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Association of Aquatic Professionals 11th Annual Conference & Expo DIA Convention

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Association of Aquatic Professionals 11th Annual Conference & Expo

WELCOME Juliene Hefter CEO/Executive Director

Cory Hilderbrand, AqP AOAP President

Dear Colleagues, It is our pleasure to invite you to attend the 11th Annual Association of Aquatic Professionals Conference and Exposition February 5 -10, 2022, at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Over the past 11 years, the Annual Conference and Exposition has become the premiere gathering for aquatic professionals to showcase their success stories, network with peers, develop organizational partnerships, and hear from speakers willing to share their tips, techniques, and experiences for the benefit of our profession. Through the Annual Conference and Exposition, the Conference - Educational Committee aims to provide attendees with practical, hands-on experiences so they may return home with relevant, actionable plans to improve their drowning prevention, programming, leadership, risk management, technical operations and overall facility management efforts. Speakers will present topics which have real-world application for aquatics professionals, that will help all of us address the challenges and shape the future of the aquatics profession. Educational tracks include: Drowning Prevention, Risk Management, Staff Training, Leadership, Programming, Design, Aquatic Therapy, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, University, and Facility Operation, as well as a new Model Aquatic Health Code Track presented by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC). The Annual Conference and Exposition provides an exciting opportunity for sponsoring organizations to showcase their products and services to aquatic professionals from across the country. In addition to our general sessions, the conference offers concurrent session tracks that will allow attendees the opportunity to customize their learning experiences. As part of the conference festivities, the Association also offers various networking and social opportunities. We look forward to seeing you in St. Pete Beach. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the AOAP office at (262) 894-9772 or via email at info@aquaticpros.org.

Jeff Fryer 2022 Conference Co-Chair

Gwen Willcox 2022 Conference Co-Chair

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CONFERENCE ESSENTIALS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • • • • • • • • • • • •

Aquatic Directors Head Lifeguards/Managers/Supervisors Aquatic Operation Technicians Commercial Aquatic Companies Military Personnel University Employees Local Park and Recreation Aquatic Professionals Fitness Center or Club Aquatic Personnel YMCAs/JCCs Lifeguard Management Companies Health Inspectors Swim School Operators

FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: • Dynamic educational sessions • Keynote, Endnote, and Aquatics International Program • Tuesday welcome reception with exhibitors • Annual Meeting • Wednesday lunch in Exhibit Hall • All conference dinner and social • Entrance to the Exhibit Hall • Access to all session handouts provided by speakers • Innovative product showcase with exhibitors • All Regular Conference Sessions • Virtual Option Available

ABOUT AOAP The Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) is an international association with approximately 1600 members who serve as aquatic leaders in various roles. AOAP is a domestic 501(c)3 non-profit corporation run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors and a fulltime Executive Director/CEO. The AOAP exclusively: • Promotes and advocates policies, practices, and procedures that contribute to safer and improved aquatic education, aquatic recreation activities, programs and facilities; • Provides and supports quality aquatic education opportunities; • Coordinates and sponsors research in the field of aquatic management and safety; • Promotes coordination and cooperation between established aquatic associations responsible for aquatic management, operation, maintenance, and facility design; • Provides an annual conference and educational opportunities for communities on drowning prevention and education. A portion of all proceeds goes towards drowning prevention programs such as Grants for Learn to Swim Lessons and Lifejackets.

• One session per time slot available virtually -  • Live-streamed at time of session (all times EST)

EXHIBIT HALL

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AOAP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REGISTRATION RATES Early Registration: (by Nov. 1, 2021) AOAP Member: $369 Non-Member: $469 (includes a 1-year membership) Regular Registration: (Nov. 2, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022) AOAP Member: $419 Non-Member: $519 (includes a 1-year membership) Late Registration: (after Jan. 2, 2022) AOAP Member: $469 Non-Member: $569 (includes a 1-year membership) Virtual Registration: AOAP Member: $369 Non-Member: $469 (includes a 1-year membership) Additional Fees: • $25 for AOAP CEUs YOUR CONFERENCE FEE INCLUDES • • • • • • • • • • •

The Doctor’s Presentation (sponsored by SAI) Keynote/Opening Session Dynamic Educational Sessions Casual Networking Gathering on Monday Night Aquatics International General Session Tuesday Exhibit Hall Grand Opening/Snack Annual Meeting Wednesday Exhibit Hall Lunch with Exhibitors Wednesday Night All-Conference Dinner/Social Endnote/Closing Session Access to All Presenter-provided Session Handouts

Full conference registration does not include preand/or post-conference workshops. All registrants must pay in full prior to attending any sessions, events, or workshops. Complete the AOAP Conference Registration Form online or mail with payment to: AOAP, PO Box 1041, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 If paying via credit card, please complete the registration online. Payment must accompany the registration form. Pre-registration for the conference is advised.

JOIN AOAP If you are not a member, please consider joining today. Annual memberships last for 1-year from the date you join. You may join online at: https://aquaticpros.org/ register or include it with your registration form. As an AOAP member, you enjoy the following benefits: • • • • • • • • • • •

Discounts on AOAP Conference, Exhibit Booth (Commercial Members), and Webinars. A subscription to AOAP Weekly, our e-newsletter. A subscription to the online AOAP Discussion Forum The ability to apply for lifejacket or swim lesson grants. The ability to apply for and obtain the AqP (Aquatic Professional) designation Access to all of the member-only resources on the AOAP website. Discounted insurance for AOAP members from our Aquatic Insurance partner. Leadership opportunities to serve on various committees and the AOAP Board of Directors. Discounted rates for job postings on the AOAP website and in the AOAP Weekly. Eligibility for the Competitor Swim/AOAP Aquatic Professional of the Month honors. 15% discount on HydroApps.

For additional information, please visit our website at aquaticpros.org, contact the AOAP office at 262-8949772 or email us at info@aquaticpros.org.

Refunds:

AOAP is not able to provide refunds following the completion of your registration. However, registration substitutions may be made if requested in writing by Feb. 1, 2022.

Guests:

Anyone may enter the AOAP exhibit hall on Wed., Feb. 9 from 1- 3 p.m. only FREE of charge.

Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops:

AOAP reserves the right to cancel any pre-or post-conference workshops if the minimum registration is not met.

Group Registration Discount:

Receive a 10% discount on full conference registration when a minimum of five employees from the same organization register at the same time. Must submit by mail with check for payment to receive discount.

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EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS The Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) provides CEUs that may be used toward the AqP designation, AFO recertification, CPRP renewal, and more.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (CEUs) Attendees must fill out the CEU evaluation form for all pre- and post-conference workshops, general sessions, and breakout sessions to qualify for CEUs. Partial credit is neither granted for any session, nor granted until completion of the individual session. $25 fee to receive CEUs (includes AOAP PreConference workshop and tour in addition to regular AOAP Conference Sessions).

EDUCATIONAL TOPIC AREAS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Leadership/Executive Development Risk Management Programming/Special Events Staff Training Technical/Maintenance Safe Operations Design Aquatic Therapy Drowning Prevention Specialty (Waterparks, Beaches, Military, Fitness, Colleges & Universities) Pool Management Companies Diversity and Inclusion Health Inspectors/Regulators MAHC Track (presented by the CMAHC)

VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION

Continuing education credit will be given to those individuals who have viewed the entire presentation and completed the evaluation of session attendance. The number of contact hours accumulated depends on the number of sessions attended. The lecture, breakout session, or workshop must be attended in its entirety to receive credit. Partial credit is neither granted for any session, nor granted until completion of the individual session. Once criteria is met, a CEU transcript is awarded to the participant.

The Association of Aquatic Professionals partners with groups to offer additional training in conjunction with the conference. If you or your group are interested in holding workshops, trainings, or meetings in conjunction with the AOAP Conference and Exposition, please contact Juliene Hefter, Executive Director, at 262-894-9772 or email juliene@aquaticpros.org.

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EDUCATIONAL TRACKS DROWNING PREVENTION

This track includes sessions specifically designed to discuss drowning prevention programs and discuss drowning prevention within your communities, nationally and internationally

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT/LEADERSHIP

Have you been in aquatics for years and are looking to expand your knowledge not just in aquatics, but, in other areas as well? Then this track is for you. Topics cover expanding your career beyond aquatics, working with recruiters, building political capital within your community and networking your way to advance your career and connections.

PROGRAMMING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT

This track covers various topics dealing with programming and staff development. How do you offer the most innovative and effective programs as well as offering staff development and training to provide the safest experience and environment for staff and patrons? Find out in these innovative sessions.

