Installing and troubleshooting inground pool vinyl liners for a perfect fit
- Pool Plumbing Principles
- Team Leadership and Personal Development
1:30 p.m.
- Seasonal Professionals: Advanced Leak Detection
- Algae: Causes & Prevention
- Termination & Effective Discipline of Employees
- Every Day is a (Sales Presentation)
- Filtration and Circulation
- GENESIS C103: Shotcrete
- GENESIS E312: Understanding Water Current
- Hot Tub Controls – When to replace or repair?
- Borates: A solution to the problem of maintaining water in salt-chlorine pools
- Natural Swimming Pools – Design & Construction
- The Mysteries of Pool Chlorine: How to Improve its Behavior and Stop Its Annoying Disappearing Feature
- The Pool Math Refresher Course for Service Technicians
- How to Prepare a Pool Shell before Plastering
- Retirement Planning Today: How to Create & Develop a Plan For Individuals and Companies
- SPANISH Fluidra Variable Spa Pumps
- SPANISH Stop Servicing Pools, Start Servicing Customers
- Building engagement through visual content is powerful
2:00 p.m.
- Heaters (Hands on Workshop)
- (Hands-on Workshop) PUMP IT UP! (Hands-on Workshop)
Thursday, January 25, 2019
8:30 a.m.
- Building Trust through Superior Leadership
- Do’s & Don’ts for Repairing Whirlpool jetted tubs
- Explore the Myths of Water Quality with Science
- PHTA: RDPs, AHJs, Builders, Service Companies, Testing/Certification & VGBA: Impact of New Changes to APSP-16 Drain Cover Standard
- Avoiding critical digital marketing mistakes to maximize business growth
- SPANISH Installation of salt systems, their benefits, and troubleshooting
- SPANISH Sanitation Control Systems
- Solar pool heating benefits for pool owners and professionals
- Water Features
- Watershape University Construction 2421: Handing It Over: Start-ups, Punch lists & Project Closures
