CPO Certification Course - Leisure Pool & Spa Supply, Inc. - Tim Yoder Instructing CPO Class

Photos: January 2019 Certified Pool Operator Certification Course

Winter 2019 CPO Certification Course – LeisurePoolInc.com

Earlier this month, Tim Yoder, President of Leisure Pool & Spa Supply, Inc. taught a two-day Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification Course. Hosted at the University of Notre Dame’s Rolfs Aquatic Center, this course is presented through the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Here are a few pictures!

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Rolf Aquatic Center – University of Notre Dame.
CPO Certification Course - Leisure Pool & Spa Supply, Inc. - Tim Yoder Instructing CPO Class
Tim Yoder instructing the January 2018 CPO Certification Course.

NSPF CPO (Certified Pool/Spa Operator) Training - Hosted at the University of Notre Dame's Rolfs Aquatic Center

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We hold NSPF CPO Certification courses regularly. This is an essential component of ongoing aquatics education! If you are interested in learning more or registering for an upcoming course, click the link below to visit our Education page.

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Dive In With New Starting Platforms for your Pool – A Budget Friendly Upgrade!

New Pool Competition Starting Platforms from Leisure Pool & Spa Supply

Article by Marc Yoder & Benjamin Rogers 

At the time of the writing of this article, it is the dead of winter – January 2019 to be exact. In other words, right smack in the middle of swim season. With the increased daily usage, annoying little issues with either your swimming pool’s mechanical system or deck equipment have more than likely begun to pop up. (These issues always seem to pop up on the day of the big swim meet.) In our opinion, now is a good time to catalogue some of those issues (at least the ones that you can “band-aid” your way through the rest of the season) and begin to plan ahead and budget for the annual summer shutdown, maintenance, & cleaning of your aquatic facility’s pool and natatorium.

Warsaw, Indiana High School Starting Platforms by Kiefer - Installed by Leisure Pool & Spa - Syracuse, IN
Warsaw High School Starting Platforms – Installed by Leisure Pool & Spa

As you and I both know, large pool equipment renovations and (or) aquatic facility improvement projects can take months and in some cases, years of planning, lots of design meetings, & frustrating delays. Not to mention actually securing funding from your facility’s capital improvements budget.

What if you have JUST enough in your pool maintenance or capital improvement budgets to tackle some of the issues more narrow in scope within the natatorium? Often, many of these types of issues have been lingering, possibly getting worse season after season. It is always best to be pre-emptive, even if the issue can be seen as ‘small’ in scope. Small problems can quickly balloon in size.


Deteriorating Deck Equipment – A Liability Issue

One of the issues we often see is the deterioration of your natatorium’s deck equipment. Years of wear due to usage as well as exposure to an indoor aquatic facility environment causes corrosion & rust. Over time the deck equipment fatigues to the point of failure. Starting platforms are a good example.

Starting platforms (or starting blocks) are often manufactured out of stainless steel. Over time the welds can breakdown from corrosion due to exposure in an aquatic environment. This is called “crevice corrosion” and is caused when impurities in the metal that are exposed during the manufacturing welding process come in contact with the “off-gases” put off by your indoor pool. These welds are where a starting platform’s strength lies. If they fail during use, they could cause severe injury and could expose your facility to a potential lawsuit.

If you are looking for a good, worthwhile upgrade to your aquatic facility that matches with the available funds, we would suggest considering the purchase and installation of new, competition level, starting platforms. Here are some of the benefits;


  • New equipment = improved safety – We have seen the breakdown and failure in the welds of starting platforms as described above, causing the platform itself to break off during use! Luckily in that instance, no one was seriously injured. A proactive approach is a key way to keep your facility safe and trustworthy for your patrons.
  • Customizable colors and printing – match and spruce up your decor. Keeping your pool area looking sharp increases professionalism and helps influence others to treat your equipment with respect. Competition pool starting platforms are eye-catching and serve as visual focal points in a pool deck’s design. Secure your school or organization’s logo the promotion it deserves!
  • Easy Selection, Design, & Installation Process – Don’t know where to start? Want to know what type of platform is best for your facility and athletes? Leisure Pool & Spa Supply, Inc. will work side by side with you from design to delivery. We’ll work with you on platform selection, coordinate the color & logo design with the manufacturer, and take care of the delivery and installation process.
  • Interested? Request a Quote today.

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Concord High School, Elkhart, IN. - New Starting Platforms - Leisure Pool & Spa Supply
Concord High School, Elkhart, IN. – New Starting Platforms Purchase From & Installed By Leisure Pool & Spa Supply

About Us: Since 1982, Leisure Pool & Spa Supply, Inc. has worked diligently to become one of Indiana’s leading recreational and commercial aquatics businesses. With locations in Syracuse and Indianapolis, IN., our qualified aquatics team stands ready to dive in and assist you!

We are pleased to provide a wide variety of products and services including, pool & spa supplies, construction, consulting, ongoing maintenance, pool starting platforms, water quality testing and much more. Interested in learning more? Get in touch today, we are happy to answer any questions you may have.


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Top Three Reasons to Select Leisure Pool & Spa As Your Water Testing Service Provider

With approx. 40,000 tests completed each year, Leisure Pool & Spa Supply of Syracuse and Indianapolis, Indiana is the Hoosier State’s largest provider of weekly pool and spa bacterial water testing services. This is required by the I.S.D.H. (Indiana State Department of Health) for all public recreational bodies of water. Here are three quick reasons why you should consider the Leisure Pool & Spa Supply team to provide this essential service.

