Aquatic Branch Workshop 

Spend the day diving into key areas of aquatic operations and programming. The morning will focus on intermediate to advanced pool maintenance, with Commercial Aquatics and guest speakers covering topics like controllers, backwashing, plumbing, pool painting, and seasonal maintenance. In the afternoon, the focus shifts to adaptive swim instruction, exploring environmental modifications, the parent perspective on swim lessons, and Sensory Aquatics approaches for swimmers with diverse needs. This workshop is perfect for aquatic professionals looking to enhance both their facility management and programming skills.

Includes: Lunch and CEUs

Registration Deadline: September 26, 2025
Register Here: Aquatic Branch Workshop

Schedule:

Check In: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

8:30 AM-11:30 AM :Andrew Bohl with Commercial Aquatics will be presenting on Aquatics Maintenance.  

11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Lunch

12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Lisa Mische Lawson (Professor, Therapeutic Science PhD Program Director, Program Director of Sensory Supported Swimming ): KU Sensory Swim lessons

1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Ashley Linz (Autism Specialist for the DeSoto School District; Private Swim Lesson Instructor) : Environmental Modifications for Swimming Lessons

2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Katy Tepper, PhD (Child Psychologist; Children's Mercy):  Swimming Lessons from a Parent's point of view 

3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Wrap up/Questions