Total Aquatic Programming

09/02/2026

Labor Day Weekend Reminder ☀️
Water safety doesn't take a holiday. With hot temperatures bringing more people to pools, lakes, and beaches, stay alert around the water. Designate a Water Watcher, keep children within arm's reach, and make safety your first priority. Have fun and stay safe this weekend! 💙🌊

09/01/2026

Visit the Total Aquatic Team at Booth #70!~

09/01/2026

📊 THE AUGUST 2026 DROWNING REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE

There is encouraging news in this month’s data, but the numbers also tell us where drowning-prevention efforts still need to focus.

The August 2026 Drowning Report recorded 209 fatal drowning incidents in the United States, making it the lowest August in the six-year record and 19.9% below the five-year August average.

One finding stands out:

🌊 Lakes accounted for 74% of the overall decline. Lake drowning deaths fell to 70, compared with a five-year August average of 108.6.

But the report also reminds us not to stop at the headline.

🏊 Natural open water still accounted for nearly 80% of August drowning deaths.
🦺 Watercraft and lack of life-jacket use continue to appear in reported circumstances.
👥 Teenagers represented a larger share of August deaths, but the data shows this was a composition effect, not a surge in teen drownings.

One good month is encouraging. It is not permission to ease up.

The purpose of The Drowning Report is not simply to count lives lost. It is to understand where, how, and why drownings are occurring so we can turn data into prevention.

👉 Read the complete August 2026 Drowning Report at:
www.totalaquatic.org

Better data. Better decisions. Safer water.

08/26/2026

You still have time to sign up for the Workshop, and scholarships are available. Email [email protected] to get your registration code. The event is on Sept 8 & 9. For hotel guest room scholarships, contact ASCA staff. More details at https://totalaquatic.org/events

08/25/2026

The myth is that "Pools Don't Make Money," but that's not entirely accurate. Our Saving Pools, Saving Lives Initiative aims to show other aquatic centers that, with a few adjustments, they can keep their pools operational. Send inquiries to apply to be part of the SPSL Initiative to [email protected] or to request a virtual call.

08/25/2026

Please stop by and talk with Sylvia to learn how important play is for children's development. As we age, we forget what play does for us.

AquaWorx is headed to the Florida Recreation and Park Association, Inc. Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, next week! 🤸💦

Join Chip and Sylvia at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel on Monday, August 31st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and on Tuesday, September 1st from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Stop by booth 224 to chat with our team and learn about community splash pads, water management systems, public waterparks, and inclusive aquatic play spaces. It's all happening in Orlando, and we can't wait to see you there!

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to save your spot! Learn more about the FRPA tradeshow on their website.
https://hubs.la/Q04tQHM00

08/25/2026

Prevention is key to preventing drownings; be prepared and identify your risks. When will HOAs and cities take the initiative to develop essential plans for retention ponds? Change will only happen when parents and citizens actively participate.

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08/24/2026

Visit booth #70 at the ASCA World Clinic to learn about the Saving Pools Saves Lives Initiative.

If you manage a sustainable aquatic center, consider joining the initiative to make a difference. Contact Sue Nelson at [email protected] for more information.

DONATE HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/saving-pools-saves-lives (all donations are deductible)

08/21/2026

Don’t miss this inspiring workshop that will help you discover if you’re ready to embark on the journey of owning an aquatic business that embodies the spirit of an Aquatic Health Club. Learn how to design, develop, and deliver the best aquatic center for your community. Sept. 8 & 9 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida. Register now: https://totalaquatic.org/events. Email [email protected] to learn about the scholarships.

08/12/2026

Coaches, facility leaders, and program directors: if you are headed to the ASCA World Clinic in Orlando, add this to your schedule. * You do not need to be a member of ASCA to attend the Workshop.

Coaches Build & Program A Pool Workshop
September 8 and 9, 2026 | Rosen Centre Hotel | Orlando, FL

Core message: The industry is changing—this workshop prepares attendees for what’s next.

With guidance from top aquatic industry experts, attendees gain forward‑looking strategies that prepare facilities for emerging trends in safety, staffing, community engagement, and financial sustainability.

Register through Total Aquatic Programming and secure your seat.
https://totalaquatic.llc/coaches-bap