MAHC TRACK

This track is offered through a partnership with the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code to provide education on the code and how to run and operate your facilities in a safe and effective manner. This track covers all areas of the code and is presented by various experts in the field.

NIRSA/UNIVERSITY TRACK

This track is offered through partnership with the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). These sessions are relevant to those working within colleges and universities, specifically with regard to event management, staff training, and E C Ofacility M E management A D E S I Gand N more. AT E D AQ UAT I C student development. Learn from other university professionals, network aboutBshared

RISK MANAGEMENT/LEGAL LIABILITY

Risk Management and Legal Liability are the cornerstone of aquatics operations. This track covers all areas of risk management The Association of Aquatic Profession and liability for you as an aquatic operator and for your facility.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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This track covers various diversity and inclusion opportunities that you should consider while running and operating aquatic facilities. Make sure that you are offering something for everyone and meeting the needs of everyone within your community

HEALTH INSPECTOR TRACK

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AQUATIC PROFESSIONAL (AQP) CORE REQUIREMENTS Complete the five (5) core educational requirements by attending in-person at the AOAP conference. The CORE sessions are CORE designated in the schedule by the AOAP Symbol • Risk Management CORE • Programming and Staff Training CORE • Drowning Prevention CORE • Executive Development/Leadership CORE • Diversity and Inclusion CORE

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AqP Continuing Education CEU requirements: • .2 CEU (2 hours) in Risk Management • .2 CEU (2hours) in Programming and Staff Training • .2 CEU (2 hours) in Drowning Prevention • .2 CEU (2 hours) in Leadership/Executive Development • .2 CEU (2 hours) in Diversity and Inclusion • 1.5 CEU (15 hours) in a wide variety of electives

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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

CAN’T TRAVEL TO LOVELY ST. PETE BEACH? The Association of Aquatic Professionals Conference is making it easier than ever to access quality educational sessions no matter where you are! Three sessions per time-slot (marked with the  icon) will be made available for live-streaming at the time of the offering. All times are in EST. Virtual Registration: AOAP Member: $369 Non-Member: $469 Additional Fees: • $25 for AOAP CEUs

AOAP will be offering indicator wristbands at the conference for those who wish to remain socially distanced. Additionally, we will observe CDC guidelines for the safest possible in-person experience.

MOBILE APP AOAP Annual Conference & Exposition uses the Crowd Compass app to make your in-person conference experience as smooth as possible. We strongly encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the AOAP Annual Conference & Exposition. You will be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show info. Scan the QR Code to download the app: AOAP FEB 5-10, 2022 | DIA FEB 9-12, 2022 | 9

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

ALL SESSIONS EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Build a Pool Workshop - Total Aquatic Programming (Day 1) AFO Course (Day 1)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Partner Group Trainings Facility Tour Build a Pool Workshop - Total Aquatic Programming (Day 2) AFO Course (Day 2) Effective Learning Activities for Teaching Life-Safety Swim Skills And Strokes

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Informal Gathering - On Site

(sponsored by Starfish Aquatics Institute)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 7:30 a.m. - 6:10 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Registration Desk Open First-Time Attendee Welcome Dr. Presentation for All

9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

AOAP Keynote Elizabeth Beisel & American Red Cross Award Recognition

11:40 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. 3:30 p.m.- 4:40 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Educational Sessions Lunch on Your Own Educational Sessions Educational Sessions Educational Sessions On-Site Meet and Greet/Networking Event

(sponsored by SAI)

(sponsored by the American Red Cross)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Registration Desk Open General Session and AI Awards Presentation - Joey Rusnak

9:15 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. 11:55 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. 2:45 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. 4:15 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Educational Sessions Educational Sessions Lunch on Your Own Educational Sessions Educational Sessions Educational Sessions Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

(sponsored by Aquatics International)

(Ticket Required - food served 5:45 - 7:30 p.m.)

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TRADE WINDS ISLAND RESORT

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open WaterShape University Workshop (additional registration required) AOAP Membership Meeting Educational Sessions Educational Sessions Exhibit Hall Open - Lunch Served 12:30 - 1 p.m. (ticket required)

3:15 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. 4:45 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Educational Sessions Educational Sessions Dinner and Social (sponsored by Lincoln Aquatics, Pentair, and ProMinent)

(1- 3 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Open to Registrants and Free Hours to the Public)

(AOAP and DIA attendees - ticket required)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 8:30 a.m. - Noon 8:45 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 10:15 a.m. – 7:30 p.m 10:15 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

AOAP Registration Desk Open Roundtable/Panel Discussions DIA Registration Desk Open Watershape University - Ozone System Design (Day 1) General Session - AOAP Endnote/DIA Keynote - Dr. Regina Lewis Diversity In Aquatics Convention

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 5:20 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

DIA Registration Desk Open Watershape University - Ozone System Design (Day 2) Diversity In Aquatics Convention Annual Diversity in Aquatics Gala/Excellence in Aquatics Awards Dinner

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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HOTEL INFORMATION

TRADEWINDS ISLAND GRAND RESORT 5500 GULF BLVD. ST. PETE BEACH, FL 33706

To obtain the special conference rate, please select Tradewinds Island Grand when booking your room reservation. The group rate applies to hotel stays arriving on or after Feb. 4, checking out by Feb. 12, 2022. This group rate is available for booking until Jan. 21, 2022. Please note there is no need to enter a promo code to check availability. Group code is aap22. – https://www.tradewindsresort.com/aap

* Please register early as rooms are limited and fill quickly. Reservations are guaranteed with a credit card deposit of one (1) night’s room and tax.

RESORT HOTEL ROOM PRICING:

(includes resort fee, taxes not included in rate shown, up to 2 people, additional people per room will be an added fee)

• Regular room for up to 2 people - $180.00 • Tropical view hotel rooms - $200.00, Per room, per night, based on availability • Tropical view one bedroom suites - $240.00 per suite, per night, based on availability Click Here for a list of amenities covered by the resort fee.

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AIRPORT INFORMATION: Tampa International Airport (TPA) (29 miles) Address: 4100 George J. Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33507 Phone: +1 813 870-8700 Website: www.tampaairport.com

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (21 miles) Address: 14700 Terminal Blvd 221 Clearwater, FL 33762 Phone +1 727 453-7800 Website: www.fly2pie.com

HOTEL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: • • •

Uber/Lyft Resort Transportation Options - https://www.tradewindsresort.com/explore/transportation Airport Rides Anytime - $45 each way (up to 3 people) with code - DOLPHIN

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B E C O M E A D E S I G N AT E D AQ UAT I C P R O F E S S I O N A L T O DAY !

The Association of Aquatic Professionals is the first and only organization to offer the Aquatic Professional Designation (AqP).

BE RECOGNIZED as a Designated Aquatic Professional within the industry

DEMONSTRATE YOUR COMMITMENT to aquatic education, certification, and professional development

SET YOURSELF APART from other aquatic professionals when pursuing career opportunities

CONTINUE TO EARN Continuing Education Units (CEUs) online or while attending the AOAP Conference and Exposition

JOIN A GROUP of outstanding Designated Aquatic Professionals from across the country

For more information on how to become a Designated Aquatic Professional (AqP), please visit our website: www.aquaticpros.org or contact our Executive Director/CEO, Juliene Hefter at (262) 894-9772.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

OPENING KEYNOTE AND AMERICAN RED CROSS AWARDS - ELIZABETH BEISEL, OLYMPIAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - 9:45 A.M. - 11:15 A.M.

SPONSORED BY:

Sponsored by The American Red Cross Room: Sawyer/Long/Bird/Indian

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SCHEDULE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 CONTINUED 11:40 AM - 12:50 PM

THE MODEL AQUATIC HEALTH CODE IN THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT  Levi Cole, New Mexico Environment Department Room: Bird/Indian

Discuss the adoption, challenges and hurdles before and after the adoption, and the success in the adoption of the Model Aquatic Health Code First Edition in the State of New Mexico.

TRAIN TO SAVE LIVES HOW COMPETITION CAN ENHANCE LIFEGUARD SKILLS Richard Carlson, R.D.Carlson & Associates, Aquatic Safety Training and Rescue Consultants Room: Long Key

Lifeguard competitions are designed in the spirit to build teamwork, enthusiasm, motivation and skills required of lifeguards to make their job both rewarding and fun. It measures individuals and teams in the lifesaving skills and standards in any Lifeguarding program. This seminar will provide viable information on how competitions can be tailored to various aquatic facilities.

