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CMAHC Announces 2025 Ambassadors Recognized for Exceptional Support of Aquatic Health and Safety

The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) is proud to announce the 2025 class of CMAHC Ambassadors, honoring four individuals who have consistently demonstrated exceptional support of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) and CMAHC’s mission. Each year, CMAHC selects a small group of members to serve as Ambassadors, individuals who not only

May is Water Safety Month

National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign celebrated each May to provide water safety education for children and adults ahead of the peak summer swim season. A national coalition of water safety partners — the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Pool

Hayward Donates to Step Into Swim, Reaffirms Partnership with Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) President and CEO Kevin Holleran presented a $100,000 donation – in honor of the company’s 100th year anniversary – to Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). Three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines, who leads Step Into Swim as PHTA’s Vice President of Partnerships and Development, received the

Shining a Light on Swimming Pool Standards

Behind every pool pro who is out building, selling, or servicing their customers lies a committee of 100 industry volunteers who are giving up their evenings and weekends to make these jobs profitable, safe — even possible. While the flashier initiatives undertaken by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) promote certifications and advocate for

Pool Nation Women’s Summit Grows

The Pool Nation Women’s Summit has grown into a powerful annual event where women from across the pool and spa industry come together to network, learn, and share their experiences. The unique space not only allows women to form lasting relationships but also leave with actionable insights. From its first year — attended by just

Behind the Scenes: Updating the ISPSC

“The ISPSC [International Swimming Pool and Spa Code] provides a common source for enforceable code language that can be adopted by any state or local authority in the nation. It’s a one-stop shop for safe and correct pool and spa construction and operation,” says Wendy Purser, chair of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)

PHTA Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications

The PHTA Scholarship Program was originally founded to honor public swimming pool and spa operators who have pursued further education to better protect public health. Today, it has expanded to acknowledge the efforts of all PHTA-certified professionals and help them or their immediate family members pursue a college education. If you currently hold a PHTA

Diving Into Action for Drowning Prevention

This past May, the International Swimming Hall of Fame and Every Child A Swimmer hosted a VIP event where guests enjoyed a complimentary dinner with drinks and music, meaningful presentations and a first-class diving show. The event, which took place in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was hosted by Casey McGovern, the program manager for Every Child

Enter the Awards of Excellence!

PHTA International Awards of Excellence, sponsored by AQUA Magazine PHTA’s International Awards of Excellence program is one of the largest, most well-renowned design competitions in the industry recognizing pool, spa, and hot tub installations. There are more than 20 categories in which you can enter, from hot tubs and swim spas to residential pools and

Deadline Extended for PHTA Superlative Awards

Members of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) — the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry — are now invited to participate in several of the industry’s most elite awards programs.  PHTA International Awards of Excellence, sponsored by AQUA Magazine PHTA’s International Awards of Excellence program is one of