REGISTRATION OPENS
Location: Broadmoor Hall Entrance
Location: Broadmoor Hall Entrance
Join NDPA members and leadership as we welcome you to the 2023 National Water Safety Conference and discover all the conference has to offer!
Mary Downing, NDPA
Location: Broadmoor D
Sustainable fulfillment in your life and career comes from a spark found deep within yourself. Often the image of who you think you NEED to be is the factor that’s holding you back. Learn how to evaluate and reimage your path to reaching success by implementing three strategies that led Dana Vollmer to being one of the most gold medaled females in US Olympic History.
Sponsored by American Red Cross & Association of Aquatic Professionals
Location: International Hall
#DrowningCPR
Bobby Pratt, Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project
(Drowning Response)
Location: Colorado F
Lessons from our International Learn to Swim Outreach Trips
Alissa Magrum, Colin’s Hope
Kim Shults, Face In Water
(International)
Location: Broadmoor Hall D
The Legacy of Drowning: Surviving Siblings Tell Their Story
Lisa McMullin, SWIM ON Foundation
Christopher McMullin, Private Practice
(Family Advocacy Track; In-Person Only)
Location: International Hall North
Lunch on your own
From Broken to Brave
Rebecca M Schwab, Emily Grace Foundation
Eric Rognmoe, Hannah’s Hands of Hope
BethAyn Rognmoe, Hannah’s Hands of Hope
(Family Advocacy; In-Person Only)
Location: Colorado E
Pediatric Drowning Prevention and Pre-Hospital Treatment
Monica Fernandez, Baby Survival Swim
(Drowning Response)
Location: Colorado F
The CPSC Pool Safely Campaign: From VGB to Public Education, Drowning Data – and Beyond: How the Federal Government Advances Water Safety
Nychelle Fleming, CPSC
Susan Bathalon, CPSC
Jessica Reape, FINN Partners
(Government; In-Person Only)
Location: Broadmoor C
ONLINE WATER SAFETY EDUCATION IS FUN
Jessica Brown, Colin’s Hope
(Innovation Track)
Location: Broadmoor D
Join us as we honor our 2023 NDPA Award Winners!
Location: International Hall North
AOAP & NDPA are thrilled to bring you an evening of relaxation. Wash away all of your tension secured through-out the year and prepare yourself for all of the learning taking place the rest of the week. We all need a way to let go of sadness, anger, and stress.
Sue Nelson, Total Aquatic Program
Ruth Sova, ATRI
Location: Indoor Pool
Families United to Prevent Drowning Annual Dinner
(Only Open to Members of Families United to Prevent Drowning)
Location: Off-site – McKenzie Chop House
Join the NDPA & AOAP for an on-site scavenger hunt around the grounds of the historic Broadmoor. Get to know your fellow conference attendees & this historic property!
Location: Play at the Broadmoor
Drowning Prevention Strategies Utilized in the Hawaiian Islands Ocean Environment
Ron Bregman, Marine Corps Base Hawaii
A Drowning Epidemic During a Global Pandemic
Yasmen Barnett, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
Erika Lakey, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
Lessons By Lifeguards–Connecting Volunteer Lifeguards and Underprivileged Children
Anna Krans, Lessons By Lifeguards
The Changing Dynamics of Water Safety
Shawn Slevin, Swim Strong Foundation
What Do Board of Directors Do?
Pam Cannell, BoardBuild, Inc.
The Dangers of Shallow Water
Wes Long, StarGuard Elite
Show Me The Money
Melissa Sutton, NDPA
Influencing Public Policy
Alan Korn J.D., Abbey’s Hope
Marine Corp Water Safety ExcellMarine Corps Journey Towards Water Safety Excellence at Japan Based Installationsence
Shawn Curtis, US Marines Pacific Installation
Gen WS
Alissa Magrum, Colin’s Hope
Jessica Brown, Colin’s Hope
Please note most in-person sessions are available virtually as well, unless designated as an “In-Person Only” session.
