NSPF Announces Partnership with ORFA

NSPF is excited to announce an international partnership with the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association.

NSPF and ORFA agree that the pool industry workforce must acquire a solid foundation of training in order to perform jobs exceptionally and to mitigate risk in and around pools and spas. The partnership will provide more educational opportunities for pool operator technicians from entry-level to certification.

“We are excited about this partnership for two reasons,” says Thomas Lachocki, CEO of NSPF. “First, ORFA consistently demonstrates high ethical and professional standards and we are honored to be partnered with such an organization. The second reason is less about the agreement, and more about helping better educate and elevate professionals in our industry.”

“[This partnership is] a timely and mutually-beneficial strategic alliance,” says John Milton, chief administrative officer of ORFA. “We are delighted to collaborate with NSPF to further enhance ORFA’s existing aquatics programming and certifications. We are also thrilled to have NSPF with us in Toronto, Canada, to make the partnership announcement as part of our Facilities Operational Forum and Annual General Meeting.”

The alliance between NSPF and ORFA will deliver the following:
    •    The Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification will replace ORFA’s existing introductory course for recreation facility professionals, 

    •    NSPF will promote ORFA’s advanced course Aquatic Facility Operations - Beyond the Basics 

    •    NSPF will also promote ORFA’s professional designations Certified Aquatic Professional and Certified Aquatic Technician. 

    •    ORFA will be the exclusive distributor of NSPF handbooks and exams in Canada.