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FREE AOAP Roundtables will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:45 - 4:25 Central Time. All are welcome to attend simply by registering here! Each meeting will start with a brief update about AOAP.  Roundtable discussions will include open conversations guided by a facilitator. Exchange ideas, share lessons, and brainstorm with your peers! The discussion topic for October will be Social Media & Marketing Register in advance here! If you have questions or need assistance registering, please reach out to us at info@aquaticpros.org.  Read more

FREE AOAP Roundtables will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:45 - 4:25 Central Time. All are welcome to attend simply by registering here! Each meeting will start with a brief update about AOAP.  Roundtable discussions will include open conversations guided by a facilitator. Exchange ideas, share lessons, and brainstorm with your peers! The discussion topic for September will be Programming & Special Events. Register in advance here!  And thank you to this month's sponsor, ProMinent Fluid Controls! If you have questions or need assistance registering, please reach out to us at info@aquaticpros.org. Read more

Join us to discuss risk management. This session will cover the definition of risk management as well as outline a 5-step model for managing risks at your facility. It covers the risks that are common to the aquatic environment, identifies sources of standard of care, and lists the elements of negligence. Presenter: Shawn DeRosa, DeRosa Aquatic Consulting Category: Risk Management, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

This presentation covers an overview of autism spectrum disorders and what these entail. It will also cover associated terms and understanding autism spectrum disorder as well as subcategories. This session will also discuss activity goals and how to meet them. Presenter: Susan Grosse, Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Development Category: Programming & Staff Training, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Dive deeper into the vast sea of possibilities for students with Autism, Anxiety and Special needs, and unlock their potential. What is special needs? What is adaptive aquatics? What are you seeing in your facility? Are you meeting the needs of all of your swimmers? Join the conversation and learn about the characteristics of Autism, Anxiety and Special Needs and gain resources and training ideas to support program growth and safety. Presented by Cindy Freedman OT, and Ailene Tisser PT -  Co Founders of Swim Angelfish, a program endorsed by AOAP Category: Programming & Staff Training 0.1 CEU Read more

Improve emergency response by fostering collaboration between aquatic facilities and local EMS. This webinar highlights how joint training and drills help lifeguards understand EMS procedures while allowing EMS to familiarize themselves with facility-specific needs. Learn practical strategies to strengthen communication, coordination, and preparedness—ensuring faster, more effective responses when every second matters. Presenter: Fire Chief Troy Haase and Assistant Chief of EMS Cody Doucette at Portage Fire Rescue Category: Staff Training .1 CEU Read more