FROM FANS TO FAM: INFLUENCER MARKETING FOR LIFEGUARD RECRUITMENT Tiffanie Hawkins and Jessica Chamberlain, Chandler Parks & Recreation Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal

By the year 2022, it’s estimated that influencer marketing will be a $15 billion dollar industry. Chandler Aquatics is breaking down the importance of nano influencers, the measure of their impact, and how to partner with them in a way that’s both engaging and mutually beneficial. Learn how they increased their staff retention rate from 55% to 95% with a lifeguard recruitment campaign that partnered with nano influencers.

DRAWN TO WATER: THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEACHING  KIDS WITH AUTISM TO SWIM Stacey Hoaglund, Autism Society of Florida Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

Kids with autism drown at a rate 160 times more than typically developing kids. They LOVE the water! In fact, they are DRAWN to it! This same group of kids are often wanderers who have little regard for safety, which often results in drownings. Attend this training to learn about specialized strategies in teaching kids with autism, how to engage with families, and how to market your program to this underserved community.

THE PRACTICAL TRAINER - DEVELOPING SKILLS TO BRING INFORMATION TO AN AUDIENCE Lake White, Starfish Aquatics Institute Room: Sawyer Key

Whether you are training lifeguards, swim instructors, support staff, or even the public, this session will will give you the skills that you need so that your participants not only learn, but also enjoy the process, retain information shared, and use their new skills back in the workplace or community. If you are tasked with training, this session is for you!

AQP, IT’S FOR ME!

CORE

Donita Grinde-Houtmann, Derby Recreation Commission and Tara Eggleston Stewart, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Room: Horizons West The AqP is an Aquatic Professional Designation created to recognize highly qualified individuals within the aquatic field. This session will introduce attendees to the AqP Designation, discuss the benefits of attaining the designation and describe the process for applying and maintaining the AqP Designation once acheived.

DROWNING PREVENTION CULTURE AT YOUR FACILITY Kasia Robins and Brandon Artz, City of Hermiston Room: Horizons East

Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 0-5. We as aquatic professionals are the first responders in water emergencies, first line of defense, and the best places to offer education about water safety. Develop or refresh the passion in drowning prevention at your facility with this session. Learn about trainings, in-services, and community education centered around a drowning prevention culture.

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SCHEDULE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 CONTINUED 12:50 - 2 PM - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 2 - 3:10 PM

USING THE MODEL AQUATIC HEALTH CODE TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL POOL CODES  Tom Fink, Cuyahoga County Board of Health Room: Bird/Indian

Even though not all public swimming pool codes are created the same, the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) can be used to improve and strengthen rules that are already in place. A pilot program run by the National Association of County and City Health Officials, along with the CDC, allowed the Cuyahoga County Board of Health to review the MAHC and the Ohio pool code to find areas of improvement and in the end strengthen what is in place in Ohio.

HEY - DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE SWIM INSTRUCTORS! Stephanie Shook, American Red Cross Room: Long Key

We often focus most of our attention on the lifeguards and their jobs at aquatic facilities while the swim instructors are off in their area of the pool teaching. This session will focus on the importance of swim instructors, tools to evaluate and develop them in addition to potential career paths. Don’t forget about your swim instructors!

AQUATICS “BEST PRACTICES” THAT HOLD US BACK  Kate Connell, Equitable Aquatics Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

There has been a collective shift towards more inclusive practices in aquatics but many common “best practices” stand in the way of truly equitable aquatics. We’ll discuss obstacles and their step-by-step solutions in this interactive session and dismantle “we’ve always done it this way” mindsets to advance diversity in our field through personnel management, programming, and policies.

THE AQUATICS EDIT

Renee Reis, City of Overland Park, KS Room: Sawyer Key Learn how the City of Overland Park organizes their season by month. Each month is given a specific theme and activities, rewards and recognitions as well as in-service training that runs off that specific theme. Very easy to use instructions for staff to run effective trainings as well as simple rewards and recognition to go with the trainings. Beg, borrow and steal our ideas to make your planning way easier!”

APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY: A METHOD TO INITIATE LASTING, POWERFUL CHANGE  Jill White, Starfish Aquatics Institute Room: Horizons West

Do you love those moments of exception, when everything seems to have come together and things are working beautifully? Would you like to create an environment where those rare extraordinary moments become the norm? Then you may just be ready to learn the value of Appreciative Inquiry, also known as AI. This method is rooted in positivity and leveraging people’s strengths. Create a shift in thinking to get extraordinary results!

PROMOTING DROWNING PREVENTION: THE AOAP WAY! Christian Peck, City of Peoria, AZ Room: Horizons East

CORE

Drowning continues to be a devastating issue in our country. There are valuable resources available to aquatic professionals and their communities via the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) Drowning Prevention programs. We’ll explore the Association’s Annual Grants Program and the RESPECT the Water Drowning Prevention Program. Specifically, how the programs are implemented and the benefits of their use in your local community.

2 - 4:40 PM

LEARN CPR/AED HOW YOU’VE NEVER LEARNED IT BEFORE Mordechai Eliyahu Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal

We will go over CPR information that’s not taught in any regular CPR class. You will learn CPR/AED and get certified at no cost to you!!

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SCHEDULE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 CONTINUED 3:30 - 4:40 PM

MAHC: ARE YOU READY?  Kevin Post, Counsilman-Hunsaker Room: Bird/Indian

The Model Aquatic Health Code has been adopted by several state and local governments either in-part or in-full. The MAHC seeks to provide “Healthy and Safe Aquatic Experiences for Everyone”, and while adopting the code may help increase the safety of aquatic facilities, it may also include significant changes in operations. This session is designed to help aquatic and health professionals understand the importance of the MAHC.

INNOVATIVE LIFEGUARD FITNESS Lori Sherlock, West Virginia University Room: Long Key

Training your guards to handle the physical and mental demands of the job using fun, functional and inventive physical challenges. From high intensity interval training to sport specific training to building a triathlon trio, train your guards to switch from relaxed to react at a moment’s notice by building both physical stamina and mental acuity. Use the facility you have to develop training for your guards to promote base and job-specific fitness.

PEDIATRIC AQUATIC THERAPY LEADS TO SWIM SUCCESS  Aileen Tisser and Cindy Freedman, Swim Angelfish Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

Learn how to address the underlying problem when working with children with sensory motor difficulties. See live treatment sessions where we combine therapy techniques to increase body awareness, reflex integration, core strength and motor planning so swimmers of all abilities can achieve independence. Improve your Aquatic Facilities programming for diversity and inclusion.

IMPLEMENT CDC WATER SAFETY GUIDELINES DURING SWIMMING LESSONS & AQUATIC FACILITIES - PART 1 Linda Bolger, FASTSWIMPROGRAM Room: Sawyer Key

Utilize USCG lifejackets will maximize instructional time as well as protect all non swimmers in attendance. Lap swimming with proper breathing starts immediately. Numerous success stories will clarify any doubts you may have had relative to lifejacket usage. This concept will contradict “lifejackets create a false sense of security” as well as lifejackets are ineffective during swimming.

CREATING QUALITY FROM QUANTITY: GETTING “THE BEST” FROM YOUR STAFF  Robin Cousins and Dylan Evans, Triton Management Solutions Room: Horizons West

Using real lifeguard profiles. Participants will move through the life cycle of a lifeguard. This will include the pre-hire process (lifeguard classes, applications, interviews, and onboarding), the lifeguard probationary period (shadowing, orientation, and setting expectations), and deeper into their life cycle (in-service, outside training, and when lifeguards leave).

SELECTING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING RECREATIONAL WATER FEATURES Alex Fletcher, AquaWorx, Inc. Room: Horizons East

Upgrade a community swimming pool to a waterpark experience with water features such as splash pads, waterslides, aquatic playsets, and lazy rivers. In this course students will learn about the benefits and challenges of these recreational water features, their appropriate operational requirements, necessary maintenance requirements, and easy solutions for water feature replacements.

TWO-PERSON RESCUE DRILLS Pete DeQuincy, East Bay Park District Room: Swimming Pool

This hands-on session focuses on developing small groups in providing coordinated care to a victim. We will focus on flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork. Small groups will build their proficiency through deliberate practice, overlearning, repetitive drills to meet all team objectives. Area of development: Rescue of a passive and passive submerged victim and team rescue response of passive submerged victim.

