Aquatics

Purpose: 

The goals of the Aquatics Section are to provide educational opportunities, foster communication, and stay up-to-date on current code changes, trends and other aquatic-related news in order to assist aquatic professionals remain up-to-date on codes, regulations, and trends in the industry. Primary focus points include: dissemination of information regarding the American Red Cross, relevant aquatic code and policy updates, and newsworthy incidents. Through the offering of Technician Workshops, Seminars, and Conference Sessions, along with publications in IMPACT magazine and PR Monthly, are some of the ways we work to meet our goals of informing the WPRA membership.

2026 Aquatics Section Manual 

2026 Aquatics Section Board

Members: 

Leah Wicander
Chairperson
Michelle Borkovec
Chairperson-Elect

Laura Gessling
Secretary/Treasurer
Amanda Bruce
Region I Representative
Chloe Hansen-Dunn
Region II Representative
Shane Martin
Region III Representative
Ashley McGee
Region IV Representative
Kristen Schmalfeldt
Rep-At-Large
Deb Bossingham
Rep-At-Large/Board Liaison 
Karl Sorvick
Rep-At-Large
Cory Hintze
Rep-At-Large/Commercial
Morgan Zakrzewski
Rep-At-Large

Chelsea Moberg
Past Chairperson
 

Aquatics Section Awards
2024 Outstanding Aquatic Professional of the Year Award Online Nomination Form
2024 Outstanding Aquatic Facility Design/Renovation Online Nomination Form
2024 Silver Star Awards Online Nomination Form
Past Outstanding Aquatics Section Professional of the Year Recipients
Past Outstanding Facility Design/Renovation Recipients
Past Silver Star Award Recipients