An opportunity for association members to gain fresh insights and share feedback
and opinions!
Read moreSwimming Pool and Allied Trades Association
An opportunity for association members to gain fresh insights and share feedback
and opinions!
Read moreThe BSPF President’s Weekend (aka the Pool & Hot Tub Industry Weekend) was held in the historic town of Windsor from 17th – 19th September 2021. Jamie Smith (BSPF President – 2020 – 2021) and his wife, Caroline, hosted the event. Read more
This ONLINE event provides an invaluable opportunity to share topical information with SPATA members, hear members’ feedback, and share views with industry peers. The day will end with an open forum – Your chance to have your say on topics relevant to your company.
‘Only the ‘Best of the Best’ win a British Pool & Hot Tub Award’ this is clearly demonstrated by the winners of the most prestigious awards event held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The combined swimming pool, spa, hot tub and wellness industry attracts entries from companies across Britain (and some from overseas). These national awards bring together BISHTA (British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association) and SPATA (Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association) to celebrate the achievements and acknowledge the best, boldest and most creative projects. Read more
People are still talking about the 2019 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards and the achievements of the many award-winners!
On Tuesday 29th January, the 2019 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards were held during the annual Industry Gala Dinner Evening at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry during SPATEX. The annual Gala Evening brings together the BISHTA and SPATA Awards in a joint event with the re-presentation of the ISPE Awards 2018. The Awards highlight the achievements of the respective members in the wet leisure industry, by showcasing the best examples of design, construction, installation and innovation. Read more
People are calling it the ‘Oscars’ of the Wet Leisure and Wellness Industry!
Everyone is talking about the 2018 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards
The 2018 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards have been held during the Industry Gala Evening on Tuesday 30th January, at the Ricoh Arena, in Coventry during SPATEX. Hosted by BISHTA and SPATA, the event has now become the most prominent and longest-running awards and networking event in the industry. These well-established awards are the UK’s number one wet leisure industry accolades, with the first SPATA awards presented in 1978 and the first BISHTA awards introduced in 2008. The two award ceremonies were rebranded in 2015. Read more
The BSPF create a need for speed!
The 2016 President’s Weekend was hosted last weekend ( 9 – 11 September) by Alex Kemsley (BSPF President & BISHTA Chairman) and his partner Nicole Tingley and took place where the Spirit of Brooklands lives on. The location is set in the historical surroundings of the first purpose-built motor circuit, constructed at Weybridge, Surrey by wealthy landowner Locke King in 1907. Brooklands is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, the home of Concorde, Mercedes-Benz World, the Brooklands Hotel and the site of many engineering and technological achievements throughout eight decades of the 20th century. A fantastic setting for the BSPF President’s Weekend with lots to see and do, especially for thrill seekers and transportation enthusiasts! Read more
Hosted by BISHTA and SPATA, The British Pool & Hot Tub Awards highlight the achievements of the wet leisure industry, by showcasing the best examples of design, construction, installation and innovation from trade association approved companies and the Awards provide a platform to drive press and consumer interest for the UK’s Wet Leisure and Wellness Industry.
For the third year, the gala awards evening took place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, alongside SPATEX (celebrating its 20th Anniversary), the UK’s leading and largest Wet Leisure and Wellness Exhibition. The awards evening is open to the whole industry, giving visitors and exhibitors to SPATEX the opportunity to extend their stay to enjoy the show and attend the gala evening. Read more
We report on the prestigious European Pool & Spa Awards and showcase the winners in each category
The third European Pool & Spa Awards hosted by the European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations (EUSA) took place in the opulent surroundings of the Palacio de Pedralbes (a former Royal Palace) on Wednesday 14th October, during the Piscina & Wellness exhibition in Barcelona. The awards had five categories, with eleven winners announced across the 13 countries that comprise EUSA.
EUSA represents over 3,000 swimming pool and spa companies across Europe, and so the competition was of the highest standard. The awards are judged by top industry professionals representing each of the EUSA members. With such superior standards, understandably tensions were high in anticipation of the results, with the invited audience cordially acknowledging each of the winners as they were announced, securing their places as the 2015 industry leaders.
A Good Old London Knees Up!
The 2015 President’s Weekend was hosted by Richard Carrington (BSPF President & SPATA Chairman) and his partner Lisa Hall, and took place this year in the fabulous surroundings of Greenwich, London. The President’s Weekend is a chance for members to join the President for a celebration of their year in office and meet up with industry peers in an informal setting.
We were blessed with amazing weather which helped add to a great weekend. The theme of this year’s President’s Weekend was ‘London Town’. Starting with a cockney themed evening at a local Pie and Mash shop, sightseeing around London and an evening of tricks and amazement at the Simon Drake’s ‘Secret’ House of Magic. Our thanks go to everyone who supported the President’s Weekend, a great weekend was had by all. If you would like to see a taster of the weekend, you can view the President Weekend album on the SPATA and BISHTA websites.
Watch out for next year’s Presidents Weekend, hosted by Alex Kemsley, invitations will be out in the New Year.