The following individuals have earned their Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional designation:
– Lea Frederick, Vue Custom Pools, Greensboro, NC
– Lance Irby, Premier Pools and Spas – Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, CA

The PHTA International Awards of Excellence program recognizes and rewards installations of pools, spas, hot tubs, and water features that showcase the most beautiful and creative work in the industry. Hundreds of entries are submitted each year, representing member firms across the United States and around the world. This event is open to PHTA members only. The 2022 entry period is now open! Submit your entries by July 1.

We're now accepting applications to join the PHTA Education Committee! Share your passion for the industry and the importance of continuing education. We're looking for people of all industry backgrounds, from retailers and operators to builders and distributors. As part of this committee, you will help develop resources, create pathways for learning, and increase the number of skilled professionals in our industry. Applications are due March 18!

Download the Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures for Infants and Children brochure, developed by PHTA and reviewed and prepared with health and safety services experts at the American Red Cross. Learn how to keep children safe in and around water, and what to do in case of an emergency situation that may require CPR.

The GENESIS® Concierge program is designed to give personalized attention to help navigate the education best suited for your goals. Looking to get certified? Need education for a license or information on a single topic? Are you looking to customize education for your company? Our Concierge can help!

Longtime GENESIS® and PHTA staff member Lisa Ryckeley will lead this effort. "I have spent 20 years with GENESIS® and it is truly a passion of mine to help students as they embark on and progress through their educational journey," she says.

Join GENESIS® instructor Andy Kaner, MLA, for a NEW course! D180: Drawing for Professionals will teach you fundamental sketching, drawing, and drafting skills, along with how to read and lay out plans. No previous drawing experience needed. This course is being offered as part of the Everything Under the Sun Expo in Orlando. Class starts March 2!

Learn from the best when you sign up for the Advanced Builder Workshop! Instructor Terry Brannon, P.E., has more than 40 years of aquatics engineering experience, from splash pads and water parks to commercial venues and private pools. The Advanced Builder Workshop includes both E245: Standards, Codes, and Ordinances: A Builder's Guide to Proper Implementation and C410: Advanced Pool Construction.

The Advanced Builder Workshop is happening March 8-9 at PHTA Strategic Partner Fluidra's headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. Save your spot today!

Save time and money by taking the Fast Track to Advanced CBP! By completing both C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools and E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas in the same week, you can take just one combined exam to become an Advanced CBP. 

Only interested in C201 and the CBP? No problem! You can register for this course individually and take the CBP exam. Save even more money by taking the exam onsite on March 31—we'll waive the exam fee for you.

Already have the CBP and want to move up to Advanced? Register for E211 only and take the Advanced CBP exam online at a later date of your choosing.

The Fast Track to Advanced CBP takes place March 28-April 1 at the NESPA headquarters in Hamilton, NJ. Register today!

In D280: The History of Pools and Water Features, you will gain a deeper understanding of the history of water features, review historic water features and vessels, identify global water features, discuss contemporary features, and examine how history incorporates into the design and development of a student’s creation today.

D280 is being offered as part of the Master Pools Guild Meeting. Class starts March 14 in Charleston, SC.

The California Pool & Spa Association (CPSA) is hosting the Under the Sea Golf Tournament as part of the Western Pool & Spa Show. Proceeds benefit CPSA’s grassroots advocacy efforts and the CPSA Industry Defense Fund. Sign up your company or chapter for a foursome or sponsorship. There will be a buffet lunch prior to the start of the tournament, as well as prize contests at select holes. Get there early to practice on the driving range!

PHTA's new retirement solution will provide you with access to one of the most efficient 401(k) programs in the industry. By joining our program, you’ll save valuable time, pay reasonable costs, and reduce many of the fiduciary risks involved with managing a retirement program. Get started today!

Stay on top of what others in the industry are talking about. This week in the myPHTA Online Community, the newest discussion is about:
– What Keeps You Up at Night?

PHTA is looking for seasoned industry professionals who want to give back to the industry by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and advice with another PHTA member through our unique, members-only mentoring program. Your level of commitment is in your hands – you can select your start and end dates, identify how many mentees you’d like to accept, and approve or decline requests from prospective mentees.

AQUA Magazine
Pool and spa dealers reflect on the mistakes that retailers should try to avoid in their day-to-day operations.

Pool and Spa News
Photographers have had to become more diligent about protecting their copyrights. Here’s what businesses need to know about the license and usage agreements of the photos they purchase.

AllBusiness
Most people choose to work for an employer who shares their values. Business leaders can help foster a culture of belonging, cultivating mutual respect.

Registration for the 13th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is officially open. Aquatic facilities of all types can sign up to be a drowning prevention champion in their community by joining TEAM WLSL as an official Host for this impactful and fun lifesaving event. The 30-minute swim lesson can take place any time of day during the 24-hour event on Thursday, June 23. Locations with regular lessons taking place are encouraged to host throughout the day.

PHTA is proud to support Team WLSL.

Pool Magazine
Several jurisdictions are adapting to streamline virtual pool inspections, which dramatically increased during the pandemic because of the growing backlog of requests.

Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living
Vinyl-liner pools have evolved over the past few decades and now have risen to today’s design challenges, allowing nearly limitless options in shape and color.

AQUA Magazine
In this case study of a pool remodel, a builder and a landscaper collaborate to correct flaws in the original pool and spa, emphasize play areas for the client’s grandchildren, and fit it all in the existing natural wilderness.