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SCHEDULE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 CONTINUED 5 - 6:10 PM

USING THE MAHC TO GUIDE RISK DECISIONS AT YOUR AQUATIC VENUE  Shawn DeRosa, DeRosa Aquatic Consulting Room: Bird/Indian

The standard of care for aquatic venues incorporates not only state codes but also the latest science and industry best practices. Failure to comply with the Model Aquatic Health Code is often cited by Plaintiff experts as evidence of negligence even in states where the MAHC has not been officially adopted. Come discuss the ins and outs of the MAHC with someone with three perspectives: aquatic director, expert witness and attorney!

NEW REVENUE - CLASSES, LEAGUES & PAID SPECTATOR EVENTS. GAME ON. Kyle Rieger, CPO, NINJACROSS™ Systems Room: Long Key

This presentation introduces the adventure recreation craze, obstacle course racing, climbing walls, aquatic zip lines & functional fitness trends for the general public, swim teams, adaptive athletes & special needs populations. Participants will receive information on new projects opening up around North America & abroad, municipal, ymca, universities, private facilities & waterparks. Draw crowds, boost down time, wide user groups, new programming revenue, donors, sponsors & fundraising opportunities. Game On.

SPLASHING AROUND IS EXPENSIVE! THE FISCAL REALITIES OF A SPRAYGROUND ADDITION  Justin Caron, Aquatic Design Group Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

Spraygrounds have become highly desirable additions to parks and aquatic centers. It is easy to understand why they are popular but difficult to truly understand the fiscal implications of adding a sprayground. Attendees will engage in an interactive discussion about sprayground trends as well as explore both the capital and operational costs associated with spraygrounds.

THE AQUATIC ANOMALY

Andrea Velazquez, Yonkers Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Room: Sawyer Key Why Water? Understand the intrinsic nature of water and its impact in our daily lives, including in the pool environment. How does it integrate into our physical and mental well being? How can we benefit as a society with healing waters? How can it be incorporated to benefit everyone... Parks and Recreation employees? DPW? Special Populations? Aquatic participants?

SINK OR SWIM: EXPENDITURE BUDGETS AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PLANS  Marc Solomon, Charlotte County Community Services Department Room: Horizons West

Have you ever wished you had a way to prepare your facility budget accurately and easy to defend? Are repair and maintenance costs keeping you up at night as you approach the end of the fiscal year? Have you ever experienced the “joy” of an equipment failure on a Friday afternoon at 4:00PM resulting in a weekend facility closure? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this session might be just what you are looking for!

SO MUCH BETTER ONLINE - CHEMICAL CONTROLLERS Connan Campbell, ProMinent Fluid Controls Room: Horizons East

In this session, we will talk about the benefits and challenges of putting a chemical controller online and using it. We will talk about how to work with IT department to make life easier. The benefits of why we want to put controllers online. We will also talk about the challenges of doing all of this.

BEAT THE HEAT BY PROTECTING YOUR SKIN Mark Abdo, City of Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts Department Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal

As a young aquatic professional, you, like me, probably enjoyed basking int he sun while working at a swimming pool or open water area. Hopefully, we were told about the dangers of sun exposure during training and possibly had a dermatologist perform a general overview as a base point of information. In this session, delegates will learn and see what a career of outdoor aquatic experience can produce without early preventative care.

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SCHEDULE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 CONTINUED 5 - 6:10 PM CONTINUED

IMPLEMENT CDC WATER SAFETY GUIDELINES DURING SWIMMING LESSONS & AQUATIC FACILITIES - PART 2 Linda Bolger, FASTSWIMPROGRAM Room: Swimming Pool

Utilize USCG lifejackets will maximize instructional time as well as protect all non swimmers in attendance. Lap swimming with proper breathing starts immediately. Numerous success stories will clarify any doubts you may have had relative to lifejacket usuage. This concept will contradict “lifejackets create a false sense of security” as well as lifejackets are ineffective during swimming.

7:30 - 11 PM

MONDAY NIGHT SOCIAL & SCAVENGER HUNT Join us for a night of meeting people with the answers to all of your questions. This will be the start of the most fabulous week you have had in a long time. Don’t be late or you will miss the first clue to the AOAP Scavenger Hunt. Searching far and near, up and down, beach and street will lead you to the prize of your life. The people you will meet along the way will become life long friends and mentors. Everyone is a winner with this Social!

SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:45 AM - 6 PM

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN 8 - 9 AM SPONSORED BY:

GENERAL SESSION

PRESENTED BY AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL Room: Sawyer/Long/Bird/Indian

INSPIRING SUPERHEROES Joey Rusnak, founder of Lifeguard Authority, poses the question: What defines a hero? Are heroes people that save lives and stop bad things from happening? We recognize military personnel, firefighters, and police officers as heroes, but why not lifeguards and aquatic professionals? Participants will learn to connect themselves with their superhero within. If we can’t see ourselves as heroes how can we ever expect our communities to celebrate our lifeguards as heroes? How we talk, walk and look are all factors that affect our image to ourselves and our communities. Lifeguards are heroes and it is imperative that we, as an industry, better recognize this and start celebrating it!

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SCAN IN STYLE The 66” Sentry® Lifeguard Chair and the 66” Lifeguard Chair with Center Supports are lifeguard chairs made of high-density polyethylene with 316 stainless steel hardware. These chairs feature holes for deck mounting, cup holders, locking style umbrella holders, and newly design hand holds for additional safety. Learn more at srsmith.com

SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 CONTINUED 9:15 - 10:25 AM

THE SAFETY PLAN - DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR YOUR FACILITY  Mike Espino, City of Lompoc - Lompoc Aquatic Center Room: Bird/Indian

The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) recommends that aquatic facilities have a well written, detailed Safety Plan specific to their facility. This session will provide an overview of the safety plan and its components. Participants will leave the session with the tools and resources needed to develop a safety plan for their facility.

SAME & DIFFERENT-A STORY OF HOW WE NEED EACH OTHER

Craig Merkey, Penn State-Harrisburg, Debbi Davidson, Arkansas City Recreation, & Cory Hilderbrand, City of Irvine, CA Room: Long Key The story of how 3 VERY different Aquatic Professionals help each other survive the Aquatic World and solve problems. The only thing in common at our facilities is Water. The size, age, financials and location couldn’t be more different, but the Commitment and Passion are the same. We will show you how we take the same education and training concepts and use them in our facilities. We will also introduce AOAP’s Mentorship Program.

INCLUSIFY YOUR FIRST AID  Kate Connell, Equitable Aquatics Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

CORE

Aquatic focused certification programs lack the basic framework within their curriculum for recreational first responders to understand how to identify varying norms in victims and provide trauma informed care. Through data sharing, dynamic lecture, and take-and-tweak practice modules, participants will uncover categories of diversity that impact first aid response and how to recognize and care for individuals within these categories.

PROVIDING WATER EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CHALLENGES (CHILDREN & ADULTS)  Sue Nelson, Total Aquatic Programming and Jill White, Starfish Aquatics Institute Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal

This session will lay out how to design, develop and deliver a water program that addresses the safety and health of individuals with challenges. Maintaining a fitness level can be challenging for all of us. Add a physical and/or mental challenge and it can be even more problematic. Blending the swim and vertical exercise into a yearly program will increase retention and help with enrolling new members. We will also focus on “family fitness”.

BUILDING POLITICAL CAPITAL IN YOUR COMMUNITY Kirsten Barnes, HydroApps Room: Horizons West

CORE

Implementing change in government while navigating community (or office politics) can be overwhelming! Learn how to identify and leverage key stakeholders in your community to help you move innovative ideas along, develop ways to tell your story to connect with different listeners, and understand the art of building “political capital.”

BUILDING A LOCAL DROWNING PREVENTION INFRASTRUCTURE Adam Katchmarchi, National Drowning Prevention Alliance Room: Horizons East

The United States is a large country with diverse landscapes, geography, and people. It is essential to have coordination in local drowning prevention efforts and everyone who touches water safety (not just the aquatic professionals) should be involved. However, most areas of the country are lacking this level of coordination. Join us for a session dedicated to local drowning prevention efforts and learn about resources available to help.

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SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 CONTINUED 10:45 - 11:55 AM

ADOPTING THE MAHC IS GOOD BUSINESS  Michelle Kavanaugh, Michelle Kavanaugh, Inc. Room: Bird/Indian

Not only does the creation and adoption of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) provide a public health benefit to patrons of public and semi-public pools, but it also provides overall business benefits for health departments and park and recreation that cannot be denied. By attending this session, you will walk away with a clear understanding of the business benefits of the MAHC. Plus, a tool that can be used to justify MAHC adoption.