Experience Counts!

Our route technicians run 22 weekly routes and are in approx. 1,000 facilities per week. This, combined with our 35+ years in business has provided us with a wealth of experience. As the state’s largest provider of this mandated water testing, we have the experience you expect in working with aquatic facilities and local health departments.

Providing Convenience

Our technician comes to your aquatic facility to gather the sample on site. They will then transport your sample in a secured, chilled cooler to the laboratory. Your test results are then sent directly to your county’s health department and uploaded for your access on our convenient online report portal.

Proper Chain of Custody and Records

Our staff will administer all state required chain of custody paperwork between your aquatic facility, our technicians, and the laboratory. If you misplace your recent water testing report or need a copy from several months back, our report system has you covered. We keep a digital copy of all bacteria sample reports. These are on file going back for a period of five (5) years.

Interesting in signing up or learning more? Click here!


 

Leisure Pool & Spa Supply, Inc. - Syracuse & Indianapolis, IN

About Us: Since 1982, Leisure Pool & Spa Supply, Inc. has worked diligently to become Indiana’s premier provider of aquatic facility service, supply and commercial construction. With locations in Syracuse & Indianapolis, Indiana, our expert team stands ready to assist you with any and all pool & spa related needs. Our water testing services are utilized by hundreds of properties here in the Hoosier State. Have questions? We are available via phone and email! 

All of us at both Leisure Pool & Spa Supply, Inc. and Premier Aquatic Construction thank all our loyal clients for the business you’ve entrusted with us over the years. We’re excited about the future and can’t wait to work with you on your venue’s next aquatic project!


 

Leisure Pool & Spa Supply – Premier Aquatic Construction, dba – Since 1982

 

The Hoosier State of the Hotel Pool

As someone who enjoys both travel and enjoying a refreshing swim or relaxing in a spa after a long day, I set out to find the best-of-the-best in hotel pools.  Along the way, while discovering incredible pools throughout the country, I discovered two things: 1) there seemed to be 5 common core themes that set pools apart from the less-than-spectacular and 2) Indiana is really missing the mark in these areas. Utilization of the Infinity Pool, the view, the uniqueness of décor, the vibe that’s being portrayed, and the eccentric design aspects (such as the shape, liner imprint, and location) comprise the all-star line-up that put them in a league of their own. Let’s dive deeper into what really brings that “wow” factor to hotel guests.

Infinity Pool

Quite simply, this is the “it” product with pools today.  If your property sits in a location with a view that cannot or should not be tamed, the Infinity Pool is a must-have!  Whether it’s the mountain range, ocean view, or city light, the Infinity Pool allows your guest to relax in the pool while appreciating the smart location in which you placed your hotel.  Not to mention, it gives the illusion that your pool flows directly into the breath-taking landscape which, in my opinion, is pretty freakin’ sweet!

The View

We touched on it with “Why an Infinity Pool?” Views are crucial to the overall experience of travellers.  We don’t want to look at the same concrete jungle we just travelled on for the last 8 hours.  No, my friend; we want to escape.  Think about it: how many of us travel just for the escapism aspect, dodging responsibility to take a deep breath?  One thing I have always found incredibly important when selecting a hotel is whether or not it felt like home away from home.  Just as it is with my home, the view is crucial in creating this comfortable escape from reality.

Uniqueness of Décor

Let’s face it, your ADA Chair Lift, while important to have, does not count as décor!  That plastic table that used to be white but is now an eggshell, at best, is not flattering to your pool area.  Yet, throughout Indiana, this is what you see with a few exceptions. انواع العاب الورق   For example, the Wyndham Garden Inn located in Warsaw, IN recognized an opportunity to “wow” their travellers with their pool area by creating an “old town” theme (pictured to the left).  Rather than move their hotel to a location with a more appealing view, they brought the view to their hotel pool!

Portrayed Vibe

I get it Indiana; we are not exactly a coastal destination state or surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges.  But, just like in life, we can either use that as an excuse or create the environment travellers seek.  For instance, check out this incredible beach vibe that the McCarren Hotel in New York City created (picture to the right).  That’s right; rather than move their hotel to a beach resort property, they brought the beach resort view right to the heart of New York City!  So, what does this mean, Indiana?  Stop making excuses and start making progress.  The standard 12’ x 24’ rectangle just isn’t cutting it anymore. اوراق الكوتشينة   Instead of changing the size of your pool, try changing the style of it!

Design Aspects

If you are building new, this is your chance to put your style in concrete (literally)!  Some of the most incredible hotel pools I have seen are generally not a simple rectangle with a standard liner but have a distinct shape and an even more distinct liner.  Take the Montage Beach Hotel in Laguna Beach, CA (pictured below).  They actually accomplished branding themselves with the image embedded into their liner.  No doubt, I will remember this pool a year from now whether I visit it or not.


What to do… what to do?  Simply change the landscape of hotel pools in Indiana, literally and figuratively.  The first step is making the decision to improve the overall experience of your guests via your pool. مراهنات رياضية   Second, contact a trusted aquatic contractor with decades of experience (by the way, if you don’t know of one, I have a suggestion).  Finally, execute!  It’s time for Indiana hotels to deploy some self-awareness and realize that we have neglected our travellers of a crucial aspect of their overall experience in staying with us: delivering an unforgettable stay with an incredible pool!