Why choose the national aquatic branch?

The National Aquatic Branch (NAB) of NRPA is dedicated to the aquatic services industry with a reputation for energy, vision and commitment. Involvement in the branch not only provides members with connections to other members in the branch, but offers an array of events and conferences throughout the year.

NAB also assists in providing specialized learning opportunities for an all-inclusive educational experience. The National Aquatic Conference (NAC) and National Aquatic Management School (NAMS) for aquatic professionals are both specifically designed with aquatic professionals in mind. NAB also supports NRPA's Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification course which is offered throughout the U.S. and internationally.

NAB awards conference scholarship assistance to students and professionals, and promotes aquatic projects and programs throughout the year. NRPA's Excellence in Aquatics award is presented annually at NAC to recognize superior aquatic services in facilities. The award is given in five categories based on population and size of community served. Plus, one individual is rewarded for outstanding contributions to aquatics.

If you'd like to learn more about the aquatics branch, visit www.nrpa.org. NAC will be held in 2007 in Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 27-Mar. 4. Registration for the conference is now open--visit www.nrpa.org and go to the Education & Conferences section for more information.