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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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 âSwimming Pool and Leisure Systems Installerâ. ISPE Members and those who have passed the ISPE exams may apply for the […]
PWTAG has revised an existing technical note, and produced a new one, to recognise the increasing range and popularity â not to mention technical challenges â of water features. TN13 Interactive water features has been around for years. It included some material on fountains and ground-based jets. That has been moved to form the basis […]
New Swim England chief executive Andy Salmon has encouraged the entire aquatics community to get behind the national governing bodyâs âcommitment to changeâ. Andy gave his thoughts on the recently-published independent listening research and issued a sincere apology to anyone who had endured poor experiences or inappropriate behaviour. He spoke frankly about the responsibility and […]
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 […]
The annual SPATA and BISHTA Trade Association Awards took place in February, presented by the umbrella organisation, the British Swimming Pool Federation during the companyâs SPATEX exhibition at Coventry. In all, 13 companies appeared on the SPATA winners list. The prestigious Dick Millward Trophy for SPATA Pool Contractor of the Year was won by Centurion […]
Part two of our top tips on overcoming sales obstacles… Following on from part one on this topic, these guidance points are designed to identify and overcome sales obstacles in our day-to-day working lives. In part one we talked about a closing ratio of around 50% and what it takes to achieve this and higher […]
Leeds Rhinos Rugby League team have installed two Premium ice bath brand âChill Tubsâ to help support recovery and performance. Chill Tubs will also be proudly donating 5% to the Leeds Hospitals Charity Appeal for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND from every Chill Tubs sale directly from the Leeds Rhinos. Chill Tubs, launched by […]
In conversation with Andy Wroot, UK champion of Sundance Spas… It was way back in 1998 when Andy Wrootâs journey with Sundance Spas began when he joined his uncle who was one of the pioneering Sundance dealers in the UK. Fresh out of school as an 18-year-old, Andy was immediately captivated by selling these luxury […]
Pool & Spa SCENE meet the Plastica team⊠As one of the leading independent swimming pool manufacturers and distributors in the UK, Plastica takes its responsibility seriously when it comes to managing its business. This year, the company has achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety registration for its […]