ONLINE SCHEDULING SYSTEMS - BEST PRACTICES FOR MANAGERS AND STAFF David Benson, City of Bloomington, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Room: Long Key

Are you still using outdated, cumbersome spreadsheets to complete your staff schedules and shift trades? The time is now to switch to an online scheduling system to help your managers and staff be more efficient and save time - so we can get back to the business of saving lives. In this session, participants will learn best practices and do’s and do not’s related to online staff and facility scheduling.

AQUATIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT- BEST PRACTICES

Richard Carlson, R.D.Carlson & Associates, Aquatic Safety Training and Rescue Consultants Room: Sawyer Key Aquatic Facility Management encompasses a myriad of tasks and responsibilities. Multi-tasking and jack of all trades are synonyms for the Aquatic Manager. This seminar provides some best and proven practices in managing aquatic facilities.

WHAT’S PREVENTING FAMILIES FROM ENROLLING IN YOUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS?  William Ramos, Indiana University & American Red Cross, and Connie Harvey, American Red Cross Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

Are you sure you’re meeting the needs of your entire community with your aquatics programs, especially for populations at the highest risk of drowning? Do you think you know what’s keeping them from participating? Maybe you’re making some inaccurate assumptions! This session reveals findings from a study on barriers to participation from the perspectives of caregivers, teens and training providers. You may be surprised what you’ll learn!

CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR SUPERVISOR SUCCESS Wess Long, StarGuard ELITE Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal

CORE

In recent years a lot of attention has been placed on the importance of on-deck supervision to the success of lifeguard teams and an efficient operation. Unfortunately simply having a supervisor present isn’t enough. It’s critical these individuals are properly trained and have policies and procedures that will promote their effectiveness. This session will dive into key points for supervisor training programs and setting them up for success.

MAKING A SWITCH - CREATE LASTING CHANGE IN YOUR ORGANIZATION Joey LaNeve, Mesa Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Room: Horizons West

This session is based on the book “Switch: Making Change Happen When Change is Hard” by Chip and Dan Heath. The session will cover strategies to making change actionable in organizations by appealing to everyone’s rational “Rider”, emotional “Elephant” and shaping the path to make change easy.

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL SPLASHPAD DESIGN Terry Dubuc, Vortex Aquatic Structures Room: Horizons East

Beneath the eye-catching features of your attraction is an intricate system that controls water usage and quality, and ensures that your attraction is safe, efficient and sustainable over time. When it comes to sanitation, and chemical, mechanical and preventative maintenance, water management and a well-thought-out maintenance program is at the heart of every successful Splashpad design project.

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SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 CONTINUED 1:15 - 2:25 PM

BUILDING SAFE CHEMICAL STORAGE AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS  William Drakeley, Watershape University, for MAHC Track Room: Bird/Indian

The aquatics industry has much to say about chemical usage and operations relating to swimmer safety, water and air quality, and min/max values of various measurable parameters. This course is much less about operations and more about building facilities that enhance safety and efficiency for pool operators and facility operators. We convey best practices needed to construct chemical storage and water treatment systems.

TEACHING YOUR TEAM TO OPERATE WITH INTENT Kevin Post, Counsilman-Hunsaker and Kirsten Barnes, HydroApps Room: Long Key

Safety...check! Guest service.. check! All the other stuff...I mean, I guess? We spend a lot of time training our team to address a lot of really important things like emergency prevention and guest service, but are we taking the same care with the other things we ask our team to do every day? Join us as we walk through daily tasks, revisit why we do them, talk about proper documentation, and discuss how to effectively train our teams.

AQUATICS WITHOUT THE POOL - ADAPTING BEST PRACTICES Lake White, Starfish Aquatics Institute Room: Sawyer Key

There are many aquatic recreation environments other than swimming pools. Some have been used for a long time, and some include brand new features. All have considerations for their uniqueness, and how it affects safety, risk management and staff training/management. Join us for a journey as we explore waterparks, lakefronts, ocean beaches, inflatable parks, built lagoons, natural wilderness settings and other new aquatic recreation designs.

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT GENERATIONS IN AQUATICS  Katie Cleasby, Rec Learn Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

The demographics of today’s workforce are changing and providing greater challenges for present and future leaders. Increasing number of generations are working together with differing communication styles, values, and knowledge. From “baby boomers, “generation “X,” “millennials,” Gen “Z,” and Gen “Alpha,” this presentation will cover the generations as each is unique and can contribute to the success of your aquatic organization.

BACK REHAB IN THE POOL 

Ruth Sova, Aquatic Theraby & Rehab Institute Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal This program is done in vertical position in the shallow part of the pool but the water still offloads the body and helps with achieving pain-free movement. Regardless of the cause of the back issues, you will find exercises that can be used. We can also cover any of your questions regarding precautions and contraindications for specific issues. We’ll watch some video, review the benefits of water, and get into more depth on working core.

KEEPING CAMPERS SAFE Joey Rusnak, Lifeguard Authority Room: Horizons West

Do you have camps coming to your facility? If so this session is for you! Come to learn and discuss strategies to minimize the chance of incidents happening during camp swims at your pool or waterfront. We will explore approaches to training both your aquatic teams along with camp leaders. Learn how to successfully engage and partner community groups in building a culture of safety for their campers. This interactive session will cover policy considerations, trainings, and best practices.

ADVENTURES IN ACQUAPOLE® Andrea Velazquez, Indigo Aquatics Room: Swimming Pool

ACQUAPOLE® is an innovative tool designed for aquatic fitness composed of a POLE and a BASE that anchors to any type of pool with suction cups. ACQUAPOLE® involves 20 grips and 150 exercises! Beginner moves to Advanced. Experience FUNctional exercise movements without burdening the joints. Activate muscles used for basic stability and mobility, upper, lower, core muscles. Increase strength, flexibility, and coordination. Have Fun!

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SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 CONTINUED 1:15 - 4:45 PM

A DECADE (PLUS) OF DROWNING PREVENTION RESOURCES AND SIMPLE TIPS FROM COLIN’S HOPE Alissa Magrum, Colin’s Hope Room: Horizons East

Alissa Magrum, Executive Director of Colin’s Hope will consolidate 12 years of drowning prevention wins and fails to share real stories of those impacted by drowning, stats, water safety information and guard in-service tips in this interactive session. Participants will leave the session motivated to make their aquatic facilities safer and will be challenged to change their own behaviors to be safer around water.

2:45 - 3:55 PM

THE VISUAL GUIDE TO COMMERCIAL POOL GEOMETRY  David Peterson, Watershape University, speaking within MAHC Track Room: Bird/Indian

Commercial pools must meet certain standards and codes such as the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These guiding documents require certain dimensions for things like stairs or ADA ramps but are often handled with textual descriptions that can lead to varying and sometimes errant interpretations. This program explains code requirements using drawings / photos that go beyond text for greater clarity.

BUILDING A DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION Nathalie Martin Room: Long Key

This session will focus on the following: coalition building, coalition goals, finding the right partners, and community engagement. Building a successful coalition involves a series of steps. The early steps center on the recognition of compatible interests.

PHOENIX....LESSONS LEARNED Becky Hulett, City of Phoenix Room: Sawyer Key

Every day brings us one day closer to a critical incident at one of our pools. We continually work to push that day into the future through information and training to educate staff. That day caught up to the City of Phoenix in June of 2014. In this session, participants will learn of five critical incidents that occurred in Phoenix and the take-aways staff learned from each incident to improve the safety and training of lifeguarding staff.

DESIGN TRENDS FOR RISK MANAGEMENT IN AQUATICS  Justin Caron, Aquatic Design Group Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

In today’s world, aquatics risk management starts in the facility design process and plays a heavy role in the renovation process as well. This session will feature a display of trends for managing risk in aquatic centers that occur in both the design process as well as the renovation process. There will be a focus on decking materials, splashpads, in-light drowning surveillance systems, adding UV disinfection on swimming pools, and much more.

SET YOUR LIFEGUARDS UP FOR SUCCESS!  Stephanie Shook, American National Red Cross Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal

CORE

Can you verify that? This session will focus on lifeguard surveillance, setting up and evaluating zone coverage, and the on-going training needed to provide a safer aquatic operation. Take home tools to implement at your facility immediately.

