2027 National Build & Program
A Pool Workshop
Registration 2027
National Build & Program A Pool
Celebrating 22 Years Of BAP
February 6 & 7, 2027 hosted at the Grand Sierra Resort
PROGRAMMING PRECEDES DESIGN
Design It - Develop It - Deliver It
Our Motto: Programming Precedes Design
Description
National Build & Program A Pool Workshop (BAP) is a practical, program-first workshop for aquatic leaders planning a new facility, expanding, or renovating. Built on TAP’s philosophy that Programming Precedes Design, BAP helps you define the right program mix, staffing needs, operating rhythms, and revenue strategy before you lock in square footage, depths, and features.
You’ll leave with a clearer plan for building an aquatic center that can actually run well—serving your community while moving toward cost recovery and long-term sustainability. Whether you lead a municipal, school, nonprofit, or private facility, BAP gives you a framework to make smarter decisions, avoid expensive design mistakes, and align stakeholders around a shared vision.
Best for: parks & recreation leaders, school district operators, aquatic directors, project teams, architects/owners’ reps, and swim program leaders involved in facility planning.
Why Attend?
- Inspiration: Ignite fresh ideas and fuel your passion.
- Networking: Expand your knowledge of building an Aquatic Center.
- Actionable Insights: Leave with actionable takeaways.
- Community: Let’s reinvent how to program an Aquatic Center.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the leading aquatic professionals who will guide you through the design and development process.
Registration Information
DISCOUNTS: To receive the discount, you must register using the REGULAR BAP REGISTRATION.
- AOAP & NDPA, ASCA, AEA/ATRI members will receive a 20% discount on registration.
- If you attended the 2026 Build & Program A Pool Workshop or the Virtual Build A Pool, you can receive a 20% discount.
Email snelson@totalaquatic.llc to receive the code for your discount.
A processing fee is added to all registrations to assist in covering CC fee.
Different Registration Options:
- Early Bird Registration through October 1 - $249.00
- Regular Registration October 2 - January 2 - $299.00
- Late Registration January 3 - February 1 - $349.00
- Last minute Registration February 2 - $399.00
By registering for this event, you consent to receive communications from TAP and the Dream Team partners. This may include updates, newsletter, and promotional messages which you can opt out of at any time.
Hotel Information
GUESTROOM RATES:
(please note this link is for the conference and all pre and post-conference workshops and partner group trainings)
Hotel Registration Information
The Grand Sierra Resort and Convention Center
2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595
GUESTROOM RATES:
Room Type Single/Double
Sierra Standard Rooms: $130.00/night plus $25/night resort fee plus taxes
Reservation cut off Friday, January 22, 2027, at midnight Pacific time zone or before if our block fills.
NOTE: WE WILL NEVER CALL YOU TO MAKE ROOM RESERVATIONS, ONLY MAKE RESERVATIONS VIA THE LINK PROVIDED ON OUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS PAGE
(Please note that if you work for the Military or the CDC, local health department, you may call the resort directly, let them know that you are with the AOAP Conference and with the government, they will provide you the government room rate - Do this as early as possible, as there are only so many available)
IMPORTANT:
Make your reservation early, as our block will fill.
lease note this link is for the conference and all pre and post-conference workshops and partner group trainings)
Hotel Registration Information
The Grand Sierra Resort and Convention Center
2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595
Some Of The Topics To Be Covered Include
Developing your committee and professional team.
Learn about the new standard in water exercise program delivery and management.
Innovative technologies and build options.
Facility design from Learn to Swim and therapy pools to large competition pools.
How TAP’s Professional Providers can help make your project a reality.
Timeline for the BAP Workshop
SCHEDULE for February 6
Workshop Room TBA
Day 1 Saturday February 6, 2027
7:00 am - 7:45 am - Sign in & a light breakfast
8:00 am - 8:10 am - Welcome & introductions
8:10 am - 9:00 am - Validate the needs & wants of an aquatic center
9:00 am - 10:25 am - Examining the four pillars of sustainability programs.
10:25 am - 10:35 am - Break with the Dream Team
10:35 am - 12:00 am - Reevaluating Water Programs for Sustainability
12 noon - 1:00 pm - Lunch with the Dream Team
1:00 pm - 2:55 pm - Beginning of project expectations
2:55 pm - 3:05 pm - Break with the Dream Team
3:05 pm - 5:00 pm - Options for pool and building sizes, including construction costs and operational costs.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Social sponsored by the Play Core Group:
- Colorado Timing Systems
- Spectrum Aquatics
- Aqua Worx
- Water Odyssey
SCHEDULE for February 7
Workshop Room TBA
Day 2 Sunday February 7, 2027
7:00 am - 7:45 am - Light Breakfast
7:45 am - 8:00 am - Good Morning & Review & announcements
8:00 am - 9:30 am - Successful Projects
9:30 am - 9:40 am - Break with the Dream Team
9:40 am - 12 noon - New Building Technologies
12 noon - 1:00 pm - Lunch with the Dream Team
1:00 pm - 2:55 pm - Additional Technologies Options
2:55 pm - 3:10 pm - Break with the Dream Team
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm - Design Exercise Puzzle with - Kevin Post
4:10 pm - 5:30 pm - Summary & Wrap up with Q & A
Photos From Build-A-Pool Workshops
