Are YOU Running a Koi Show? Do you need a Certified Water Quality Specialist?
K.O.I. Certifies Show Water Quality Specialists. Each candidate must pass the following courses:
K.O.I. 201 – Water Quality
K.O.I. 207 – Koi Diagnosis and Treatment
K.O.I. 310 – Transporting Koi
K.O.I. 503 – Koi Show Water Quality and Koi Safety
Then finally, each candidate must actually INTERN at a Koi Show under a K.O.I. Certified Instructor:
K.O.I. 403 – Koi Show Water Quality Internship
The curriculum covers more than just the science. It teaches how to prepare for a safe show, and what's needed at every step of the way. Simple checklists are included so that every task is covered, and clear responsibilities are understood in advance.
Following is a list of Certified Show Water Quality Specialists:
| State | City | Name | |
| CA | Mission Viejo | Spike Cover | scover1@cox.net |
| CA | San Rafael | Mary Nielsen | hulali8@me.com |
| CT | Rockfall | Karen Pattist | pattist@snet.net |
| GA | Roswell | Ken Jett | kenjettmiami@gmail.com |
| OR | Gresham | Bill Layman | bbllayman@gmail.com |
| WA | Auburn | Monte McQuade | montwila@comcast.net |
If you are interested in getting one of your club members Certified as a Show Water Quality Specialist - SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE! Contact Karen - pattist@snet.net - for more information!