By registering for this event, you consent to receive communications from TAP and the
Dream Team partners. This may include updates, news, and promotional messages related to the event, which you can opt out of at any time.
Each person will need their unique email to access the six modules.
The Virtual Build a Pool Workshop offers comprehensive education in building, renovating, and programming new and existing facilities.
This information is cutting edge about building and programming pools to be community centerpieces for safety, health & wellness
while being financially sustainable.
The project and scope – needs and wants.
Kevin Post, CEO of Cousilman Hunsaker
Mick Nelson, owner of Total Aquatic Programming
Sue Nelson, owner of Total Aquatic Programming
After completing the registration and payment process, you must follow the steps below to gain access to the VBAP modules.
Step 1—Once you register successfully, you will receive an email from our website system asking you to create a password. Please create the password as soon as possible.
Step 2 - After creating a password, you will receive an email from TAP containing a link that will give you access to the 6 VBAP modules. Please complete the VBAP modules within 30 days of receiving the email.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Your 30 days start when you log in to complete the six modules. When reviewing the six modules, the slides with a presenter's photo will have audio. If there is no photo of the presenter, you need to read the information.
Once you have completed the VBAP, email snelson@totalaquatic.llc to schedule your one-on-one wrap-up sessions for your Q&A.
Don't miss out on this opportunity!
If you complete the entire VBAP and participate in the Q&A session, you can receive a 20% discount on the registration fee for the 2026 National Build & Program A Pool Workshop. The conference will take place on February 14 and 15, 2026, at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, CO.
We provide different options for attending one of Total Aquatic Programming courses. The workshops are designed to help project advocates identify options for size and type of facility and the associated programming needs and scope for budget. All our presentations are based on “at least” a 2-pool indoor or indoor/outdoor combo Total Aquatic Programming-based facility.
BUILD A POOL FORMAT OPTIONS
The National Build & Program A Pool Conference is held as a pre-conference before the AOAP Conference. The conference will feature Mick & Sue Nelson as presenters, along with Kevin Post from Counsilman Hunsaker. Attendees will also have the opportunity to interact with TAP's Dream Team Partners.
Custom Build A Pool - (by appointment only) for those groups/committees who want the in-person touch. We come to you. These workshops can be conducted on any 2-day continuous time frame Monday - Sunday - presenters are Mick & Sue Nelson
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
(VBAP) Build A Pool (online registration is perpetual) The Virtual Build a Pool Workshop offers comprehensive education in building, renovating, and programming new and existing facilities. This information is cutting edge about building and programming pools to be community centerpieces for safety, health & wellness while being financially sustainable.
TOPICS COVERED
The Aquatic Facility is the Focal Point of Planned Programming
• The 4 Pillars of Aquatics
• Capital improvements fund. The invisible employee and why pools close
• Hours of operation & Staffing schedules suggestions
• Job Descriptions – (development – use – examples)
• Marketing tools: Client Handbooks and brochures – Aquatic Programming manual
• Business concept – VVMOST
• Programming options – Total Aquatic Programming = Upper-level programming – optional programming – basic programming
• CAAP Programming – Adult membership based
• Client needs/wants – Amenities – Customer Service
• Value Received Pricing
The project and scope – needs and wants.
• Pool and building size options and cost to build and operate – hindsight analysis and how to adapt
• Cost to operate and programming income potential
• New building technologies - Equipment selection – maintenance and what to plan for - Plan – Phasing – Patience
