2025 Shop Talk: Closing Your Pools and Water Features

Cost: $10/PRPS Members
      $20/Nonmembers
Includes. 1 CEU  

This event is a focused discussion and sharing of best practices and problem solving. Recorded version will be sent 1-3 after the live event.

Are you new to closing a pool for the season? Do you need a refresher or have a question about best practices?  Closing a pool and getting it ready for winter involves several key steps to protect your pool, equipment and supplies from freezing and winter damage. Water features also need to be winterized and require similar and unique procedures.  There will also be an opportunity for you to ask the panel questions or share insights about your facility and situation during the roundtable. 

Join The Maintenance Institute and aquatic professionals as we discuss best practices and examine topics such as 
•Fall cleaning and pool water levels
•Winter pool chemistry 
•Preparing the lines 
•Shutting down pumps and filters
•Developing proper shut down procedures
•Safe chemical storage
•Facility security and monitoring 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
•Parks and Public Works Personnel
•Operators and Caretakers of water features in Hotels, Churches, Campgrounds, & Resorts
•Park Foreman and Supervisors
•Recreation Directors
•Facility Managers for YMCA/YWCA, Scouts, Head Start, Neighborhood Associations
•Township Managers / Directors
•Public Works Managers / Directors

Presenter: Todd Roth is the lead presenter and panel facilitator. He has served as the Aquatics Supervisor for Centre Region Parks and Recreation for over 20 years and is a Certified Pool Operator and Certified Park and Recreation Professional. Todd, along with other aquatic professionals, will explain the procedures they use at their facilities to ensure the safety of their equipment and a smooth spring opening.  

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