27 Jan 19
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
CHRIS LIGHTENBERG
The CST is for individuals with at least 1-2 years of experience in pool and spa service and repair. Learn key content in the APSP Service Tech Man...
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27 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
TREVOR SHERWOOD
The National Swimming Pool Foundation’s CPO course provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills of pool and spa opera...
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27 Jan 19
1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Brooks Holcomb
The Certified Hot Tub Technician program covers the essentials of servicing portable and permanently installed hot tubs and spas, and equipment rep...
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28 Jan 19
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Brooks Holcomb
The Certified Hot Tub Technician program covers the essentials of servicing portable and permanently installed hot tubs and spas, and equipment rep...
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28 Jan 19
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
CHRIS LIGHTENBERG
The CST is for individuals with at least 1-2 years of experience in pool and spa service and repair. Learn key content in the APSP Service Tech Man...
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28 Jan 19
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Bill Drakeley ; Paolo Benedetti
This technical, hands-on class is designed specifically for the pool and landscape trades. Students are introduced to terminology to pro...
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28 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
TREVOR SHERWOOD
The National Swimming Pool Foundation’s CPO course provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills of pool and spa opera...
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28 Jan 19
9:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Greg Musgrove
The swimming pool finish is the last to be done, but the first for the customer to see when they enter the pool. Protect the finish by starting it ...
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28 Jan 19
12:30 PM
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3:45 PM
Speaker(s):
Marc Brown ; MIKE CHILDRESS ; Tim Duvelsdorf New Jersey
This seminar will cover electricity from an electrician's point of view, offering common tips, guidance and practical applications for the non-...
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28 Jan 19
12:30 PM
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2:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Gabriel Sorrentino ; Jeremy Hasbrouck New Jersey ; WAYNE IVUSICH
An intro class into the basics behind sanitation, water balance, and testing techniques. Topics include water balance, sanitation/oxidation, treatm...
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28 Jan 19
12:30 PM
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2:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Brett Russell ; Kim Sherwood
This presentation will focus on the ever increasing cyber exposures in today's world and the types of attacks we are seeing which may impact yo...
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28 Jan 19
12:30 PM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
ADAM SKELLY ; Alexa Blanda ; BRIAN DIGLIO
Sold out - check out these Rookie to All Star Training Seminars available as part of the Conference Technical Pass
What’s the next s...
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28 Jan 19
12:30 PM
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2:00 PM
Speaker(s):
GEORGE KAZDIN ; Kenneth Gregory ; Sheryl Heather
Course instructs how to meet APSP 5, 7, 15 and 16 standards. This is a hands on new approach that demonstrates how to apply these...
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28 Jan 19
12:30 PM
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2:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Karen Chaikin ; KYLE CHAIKIN ; Scott Cohen
Double your sales by offering landscaping services along with pool design. Clients prefer to work with one team that can deliver the entire backyar...
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28 Jan 19
12:30 PM
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3:45 PM
Speaker(s):
BOB RUSSELL ; MARK KREMEN ; ROBERT KANE ; Ron Derven
Challenges & Solutions: The Future of Employment in the Pool & Spa Industry
The upcoming 2019 season will present many challenges in te...
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28 Jan 19
12:30 PM
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3:45 PM
Speaker(s):
GUY GRUENBERG ; kim paradis-gray ; Pat McDougall
A unique perspective on how to enhance your sales communications with asking the proper questions at the right time. This will help everyone in sal...
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28 Jan 19
12:30 PM
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3:45 PM
Speaker(s):
Greg Andrews ; Jeff Myers ; Jim Sankey
This class entails a systematic approach to successfully installing fully clad glass mosaic pools. Starting from a raw pool shell, we quickly revie...
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28 Jan 19
1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Greg Musgrove
The NPC requires all Certified Start-Up Technicians to be recertified every three years. Greg Garrett will review the essentials of a good start-up...
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28 Jan 19
2:15 PM
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3:45 PM
Speaker(s):
Gene Vallone ; Jeff Farlow ; Kim Sherwood ; Scott Petty
The Department of Energy (DOE) has chosen to regulate the energy efficiency of ALL residential pool pumps. This class w...
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28 Jan 19
2:15 PM
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3:45 PM
Speaker(s):
Karen Chaikin ; KYLE CHAIKIN ; Scott Cohen
Garden Artisan, Scott Cohen shares his insight on lighting the nightscape using varying effects and fixtures placed in the hardscape and land...
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28 Jan 19
2:15 PM
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3:45 PM
Speaker(s):
ALICIA STEPHENS ; Ken Caiafa ; Sheryl Heather
This presentation will focus on identifying the cause of issues that occur in saltwater pools and how to troubleshoot them. This focuses just on wa...
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28 Jan 19
2:15 PM
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3:45 PM
Speaker(s):
GASPAR VARGAS
In this advanced session on salt water chlorine generator systems, the instructor will review the basics of the chlorine generator proc...
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28 Jan 19
2:15 PM
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3:45 PM
Speaker(s):
GEORGE KAZDIN ; Justin Francini ; KEVIN MCDONOUGH
This presentation will review frequent automobile claims which occur across the pool & spa industry, explain the importance of having exposure ...
