ISPE has begun the year with real momentum, delivering a comprehensive programme of education and training initiatives designed to support both students and industry professionals across the wet leisure sector. A Back-to-Basics Revision Seminar took place at the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) offices in Andover in January. Designed to support students ahead of their […]
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Industry personality John Asher, of Asher Swimming Pools, celebrated his 90th birthday recently in the company of family and friends. John launched Asher Swimming Pools in 1968 with the support of his wife Brenda. The company continues to thrive today under the guidance of daughter Claire, son Andrew and director – John Epton. Always keen […]
ISPE’s 135th One-Day Seminar, held at the Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology in Dudley, in the West Midlands, in November, brought together 50 delegates for a focused day of technical insight, discussion, and professional networking. With an overriding commercial pool theme, the seminar addressed some of the most pressing design, operational, and compliance […]
In an increasingly digital world, where webinars and online training have become part of everyday life, the value of face-to-face events remains as strong as ever. Within the pool and spa industry, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and specialist training courses continue to play a vital role in knowledge-sharing, networking, and professional development. Events such as the […]
Over the past 12 months, the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) has made meaningful strides in expanding its membership, modernising operations, and enhancing engagement across the industry. Membership has grown by nearly 10%, rising to almost 900 members across all categories. This growth reflects the ongoing relevance of ISPE’s educational resources and events, as […]
While women currently make up less than 10% of the ISPE membership, 40% of new student applications since the campaign began have come from women—a significant and encouraging shift. Originally introduced around International Women’s Day, the campaign provided free enrolment and registration for new female students and waived entrance fees for new members. Due […]
Pool & Spa SCENE reports on providing safe and sustainable public pools… Public swimming pools need the equivalent of ‘black box’ technology from the aviation industry to provide key technical analysis on day-to-day running but especially in the event of a major incident. But the commercial wet leisure sector faces a £180 million investment shortfall […]
Keith Osborne dives into swimming pools for the second of our two-part special investigation into the wet leisure industry’s skills crisis… With its need for trained people specialising in a variety of technical fields, the wet leisure industry is currently experiencing a significant skills shortage. A lack of foresight, together with time and budget limitations, […]
Lucie Lunn on the inside track on plant room essentials… As crucial to the efficient running of any swimming pool as the heart is to the human body, designing and maintaining an effective plant room is the core element of wet leisure projects in both residential and commercial locations. The plant room is the beating […]
Pre-registration is advised for Coventry’s SPATEX wet leisure show… When the doors open at the Coventry Building Society Arena, SPATEX visitors can expect a showcase of the latest products and innovations. But, thanks to the support of the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers, and other industry associations, the event will also see one of the […]
