In an effort to make attendance at the conferences more economical, we have scheduled six regional Build-a-Pool Conferences with a variety of dates and locations to choose from. These one day (or 1 & ½ day) workshop style events are conducted by our Facilities Development staff. To date we estimate these conferences have been an important part of over 65 new facilities being commissioned. They have also played a supporting role in over 100 additional projects. Our professional providers have played a major part in these successes. Attendees receive a 4 gig flash drive with all materials presented plus lots of supporting information.

The format offers information about:

• Programming pools for financial sustainability
• Renovating and upgrading/changing existing pools
• Expanding or adding on to pools
• Designing and building new facilities

WHAT TO EXPECT

USA Swimming conducts three  versions of the Regional Build a Pool Workshop – see below for the descriptions.

#1 - The 12 hour version with eight hours on one day and four hours the following morning. This conference format covers programming, basis business planning, and cost to build, cost to operate, and three actual examples of different sized facilities. New industry products and methods are also presented along with ideas for expanding and renovating. Day two will cover the Enterprise Plan for new projects. These conferences/workshops feature the most up-to-date information in an easy to understand entertaining presentation. Each attendee will receive a flash drive at registration with all of the information in electronic form.

#2 - The eight hour one day version. This conference format covers programming, planning, and cost to build, cost to operate, and three actual examples of different sized facilities. Building and design methods are also presented along with ideas for phasing and renovating. These conferences/workshops feature the most up-to-date information in an easy to understand entertaining presentation. Each attendee will receive a flash drive at registration with all of the information in electronic form.

#3 - The four hour condensed version This conference format briefly covers programming, and cost to build, cost to operate, and two actual examples of different sized facilities. New building methods are also presented. These conferences/workshops feature the most up-to-date information in an easy to understand entertaining presentation. Each attendee will receive a flash drive at registration with all of theinformation in electronic form.

• The first ½ of day 1 concentrates on PROGRAMMING PRECEEDING DESIGN and the business of aquatics.
• The second ½ of day 1 focuses on 3 case studies and modern design options for efficiency and effectiveness.
• The second day morning is all about making pools sustainable and developing an Enterprise Plan as the precursor to the business plan and feasibility study.

In 2013, USA Swimming will host six Regional Build a Pool Workshops in conjunction with other aquatic industry conferences. See the schedule below for dates and locations as well as a link to be able to register.

2013 Regional Build-A-Pool Conference Schedule – Confirmed dates and locations below

September 7th & 8th – New Orleans - Marriott New Orleans Hotel - in conjunction with the ASCA World Clinic

October 19th & 20th – Indianapolis, Indiana -Hyatt Regency Downtown - in conjunction with the World Aquatic Health Conference

November 23rd-24th- Sherman Oaks, California - Courtyard by Marriott