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AOAP Blog
Welcome to the Association of Aquatic Professionals blog! Here you’ll find the latest insights, updates, and stories from leaders and experts dedicated to advancing aquatic safety, education, and community.
What Makes an AOAP Conference Session Memorable
Some of the best sessions I've attended have been led by people who would never describe themselves as experts. They were simply willing to share something they learned, a challenge they worked through, or a problem they solved.
Kate Connell
Jun 185 min read
AOAP Survival Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Conference Experience
Whether it’s your first AOAP Conference or your 10th, whether you’re brand new to aquatics or you literally bleed chlorine, this week is going to challenge your brain, your body, and your social battery. You’ll walk away smarter, inspired, and possibly needing a nap. AOAP is a place to network, learn, and spend time with people who also know the challenges of working with teenagers and never-ending pump room alarms. It’s your chance to think bigger, try new ideas, and maybe
Conference Committee
Jan 293 min read
AOAP “Kathie Luecker Memorial” Conference Scholarship
The deadline for applications is September 15, 5 pm Eastern Time. Kathie Luecker, one of the original founders of AOAP, Lincoln Aquatics Each year at the conference, we host a Silent Auction, 50/50, and Cork Pull to raise funds for the AOAP “Kathie Luecker Memorial” Conference Scholarship and our Life Jacket and Swim Lessons Grants, available to current AOAP members. The amount provided will depend on the number of applications we receive for that specific year. Yes! This
Craig Merkey
Sep 3, 20253 min read
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