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Sunday, January 26, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Session Number:SP01
The single greatest challenge for Swimming Pool Contractors (SOC) to expand their business is the lack of competent and accountable Construction Managers and Superintendents.  Although helpful, being an engineer, a... ...read more...
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  • Intermediate
  • GENESIS
  • Session Number:SP02
In our business, drawing is a tool you must have to communicate effectively with your clients. In this course, we'll teach fundamental sketching, drawing, and drafting skills, along with how... ...read more...
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  • Intermediate
  • GENESIS
  • Session Number:SP03
Students spend three days carefully examining the key elements of swimming pool construction with a focus on how basic engineering directly determines construction methods and details. Day One covers basic... ...read more...
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  • Intermediate
  • Watershape University
  • Session Number:SP04
As existing pools age and ownership turns over to a new generation, major renovations have become a larger and larger part of the watershape construction market. This in-depth, two-day major... ...read more...
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  • Advanced
  • Watershape University
  • Session Number:SP05
This bi-lingual class defines and resolves frustrating disconnects that have long existed between pool builders, plaster applicators and service technicians. By combining these three disciplines and the key phases they... ...read more...
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  • Advanced
  • Watershape University

Monday, January 27, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Session Number:SP02
Tracks:
  • Intermediate
  • GENESIS
  • Session Number:SP06
Financial success requires understanding the way money flows through your business, where and how it's made, spent and invested.  This course provides a blueprint for understanding and managing financial resources,... ...read more...
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  • General
  • Watershape University
  • Session Number:SP03
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  • Intermediate
  • Watershape University
  • Session Number:SP05
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  • Advanced
  • Watershape University
  • Session Number:SP07
The fist step in Watershape University's service-certifiction path, this course takes a comprehensive dive into both water quality and water balance.  Taught by chemistry expert and instructor, Eric Knight, students... ...read more...
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  • General
  • Watershape University

Monday, January 27, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Session Number:SP08
There is a process involved in selling at a high level, and it is the understanding, developing and commitment to the Process that determines our level of success. The Sales Process is 7... ...read more...
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  • Business
  • Session Number:SP09
This full-day workshop will include networking, interactive presentations, and a lot of fun! Spend the day with women who work in all aspects of our industry and learn from each... ...read more...
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  • General

Monday, January 27, 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Session Number:SP10
It's All About the Fundamentals. Set the foundation for a successful 2025 by sending your staff to this info-packed session full of practical knowledge to help take them from a... ...read more...
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  • Basic
  • Rookie
  • Session Number:SP11
Have someone new on staff who will be doing pool openings next season?  Want a refresher course for your employees or yourself so that you are ready to go on... ...read more...
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  • Technical

Monday, January 27, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • Session Number:SP12
Come meet with fellow young pool and hot tub professionals for networking and sharing keys to success through shared stories and open discussion with industry leaders.  This event is free to attend but pre-registration is required. ...
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  • PHTA

Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Session Number:SP03
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  • Intermediate
  • Watershape University

Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Session Number:SP13
It's All About the Fundamentals. Set the foundation for a successful 2025 by sending your staff to this info-packed session full of practical knowledge to help take them from a... ...read more...
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  • Basic
  • Rookie
  • Session Number:SP14
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  • Technical

Tuesday, January 28, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  • Session Number:SP15
Learn how to properly layout and assemble piping for swimming pools and spas on new construction and renovation projects.    This course includes classroom instruction where real-world scenarios will be reviewed and live equipment demonstrations. ...
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  • Advanced
  • Technical

Tuesday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Session Number:SP16
Take part in a hands-on opportunity to learn the locations of critical heater parts and their functions.  Students will learn to identify parts such as the gas valve, 24v transformer, headers, burners, and ignition source. Testing locations and parameters will be covered, such as gas test ports and pressures, and... ...read more...
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  • Intermediate
  • Technical

Wednesday, January 29, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  • Session Number:SP17
Learn how to properly layout and assemble piping for swimming pools and spas on new construction and renovation projects.    This course includes classroom instruction where real-world scenarios will be reviewed and live equipment demonstrations. ...
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  • Advanced
  • Technical

Wednesday, January 29, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Session Number:SP18
Take part in a hands-on opportunity to learn the locations of critical heater parts and their functions.  Students will learn to identify parts such as the gas valve, 24v transformer, headers, burners, and ignition source. Testing locations and parameters will be covered, such as gas test ports and pressures, and... ...read more...
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Tracks:
  • Intermediate
  • Technical