Location: Broadmoor Hall Entrance
Aquatics International Sponsored General Sessions/Awards
We see it every day: the great resignation is all around us, and the challenge we face finding guards now is likely to be the
challenge that we face finding aquatics professionals in the future. While it would be unrealistic to think that every guard we manage will someday be a great aquatic professional, it IS realistic to think that we have the power to impact our teams in ways that reach well beyond the pool deck. Join Kristen on a journey to understand our Gen Z guards, build a successful team, and leave your legacy by creating future leaders both on and off the pool deck. This session includes the Aquatics International Awards Presentation and the AOAP Competitor Aquatic Professionals of the Month will also be recognized.
Speaker: Kristen Barnes, Counsilman-Hunsaker
Location: International Hall
Teaching Water Safety: An Out of the Classroom Experience
Jessica Barnes, Cayla’s Coats Inc
(Family Advocacy Track)
Location: Colorado E
A Whole Community Approach to Drowning Prevention & Engaging Stakeholders
Megan Ferraro, The ZAC Foundation
Karen Cohn, The ZAC Foundation
(Community Action; In-Person Only)
Location: Colorado F
Water Safety Champion “You and Your Community” Successes
Mick Nelson, Total Aquatic Programming LLC
(Innovation)
Location: Broadmoor Hall C
Boating Safety & Rescue: An Interactive Session
Meric Tendrich, The Safety Anchor
(Open Water Safety)
Location: Broadmoor Hall D
THE OTHER A: Helping Swim Teachers Improve Their Understanding of ADHD
Angela Wild, Elemental Aquatics
(Special Abilities)
Location: International Hall North
Each member of Families United to Prevent Drowning decided to turn their grief to action– tragedy to hopeful triumph. We call it the “Turning Point”. That moment when a parent, grandparent, sibling or other loved one decides that enough is enough– “Not One More” drowning or water injury or death. As a continuation of last year’s wilding popular session, Turning Point 2.0 , will bring together several of the Families United members who, as a result of their own personal tragedy, have committed themselves and their non-profits to address drowning prevention and water safety through advocacy, programing, consumer messaging and community partnerships. Let’s together learn what motivated theses selfless families to use their personal stories to make a difference and, more importantly, how you can join the effort to help the movement.
Location: International Hall North
Lunch on Your Own
Innovative Partnerships & Proven Tools to Bring Water Safety Education To Parents, Caregivers, & Children
Jessica Brown, Colin’s Hope
Alissa Magrum, Colin’s Hope
(Family Advocacy Track)
Location: Colorado E
Lane Lines in Your Brain: Breaking Down Old Motor Learning Myths for Improved Instruction
Angela Wild, Elemental Aquatics
(Learn to Swim)
Location: Colorado F
Advocacy Workshop: Influencing Public Policy to Serve Water Safety – Part 1 of 2
Alan Korn, Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation
(Advocacy Track)
Location: Broadmoor C
Daily Waterfront Assessment for Safety and Prevention Planning
Scott Ruddle, Grand Bend Beach Patrol
(Open Water Safety)
Location: Broadmoor D
Anxiety and Discomfort Learning to Swim
Cindy Freedman, Swim Angelfish
Ailene Tisser, Swim Angelfish
(Special Abilities; In-Person Only)
Location: International North
Water Baby Culture-Is it What is Safest for our Children?
Jenny Bennett, Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning
Christi Brown, Judah Brown Project
(Family Advocacy Track)
Location: Colorado E
Mind the Gap: Challenging Conversations with Swim Professionals and Parents
Courtney Kline, Swim4Life Colorado
(Learn to Swim)
Location: Colorado F
Advocacy Workshop: Influencing Public Policy to Serve Water Safety – Part 2 of 2
Alan Korn, Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation
(Advocacy Track)
Location: Broadmoor C
Open Water Swim Safety for Young Adults
Jason MacDonald, US Marine Corps
(Open Water Safety)
Location: Broadmoor D
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: How to Adapted Aquatic Instruction for Individuals with Disabilities
Dr. Emily Dow, University of the Incarnate Word
(Special Abilities; In-Person Only)
Location: International North
Partnering with Swim Schools to Grow Drowning Prevention Efforts in Your Community
Lisa Zarda, US Swim School Association
(Innovation Track)
Location: Colorado E
One Small Drop: The Importance of Mobile Swim Instructors in Your Community Water Safety Partnerships
Angela Wild, Elemental Aquatics
(Learn to Swim)
Location: Colorado F
“Every Child a Swimmer” Legislation & Scholarship
Mary Jackson, AquaChamps Swim School
Daniel Vawter, AquaChamps Swim School
(Advocacy Track)
Location: Broadmoor C
Ditch “Break the Grip of the Rip” and Flip, Float, Follow
Dave Benjamin, Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project
(Open Water Safety)
Location: Broadmoor D
Unraveling the Significance of Drowning in Autism
Stacey Hoaglund, Autism Society of Florida
(Special Abilities)
Location: International North
Join AOAP & NDPA for our co-located exhibit hall grand opening. Visit with both AOAP and NDPA exhibitors and sponsors and enjoy some yummy food!
