TPPC's 2008 Aquatic Conference

The dates for TPPC's 2008 Aquatic Conference have been set. The conference will be held in Waco, Texas, from January 4-12, 2008. Below is a schedule of the major events at this year's conference:

• Jan. 4-5: CPO Course
• Jan. 6: David Pippin Memorial Classic (11:00-5:00 pm)
• Jan. 6: Sports & Spirits Social (7:00-11:00pm)
• Jan. 7: Vendors Night (7:00-12:00 am)
• Jan. 7-9: Workshop
• Jan. 8: Kickin BBQ (7:00-11:00 pm)

The City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department invites you to “Navigate New Waters” January 3-12 at the 26th Annual Texas Public Pool Council Conference.

This year’s conference drifts upstream from College Station to the banks of the Brazos River in downtown Waco. Along with a change of scenery, the forecast calls fresh insight from speakers, new products and services from vendors, and a warm Waco welcome.

Itinerary:
The pre-conference Certified Pool Operator course is scheduled for January 4-5, while the 4th Annual David Pippen Memorial Golf Tournament is slated for January 6 at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. The conference then hits full stride on January 7-9 with various certification courses taking place until January 12.

2008 Conference Schedule

2008 Conference Special Events Schedule

2008 Conference Speaker Bios

Location:
Located in the heart of downtown, the Waco Convention Center will serve as the conference headquarters. The Waco Hilton, next door to the convention center, is the host hotel (Rates are $85/single and $109/double). Downtown Waco features riverfront parks, the historic Suspension Bridge and a full menu of bars, restaurants and shopping.

Information on Conference Accommodations

Activities:
As the host of this year’s conference, Waco’s planning committee set out with two goals for 2008: informative sessions in the day and fun at night.

Sunday evening’s welcome event is the “Sports and Spirits Social,” which will take place at the mesmerizing Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Crickets Grill and Draft House, one of Waco’s favorite hangouts, will host the event and provide special admission to its downtown location after the social.

On Monday night, the vendors get the attention, but Waco will shake things up with a dose of prime time entertainment and non-stop laughs. Then on Tuesday, everyone is invited to the River Square Center for the Kickin’ Wild West BBQ. Downtown’s newly opened Wild West club will welcome our private party to its dance floors for lip-smacking BBQ and tasty beverages.

The dates and plans are set, so now it’s time to register.

The City of Waco is proud to be a first-time host of the TPPC Annual Aquatic Conference.

Pre and Post Classes:

• Jan. 4-5: CPO Course
• Jan. 9: American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training (F.I.T.)
• Jan. 9: American Red Cross Lifeguard Management
• Jan. 10-12: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
• Jan. 10-12: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Jan. 10-12: American Red Cross Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor Trainer-To be determined.
• TBA: Jan. 9-12
  • YMCA Lifeguard
  • YMCA Lifeguard Instructor
  • YMCA Lifeguard Recertification
  • YMCA Swim Instructor
  • YMCA Specialty Recert for Swim Instructor
    

Register Online - Conference and Membership
You can register for TPPC's 2008 Aquatics Conference in just minutes by submitting the online registration form. You will use the same form for registering for the conference and submitting your membership application. After you have submitted the online form, please send your payment before the conference. Register online now!

Download Conference Registration & Membership Form
You can download a conference registration and membership form and then either mail or fax in your registration. Please mail your payment before the conference or bring your payment to the conference. [Download Form]

Pre and Post Conference Classes
CPO
YMCA Classes
All Red Cross Classes

ATTENTION - CLASS ADDED
American Red Cross CPR/AED class has been added.

Conference Information
2008 TPPC Workshop will consist of four sessions:

2008 TPPC Conference Speaker Schedule

• Management
• Marketing/Career Development Programming
• Maintenance
• Healthcode & Safety Track

Questions?
If you have questions regarding registration, you can call the following numbers:
• 832-623-1580 (Georgia)
Also, you can send your questions via email message to georgia@tppc.org.

Make payment and mail your registration to:

Texas Public Pool Council
PO Box 1422
Pasadena, TX 77501