The Alberta government has approved the National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®) to offer pool operator education under the Alberta Pool Standards, 2006 for the Swimming Pool, Wading Pool and Water Spray Park Regulation.

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), which represents the U.S. aquatics industry, is reminding public pool/spa owners and operators whose facilities fall under the requirements of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design to prepare for the January 31 compliance deadline.

Keiser University has released its 2013 online class schedule, which offers students a flexible program for working professionals who are interested in earning a college degree in aquatic engineering.

Filbur Manufacturing, a maker of pool/spa filters in Buena Park, Calif., was a silver sponsor of the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC), which raised $1.4 million to help physically challenged individuals get involved in sports.

Cal Spas has unveiled its new 2013 hot tub lineup, which comprises 70 different moulds—from intimate two-person spas to large 5.2-m (17-ft) swim spas.