The BSPF was formed in 1999 and members include BISHTA, SPATA, SPATEX, PIP and also the STA. The STA is the world’s largest swim teaching and lifesaving organisation.
The BSPF is managed by a Board made up of representatives from BISHTA, SPATA, SPATEX, PIP and the current president is Dyfed Thompson-Smith. Details of the BSPF staff that work in Andover can be viewed here. There are committees that work on behalf of the BSPF, BISHTA, SPATA, SPATEX and PIP. These committee members represent the Wet Leisure Industry, working in an advisory and guidance capacity. Click here for a copy of our Memorandum and Articles of Association & here to view our Mission Statement.
Annual Industry Gala Evening with Awards
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday 4th February 2025
The BSPF invites everyone in the water leisure industry to join them at the UK’s biggest and most prestigious social event, the annual Industry Gala Evening, which includes the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards hosted by SPATA & BISHTA and the re-presentation of the ISPE Awards.
The event takes place during SPATEX in Coventry on the first evening of the show, with a night of dinner, dancing and live entertainment. The night is open for everyone in the pool and hot tub industry to attend. Whether you are a SPATA – Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association or BISHTA – the British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association member (or neither), and irrespective of whether you are exhibiting or visiting SPATEX, the BSPF warmly invites you to attend this Oscar-Esque style evening.
More details to follow.
Annual General Meeting
This year’s BSPF AGM will be held online via WebEx, on TBC.
President’s Weekend
Every biennial, a new BSPF President is appointed and we are currently looking at arranging an event, later in 2025, to celebrate Dyfed Thompson-Smiths’ 2 year’s Presidency.
Please contact if you have any queries.
Need a meeting room in Andover?
The office in Andover has an excellent meeting room, complete with AV equipment, and it is suitable for up to 16 people board room style or up to 50 people theatre style. Competitive rates are available on request. For more information, please contact us on 01264 356 210.