Full two-hour path
SPI Online Master Class
Stay with one continuous session covering monitoring, alerts, trends, and the decisions that follow.
Sixth edition · Better Pools Workshop
Better pool decisions start with better evidence.
Improve pool chemistry, filtration, measurements, and operating decisions in one practical day, with focused workshops and the option to reserve a Guided Site Tour of the Iroquois Ridge pool and mechanical room.
- Date
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Venue
- Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Oakville, Ontario - Price
- CAD $117.99
Who should attend
For the people who keep pool systems working
A practical day for the people responsible for safe water, sound equipment choices, and clear operating decisions.
- 01Aquatic facility managers and operators
- 02Pool builders
- 03Aquatic consultants
- 04Regulatory staff
Fifth edition · 2025
A working room for practical pool decisions
Scenes from the 2025 Better Pools Workshop, where aquatic professionals worked through technical sessions, operating questions, and shared experience.
Aquatic professionals working through the day together.
A few of the people who took part in the fifth edition.
Technical sessions connect operating problems with measurable evidence.
Water quality, air quality, and practical risk in the same conversation.
What you will learn
Six connected parts for dependable and optimized pool operations
Each topic connects measurements, quality data and equipment performance to the decisions staff make during a normal operating day.
- 01
Systematic Pool Optimization Refresher
Review the five interdependent steps, including Process Control & Chemistry, with a focus on ORP versus PPM and the need for quality data.
- 02
Oakville case study update
Hear from Oakville operational staff about what they found after optimization.
- 03
Filtration theory and methods
Review filtration theory and principles. Compare performance, ease of use, and operating costs and waste.
- 04
Workshops
Apply what we learned this morning through hands-on workshop practice.
- 05
Guided Site Tour
See filtration optimization and other systematic pool optimization steps implemented.
- 06
Summary and practical operating decisions
Turn the day’s evidence into defensible daily choices.
Wednesday, October 28
A full day from all things water quality to mechanical room optimization
One continuous working day, with time to compare notes and see the pool systems in operation.
Arrival and light breakfast
Check in, have breakfast, and meet other aquatic facility professionals.
Welcome and opening remarks
An introduction to the day and the operating questions it will address.
Pool System Optimization Overview
Process monitoring and reliable data; control and chemistry with a focus on ORP versus PPM; filtration; and waste reduction.
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre Case Study
An updated look at the Oakville facility and its pool systems.
Coffee break
Coffee and conversation.
Best Practice for Optimal Pool Filtration: Principles and pillars
Theory, practical application, and the regulatory framework for dependable pool filtration.
Best Practice for Optimal Pool Filtration: Overview of main filtration types
Compare water quality, ease of operation, costs, and waste. The morning filtration session concludes with questions and answers.
Lunch
Lunch is included. Please tell us about dietary requirements in advance. Gluten-free and dairy-free options will be available.
- Afternoon selections required
Practical workshops
Choose the full two-hour SPI Online Master Class, or choose two workshops, or choose one workshop and one Guided Site Tour.
- Guided Site Tour reservation required
Guided Site Tours
Three 30-minute Guided Site Tour groups run alongside the practical workshops. Each group is limited to 20 people.
Closing remarks
Workshop concludes.
Afternoon plan
See how the afternoon overlaps
Guided Site Tours run from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m. in three 30-minute groups of no more than 20 people. The choices are two workshops, or one workshop plus one Guided Site Tour. The SPI Online Master Class is the full two-hour path.
SPI Online Master Class: One full two-hour session, from 1:15 to 3:15.
Choose Any Two: Two workshops, or one workshop plus one Guided Site Tour, within the afternoon workshop window.
Guided Site Tour: Three 30-minute groups, from 2:00 to 3:45.
Oakville, Ontario
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
1051 Glenashton DriveOakville, Ontario L6H 6Z4
The Town of Oakville owns and operates the venue. It is not named as an event partner.
Questions
Workshop registration details
Are meals included?
A light breakfast, coffee, and lunch are included in the workshop price.
Can dietary needs be accommodated?
Yes. Reply to your registration confirmation email with any dietary restrictions. SanEcoTec uses that information only to plan event food.
How is payment made?
Each person completes their details first, then pays through a secure Stripe checkout. A seat is reserved only after payment succeeds.
How do afternoon selections work?
Choose the full two-hour SPI Online Master Class, or choose two workshops, or choose one workshop and one Guided Site Tour. Make your selections on the payment page.
How do I reserve a Guided Site Tour?
Reserve one of three 30-minute Guided Site Tour groups on the payment page. Each group is limited to 20 people, and tours run alongside the practical workshops from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m.
Can I register several people at once?
No. Register each attendee separately so workshop choices, dietary needs, and acknowledgements stay with the right person.
Is the venue accessible?
Contact SanEcoTec before registering if you need a specific accommodation. We will confirm the venue arrangements with you.
Can a registration be transferred?
Contact SanEcoTec with the current attendee and replacement attendee details. Transfers require confirmation.
What is the refund policy?
Please note that ticket sales are final but transferable to another person or a training credit should you be unable to attend the day.
Better Pools Workshop 2026