The BSPF was formed in 1999 and includes BISHTA, SPATA, SPATEX, PIP, and STA as member companies. The STA is the world’s largest swim-teaching and lifesaving organisation.
A board manages the BSPF, which comprises representatives from BISHTA, SPATA, SPATEX, and PIP. The current president is Dorian Davies. Committees work on behalf of the BSPF, BISHTA, SPATA, SPATEX, and PIP. These committee members represent the Wet Leisure Industry and provide advisory and guidance support. Click here for a copy of our Memorandum and Articles of Association, and here to view our Mission Statement.
Industry Events – SPATA / BISHTA
Annual Wet Leisure Industry Gala Evening and Awards
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday 2nd February 2027 (booking required)
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 show’s first evening, 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.
British Pool & Hot Tub Conference and Annual General Meeting
22nd October 2026 – (booking required)
The British Pool & Hot Tub Conference will be held at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Laverstoke Mill, Hampshire, offering professionals from across the wet leisure sector a unique opportunity to come together in a wonderful, atmospheric setting for a day of industry insight, business updates, networking, and future-focused discussion.
President’s Weekend
The BSPF President is appointed every two years, the current BSPF President Dorian Davies, who is planning his President’s Weekend for a date in September 2027, so please watch this space for more details.
Need a meeting in Andover?
The office in Andover has an excellent meeting room, complete with AV equipment. It is suitable for up to 16 people in a boardroom or up to 50 people in a theatre. Competitive rates are available on request. For more information, please contact us on 01264 356 210.
Please contact to book any of the above events or with any queries.