Location: Broadmoor Hall
View the Exhibit Hall Layout Here: https://aoap2023conference.expofp.com/
Location: Broadmoor Hall Entrance
The return of the annual JADES Breakfast. Open to Families United to Prevent Drowning members affected by a drowning incident only.
Location: Crystal Ballroom
Further Adventures of Effective Partnering and Education for Prevention
Tina Morgan, Department of Children and Families
Kirby Morgan, Department of Children and Families
(Innovation)
Location: Colorado E
Aquaticity: A New Method for Assessing Swim Skills
Stacey Bender, Texas State University, Dept HHP
Jo An Zimmermann, Texas State University, Dept HHP
(Learn to Swim; In-Person Only)
Location: Colorado F
Enhancing Swimmer Safety – Combining Artificial Intelligence (AI), Video Analytics & Humans
Dr. Larry Newell, Ellis Aquatic Innovations
Joe Stefanyak, Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc.
(Technology)
Location: Broadmoor C
Suction Entrapment: It’s History, Present, and Future
Michael Haggard, The Hagggard Law Firm
(Advocacy)
Location: Broadmoor D
Impediments to Victim Recognition: A Review of the Literature
Dr. Claudia Duncan, Professional Pool Management
(Drowning Response)
Location: International North
Texas Home Pool Safety Barrier and Device Use Survey Results
Dr. Molly Johnson, Dell Children’s Trauma and Injury Research Center
(Innovation)
Location: Colorado E
How to Get a Story on the Local News: Free Exposure That Results in Credibility, Sales & Donations
Laura Metro, CPR Party & The Marketing Spirit
(Marketing & Communication)
Location: Broadmoor C
Addressing Water Safety in Swim Lessons Through Repetition and SwimPlay
Clarey Collins, Goldfish Swim School
James Collins, Goldfish Swim School
(Learn to Swim)
Location: Broadmoor D
“In The Air Tonight” (Drowning Physiology)
Jeff Krall, Lawrence/Douglas County Fire/Medical, Lawrence, Ks
(Drowning Response)
Location: International North
AOAP & NDPA Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Networking with Exhibitors
An Update on the US National Water Safety Action Plan
Morag MacKay & Steering Committee Members
Location: International North
A Review of Drowning Epidemiology & Statistics
Dr. Julie Gilchrist, NDPA Chief Medical Advisor
Location: Broadmoor D
Evaluating Unsupported Water Competency Skill Attainment for Young Children
Connie Harvey, American Red Cross
Bill Ramos, Indiana University
Stephen Langendorfer, International Journal of Aquatic Education & Research
Location: International North
Aquatic Accidents: A Legal Review
Alan Korn, Abbey’s Hope & NDPA
Michael Haggard, The Haggard Law Firm
Location: Broadmoor D
Location: Off-Site at Ivywild Schoolhouse
Attendees must provide their own transportation.
Location: AOAP Registration Desk at Broadmoor Hall Entrance
An Address & Interview with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman
Alexander Hoehn-Saric, Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission
(Interviewer: Alan Korn, Abbey’s Hope & NDPA)
Location: International Hall
End-Note Address & Final Message
Every organization faces challenges. Sometimes they are known, but other times they come out of left field. How organizations deal with difficult issues, setbacks, and questions speaks to their character and culture. During these challenging periods leaders and organizations need effective tools to strategize, energize, and focus the culture on solutions. Resilience, vulnerability, community, psychological safety, and purpose/identity are key to journey from challenges to celebrations!
Neil Ihde, LifeIQ
Location: International Hall