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2026 Pre Conference: Specialty

Advanced Technical Training for Pool Industry Professionals

English and Spanish courses

Specialty Education represents a curated collection of advanced, industry-specific training programs designed to elevate technical expertise, safety standards, and professional credentials within the aquatics industry. These courses go beyond foundational knowledge to address the specialized skills, certifications, and quality standards that distinguish exceptional pool professionals from the rest.

 

Schedule

  • November 15, 2026; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • November 16, 2026: 8:00 AM to 12:45 PM

Early Bird Rate (6/16/2026 - 9/16/2026):

  • $499

Instructor

Lauren Broom
Educational Consultant at Space Coast Pool School, LLC

Description

Pool professionals face unique hazards every day—from chemical exposure and extreme heat to electrical risks and confined equipment rooms. This dynamic, industry-specific OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is designed exclusively for pool service technicians, builders, and aquatic facility staff.

Participants will gain practical, real-world safety knowledge they can immediately apply in the field. Through engaging instruction, real-life scenarios, and hands-on discussions, attendees will learn how to recognize hazards, prevent injuries, and build a culture of safety within their organizations—all while meeting OSHA training requirements.

Whether you’re a seasoned pool pro or new to the industry, this course will equip you with the tools to stay safe, protect your team, and elevate professionalism in the aquatics industry.

 

Schedule

  • November 16, 2026: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Rate to Attend (Now – start of PSP Expo)

  • $475

Instructor

Charles Hanskat
Executive Director at American Shotcrete Association | ASA

Description

Pool Builders, though you may have used shotcrete contractors for years on your projects do you know what to look for to confirm you’re getting the best quality for your money? Though shotcrete is a placement method for concrete the process has fundamentally different equipment, material selection, crew responsibilities, application techniques, testing, curing and protection that need to be considered for producing high-quality and durable shotcrete you as a pool contractor and the owner expect.

This seminar from ASA provides guidance on over 40 critical elements of shotcrete applications for those onsite to properly evaluate the overall quality of shotcrete placement. These include an overview on material selections, equipment, placement techniques, finishing, curing, protection, testing, and safety as it relates to the shotcrete process. For shotcrete contractors, this seminar will help you verify the quality of your work to your general contractors and inspectors.

Full attendance at this seminar provides credit towards certifications from the American Concrete Institute (ACI) or Watershape University (WU).