Education
2025 Education is now Online! One Education Pass allows access for one person into all education on Wed & Thur as well as the Show Floor. If you just wish to walk the Show Floor, then register for a Show Floor Pass, which is FREE!
2025 Education Schedule
Tuesday, February 4th
7:30am-11:00am PowerUp & Advance U Women’s Workshop-
Session I- Advanced 2025 SMART Goal Setting -Pam Vinje, Small Screen Producer
11:30am-3:00pm PowerUp & Advance U Women’s Workshop-
Session II- Discover Your Strengths and OWN Them -Pam Vinje, Small Screen Producer
Wednesday, February 5th
9:00am-10:30am
Fighting Stains and Scale: Above and Below the Waterline -Jim Sturick, Jacks Magic
Water Chemistry ; The Fundamentals -Paul Gillio, Solenis
Automation- Embracing the Future of Pool Management -Jack Zurich, Fluidra
Effective Strategies for Finding and Fixing Leaks –Darren Merlob, LeakTronics
Maximize ROI with Google Ads: Proven Strategies for 2025 -Kristan Hart, The Get Smart Group
How to be Profitable with Auto-Cover Service – David Lowe, Coverstar Central
Wednesday, February 5th
10:45am-12:15pm
Hot Water Chemistry -Paul Gillio, Soleni
Liner Measurement: From Tech to Pro -Lori Connolly, Tara Pool & Outdoor Products
Gas Fired Pool & Spa Heaters -Jack Zurich, Fluidra
Avoiding Algae, What you NEED to Know -John Weber, BioLab & Karlee Barton, Solenis
Opening and Closing Pools with the LSI -Shaun Malhall, Eastern US Manager Orenda
Mastering Fiberglass Pool Care: The 4 Pillars for Long-Lasting Performance and Protection -Jonathan Davis, Thursday Pools
Thursday, February 6th
9:00am-12:00pm
Intermediate Water Chemistry -Paul Gillio, Solenis
9:00am-10:30am
Liner Measurement: From Tech to Pro -Lori Connolly, Tara Pool & Outdoor Products
Practical Application of UV Ozone -Michael Falzar, Aqua Company
Understanding Hydraulics -Jack Zurich, Sr Regional Training Mgr, Fluidra
How to Sell, Measure, and Install Safety Covers- Marc Cornely, Merlin
Thursday, February 6th
10:45am-12:15pm
Chemical Safety in Aquatics -John Weber BioLab & Karlee Barton, Solenis
Developing a 12 Month Marketing Strategy -Kristin Hart, The Get Smart Group
Mastering Fiberglass Pool Care: The 4 Pillars for Long-Lasting Performance and Protection -Jonathon Davis, Thursday Pools
Setting Up and Programming Variable Speed Pumps – Jack Zurich, Fluidra
Providing Exceptional Water Quality – Melissa Bushey, API Water
