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2027 National Build & Program A Pool Workshop

Celebrating 22 years of BAPP. February 6-7, 2027 at the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada.

Register for BAPP
Our Motto

Programming Precedes Design

National Build & Program A Pool Workshop (BAPP) 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, BAPP 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.

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 for aquatic excellence.
Networking
Expand your knowledge of building an Aquatic Center with leading professionals.
Actionable Insights
Leave with actionable takeaways you can implement immediately.
Community
Reinvent how to program an Aquatic Center with peers nationwide.
Registration

Registration Options

Early Bird
Through October 1
$249
Regular
October 2 – January 2
$299
Late
January 3 – February 1
$349
Last Minute
February 2+
$399

AOAP, NDPA, ASCA, AEA/ATRI members receive 20% discount. Email snelson@totalaquatic.llc for your discount code.

Hotel Information

Grand Sierra Resort

2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595
February 6-7, 2027
Sierra Standard Rooms
$130/night
Plus $25/night resort fee plus taxes
Reservation cut off: January 22, 2027 at midnight PT
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Workshop Schedule

Timeline

Day 1 — Saturday, February 6

7:00 – 7:45 AM
Sign in & light breakfast
8:00 – 8:10 AM
Welcome & introductions
8:10 – 9:00 AM
Validate the needs & wants of an aquatic center
9:00 – 10:25 AM
Examining the four pillars of sustainability programs
10:25 – 10:35 AM
Break with the Dream Team
10:35 – 12:00 PM
Reevaluating Water Programs for Sustainability
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch with the Dream Team
1:00 – 2:55 PM
Beginning of project expectations
2:55 – 3:05 PM
Break with the Dream Team
3:05 – 5:00 PM
Options for pool and building sizes, costs
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Social sponsored by the Play Core Group

Day 2 — Sunday, February 7

7:00 – 7:45 AM
Light Breakfast
7:45 – 8:00 AM
Good Morning, Review & Announcements
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Successful Projects
9:30 – 9:40 AM
Break with the Dream Team
9:40 – 12:00 PM
New Building Technologies
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch with the Dream Team
1:00 – 2:55 PM
Additional Technologies Options
2:55 – 3:10 PM
Break with the Dream Team
3:10 – 4:10 PM
Design Exercise Puzzle with Kevin Post
4:10 – 5:30 PM
Summary & Wrap up with Q&A
Topics Covered

What You'll Learn

01
Developing your committee and professional team
02
New standard in water exercise program delivery
03
Innovative technologies and build options
04
Facility design from Learn to Swim to competition pools
05
How Dream Team Partners can help your project
06
Cost to operate and programming income potential