Calendar of Events

PHTA Webinar: The Forgotten History of Pool Sanitation  

June 11 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

The forgotten history of pool sanitation is leading to millions of RWI cases every year. Sanitation regiments for U.S. pools began around 1918. Very active programs among the sanitarians of the American Public Health Association from the 1910s through 1964 have provided a huge cache of practical information on how and why swimming pools must be managed to protect the health of swimmers. But absolutely none of that information is present in our current operating manuals – including the Pool & Spa Operator Handbook, which is the world’s most commonly used manual on pool operation. This talk will examine the forgotten history lessons of pool management that must be included in our future training class. Otherwise, our pools will be condemned to a repeating cycle of easily prevented illness and expense.

PHTA Webinar: GENESIS® D327: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: How Buildings, Pools, and the Landscape Successfully Live Together  

June 25 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

The main focus of this class it is to explore how the relationship between the built environment and the landscape are so importantly interconnected. This course will profile how buildings and pools gracefully, or maybe not-so-carefully, work together. The ideal is to be able to review and analyze designs, then relate them to how your projects can be more successful. In the end, to have a better understanding of how architecture and the landscape make for better business.

PHTA Webinar: Surface Stain Solutions  

July 9 | Virtual
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Quickly diagnose the underlying cause and solution for green, yellow, purple, brown, and black stains, saving you time and effort in the field. Join the PHTA webinar series featuring Don Austin from Jack's Magic, where he'll share expert tips and strategies for effective stain management. This session is not product-specific but covers strategies specifically designed to help pool professionals. Learn about the root causes of stains and how to effectively identify, remove, and prevent them, leaving your clients' pools crystal clear every time.

PHTA Michigan Chapter 51st Annual Golf Outing  

July 21 | Grosse Ile, MI
8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. ET

Join the Backyard Pool & Spa Professionals and the PHTA Michigan Chapter for a fun day of laughs and golf as we help those who have served and provide safe swimming lessons for many less advantaged children, in the state of Michigan. Also, enter for the chance to win some amazing prizes! Includes: Green and cart fees, driving range, 10% Golf Shop discount, breakfast (coffee, bagels, doughnuts), BBQ lunch, kegs on course, dinner, contest holes, putting contest (after dinner), prizes for first, second, and third places finishes, and swag.

C260: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools  

July 22-23 | Virtual
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member

This comprehensive construction school is one of two courses that satisfy the education requirement to sit for CBP exam. Whether a pool is concrete, vinyl liner, or fiberglass, the necessities of a properly executed project remain the same. The water vessel requires correct hydraulics, proper installation, code compliance, and a desired aesthetic. To meet the educational demands of an increasing market, GENESIS now offers a 24-hour Vinyl Liner / Fiberglass Pool Construction School.

*Virtual Training Information: The live virtual classroom portion of this course will be 16 hours. Additional homework and supplemental studies will be included in the curriculum for students to complete the course.

GENESIS® D280: History of Pools and Water Features  

August 12, 14, 19, 21 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-member

Water features have been a part of the landscape since ancient times. Are you familiar with the world's most famous water features? Can you effectively answer questions from your clients about them? Dive into the world of water history. This course will guide you through the world's most renowned swimming pools and water features from ancient (the world's first known swimming pool), historical (Versailles), to today's contemporary installations (Marina Bay Sands; Amangiri Resort, Utah). We'll identify the who's who of today's most influential water feature designers and why this knowledge is necessary to relate to your clientele. This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.

*Virtual Training Information: Additional homework and supplemental studies will be included in the curriculum for students to complete the course.

PHTA Midwest Chapter Battle Border: Brewers vs. Cubs MLB Game  

August 21 | Chicago, IL
12:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT

From the Wrigley View Rooftop, the PHTA Midwest Chapter continues the Border Battle tradition - Cubs vs. Brewers on August 21 (1:20 pm Game Time). Come an hour early and enjoy the unique rooftop views only Wrigleyville can offer while enjoying tasty food and beverages and engaging in friendly Border Battle banter. An undoubtedly enjoyable experience! Registration is open for PHTA Midwest Chapter Members and Non-Members. The all-inclusive ticket includes game day admission, bountiful buffet, beverage service, and spacious stadium-style seating at a unique rooftop venue on the left ivy field side of Wrigley.

