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SUMMARY:Creating Next Level Baby Teachers Workshop - In Person - Orlando\, FL (members only)
DESCRIPTION:Contact our office if you need to register instructors for this Workshop who are not attending the National Conference!\nYou can call or email D’Nette:\n480-837-5525 admin@usswimschools.org \nJoin the USSSA in Creating Next Level Baby Teachers. During this exciting course we will share best practices to foster comfort\, confidence\, and success in swimming lessons without causing trauma. Our experts have over 115 years of teaching children under the age of 3 and their parents. The course builds upon your existing knowledge and gives you the tools you need to level up your teaching. \nThe Creating Next Level Baby Teachers Course consists of two parts: the online course and the in-person workshop\, with the online course required before attending the workshop. The course is regularly updated with new research and information\, encouraging instructors to refresh their skills and continue learning by retaking both the course and the workshop periodically. \nInstructor: Kelli Stryker\, Baby Swim Instructor Training Team \nDate:  October 18\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST\nWorkshop fee:  $159.00 (includes the Creating Next Level Baby Teachers Online Pre-Course)\nLocation:\nHilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista\n1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard PO Box 22781\nLake Buena Vista\, FL 32830 \n*The Creating Next Level Baby Teachers pre-course must be taken online prior to the workshop. The price includes the pre-course.  If you have taken the online pre-course please contact the office for a discount code.  admin@usswimschools.org \n**must have 10 registered attendees to hold the workshop
URL:https://usswimschools.org/event/creating-next-level-baby-teachers-workshop-in-person-orlando-fl-members-only/
LOCATION:Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista\, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL\, 32830\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:2026 USSSA National Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 USSSA National Conference\nOctober 19 – 21\, 2026\nHilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista\n1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL 32830 \nPrepare to embark on a journey of transformation and triumph as we invite you to the USSSA National Conference in Orlando\, Florida\, this October 2026! \n\n\nStep into the center of the Circle of Success\, where visionaries unite\, strategies converge\, and dreams take flight. This conference isn’t just about attending sessions – it’s about diving headfirst into an experience of inspiration\, innovation\, and unparalleled networking opportunities. \n\n\nHilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Reservations (cutoff date is September 25\, 2026)\n$249 per night single/double plus $25 discounted daily resort fee (triple and quad available for add’l fee) \nDaily resort fee includes: guest room high speed wireless internet\, shuttle to/from Disney World Theme Parks\, two 16 oz Starbucks coffees daily\, two 16.9 oz bottle water daily\, $5 discount on one attraction ticket sold at the concierge desk (coupons cannot be combined). \nIndividual Meeting Space WiFi available for purchase: $35++ per day for 5mbps of shared bandwidth | $23++ per day for 3mbps of shared bandwidth\nReservation link TBA \n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nLearn to swim school owners/operators\, directors\, managers\, and instructors\nAnyone looking to get into the learn to swim industry\nAnyone looking to level-up their learn to swim program\n\nIn the Sunshine State’s most magical city\, surrounded by palm trees and the promise of endless possibilities\, you’ll join fellow leaders and luminaries from across the nation. Together\, we’ll explore the depths of success\, sharing insights\, best practices\, and groundbreaking ideas to propel our industry forward. \nFrom harnessing the power of technology to mastering the art of customer engagement\, every session is designed to help you navigate the currents of change and emerge stronger than ever before. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rising star\, the Circle of Success beckons you to join us on this exhilarating voyage. \nSo pack your ambition\, your enthusiasm\, and your sense of adventure\, because in Orlando\, the Circle of Success awaits. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://usswimschools.org/event/2026-usssa-national-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista\, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL\, 32830\, United States
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SUMMARY:Certified Pool and Spa Operator (CPO) Course
DESCRIPTION:The Certified Pool & Spa Operator® (CPO®) certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping pools safer and keeping them open. Over 400\,000 students have been trained since 1972. \nCPO certification provides individuals with the knowledge\, techniques\, and skills required for proper pool operations. This course is eligible for IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). \n\nYou will learn how to:\nReduce risks in and around the water\nPrevent drowning\, recreational water illness\, suction entrapment\, evisceration\, diving accidents\, electrocutions\, chemical hazards\, and slips and falls\nAddress regulatory guidelines\nMaintain disinfection and water balance\nManage water problems\nPerform troubleshooting\, chemical testing\, and record keeping\nManage chemical feed\nUtilize automation and technology\n\n*Pool Operator Primer course must be completed online and a copy of the certificate must be submitted to the teacher prior to the first day***Must be a USSSA Active Member to Register** \nFee is $325 (discounted from $400 for USSSA Members).  *Please contact D’Nette prior to registering for the discount code! \nClick Here To Register & For More Info
URL:https://usswimschools.org/event/cponov/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Creating Next Level Baby Teachers\, Part 1: Elevating Your Teaching Style