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29 Jan 19
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Brooks Holcomb
Final day of Hot Tub Certification Course Review & Exam
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29 Jan 19
8:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Speaker(s):
CHRIS LIGHTENBERG
The CST is for individuals with at least 1-2 years of experience in pool and spa service and repair. Learn key content in the APSP Service Tech Man...
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29 Jan 19
8:00 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Amy Rullo ; Bill Drakeley
Take a look at shotcrete pool construction like you never have before. Join industry experts as they take you through both the right ways and the w...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Ken Caiafa ; SEAN ASSAM
In this advanced session on salt water chlorine generator systems, the instructor will review the basics of the chlorine generator process and wate...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Carvin DiGiovanni ; GEORGE KAZDIN ; KEVIN MCDONOUGH ; STEVEN GETZOFF
Staying abreast of the laws, codes and standards will assist you in writing better contracts and staying ahead of liability issues you may face in ...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Frank Preto ; Richard Gaynor
Does your company have an Employee Handbook? Do your employees know what is expected of them during their employment with your company? In th...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
ADAM SKELLY ; Bill Hamilton PhD ; Jim Sankey
This session is an intermediate-level seminar intended to provide technical and practical insight into why and how one bonds and grounds a pool or ...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
MARK KREMEN ; ROBERT KANE ; Ron Derven
This program is designed to help you with the entire selection and hiring process. It begins by addressing methods of identifying your staff needs,...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Hasbrouck New Jersey ; kim paradis-gray ; WAYNE IVUSICH
A more in-depth seminar on the various parameters involved with proper chemistry and water balance in pools and spas. Topics include water balance,...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
MICHAEL GIANNAMORE ; Pat McDougall ; Scott Cohen
The quicker you can get to know your potential customers the better qualified you will be to design the project winning proposal.
Attend this s...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
GUY GRUENBERG ; Joe Koch
It is all about People, Profits and Planning
Job Costing is the “P” for profit in this formula! This session is foundation for c...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Lance Anderson ; Sheryl Heather ; Tim Duvelsdorf New Jersey
Leaks never end. Attend this important and popular seminar to learn how to find and repair those leaks quickly and effectively an...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
MIKE CHILDRESS
Attendees will leave with a basic understanding of how a pump motor works, from single to variable speed. Basic troubleshooting t...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Bill Hanley ; JEFF MYERS ; MARK DEL ROCCO
29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Kenny O. Rodriguez
An intro class into the basics behind sanitation, water balance, and testing techniques. Topics include water balance, sanitation/oxidation, treatm...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
DAVID J. PETERSON ; Gene Vallone
If you want to build concrete spas that really separates you from the competition, this class will inspire you with several unique details. Constru...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Ed Weeks ; Kate Rabe ; RICHARD SHAVER
Have you ever felt that Facebook Marketing doesn't work? Are you tired of spending money without seeing any results? This interacti...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Angevine ; Mike Leone
If you are using paper, google calendar or some combination of the two, come learn and see how a scheduling software can drastically reduce the tim...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Greg Garrett ; Joseph Laurino PhD
A look at the causes and effects of combined chlorine (CC) and disinfection by products (DBPs) at recreational water facilities. Chlorine is the mo...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Keith Roberts ; Kim Sherwood
Discuss the importance of proper plumbing as well as an overview of basic hydraulics in swimming pools. Also discussion will include speed to heat ...
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29 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Denise Migliaccio ; DONNA COULSON
This is an interactive forum for women who want to enhance their problem solving and decision making skills at work. You've decided to end a re...
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29 Jan 19
9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Speaker(s):
CJ DelVaglio ; Rick Nelson
This Class is Sold Out.
Gain a clear understanding of the dos and don’ts of coping and tile repairs during a two hour classroom review...
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29 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Alexa Blanda ; Donna Scimia ; Kim Sherwood
As a business owner and executive, conflict management is a key factor in business success. Your role as a leader is to identify, manage, and contr...
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29 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Charles Rienzi ; Kathryn Varden ; Marc Brown
29 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Frank Preto ; Rose Ludgate ; Tara McGonigle New Jersey
In this session, PAYCHEX will cover details regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), such as who is covered under the Act; exempt vs. non-exe...
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29 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Keith Roberts
29 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
JANA AURINGER ; Jeremy Hasbrouck New Jersey ; ROB ROMANO
This seminar will be an overview of the 2016 Standard and how it applies to the plaster, service and builders in the swimming pool industry. The co...
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29 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Amy Rullo ; Chris Marcano ; kim paradis-gray
A new perspective on algae and water mold education. This class will feature an overview of the main types of algae seen in swimming pools, why alg...
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29 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Kenny O. Rodriguez
A more in-depth seminar on the various parameters involved with proper chemistry and water balance in pools and spas. Topics include water balance,...
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29 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Joe Koch ; JOE SPERO ; STEVE BARNES
The oirginial Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act workshop will focus on aasuring, and proving, compliance based on the VGB Act, the...