CRACKING THE RECRUITER CODE - GET NOTICED AND GET THAT INTERVIEW! Lisa Virtue, Lisa Virtue Coaching Room: Horizons West

CORE

Sick of not hearing back from recruiters? Why did you not get that interview? How do you create a resume that will get noticed so as to move past the screening process and land an interview? What is LinkedIn and how can it help? How long should you spend on writing a cover letter? Leave this session feeling confident in understanding what a recruiter is looking for in your resume and how to get your application to rise to the top.

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SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 CONTINUED 2:45 - 3:55 PM CONTINUED

WET TO DRY: RAPID EXTRICATION DRILLS Pete DeQuincy, East Bay Park District Room: Swimming Pool

This hands-on session focuses on developing small groups in providing coordinated care to a victim. We will focus on flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork. Small groups will build their proficiency through deliberate practice, overlearning, repetitive drills to meet all team objectives. Area of development: Rapid extrication of a victim followed with the appropriate patient care.

4:15 - 5:25 PM

MANAGING INFECTION RISK IN THE MODEL AQUATIC HEALTH CODE  Richard Falk, Chlorine Stabilizers Ad-Hoc Committee, Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code Room: Bird/Indian

Chlorine is used to reduce the risk of infection in swimming pools. The presence of cyanuric acid, either from use of stabilized chlorine products or when added separately, significantly lowers the active chlorine (hypochlorous acid) responsible for disinfection. How can one manage an acceptable level of risk for pathogens including E. coli, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, SARS-CoV-2?

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE AQUATICS FORUM

Craig Merkey, Penn State-Harrisburg and Joey LaNeve, City of Mesa Aquatics Room: Long Key This session is specifically designed for the members of aquatic facilities within higher education to share their experience and expertise specific to working on or around college campus. This highly interactive forum will give collegiate aquatics professionals a chance to pose challenges, learn about solutions and share ideas on a variety of topics related to the world of aquatics. All are welcome.

STAYING SAFE IN 2022: A REVIEW OF 2021 LIFEGUARD AND OPERATIONS ASSESSMENTS Kevin Post, Counsilman-Hunsaker Room: Sawyer Key

Aquatic operators want to know what they can be doing to make their facilities safer. This session will review American Red Cross Aquatic Examiner Service visits and Loss Control Visits conducted by Counsilman-Hunsaker over the 2021 season and the top 10 areas operators miss in American Red Cross AES and Loss Control visits.

OUTBREAKS ASSOCIATED WITH TREATED RECREATIONAL WATER - UNITED STATES, 2015–2019  Michele Hlavsa, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Joseph Laco, CDC - NCEH Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

For 2015–2019, U.S. public health officials reported 208 outbreaks associated with pools, hot tubs, or water playgrounds. These outbreaks resulted in 3,646 cases, 286 hospitalizations, and 13 deaths. Among the outbreaks, 76 were caused by Cryptosporidium and 65 by Legionella. Outbreak investigations underscore need for health inspectors to prevent illness and injury at public aquatic facilities through education and code enforcement.

DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS 

John McCallum and Matthew Reeves, American Red Cross Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal This session describes the mechanics of navigating difficult conversations. Presentation is geared towards teaching/instructing but the information covered can be applied in most situations.

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SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 CONTINUED 4:15 - 5:25 PM CONTINUED

NETWORKING YOUR WAY TO THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS Kristie Riester, KR Dynamic Solutions Room: Horizons West

In this session, attendees will learn how to network their way to their dream job by making meaningful connections. They will discover how to network for success, best tips, and how to overcome their fears around networking.

SAF AQUA® DRUMS VIBES™ Andrea Velazquez, Indigo Aquatics Room: Horizons East

SAF AQUA® Drums Vibes is a combination of drum rhythms and completely new equipment. This is a completely new approach to water training! Lots of fun and a little unusual equipment that has never been used in water. Play drums in the water! Every move you make will be even more effective.

5:30 - 8 PM

EXPO HALL GRAND OPENING - PAVILION Food served 5:45-7:30 p.m. (ticket required)

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SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN Room: Convention Office

8:45 - 9:15 AM

AOAP MEMBERSHIP MEETING Room: Long Key

8 AM - 6 PM - WATERSHAPE UNIVERSITY

ENG 2312- FLUID ENGINEERING & DRAWING COMPREHENSION FOR PLAN CHECKERS David Peterson, P.E., IWI Room: Bird/Indian

(FULL-DAY WORKSHOP - REQUIRES SEPARATE REGISTRATION TO ATTEND)

Degrees in Public Health focus on a spectrum of critical areas of study including biostatistics, epidemiology, as well as behavioral and social sciences. But fluid engineering, gravity flow, water-in-transit, pumps, filters and other treatment systems are rarely built into Public Health curricula, largely because the pool industry is a relatively limited segment of the Public Health industry. This one-day program fills that void! Authored and presented by the industry’s leading engineer and instructor on the subject of fluid design, this lecture is a subset of the highly acclaimed two-day Essential Fluid Engineering Workshop and two-day Advanced Fluid Engineering Workshop instructed by David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI since 2009.

9:30 - 10:40 AM

BUILDING ACCOUNTABILITY IN YOUR GEN Z TEAM Kirsten Barnes, HydroApps Room: Long Key

In a perfect world, we would have more qualified applicants than openings, we would deny time off requests if we needed coverage, and we would never have a conversation with a Lifeguard’s parent! In many places, a shortage of qualified guards coupled with the unique work ethic of Gen Z has challenged the way many aquatics professionals recruit, train, and manage their guards. Join me as we discuss how to successfully navigate this new workforce.

DOCUMENTATION PRACTICES THAT HOLD WATER  Shawn DeRosa, DeRosa Aquatic Consulting Room: Sawyer Key

CORE

Being a manager means that often dreaded task . . . paperwork! There is a lot to document and almost never enough time to get it all done. Is your team documenting all that they should? Have you made your documents easy to complete yet thorough enough to capture the necessary details? What does your documentation or lack thereof say about how you run your aquatic program?

MAHC SECTION 5 - ARE YOU READY TO OPERATE?  Kevin Post, Counsilman-Hunsaker Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

This session will focus on updates to the Model Aquatic Health Code in the 2021 edition in Section 5 - Operations and Maintenence. This session will also review the history and creation of the MAHC, the process for future changes and hot topics that part of Section 5, that operators should be aware of.

AQUATIC IDEAS FOR COMMON HEALTH ISSUES Ruth Sova, Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal

Come with your questions on exercises, precautions and contraindications for any common health concern - we’ll make this work for you and your clients. We’ll cover common things like pain (arthritis, muscle, etc), balance (aging, stroke, etc), and orthopedic issues (neck, shoulders, back, hips etc). What vertical exercises work, how to put them together, and what swim strokes can be incorporated will all be covered.

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SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CONTINUED 9:30 - 10:40 AM CONTINUED

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PAST AQUATICS  Mike Dopson, Cosumnes CST Room: Horizons West

If you do Aquatics, you can do anything! Aquatics is a microcosm of most every P&R department. However, if you want to move up, you need to look for life after the pool deck. This session will discuss all the factors that make a person successful solely in aquatics. It will then teach you how to “re-brand” yourself to become marketable in other areas, and not just aquatics.

AN UPDATE ON THE US NATIONAL WATER SAFETY ACTION PLAN Adam Katchmarchi, National Drowning Prevention Alliance Room: Horizons East

In 2014 the World Health Organization released the Global Drowning Report that provided recommendations for all nations to reduce drowning. One recommendation was that each country develops an action plan. Initiated by Water Safety USA and led by a 9 member steering committee, the US National Water Safety Action Plan is under development and will be released in 2022. Join us for an update on the development process and launch of the plan.

60-SECOND SCENARIOS (WATER) Pete Dequincy, East Bay Park District Room: Swimming Pool

This active hands-on water session focuses on developing small groups in scanning and zone coverage during an active water scenario. The Objective: Identify the passive submerged victim during a busy recreational swim and provide the appropriate care: rescue, extrication, and be prepared to give in-water ventilations; all within 60 seconds. Rescue teams will become proficient in rapid response, effective communication, and chaos management.

11 AM - 12:10 PM

5 LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP: TAKE YOUR SUPERVISOR TEAM TO THE NEXT LEVEL Melissa Fadler, AOAP Marketing Director and Associate Director or Recreational Sports, Sam Houston State University Room: Long Key

How much time do you really spend developing your student or lifeguard supervisory team? Using the foundational tenets in John Maxwell’s book “The Five Levels of Leadership,” we will examine a Lifeguard Instructor/Facility Supervior Development curriculum that will take your students and their leadership skills to the next level.

