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STA conference 2025 poster

See us at the STA Conference 2025

17th October 2025, Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands

On Friday 17th October we'll be exhibiting at the STA Pool Plant seminar at the Radisson Blu Hotel. Always a great event and an opportunity to meet up with industry colleagues, new and old. It will be a day packed with expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and a Q&A workshop to get any advice you need. If you are going, be sure to stop by the POC stand for a chat with Martyn, Robbie & Andy and find out what we are all about! Tickets are available from the STA website.

STA Partnership Launch

POC is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Swimming Teachers Association

STA is an international award-winning charity working towards the objective of preserving human life by the teaching of swimming, lifesaving and survival techniques. With over 19,500 members, STA develops qualifications in swimming teaching, lifesaving and leisure management to support the needs of the industry.

The Pool Operators Club is pleased to offer STA members a 10% discount on any yearly membership subscription, enabling full access to our educational videos, weekly Q&A webinars and members Community forum, a dedicated space for commercial pool operators to connect, share knowledge, and support one another. STA members may request their subscription discount code by emailing their STA membership number to: contact@pooloperators.club

Robbie Phillips, POC Technical Advisor and STA Pool Plant Tutor, commented: "We are incredibly pleased to have the support of STA, an organisation that shares our commitment to raising standards and supporting the professional development of pool plant operators. This partnership allows us to deliver even more value to our members and ensure they have access to the very best training, advice, and community support in the industry."

Zoe Cooper, STA’s Commercial Director, added: “This new partnership reflects STA’s continued commitment to raising industry standards and supporting pool plant professionals at every level. By working alongside the Pool Operators Club, we’re helping to build a stronger, better-connected, and more informed operator community.

Dive into the POC - the water's great!

We are delighted to announce, as of 11th March 2025, the Pool Operators Club is open for membership. Martyn Hardy, Andrew Gaffey and Robbie Phillips have been working hard to offer a winning membership formula, providing ongoing learning, community, advice and support for all commercial pool operators.

Every pool is different, and different countries may have their own pool standards or regulations, but the fundamental principles of good pool operating practice remain the same. We therefore encourage and welcome members from around the world who have a passion to deliver great facilities and top class water quality for their customers.