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29 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Angevine ; Richard Gaynor ; STEVEN GETZOFF
In this session, attendees will learn how to protect their businesses by understanding Federal Laws and Regulations that affect the poo...
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29 Jan 19
4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Speaker(s):
kim paradis-gray ; Kyle and Justin Peek
Join APSP’s WAVE Young Professionals Network for a session on successfully running a family owned business. This is one session you won&rsquo...
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30 Jan 19
8:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
CHRIS LIGHTENBERG
The CST is for individuals with at least 1-2 years of experience in pool and spa service and repair. Learn key content in the APSP Service Tech Man...
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30 Jan 19
8:00 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Bill Drakeley
Take a look at shotcrete pool construction like you never have before. Join industry experts as they take you through both the right ways and the w...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Ellen Meyer PhD ; Karllee Barton ; kim paradis-gray ; Tim Duvelsdorf New Jersey
Advanced water chemistry for pools and spas. This seminar will take an in-depth look at sanitation and advanced troubleshooting concepts. Sanitatio...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Dan Young ; Michael Shebek
30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
BOB RUSSELL ; DAVID J. PETERSON
Geology is the foundation of every structure. Prior to structural design and engineering, it is imperative that a geologist or soils engineer provi...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Carvin DiGiovanni ; Colin Jones ; Joe Koch ; STEVE BARNES
Find out what code inspectors are emphasizing when they inspect pools, spas or hot tubs for code compliance. Attendees will learn...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Cristian Shirilla ; RICHARD SHAVER
The session will provide information on capturing and editing video and photos that will engage consumers on websites and on social media. Attendee...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
BOB HANING ; Gene Vallone ; Rich Anderson ; Ron Derven
Understand all aspects of fire and water and how to incorporate this in your selling options.
A fire feature has become one of the most popluar ...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
MIKE CHILDRESS
30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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3:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Mathieu Robitaille
Tackle real-world spa pack problems and get hands-on experience in using your multi-meter during this 6-hour workshop. This session will cover the ...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Angel Gonzalez
This advanced hydraulics class will cover formulas and calucalations to establish the Design, Flow, Speed, Volume, Rate for the ideal hydraulic sys...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Leone ; Sheryl Heather
From the customer calling to creating schedules to jobs getting invoiced, are you structuring your service department for optimal efficiency? Evalu...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Jay Forte ; Ken Caiafa ; Kim Sherwood
Numbers are the financial representation of the quality of your decisions. Every decision you make in your business - to hire or fire this employee...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Kate Rabe ; Ray Kotz
Does it feel like you have to cut corners with employee training because you just don't have the time? Are you finding that you have to train f...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Frank Christiana ; GEORGE KAZDIN ; LOURDES MEJIA ; MARC CORNELY
Preparation for any job is the key to success! . In this session, the experts will show you what you need to know...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Eric Gabrielson ; Jim Sankey
Learn skills and techniques that you can utilize to avoid installation and diagnostic mistakes on gas-fired pool heaters. Get expert ad...
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30 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Chris Marcano ; Gabriel Sorrentino ; Greg Garrett ; JEFF MYERS ; ROB ROMANO
Pool builders, plasterers and service companies face unique challenges in northern climates. Winterization requirements and ...
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30 Jan 19
9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Hasbrouck New Jersey ; JOE SPERO ; Rick Nelson
This Class is Sold Out.
Gain a clear understanding of the dos and don’ts of coping and tile repairs during a two hour classroom review o...
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30 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Curt Prystupa ; Ed Vondell ; JASON HUGHES ; Marc Brown ; Tony Walton
If you have ever considered selling and installing fiberglass pools this is a session you will not want to miss. You'll learn six compell...
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30 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Kim Sherwood ; Tom Shay
Alexa is playing fair and she is playing to win - We all recognize the advantages the Internet has over our businesses. We need to look at our adva...
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30 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Denise Migliaccio ; Donna Scimia ; Lana Ellington
In today's workplace, the need to get along with co-workers, customers, and everyone else, is paramount to your success - and to your empl...
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30 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
ERIC KNIGHT ; Gene Vallone ; Sheryl Heather
This class will explain the difference between LSI Balanced water and water chemistry that is simply "in the ranges". Testing only pH, al...
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30 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Ciavolino ; RICHARD SHAVER
Traditional marketing is becoming less and less effective by the minute; as a business owner, you know there has to be a better way.
Enter c...
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30 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Joe Koch ; Mike Fowler
Go into detail just what Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology can do to improve the efficiency of your aquatics facility or high end residenti...
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30 Jan 19
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Ken Caiafa ; STEVE BERENS
Pools are using a variety of sanitation approaches. As a pool professional, it's key to know how different types of sanitation impact your abil...
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31 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Bill Hamilton PhD ; RICHARD SHAVER
This session is an intermediate-level seminar intended to provide technical and pratical insight into the NEC process and the changes to Article 68...
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31 Jan 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Darren Merlob ; Mark Phillips ; Tim Duvelsdorf New Jersey
Many swimming pool contractors avoid offering leak detection services for commercial applications due to some specific challenges. A few examples a...
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