TRAIN WRECKS AND DUMPSTER FIRES  Todd Roth, Centre Region Parks & Recreation Room: Sawyer Key

CORE

With some disasters you just can’t look away! Stroll through staffing issues, facility problems, patron fiascoes, and actual water rescues to see what went wrong and lessons that were learned. A combination of storytelling and video review will help complete each picture!

WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOUR POOL FILTER?  James Amburgey, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

Discuss the common problems and misconceptions about pool filters to include how well they actually remove the Crypto-sized (5-micron) particles that cause the majority of recreational water outbreaks. Discuss ways to improve filters, account for the hydraulic bottleneck seen in all pools, understand problems with the NSF-50 performance certifications, and introduce new software models that explain why filter performance is important.

ENHANCING AQUATIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN YOUR COMMUNITY

CORE

Adrienne Wesley, Creator Swim Life Fitness and Monica Lepore, Professor West Chester University of PA Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal The purpose of this presentation is to share, pose questions for discussion, and enhance the knowledge of attendees, regarding Best Practices in the Development of Adapted Aquatics Programming. Included in this presentation will be information regarding inclusive policies and procedures for your pool facility manual; collaboration with agencies that serve individuals with disabilities in the community; how to start from scratch in developing effective personnel, procuring appropriate equipment, making decisions on what to teach, providing support to instructors, training lifeguards, and setting up quality emotionally and physically safe environments.

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SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CONTINUED 11AM - 12:10 PM CONTINUED

BECOME THE NEXT CONFERENCE PRESENTER!  Joey Rusnak, Lifeguard Authority and Kelly Martinez, City of Phoenix Room: Horizons West

You don’t need to be amazing to start, but you need to start to be amazing. Learn how to start, dos and don’ts, building your brand as a speaker and much, much more! Come and be inspired about the benefits of becoming a conference speaker and how it will propel you forward as an Aquatics Professional. Leave with a clear vision of what you need to do to get started and learn from our mistakes along the way as seasoned speakers.

MEN ONLY: HOW TO GET MORE MEN IN AQUATIC FITNESS Andrea Velazquez, Indigo Aquatics Room: Horizons East and Swimming Pool

Acquapole® – Boxing Bag is an optimum energy-fostering training program for the whole body: Kicks, punches, jump and varied boxing techniques strengthen the stomach, legs and bottom. Stamina, coordination, agility and elegance of movement, as well as command of the body are particularly trained. Let’s get more men participating in Aquatic fitness.

12:30 - 3PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN PAVILION

Lunch Served - 12:30 - 1 PM (ticket required) Free Hours - Expo Hall open to registrants and the public from 1 - 3 PM. Check out the Passport to Prizes Activity to earn free and monetary prizes throughout the Expo. The Silent Auction and other Activities will be in the Trade area. Pick up your passport at the Expo hall entrance.

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SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CONTINUED 3:15 - 4:25 PM

PSYCHOLOGY HACKS TO BOOST MARKETING  Kent Nelson, Counsilman-Hunsaker Room: Sawyer Key

SESSIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

During this session you will learn about simple psychology behind marketing (especially digital). We will cover information about populations, images, ads and more.

DEMYSTIFYING THE MODEL AQUATIC HEALTH CODE 

Kristie Riester and Dewey Case, Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades In this session, you will learn how organizations are using the MAHC in the real world. During the session, we will break down the MAHC so it’s simple to use and understand all the components. Attendees will learn how to navigate the MAHC in an easy manner.

WATER COMPETENCY: A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE. Dr. Knolan Rawlins, Delaware State University Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal

This session will convey a collective effort among researchers and practitioners who consciously challenge the narrative that “Black People Can’t Swim”. The history of exclusion of the Black community and the overrepresentation of the Black community in drowning deaths will be examined. Additionally, this session will demonstrate how the drowning disparity cycle can be influenced by culturally competent and mindfully designed programming.

REDEFINING “NETWORKING” TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER 

CORE

Lisa Virtue, Lisa Virtue Coaching Room: Horizons West

We all know that “it’s all about who you know.” But “Networking”? Ewww..... This term is not well-received by many and needs to be redefined. How do you make meaningful connections, find mentors and gain access to the 85% of jobs that never get posted? Learn how to best build and maintain your network in an authentic way to grow in your career and find opportunities, some that will never even be posted.

AOAP: BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Melissa Fadler, AOAP Marketing and Donita Grinde-Houtman, AOAP Board Member Room: Long Key Join this session to learn more about this outstanding organization and the benefits and resources available to you as a member.

HYDROREVOLUTION®

Andrea Velazquez, Indigo Aquatics Room: Swimming Pool Introduction of 3D resistance equipment new exciting aquatic exercise programs that can appeal to a new generation of participants, INCLUDING your everyday Parks and Recreation workforce. Combining medically based research with creative functional workouts using HydroRevolution equipment, BRING THE GYM TO THE POOL.

3:15 - 5:55 PM

BASIC RECREATIONAL WATER CHEMISTRY & TESTING Jody O’Grady, Taylor Technologies, Inc. Room: Horzons East

An intro class into the basics behind sanitation, water balance, and testing techniques. Topics include water balance, sanitation/oxidation, treatment applications, testing techniques, and more. Course is designed for those new to the industry or for veterans who want a refresher.

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SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CONTINUED 4:45 - 5:55 PM

BRIGHT, BLURRY, BLIND

Courtney Clay, City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Room: Long Key This interactive session will involve brainstorming, critical thinking, and working together to solve problems in your work area. People will find strengths of their organization as well as areas of opportunity and learn from others on how to improve and enhance different aspects of their programs, staff, facilities, etc. Participants will also learn how to lead this activity and implement it within their organization.

FLORIDA PUBLIC POOL OBSTRUCTIONS & VARIANCE PROCESS REGARDING AQUATIC FITNESS EQUIPMENT  Lauren Broom, Space Coast Pool School, LLC Room: Sawyer Key

This session highlights how a local Florida public swimming pool received a violation regarding obstructions (454.1.2.6) from having fitness equipment in their pool at the time of their inspection. The session highlight how the presenter wrote and submitted a successful variance to the Florida Department of Health. The variance process has to be used exactly as we outline to get approved for your pool.

DROWNING DEFINED, CAUSAL FACTORS, AND INFLUENCES ON OUTCOMES Joe Stefanyak, Ellis & Associates Room: Jasmine/Palm/Sabal

This session will take a look at things we have learned from investigations of drowning incidents at lifeguarded facilities around the world as they relate to the aquatic environment and the lifeguards/supervisors themselves. We start with a discussion on teh topic, then look at some actual video of real situations in which drownings occurred to see how they relate to the discussion points. Be ready for a critical look at what you do at your facility, as you will all be given homework.

RUNNING A HEALTHY POOL  Karllee Barton, Sigura Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

This is a high-level course discussing the prevention of recreational water illnesses (RWIs) in aquatic venues. Attendees will learn about the pathogens that cause RWIs and disinfection technologies approved to combat them. Industry best practices and pro tips for getting the most out of your sanitizer will be covered. Finally, CDC guidance for remediation of recreational water contaminated with crypto, Giardia, Legionella, blood and vomit will be covered.

BEYOND THE LIFEGUARD CHAIR  Paul Macias, City of Farmers Branch Room: Horizons West

Parks and Recreation agencies and their staff play an integral part in building a vibrant, dynamic community that consistently seeks to improve the quality of life for residents. As an agency, are you putting in the same energy with your staff? This presentation will go through the process of obtaining administration backing and creating a culture to support staff members. The presenter will lead you through best practices for implementation.

LIQUID GYM: STARS AND LOOPS, AQUA BIKE CYCLONE, AND AQUA TOOL KIT Paula Raphael, Indigo Aquatics Room: Swimming Pool

Liquid Gym Aqua Bike Cyclone work-out is for your body and your mind. Combined with upper body exercises, this workout works arms, back, and core for a fun, full-body workout. Protect your body: your bone structure, your joints, your muscles using water resistance. Students get on stationary bikes that are submerged in 3-4 feet of water, and they’re required to pedal against the resistance of the water. Experience the awesome resistive exercises with the Liquid Gym® Acqua Toner Loop & Stars! These Resistance Bands Loops will take your aqua workout into a new realm. The Liquid Gym Stars use the buoyancy of the water to give extra resistance to the upper extremities.

