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Aquatic Section News
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
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The Virginia Graeme Baker
Pool and Spa Safety Act is named for the Granddaughter of
former Secretary of State James Baker. In 2002, at the age
of seven, Virginia Graeme Baker died in a tragic spa
accident after the powerful suction of a drain entrapped
her underwater. This bill was passed to ensure that every
pool and spa is safe for all ages to enjoy. The
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act calls for
mandatory compliance in all pools and spas, to prevent
suction entrapment. This new act requires that
remedies be installed by December 20, 2008.
To help you
understand the Act we have uploaded documents from The
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) along
with a copy of the Act in its entirety. We recommend you
review these helpful documents below:
CPSC - Staff
Interpretation
Click here to download
H.R. 1721 -
House of Representatives
Bill
Click here
to download
APSP - Summary
of
Bill Click
here to download
APSP -
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here
to download
Title XIV -
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
Click
here to download
Click here to go to the NRPA website for the most up to
date information regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool
and Spa Safety Act!!!
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** Please note that WPRA is making its members aware of this new
Federal Law and does not endorse any products or services
provided on other websites or links.
Changes to the Wisconsin State Pool Code
(HFS172) - Effective February 2008
2009 Aquatic Section Board Manual
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2009 Aquatic Section Board Manual (link will become
active as soon as the booklet is updated by the section) |
2009 Aquatic Section Board
2009 Meeting Dates
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January 6 |
Brookfield |
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February 10 |
Oconomowoc |
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March 10 |
Manitowoc |
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April 14 |
TBD |
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May 29 |
Hartford - Aquatic Seminar |
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September 8 |
Sun Prairie |
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October 13 |
New London |
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November 4 |
WI Dells |
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December 8 |
TBD |
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2009 Agendas
2009 Minutes
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January 6, 2009 Meeting Minutes |
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** Click here
for Past Agendas and Minutes
Programs Offered
** AFO and Technician Workshops
are offered as a partnership between WPRA and Carrico Aquatic
Resources
  
Click on the below link to register for either the AFO Course
or the Aquatic Technician Workshops on-line.
** We are currently planning courses for 2009 and they will
be posted as soon as they are finalized.
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Click here to download class information and registration form
(this link will become active as soon as the information is
available)
** Please note once you register you
are responsible for payment and no refunds can be given.
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Aquatic Facility Operator Courses (AFO) -
** Please note once you register you
are responsible for payment and no refunds can be given.
Courses offered in 2009: (Links will become active as
soon as the materials are available)
November 2 & 3, 2009
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Member Fee: $300, Non-Member Fee: $325
Continental breakfast and lunch each day: Member
Fee: $40, NM Fee: $50.
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Aquatic
Section Awards 2009
2009 Information (Links will
become active as soon as the information is available)
Outstanding Aquatic Program or Facility
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Download Outstanding Aquatic Program Application |
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Download Outstanding Aquatic Facility Application |
Professional or Young Professional Award
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Download Professional or Young Professional Award
Application |
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Professional of the Year |
Young Professional of the Year |
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2008 - Lisa Glenn
2007 - Jennifer Froemming
2006 - Veronica Robinson |
2008 - Rebecca Price
2007 -Kabel Helmbrecht
2006 - Justin Casperson |
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2005 - Tom Carrico & Holly Glainyk |
2005 - Jennifer Lloyd |
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2004 - Karen Davis |
2004 - Joel Gregozeski |
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2003 - Juliene Hefter |
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Outstanding Aquatic Programs |
Outstanding Facility Design/Renovation |
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2008 - None Given |
2008 - Milwaukee Cty Dept of Parks, Recreation &
Culture - "Bradford Beach Revitalization" |
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2007 - Slinger Parks & Recreation "Bring Your
Grandparents to the Beach Day" |
2007 - Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry "The
Resch Aquatic Center" |
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2006 - Milwaukee County Parks "Doggie Dip" |
2006 - City of Madison's Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman
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2005 - City of Waukesha "Horeb Springs Aquatic Center
Opening Ceremony" |
2005 - City of Waukesha's Horeb Springs
Aquatic Center
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2004 - Menomonee Falls "Mile Master" Program |
2004 - City of La Crosse's Erickson Pool |
Resource Links
The WPRA links to web resources for section members as a
service. Outside links will open in a new browser window. WPRA
is not responsible for the content contained on outside sites.
Regulatory
Swimming
Sample Ordinances, RFP's and Job Descriptions
Additional Links
Past Agendas and Minutes are below
2008 Agendas
2008 Minutes
2007 Agendas
2007 Minutes
2006 Agendas and Minutes
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