URGENT TRAINING INVESTMENT CRUCIAL

Keith Osborne dives into swimming pools for the second of our two-part special investigation into the wet leisure industryā€™s skills crisisā€¦ 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, […]

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SPATEX FLIES UK FLAG

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 […]

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HOME STUDY PAYS DIVIDENDS

Swimming pool technicians and engineers are essential for maintaining the safety, functionality, and quality of swimming facilities. Their expertise ensures that pools are not only clean and well-maintained but also safe for use. Given the technical nature of their work appropriate training and continuous professional development (CPD) are crucial. The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers […]

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SAFETY ALERT ON SINGLE MAIN DRAINS

Swimming pool engineers are being urged to keep vigilant and make sure they alert pool owners and operators to the dangers of single main drains in swimming pools. ā€œOver the past 30 years there have been many cases of entrapment in swimming pools internationally, many of which have caused life changing injuries, and some have […]

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ALL CHANGE AT NEW LOOK ISPE

The ISPE Council of Management is pleased to confirmed the appointment of Luke Griffiths as the new ISPE General Manager. Luke began his professional journey at the age of 16 as a lifeguard at a local swimming centre, where he not only honed his swimming skills but also discovered a passion for facility management. Over […]

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END OF INSTITUTE ERA

After an illustrious career spanning an impressive 35 years, Ross Alcock, General Secretary of the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE), is stepping down for well-deserved retirement. Throughout his time with ISPE, Ross has been a stalwart figure. His commitment to the institute has been evident in every aspect of his work. From overseeing the […]

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TRAINING REAPS RICH REWARDS

Passing in the four sections of the ISPE exams elevates successful student members to Certified Technicians and evidence of passing the ISPE exams is one of the criteria to obtaining the blue CSCS card for ā€˜Swimming Pool and Leisure Systems Installerā€™. ISPE Members and those who have passed the ISPE exams may apply for the […]

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RED LETTER BSPF DAYS

A picture special from the recent Coventry exhibition… Celebrating its tenth anniversary at the Coventry Building Society Arena, it is fitting that this milestone year drew a record number of SPATEX visitors, with attendance figures almost 20 per cent up on the previous year. The British Swimming Pool Federation organisers were delighted to welcome more […]

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INSTITUTEā€™S STUDENT WINNERS

The annual ISPE Awards were presented this autumn with two long-serving ISPE members made Fellows of the Institute. ISPE President Jimmy Lamb, FISPE, congratulated ISPE Vice-President Bob Judd, FISPE, and ISPE-Endorsed PPO Training Provider and Council member, Colin Jenkinson. FISPE. Jimmy then handed ISPE Technician certificates to those who passed their ISPE Exams back in […]

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