Description

Overview:

Now in its 4th year, the CPRA Aquatics Symposium and Technician Workshop promises to bring another event packed with outstanding educational sessions and a list of incredible, nationally sought-after speakers to the Region’s ONLY Aquatics focused mini conference.

Access the 2025 symposium brochure with sessions and speaker bios HERE.

Who should attend?

The topics presented each year will vary in content, but rest assured, it will be strictly aquatics focused! Therefore, we encourage all aquatics professionals to attend. The Symposium falls in January with hopes that agencies can send their critical seasonal leaders in addition to full time staff.

Symposium Partners:

• Town of Parker
• Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation

Accommodations:

For those attendees visiting the metro area from near and far, looking for a place to stay. There are a variety of hotels available close to the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Please note that there is not a group rate for lodging. Check out the brochure HERE for lodging recommendations.

Need Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?

This year’s Symposium offers 1.0 CEUs (10 sessions!) towards earning or renewing your CPRP, AFO or AqP certifications. Attendees interested in obtaining CEUs must check in at the registration desk the first morning of the symposium.

Catering (included in registration):

Breakfast (Thursday & Friday)

• Coffee bar and lite grab & go style options

Thursday & Friday Lunch

Symposium Social:

Friday 4:30 p.m. at Edgewater Beer Garden!

*Social and associated food/beverages are not included in conference registration.*

Schedule at a Glance:

Aquatics Technician Workshop - Wednesday, January 8th, 8:00am – 3:30pm 

(Registration Separate from Thursday/Friday) 

MAX capacity is 50 attendees for the technician workshop.

7:30am – 8:00am: Check in, coffee and a light breakfast 

8:00am – 12:05pm: Conference Sessions (3) 

12:15pm – 1:15pm: Lunch (Provided) 

1:15pm – 3:30pm: Station Rotations 

3:30pm – 3:40pm: Wrap Up & Questions 

4:00pm - Technician Workshop Social - New Image Brewing in Wheat Ridge

Check out the brochure HERE for a detailed Tech Workshop Schedule.

Symposium Day 1 - Thursday January 9th, 8:00am – 4:30pm

7:30am – 8:00am: Check in, coffee and a light breakfast 

8:00am – 12.15pm: Conference Sessions (3)

12:15pm – 1:15pm: Lunch (Provided) 

1:15pm – 4:05pm: Conference Sessions (2)

Symposium Day 2 - Friday January 10th, 8:00am – 4:30pm

7:30am – 8:00am: Check in, coffee and a light breakfast 

8:00am – 12:15pm: Conference Sessions (3)

12:15pm – 1:15pm: Lunch (Provided) 

1:15pm – 4:05pm: Conference Sessions (2)

4:05pm – 4:20pm: Wrap up, Questions 

4:30pm: Attendee Social at Edgewater Beer Garden

Click HERE for Detailed Symposium Schedule

THANK YOU to all of our Host - Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation!

THANK YOU to all of the 2025 Aquatics Symposium & Technician Workshop Sponsors!