Description

Overview:

Now in its 5th 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 2026 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
• Commerce City 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 Bison Ridge Recreation Center. Please note that there is not a group rate for lodging. Check out the brochure SOON 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

• Continental Style with coffee & tea

Lunch

Thursday & Friday

• Catered from Bison Ridge Golf Course

Symposium Social:

Friday 4:30 p.m. at Bison Ridge Golf Course

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

Aquatics Technician Workshop - Wednesday, January 7th, 8:00am – 3:30pm 

MAX capacity of 50 attendees has been met for the technician workshop.

(Registration Separate from Thursday/Friday) 

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

8:00am – 12:05pm: Workshop 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. (Coming Soon)

Schedule at a Glance:

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

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

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

12:15pm – 1:15pm: Lunch (Provided) 

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

Symposium Day 2 - Friday January 9th, 8:00am – 4:30pm

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

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

12:15pm – 1:15pm: Lunch (Provided) 

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

4:05pm – 4:20pm: Wrap up, Questions 

4:30pm: Attendee Social at Bison Ridge Golf Course

Click HERE for Detailed Symposium Schedule – COMING SOON

THANK YOU to all our Host – Commerce City Parks & Recreation

THANK YOU to all of the 2026 Aquatics Symposium & Technician Workshop Sponsors!

Sponsors

Aquatics Symposium Title Sponsor

Starguard ELITE