Atlantic City
January 25–27, 2022
Atlantic City Convention Center
Hosted by the Northeast Spa and Pool Association, The Pool & Spa Show will be back in person for 2022, offering training, hands-on learning, industry connections and the chance to meet with vendors representing all facets of your business. It’s not just an event; Be a part of the experience.
The Pool & Spa Training Wall
Back on the show floor, the training wall puts education in action through hands-on opportunities to practice essential industry skills and take them to the next level. Ask questions, learn from other industry pros and make the most out of connections available on the show floor. Topics and demonstrations will include hydraulic design, water chemistry, and pool and spa electricity. Plus, don’t miss conversations with industry experts and NESPA leaders. A full schedule is available online. Visit ThePoolSpaShow.com to sign up for email updates of more details on classes, exhibitors and events as The Pool & Spa Show dates approach.
Technical Training
Sharpen the skills of your office staff, technical team, sales department and any staff that works with your customers. The show offers your team a convenient way to earn must-have industry certifications. These certifications provide a great opportunity to meet education requirements for pool and spa contractor licenses required throughout the Northeast. Available courses begin Sunday, January 23, and include:
- Certified Hot Tub Technician
- Certified Maintenance Specialist
- Certified Service Technician
- Certified Pool Operator
- National Plasterers Council Pool Start Up Certification
There are several other technical training courses throughout the week, some spanning several days of the expo and others just a couple of hours. Visit the expo website to learn more about these and the many other courses available:
- GENESIS Vinyl Liner and Fiberglass Pools
- GENESIS Elements of Design
- Watershape University Major Renovation Workshop
- Watershape University Essential Plumbing Installation
- Proper In-Ground Spa Design in a Variable Speed World
- The VGBA Standard for Drainage Covers Has Changed:
- An Interactive Workshop
- Basic Leak Detection
- A Side-by-Side Comparison: Trichlor, Cal Hypo and Bleach
- Pool Inspections: Why, How and When
Business Development
The show’s business and specialty classes are designed to address your pain points. Each class features content specific to the pool and spa industry — no generalities, just actionable info you can use
to get results for your company. Here are some recommended classes:
Monday, January 24
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | 4 CEU Credits
Women in the Industry Leadership Development
Anne Obarski, Merchandise Concepts; Christine Pearson, Excalibur Leak Detection; Donna Coulson, Donna Coulson & Associates; Sarah Garrahan, Blithe Sales Co.
In this session, attendees will learn from a panel of successful women who will share their experiences and tactics that helped them grow as pool and spa industry leaders. The goals of this workshop include critical skills to lead during challenging times; the latest industry management trends and how women leaders can best address them; and uncomfortable situations that have affected most women in the industry.
12:30–5 p.m. | 4.5 CEU credits
Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service
Brian Diglio, Blue Wave Pool Service
This course provides a concise, comprehensive way to gain a better understanding of the pool trade. Designed by pool industry experts, this session will offer practical knowledge for the service technician with one to two years of experience or anyone else in the business looking to fine-tune their skills and build their confidence. This course is also an ideal way to give office staff a look at the technical side of the business.
Tuesday, January 25
8:30–11:45 a.m. | 3.25 CEU Credits
What’s Next? Discover new opportunities, uncover your problems, create options and execute for success!
Guy Gruenberg, Grow Consulting
COVID-19 changed our lives… and the pool industry exploded. What will happen after the backlog and pent-up demand subside? How will you recognize and plan for that? Paying attention to what is going on around us requires some different thinking. This session will give perspectives on our industry and show what is necessary to prepare and plan for the future.
Wednesday, January 26
1:30–3 p.m. |1.5 CEU Credits
Transforming Into a Satisfaction Driven Company
Mario Rossetti, Rossetti Enterprises Pool SalesPro
Many companies are profit driven, while some seem to have no definite direction. A few are sales driven, and even fewer are satisfaction driven. The satisfaction-driven company must be diligently client centered. This seminar will create an understanding of the details and steps to begin building a highly profitable, recession-proof, satisfaction-driven company.
Thursday, January 27
8:30–10 a.m. |1.5 CEU Credits
Turn Your Team Into a Championship Team: Hiring, Training, Management, Motivation and Retention
David Fellman, David Fellman & Associates
Does your team have what it takes to help you reach your goals? Do your players even play as a team? This program will help you quantify the skills and attitudes of your employees and get them where you need them to be. Learn how to make better hires, and how to ensure the people you invest in stay long enough for you to fully capitalize on that investment. In short, you’ll learn to be a better manager.
Events
The Welcome Party
Monday, January 24
7–10 p.m. | Bally’s Casino
$25 per person; registration required (must be 21 with a valid I.D. to attend)
A chance to enjoy a few drinks, grab some tasty treats and listen to live music, all while hanging out (in-person!) with friends.
