2023 PRO Aquatics Conference and Trade Show
| Date: | Mar 30, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023 | |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Location: | Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON |
2023 PRO Aquatics Conference & Trade Show
March 30 - 31, 2023
After four long years of virtual events and online meetings, we're back in person! The 2023 PRO Aquatics Conference features active sessions, panels, and in pool activities that frame thought leadership on issues that are critical to the health and sustainability of the aquatics sector.
This year, our keynote speaker is Peter Katz, a Juno nominated singer-songwriter with a passion for motivating and inspiring!
Trade Show
Interested in seeing the latest in recreation and aquatics goods and services? The 2023 PRO Trade Show will run from March 29 to 30 with over 35 booths to visit. Make sure to pick up a bingo card and visit every booth for a chance to win exciting prizes! PRO Educational Forum delegates will have the opportunity to visit the Trade Show and meet with vendors on March 29 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
PRO Aquatics Program*
Day 1: March 30, 2023
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Session |
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9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Registration Opens |
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9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Continental Breakfast and Mingling |
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Trade Show Open to Delegates |
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10:00 am - 11:10 am |
Conference Opening and Keynote Address with Peter Katz |
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11:10 am - 12:00 pm |
Panel 1: Reducing Energy & Carbon Footprint |
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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Trade Show Luncheon |
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2:10 pm - 3:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Drawn to Water: Exposing the Relationship between Drowning and Autism |
Ontario Health Code 565-2018: The Impact on Aquatics |
Help Reduce Harm Caused by Opioid Poisoning in your Community |
Understanding and Applying Anti-Oppression |
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3:10 pm - 4:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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"Speed Dating" Networking Session
Facilitated by Beth Fisher |
Roundtable Debriefs
Featuring conference speakers |
Red Cross Session: Farewell to Red Cross in Aquatics |
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4:10 pm - 5:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Preventing Burnout: Decreasing Stress and Increasing Passion |
Post-Pandemic Aquatics: Keys to Supervision and Management |
Starfish Swimming Canada: Innovations in Aquatics Instruction |
Take a Deep Breath: Addressing Aquatics Air Quality |
IN POOL SESSION
B-Boards: Fun Fitness for Youth and Adults |
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Delegates go to Dinner in the Hamilton |
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Awards Cocktail Reception |
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9:00 pm - 12:00 am |
Social |
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Day 2: March 31, 2023
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Time |
Session |
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9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Registration Opens |
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9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Continental Breakfast and Mingling |
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10:10 am - 11:00 am |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Effective Online Training |
The Smart Beach Project: Water Safety for the 21st Century |
Aquatic Innovation: New Approaches to Old Problems |
Healthy Pools: Preventing Recreational Water Illnesses |
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11:10 am - 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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The Jeremiah Perry Drowning: The Story, Lessons Learned and the Implications for the Aquatics Industry |
A Year of Training: Staff Training Modules for Aquatics Staff and Supervisors |
Realizing Your Presentation Potential: Becoming a Strong Public Speaker |
Water Wellness: Serving your Whole Community
Alison Bonnyman, Canadian Aquatic Rehab |
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12:00 pm - 1:20 pm |
Lunch |
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1:20 pm - 2:10 pm |
Panel 2: Staffing Shortage: Strategies for Long-Term Success |
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2:10 pm - 3:10 pm |
Ducky Race |
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3:10 pm - 4:00 pm |
Fireside Chat: The Future of Aquatics |
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4:10 pm + |
Conference Closing |
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Learn more about the 2023 PRO Aquatics Conference program here!
*Program subject to change.
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