Aquatics
The New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association is dedicated to providing resources to aquatics professionals operating swimming pools in every community. It is our mission to provide education, networking, resources and certification to pool operators to ensure healthy, efficient, successful, and vibrant aquatic facilities.
The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) offers this extensive two-day training program. Upon successful completion you will receive certification and registration as a Pool/Spa Operator valid for five years. The CPO is recognized world wide as the leading training and standard of the swimming pool industry. The CPO seal of approval is assurance to commercial and public pool and spa owners that their facilities and guests are under the care and supervision of a trained professional. Participants are trained in the most advanced techniques of chemical treatment, filtration and mechanical system operation and maintenance. The curriculum is academic based. University educators with no bias of commercial pool manufacturers or suppliers sponsor these courses. For more information or to register please follow this link.
Aquatics Section Annual Meeting and Conference
Join the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association’s Aquatic Section for their Annual Re-organization Meeting and Conference. A great opportunity to share the industry’s latest information, exchange ideas, visit with vendors, elect the new Aquatic Section Officers and get the latest updates on state and national legislation. You’ll have an opportunity to meet with aquatic equipment and service providers as you plan for the 2019 Season. Morning Coffee, Snacks and Lunch included!
If you are interested in attending please click here for a registration form.
If you are interested in sponsoring please click here for a sponsorship form.
Please click here to register online as a sponsor or conference attendee.
There is a nationwide lifeguard shortage that many of us are experiencing around the country. Can Senior Active Adults be the answer? At the Summit Family Aquatic Center in Summit, NJ it is part of the answer. Check out this piece run on the Today Show on Friday, July 6, 2018 featuring Bob McIntosh, Senior Lifeguard.
The Aquatics Section is holding three educational events this summer for aquatics facility managers and staff. Sessions include tours of the host facilities. Click here to view the flyer.
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North Texas Aquatic Covid-19 Aquatics Talk
Click Here for this June 24, 2020 recording.
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Governor Christie has signed a proclamation supporting the month of May was Water Safety Month for the state of New Jersey. Please help spread the word about water safety and drowning prevention this month and all year long. There are plenty of great FREE resources available including promotional items and videos that can be linked to your Facebook page and City website. Great content and no cost! Reach out to PoolSafely.org or the National Drowning Prevention Alliance NDPA.org for more information.
It’s not too late to make a local proclamation. Why not use this news to promote your summer swim lesson line up? Here is the State Proclamation and the City of Summit Proclamation should you need samples.
Even with all of our combined good efforts, in 2015 there were 60 drownings reviewed by the Near Fatality Review Board. Of those, 24 occurred in the pool setting with the highest risk group being 2-5 year olds. We have a responsibility to educate our residents about water safety whether they are at our facilities or at a private home, open water swimming and boating. To find out more about NJ drowning statistics visit www.aap.org.
Communities across the country are making proclamations declaring the month of May as a time to focus on Drowning Prevention Education, Parental Responsibility Campaigns and Life Vest Safety. Mayor Nora Radest of Summit, NJ proclaimed it in Summit along with Shark Diddy, the Summit Family Aquatic Center.
Mascot. They also debuted a video called, “Wear Your Lifejacket to Work” produced by interns Chris Melka and Jordan Aaron. The video can be seen a www.summitcommunityprograms.com
Communities around the world are joining in the Drowning Prevention & Water Safety cause by becoming a part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 22, 2017. Go to www.WLSW.org to find out more. Swimming Lessons Save Lives!
Need some advice on getting the best out of this event, contact Gretchen Masterfano at gmasterfano@cityofsummit.org to find out how they do it in Summit, NJ.
Click Here for the Proclamation
Click Here for American Academy of Pediatric's drowning statistics.
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Check out the article and be sure to consider these properties when you get involved with the NJRPA ticket program and plan your summer field trips. For free tips on promoting swim lessons and drowning prevention programs go to www.poolsafely.org
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