SPATA - Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association

25/08/2026

Calling all swimming pool contractors, designers, engineers and suppliers - Stay Connected with SPATA

Not quite ready to become a SPATA member? Stay informed and keep up to date with the latest developments across the swimming pool and spa industry by joining our mailing list.

Sign up to receive:
✅ Industry news and insights
✅ Technical and standards updates
✅ Training and professional development opportunities
✅ Business growth advice
✅ Consumer market trends
✅ SPATA news, awards and events

Whether you're a pool builder, installer, retailer, service company or manufacturer, our updates will help you stay connected to the issues and opportunities affecting the industry.

📩 Join our mailing list today for occasional updates from SPATA.
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🤝 Interested in membership? Discover how SPATA can help your business stand out and grow.
https://www.spata.co.uk/trade/become-a-member/

Become a SPATA member to set your business apart - boost credibility, access industry standards, training, networking & support. Apply today!

19/08/2026

🏊 The swimming pool industry is evolving. Is your business keeping pace?

Consumers are more informed than ever before. They expect quality, expertise, transparency, and reassurance when choosing a swimming pool company.

At SPATA, we've spent over 60 years helping professional businesses showcase exactly those qualities.

By promoting technical excellence, best practice, and consumer confidence, we help our members differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

If your business believes in high standards, expert workmanship, and delivering the best possible customer experience, SPATA membership could help you strengthen your reputation and stand out.

Join a network committed to professionalism and the future of our industry.

See what SPATA has to share with you:
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👉 Learn more: https://www.spata.co.uk/trade/become-a-member/

19/08/2026

Dry weather often brings hosepipe bans, leaving many swimming pool owners wondering what the restrictions mean for them.

If you're responsible for a domestic swimming pool, it's important to understand how a Temporary Use Ban (TUB) could affect activities such as filling, topping up, or maintaining your pool. While restrictions help protect local water supplies, the rules can vary by water company and location.

https://www.spata.co.uk/spata-blog/hosepipe-ban-announced-what-pool-owners-need-to-know/

Read our latest article - Hosepipe Ban Announced? What Pool Owners Need to Know. Informative news, updates and educational content from the experts at SPATA

12/08/2026

A fantastic blog highlighting the important connection between water confidence and lifelong wellbeing.

Learning to feel safe and confident in water opens the door to so many benefits, from improved physical health and mental wellbeing to greater independence and enjoyment throughout life.

At SPATA - Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association, we recognise the valuable role that swimming pools play in encouraging active lifestyles, supporting wellbeing and providing opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy the water safely and confidently.

Well worth a read. https://healthandwellbeingmagazine.org/water-confidence/

05/08/2026

🚨 Hosepipe Ban in your area? Here's what pool owners need to know.

During a Temporary Use Ban (TUB), swimming pools and spas cannot be filled or topped up using a hosepipe. In most cases, filling with a bucket is still permitted, and some statutory exemptions may apply.

Before taking any action, check your local water company's guidance and stay informed about the rules affecting your area.

👉 Read SPATA's latest guidance: https://www.spata.co.uk/knowledge-hub/guides-research/hosepipe-bans-tubs/

28/07/2026

How To Find A Reputable Swimming Pool Builder 🌊🌊🏊🏽‍♀️
A swimming pool is likely to be one of the biggest investments you make for your home. When done well, it transforms how you use your property for decades. - Done poorly, it becomes an eyesore that requires time and money to constantly fix, creating more stress than enjoyment.

The difference between those two scenarios is often down to one decision: who you choose to build it. Finding a reputable swimming pool builder goes beyond reading a few reviews and accepting the lowest possible quote.

SPATA provides a guide that covers what to look for, what to verify and the most reliable shortcut to finding an accredited swimming pool builder in the UK.

⭐Start with SPATA accreditation, not advertising⭐
READ THE SPATA POOL BUYERS GUIDE HERE: https://www.spata.co.uk/spata-blog/how-to-find-a-reputable-swimming-pool-builder/

➡️Plus, SPATA offers a Stakeholder account facility for anyone building a pool and using an accredited SPATA Member - (SSA) SPATA has developed the SSA facility as an independent holding account designed to give the customer complete peace of mind and assure the SPATA contractor that finance is available to cover the project costs. https://www.spata.co.uk/knowledge-hub/factsheets/about-spata-2-2/

28/07/2026

Congratulations on your 20th SPATA Anniversary Heatstar Ltd

🙌🏻 This year Heatstar are proud to celebrate 𝟮𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of SPATA (SPATA - Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association) membership which gives us the opportunity to recognise our continued commitment to delivering reliable service and building lasting relationships with customers.

Reaching two decades as part of a respected trade association is more than just a milestone - it demonstrates credibility, and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards.

🌟 In an industry where trust and expertise are essential, customers increasingly value businesses that invest in ongoing training, technical excellence, and adherence to recognised codes of practice. Heatstar’s membership of SPATA provides reassurance that these standards are being upheld and that quality remains at the heart of everything Heatstar do.

27/07/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE!

The countdown is on... SPATEX 2027 is officially in sight!

Join us from 3–5 February 2027 at the CBS Arena, Coventry for the UK's dedicated water leisure exhibition.

Whether you're looking to discover the latest innovations, meet leading suppliers, expand your industry knowledge through our free seminar programme, or connect with professionals from across the sector, SPATEX is the place to be.

💧 Swimming Pools
🛁 Spas & Hot Tubs
🌿 Wellness & Saunas
⚙️ Plant Equipment & Water Treatment
💡 Sustainable Solutions
🤝 Unrivalled Networking

Mark your calendar now and be part of three days dedicated to the future of the water leisure industry.

📍 3–5 February 2027
📍 CBS Arena, Coventry

Visitor registration opens soon!

👉 Visit www.spatex.co.uk to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements.

25/07/2026

World Drowning Prevention Day - 25 July

While the UK’s residential pools have an excellent safety record, with very few serious incidents each year, every drowning is one too many, and everyone can play their part!

https://www.spata.co.uk/knowledge-hub/factsheets/fun-safety-for-children-in-the-water/

20/07/2026

REVEALED - UK shortlisted entries for 2026 European Pool & Spa Awards.

The European Pool and Spa Awards, hosted annually by the European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations (EUSA), celebrate the very best in domestic pools, spas, and hot tubs across Europe. Now in its fourteenth year, the 2026 edition of these prestigious awards will culminate in a grand ceremony on Tuesday, November 17, in Lyon, France, at Piscine Global – the swimming pool and wellness event. The finalists will be announced in September!

Representing the UK, SPATA have proudly submitted entries from the winners of the 2026 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards.

SPATA wishes HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the following members who have been shortlisted to represent the UK in 2026:

* Albatross Pools & Spas Ltd
* Asher Swimpool Centre
* Blue Cube Pools
* CB Pools
* Centurion Leisure
* Lagoon Pools Ltd
* Origin Pools
* Peninsula pools
* Tanby Swimming Pools
* Compass Pools by Waterstream
* Whitewaters Ltd
* XL Pools Ltd.

VIEW THE MEMBERS BEHIND THESE PROJECTS HERE: https://www.spata.co.uk/spata-blog/uk-excellence-recognised-2026-eusa-awards/