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WEDNESDAY SOCIAL TICKET REQUIRED

6:30 - 10:30 PM

EXPERIENCE AOAP MAGIC ON THE BEACH OF ST PETE

ALL CONFERENCE DINNER & SOCIAL - AOAP, DIA, AND EXHIBITORS NETWORKING EVENT Soak up the Polynesian culture, spirit and tradition while attending our Wednesday night social. Be our guests for a wonderful evening full of island vibe, laughs, and entertainment. Surrounded by breathtaking views, friends, and refreshing drinks, this will be a grand night on the warm beach of St. Pete. Feast on a variety of traditional island fare, Polynesian drums, hula dancers, and of course… fire performers for a night you’ll always remember. Polynesian dress welcome and encouraged, so break out those Hawaiian shirts, skirts and dresses for an exciting farewell to our 2022 conference. Dinner served from 7 - 9 p.m. Showtime entertainment provided by Aloha Productions - 8:30 p.m. Luau attire encouraged! SPONSORED BY:

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SCHEDULE - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 8 AM - NOON

AOAP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & CEU DROP OFF Room: Convention Office

8:45 - 9:55 AM

ROUNDTABLE - WOW! WHAT A YEAR - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?  Sue Nelson, Mick Nelson, and Cory Hilderbrand, Moderators Room: Long Key

We’ve made it this far, let’s debrief and see where we go now! Make a plan and see what your colleagues have planned as well.

ROUNDTABLE - NEW AND INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN AQUATICS  Courtney Clay, Moderator Room: Bird/Indian

What we need to know, what we should know, and how do we provide unique opportunities to guests?

DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS ROUNDTABLE  Dr. Tiffany Monique Quash and Dr. Miriam Lynch Room: Banyon/Citrus/Glades

Spilling the TEA - Allowing for transparent, engaging and action-oriented conversations about Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Work (JEDI) in Aquatics

PROMOTION AND SAMPLING OF EXPO PRODUCTS Various 15-minute demonstrations Room: Sawyer Key 1. 2. 3. 4.

Digitize Your World - Kirsten Barnes (HydroApps) Ninja Cross - Kyle Rieger Pool Play Features - Terry Dubuc Incorporating Lifejackets into Swim Lessons - Linda Bolger/FAST Swim Program

10:15 - 11:25 AM

GENERAL SESSION - ENDNOTE  Room: Sawyer/Long/Bird/Indian

Dr. Regina Lewis leads and has alliances with worldwide organizations, specializing in leadership development and organizational communication. With clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies, to not-for-profit agencies to educational institutions, Dr. Lewis’ proven specialty is leadership, professional excellence, culture inclusion, coaching, strategic development, and executive public speaking coaching. Regina is a consulting partner, national speaker, and director of ReginaSpeaking, LLC. Through this company, she has worked with clientele executives, groups, and organizations in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Korea, Japan, Germany, Ethiopia, and the United States. Dr. Lewis presents and facilitates widely on topics of diversity and inclusion, cross-cultural leveraging, strategic planning, executive speaking, interpersonal communication, personal professional development, media and public relations, social media communication, understanding and climbing out of poverty, and retention.

1:30 - 6 PM

DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Room: Convention Office

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MEET THE PEOPLE INVOLVED 2021-22 BOARD MEMBERS Cory Hilderbrand, AqP, President Debbi Davidson, AqP, Past/Co-President Craig Merkey, AqP, President-Elect Christian Peck, Treasurer Donita Grinde-Houtman, AqP, Secretary Mark Basnight, Exhibitor Liaison Tara Eggleston Stewart, AqP, Diversity Liaison Courtney Clay, Board Member Manda Groff, Board Member Jeff Fryer, AqP, Board Member Sue Nelson, Board Member Gwen Willcox, AqP, Board Member Juliene Hefter, AqP, Exec. Director/CEO Melissa Fadler, Marketing Support

2022 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE Jeff Fryer, AqP, Co-Chair, 2022 Conference Gwen Wilcox, AqP, Co-Chair, 2022 Conference Craig Merkey, Penn State University Harrisburg Mark Abdo, City of Largo Ashley Chism, University of Memphis Kate Connell, Equitable Aquatics Stephanie Darimont, American Red Cross Melissa Davis, City of Temecula Brian Gentilini, Town of Parker Sara Guthrie, Katy Independent School District Becky Hulett, City of Phoenix Stanton (SJ) Idel, Starguard Elite Sandra Kellogg, Fairfax County Park Authority Joey LaNeve, City of Mesa Jodi Layton, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Rec Angela (Angie) Lorenzo, City of San Marcos Fire Department Rose Ploeg, City of Mountlake Terrace Kristen Post, City of Temecula Amy Smith, American Red Cross Kip Tabor, MWR NSB Kings Bay Nayeli Trejos, American Red Cross Tyler Anderson, Goldfish Swim

REGISTRATION DESK Maria Andersen, Green Bay Dana Bogenschutz, Green Bay

EXHIBIT HALL COORDINATORS Steve Ross - Community Security Solutions Steven Riffel - Community Security Solutions

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PARTNERING WITH US FOR THE 2022 AOAP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL, ATHLETIC BUSINESS, RECREATION MANAGEMENT, STARFISH AQUATICS INSTITUTE, TOTAL AQUATIC PROGRAMMING, WATERSHAPE UNIVERSITY, COUNCIL FOR THE MODEL AQUATIC HEALTH CODE (CMAHC), DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS, AND NIRSA: LEADERS IN COLLEGIATE RECREATION AOAP FEB 5-10, 2022 | DIA FEB 9-12, 2022 | 59

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EXHIBITORS AS OF 1/6/2022

AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS (SPONSOR)

305

PENTAIR (SPONSOR)

AMERICAN POOL

241

PLASTEX MATTING, INC

API

228

POLIN WATERPARKS

AQUA CONSCIOUS

204 & 205

PROMINENT FLUID CONTROLS, INC. (SPONSOR)

233 & 234 220 213 & 214 303

AQUA CREEK PRODUCTS

114

PULSAR

AQUAMENTOR

237

PUNCH TECHNOLOGIES

209

AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL (PARTNER)

210

RAYPAK INC (SPONSOR)

211

AQUAWORX

215

RECREATION MANAGEMENT (PARTNER)

239

ATHLETIC BUSINESS (PARTNER)

111

RECREONICS (SPONSOR)

302

BRANDSTETTER CARROLL, INC.

212

RENOSYS

CHEMTROL

236

RESCUE TECHNOLOGY

108

COLORADO TIME SYSTEMS (SPONSOR)

101

RHINOFIT

230

COMMERCIAL ENERGY SPECIALISTS

202

RHM AQUATICS

224

COMPETITOR SWIM (SPONSOR)

301

SAFETY GRIP THE ORIGINAL HANDRAIL COVER

240

COUNCIL FOR THE MODEL AQUATIC HEALTH CODE (CMAHC)

243

SPECK PUMPS - POOL PRODUCTS, INC.

223

COUNSILMAN-HUNSAKER (SPONSOR)

112

SPECTRUM AQUATICS (SPONSOR)

102

DALDORADO LLC

304

STARFISH AQUATICS INSTITUTE (SAI) (PARTNER)

120

STARGUARD ELITE (SGE)

118

ELLIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

222

STENNER PUMP COMPANY

232

EMPEX WATERTOYS

203

STOP DROWNING NOW

208

ETRAK RECREATION SOFTWARE

227

SWIM ANGELFISH

206

GLIDE FIT

245

TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

244

INDIGO AQUATICS INC (SPONSOR)

119

TOTAL AQUATIC PROGRAMMING (TAP)

113

KEMP USA

106

USA SHADE

221

LINCOLN AQUATICS (SPONSOR)

307

USA SWIMMING

116

MALMSTEN

115

VORGEE USA

229

MAYTRONICS

226

VORTEX AQUATIC STRUCTURES INTL.

104

NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION ALLIANCE

117

WATER DESIGN INC

107

NEPTUNE BENSON/EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES

218

WATER ODYSSEY BY FOUNTAIN PEOPLE (SPONSOR)

NINJACROSS SYSTEMS

105

WATER SAFETY PRODUCTS, INC.

238

ELIFEGUARD.COM

216 & 217

109 & 110

201 & B

NRPA AFO PROGRAM

WATER TECHNOLOGY, INC.

103

ONETEAM360, INC

231

WATERSHAPE UNIVERSITY

242

ORIGINAL WATERMEN

306

WESTLAKE CHEMICAL

235

207 & C

WORLD WATERPARK ASSOCIATION

219

PADDOCK POOL EQUIPMENT

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MAIN SPONSORS

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