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kelly Gosselin\, Little Flippers Swim School\nTime: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PACIFIC\nCost: $159.00 – Full Workshop\n$55.00 – Individual Session \nThe Creating Next Level Baby Teachers Course (formerly Infant Toddler) is a comprehensive training series designed to deepen your understanding of teaching infants and toddlers. The full course is broken down into four parts: \n\nOne self-paced online course (may take up to 4 hours to complete)\nThree virtual workshop sessions\, each focusing on a specific area of instruction\n\nWhile each virtual session can be taken independently\, completion of all three virtual sessions and the online course is required to receive a certificate. \nPart 1: Elevating Your Teaching Style\nExplore the core principles of teaching infants and toddlers to swim. This module covers essential guidelines for safe\, trauma-free lessons\, strategies for developing effective progressions\, and foundational water skills that set the stage for confident swimmers. \nPart 2: Accelerated Learning by Fostering Stronger Connections\nLearn how to build strong connections with both children and their caregivers. This module focuses on mastering clear and compassionate communication\, and introducing the concepts of balance\, buoyancy and breathing. \nPart 3: Integrating Child Development Into Your Lessons\nDeepen your knowledge of child development to tailor lessons to each learner’s needs. This module shows you how to bring all course elements together to create engaging\, effective\, and developmentally appropriate swim experiences. \n  \nClick Here To Register & For More Info
URL:https://usswimschools.org/event/creating-next-level-baby-teachers-part-1-elevating-your-teaching-style/
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SUMMARY:2026 Financial Strategies Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Strong financial management is essential to building a sustainable\, successful swim school. Designed specifically for swim school owners and operators\, this virtual seminar will explore financial strategies to help you better understand your numbers\, plan for the future\, and make informed business decisions. \n\n\nWhether you’re focused on strengthening your current operation or planning for what’s next\, this seminar will provide practical insights with the unique financial realities of running a swim school in mind. \n\n8:00–8:50 a.m. | Dennis Lindsay\, Fractional CFO\nLook Ahead: Put Your Financial Statements to Work\nLearn how to build a rolling income statement\, balance sheet\, and cash flow projection. Dennis will show how updating each month with actual results and extending the forecast helps you focus on what’s ahead. \n9:00–9:50 a.m. | Craig Kinney\, Sr. Vice President\, Real Estate and Strategic Planning\, Emler Swim & Gym\nKnow Your Numbers: KPIs for a Profitable Swim School\nExplore the key performance indicators to monitor when assessing and maintaining a profitable business model. \n10:00–10:50 a.m. | Dave Otteson\, VP of Franchise Lending\, Live Oak Bank\nFunding Your Next Stage of Growth: SBA Loans for Swim Schools\nExplore SBA financing for working capital\, expansion\, or a new location. \n10:50–11:30 a.m. | Q&A Breakout Rooms\nJoin Dennis\, Craig\, and Dave to discuss your questions. \n\n\nClick Here To Register
URL:https://usswimschools.org/event/2026-financial-strategies-virtual-seminar/
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SUMMARY:Creating Next Level Baby Teachers\, Part 2: Accelerated Learning by Fostering Stronger Connections
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Krissy Bartlett\nTime: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PACIFIC\nCost: $159.00 – Full Workshop\n$55.00 – Individual Session \nThe Creating Next Level Baby Teachers Course (formerly Infant Toddler) is a comprehensive training series designed to deepen your understanding of teaching infants and toddlers. The full course is broken down into four parts: \n\nOne self-paced online course (may take up to 4 hours to complete)\nThree virtual workshop sessions\, each focusing on a specific area of instruction\n\nWhile each virtual session can be taken independently\, completion of all three virtual sessions and the online course is required to receive a certificate. \nPart 1: Elevating Your Teaching Style\nExplore the core principles of teaching infants and toddlers to swim. This module covers essential guidelines for safe\, trauma-free lessons\, strategies for developing effective progressions\, and foundational water skills that set the stage for confident swimmers. \nPart 2: Accelerated Learning by Fostering Stronger Connections\nLearn how to build strong connections with both children and their caregivers. This module focuses on mastering clear and compassionate communication\, and introducing the concepts of balance\, buoyancy and breathing. \nPart 3: Integrating Child Development Into Your Lessons\nDeepen your knowledge of child development to tailor lessons to each learner’s needs. This module shows you how to bring all course elements together to create engaging\, effective\, and developmentally appropriate swim experiences. \nClick Here To Register & For More Info
URL:https://usswimschools.org/event/creating-next-level-baby-teachers-part-2-accelerated-learning-by-fostering-stronger-connections-4/
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SUMMARY:Creating Next Level Baby Teachers\, Part 3: Integrating Child Development Into Your Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Krissy Bartlett\nTime: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PACIFIC\nCost: $159.00 – Full Workshop\n$55.00 – Individual Session \nThe Creating Next Level Baby Teachers Course (formerly Infant Toddler) is a comprehensive training series designed to deepen your understanding of teaching infants and toddlers. The full course is broken down into four parts: \n\nOne self-paced online course (may take up to 4 hours to complete)\nThree virtual workshop sessions\, each focusing on a specific area of instruction\n\nWhile each virtual session can be taken independently\, completion of all three virtual sessions and the online course is required to receive a certificate. \nPart 1: Elevating Your Teaching Style\nExplore the core principles of teaching infants and toddlers to swim. This module covers essential guidelines for safe\, trauma-free lessons\, strategies for developing effective progressions\, and foundational water skills that set the stage for confident swimmers. \nPart 2: Accelerated Learning by Fostering Stronger Connections\nLearn how to build strong connections with both children and their caregivers. This module focuses on mastering clear and compassionate communication\, and introducing the concepts of balance\, buoyancy and breathing. \nPart 3: Integrating Child Development Into Your Lessons\nDeepen your knowledge of child development to tailor lessons to each learner’s needs. This module shows you how to bring all course elements together to create engaging\, effective\, and developmentally appropriate swim experiences. \nClick Here To Register & For More Info
URL:https://usswimschools.org/event/creating-next-level-baby-teachers-part-3-integrating-child-development-into-your-lessons-4/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:2027 USSSA National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the 2027 National Conference in Las Vegas\, Nevada at Planet Hollywood! Join us for an exciting week of connection\, education\, innovation\, and industry-leading inspiration. More details coming soon!
URL:https://usswimschools.org/event/usssa-national-conference-2027/
LOCATION:Planet Hollywood Las Vegas\, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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