PHTA Webinar: Handling Hard to Please Customers  

August 27 | Virtual
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Handling hard to please customers is not just a challenge, it's an art. But turning those encounters around could create a really great outcome for your business. Join us for this session to learn strategies for turning the most challenging customers into a loyal, easier to work with base, and learn how to continuously improve that relationship.

PHTA CPO Instructor Assessment School  

September 21-23 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Application and acceptance required prior to registration

The PHTA CPO Instructor Assessment School is designed to verify students’ ability to educate and to provide mentorship to the candidates who wish to become PHTA CPO Instructors. The school, administered by the CPO Instructor Assessment Committee, will prepare students to teach the PHTA Certified Pool & Spa Professional (CPO) program.

GENESIS® D180: Drawing for Professionals  

September 22-23 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Part of MasterMind Summit
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

In our business, drawing is a tool that you must have in order to effectively communicate with your clients. In this course, we'll teach you fundamental sketching, drawing, and drafting skills, along with how to read and layout plans. No previous drawing experience needed. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder and Design Professional.

GENESIS® D271: Architectural Styles  

September 22-23 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Part of MasterMind Summit
8 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

Understanding the architecture of both built structures and the surrounding landscape will enable watershape designers to coordinate details and relate the water elements back to the surrounding environment in an appropriate way. It is easy to find examples of pools that clearly do not reflect the style of the home. They are usually the result of a production-type builder that is only comfortable replicating the same pool they have built many times. However, when the pool is well-designed to match the home’s architecture, the effect can be breathtaking and add real value to the property. This process can only begin after a basic understanding of architectural styles - the palette from which we draw from. These pools not only reflect the home but also the surrounding landscape. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form  

September 22-23 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Part of MasterMind Summit
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $2,190 Non-member

Foresight is an essential component of good design. In this course, you will retrain how you think of water vessel design by changing the sequence of designing outdoor improvements first, and integrating the pool last. This course will challenge your design approach with a landscape-based process that considers the functionality of the entire space first. The course lecture and projects will focus on sightlines, living spaces, traffic flow, special considerations, and more, and will help you create beautiful designs with high functionality. This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.

MasterMind Summit  

September 23-25 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

The second annual MasterMind Summit, brought to you by PHTA and GENESIS®, is the most anticipated and exclusive growth event of the year, designed to inspire, motivate, and challenge your way of thinking. Join your fellow industry professionals who are interested in continuing to unlock their potential and master the next chapter in their personal and professional life. Featuring our GENESIS® faculty and Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professionals (Master CBPs).

PHTA & GENESIS® Road Show: C281 with BioLab  

November 4-6 | Lawrenceville, GA
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
19 Hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 19 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-member

Join us for a transformative 3-day educational experience at the stunning BioLab facilities in Lawrenceville, GA. Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking C281: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Pool & Spa Remodeling course, led by industry-renowned experts. The third day features a facility tour and special educational offering from BioLab, Protecting Newly Renovated Pool Surfaces with Proper Pool Chemistry.

PHTA & GENESIS® Road Show: E211 with Pentair Pool  

November 11-13 | Apex, NC
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
20.5 Hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 18 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-member

Join us for a transformative 3-day educational experience sponsored by Pentair Pool in Apex, NC. Immerse yourself in E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools and Spas and gain a solid foundation in the physics of water and the principles of hydraulic design for pools and spas. This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring Certified Advanced Pool Builder Professionals (Advanced CBP). The third day features a facility tour and special educational offering from Pentair Pool, Chemical Controllers, SCGs, and Variable Frequency Drive Pumps.

PHTA St. Louis Chapter Tabletop  

February 12 | Maryland Heights, MO
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

The PHTA St. Louis Chapter is happy to announce the return of our local Tabletop show to be held on February 12, 2026, at Orlando's Event Center in Maryland Heights, MO. This is your opportunity to connect with the local market and interact with your customers that operate in the field each day. We are looking forward to this event as an opportunity for our members and local industry to jump-start their season. Classes will be held in the morning for both owners and managers as well as technicians, and a Tabletop will follow after lunch from 1-4pm.