Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to find out about the many benefits of APSP membership.

The U.S. pool, spa, and hot tub industry contributed more than $20 billion and 300,000 jobs to the American economy in 2001. The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals is the only organization working to ensure the success of your company and the industry.

Being an APSP member is tangible evidence of your commitment to excellence. Whether you are a distributor, manufacturer, manfacturers’ agent, builder, retailer, or service company, you’ll want to become part of the vibrant community of APSP members and enjoy the many benefits of APSP membership. Take advantage of the essential tools and exceptional learning opportunities that can help grow your business.

Please browse the topics below to see our full range of services. 

Advocacy and Industry Representation: Ensure your interests are heard. APSP is your effective voice shaping the policies critical to your business on the federal, state, and local levels.

• Get involved in advocating the industry’s interests. APSP’s government relations agenda is based on member input, and members are encouraged to participate in the advocacy agenda. APSP lobbies on issues relevant to the industry, including the federal “Pool and Spa Safety Act,” product liability reform, tort reform, small business issues, hazardous materials handling (OSHA, EPA), hazardous materials transportation (DOT), labor and workforce issues, and advancing the adoption of the ANSI/APSP standards into state and local laws.
  
  
• Influence local legislative and regulatory issues by participating at the grassroots level.
  
  
• Comply with federal OSHA and DOT regulations and guard against expensive government fines with help from the APSP Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the APSP Loss Control Manual.

“It’s important for the industry to get together as a whole and
focus on our important issues. There’s an old saying, “united
we stand, divided we fall.” So, one bad apple can affect
government regulations and how our customers see our industry.”

—Laura Goodman, director of EDGEucation, POOLCORP

Business Products and Bottom-Line Savings: Realize genuine bottom-line savings for your company by using APSP-sponsored top quality business products and services which will help you save time, increase productivity, and add dollars to your company’s bottom line. ……..text text text….

“APSP’s value is such a bargain. For a small annual dues,
my company has access to all of APSP’s affinity programs
that saves me money and helps my company grow.”

—John C. Romano, CBP, CSP, President/CEO, 
    All American Custom Pools and Spas

Certification: Earn the recognition you deserve. APSP certification is your professional “seal of approval” and evidence of your advanced skills and personal commitment to excellence.

APSP certification programs are designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and recognize those professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential for industry best practices. Opportunities for achieving certification include: 

• CBP Certified Building Professional®: Be recognized for your expertise and ability in the design, construction, and installation of pools and spas. (For more information, contact bdawson@APSP.org.)

“APSP’s professional development and continuing education
has helped elevate our company to one of the highest levels
in the industry. Thanks, APSP, for helping our company grow
our employees. We are proud to have three CBPs and seven
CSPs on staff!”

—John C. Romano, CBP, CSP, president/CEO,
    All American Custom Pools and Spas 

Credibility and Prestige: Increase your credibility and sales. APSP membership tells your customers that you are a member of the world’s leading association of pool and spa professionals who are committed to public safety, reputable services, and excellence, and who subscribe to a Code of Ethics of professional standards, principles, and policies. Enhance your company’s prestige and credibility through:

• Safety materials and public service campaigns: Demonstrate your commitment to your customers’ safe enjoyment of industry products by obtaining and displaying APSP materials and distributing them to your customers.

Discounts for Members: Save on tools that are critical to growing your business when you join APSP. Also see “Business Products and Bottom-Line Savings” above. Cost-saving opportunities include:

• APSP educational programs, including national, local, and online programming
  
  
• APSP publications and other items available in the APSPStore and at www.APSP.org.
  
  
• Exhibit space discounts and free admission for the International Pool / Spa / Patio Expo
  
  
• Exhibit space discounts and free admission for the regional pool and spa shows and events 

Education: Stay on top of the latest industry trends and learn how to grow your business and improve your bottom line…or access basic education and training…by participating in APSP technical and business education events provided by the APSP Career Institute.

• Industry-specific courses at the International Pool / Spa / Patio Expo and regional shows: Technical and business education to increase your knowledge and skills while improving your business operations and bottom line.
  
  
• Tech schools, correspondence courses, and proficiency exams: Comprehensive educational opportunities for service technicians provided in the classroom and through the mail. (Contact bdowson@APSP.org)
  
  
• CBP Certified Building Professional®: Recognizes credibility, expertise, and superior ability in the design, construction, and installation of pools and spas. (Contact bdowson@APSP.org)
  
  
• CSP Certified Service Professional®: Recognizes credibility and superior achievement in the service and maintenance of pools and spas. (Contact bdowson@APSP.org) 

“The faster I can get new employees up to speed, the faster
they can help us make money. APSP’s professional
development programs help employees understand that this
is a career track, not just a stopover. Continuing education
really helps with our employee retention.”

—Kathleen Carlson, president, Aqua Quip

“Often, those of us who have been around a few years think
that there’s nothing new to learn. However, I find that every
time I go to an APSP seminar, I learn more. Our industry is
constantly changing and there are many things even long-
seasoned veterans need to know. APSP conducts a lot of
education seminars on new developments, technical
installations, and new technology, as well as how to run
and do new things with your business.”

—Guy Larsen, CBP, president, All Season Pools