2024 Pool & Spa Operator Annual Training

We will be offering an Annual Pool and Spa Operator Conference, free of charge on April 23, 2024 from 9:15am-4:30pm at the WECU Ferndale Education Center (5659 Barrett Rd, Ferndale).

The training is primarily for pool and spa operators, but is open to everyone wanting to learn more about safe pool and/or spa care. Whether you are new, or have been at it for years, everyone can benefit from this experience! We will provide free lunch, coffee, and snacks at this event.

Register for the training here. We request attendees register for this event at least 24 hours prior to the event start time.

Parking Notice: There is restricted parking for Education Center users; please do not use the first three rows nearest to the entrance. For this event, attendees should park at the back of the lot to leave the spaces closest to the building available to WECU members who are transacting business. Those requiring handicapped parking are exempt from this requirement.

Agenda

Time	Agenda Item
9:15 – 9:30 am	Registration
9:30 – 9:35 am	Joshua Leinbach, WCHCS - Introductions, overview, logistics
9:35 - 11:05 am	Terry Arko, HASA Pool – Pool Chemistry 101
11:05 – 11:20 am	Break
11:20 - 12:05 pm	Luis Flores, Retired WCHCS – Benefits of Water Recreation
12:05 – 12:20 pm	Justin Shields, City of Bellingham – Lifeguard Certifications and Swim Lessons
12:20 – 1:00 pm	Lunch Provided by Whatcom County Health
1:00 - 3:00 pm	Dave Delong, WA Department of Health – Pool Equipment, Operations and Plan Review
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm	Break
3:15 – 4:00 pm	Whatcom County Team - Pool and Spa Trivia
4:00 - 4:15 pm	Final Questions & Class Evaluations