News: Aquatics
Community Leisure Management announces shareholder status for Pierre Holland
Auckland-based facility manager Community Leisure Management Limited has announced Pierre Holland has recently acquired a shareholding interest in the company. A statement from...
Feb 3, 2022
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AUSTSWIM launches search for new Chief Executive
AUSTSWIM, Australia's national not-for-profit organisation for the teaching of swimming and water safety, has commenced a search for “an authentic, innovative and dynamic” Chief...
Feb 3, 2022
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Swimming Australia retains April trials amid FINA World Championships postponment until 2023
Swimming Australia will retain its Dolphin selection trials in April in Adelaide amid a global reshuffle in aquatic sport following the announcement that the FINA World...
Feb 2, 2022
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Surf Life Saving New Zealand partners to develop rip current identification technology tool
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has partnered with New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) to develop a rip current identification tool...
Feb 2, 2022
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Magen eco-Energy opens subsidiary in Australia
Leading global renewable energy solutions company Magen eco-Energy has announced the opening of Australian subsidiary office in Sydney. With over 25 years experience in the...
Feb 2, 2022
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Toowoomba Regional Council awards tender for Millmerran Aquatic Centre upgrade
After an extended tender process, Toowoomba Regional Council has announced that Queensland company Taylor Builders’ bid to redevelop and rehabilitate the Millmerran Pool has...
Feb 1, 2022
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Latest Western Australian Government advice says proof of vaccination not required at aquatic centres and sport facilities
Patrons wanting to enter aquatic centres and sport facilities in Western Australia will not need to show their proof of COVID-19 vaccination certificates despite people being...
Feb 1, 2022
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The Y introduces its new national Chief Executive
Starting in her role as national Chief Executive for The Y in Australia, Tal Karp has been introduced to stakeholders and the industry in an online profile. Published today on...
Feb 1, 2022
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City of Launceston renames pool in honour of Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus
The City of Launceston has officially renamed the 50m competition pool at the Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre in honour of the city’s Olympic and world champion Ariarne...
Feb 1, 2022
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Surf Lakes secures development approval for tourism development at Yeppoon site
Wave lagoon developer Surf Lakes International Pty Ltd has received Development Approval from the Livingstone Shire Council for its current research and development site in...
Jan 31, 2022
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Mildura Waves and Colignan Swimming Pool win industry accolades at 2021 ARV awards
Aligned Leisure managed Mildura Waves and Colignan Swimming Pool have been awarded Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s (ARV) Facility of the Year (Medium) and Seasonal Pool Award...
Jan 31, 2022
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Learn-to-swim and music vouchers available to Northern Territory families
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to help families and support local businesses by boosting the Sport Voucher Scheme. This year these vouchers can be used for...
Jan 30, 2022
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Melbourne-based South East Leisure joins Sports Environment Alliance
The recently formed South East Leisure has been announced as the latest member of the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA). Wholly owned by the City of Greater Dandenong, South...
Jan 30, 2022
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Acquapole announces 2022 advanced instructor course
Acquapole has announced it will be conducting an advanced instructor course on 5th March for current instructors that have already completed their Level 1 Instructor Course. The...
Jan 28, 2022
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Surf Life Saving NSW's reputation damaged by former executive's fraud
A Sydney Court has heard how the fraud by former Surf Life Saving NSW General Manager Matthew Hanks has damaged the reputation of the charity. Speaking yesterday in the NSW...
Jan 28, 2022
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St Kilda Football Club announce that Belgravia Leisure will manage its Danny Frawley Centre
St Kilda Football Club has revealed a partnership with Belgravia Leisure that will see the facility manager take on responsibility for the soon-to-be-opened Danny Frawley Centre...
Jan 27, 2022
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Mandurah and Rockingham councils remind residents that proof of vaccination now required to enter aquatic centres and other city facilities
The cities of Mandurah and Rockingham have issued a reminder to residents and guests that from Monday 31st January they will need to show their proof of vaccination to enter...
Jan 27, 2022
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Dubbo Regional Council’s Aquatic Centres launch free active youth program
Dubbo Regional Council’s Aquatic Centres in Dubbo and Wellington have partnered with the NSW Office of Sport in a new youth pilot program during Term 1, 2022. The Active Pools...
Jan 27, 2022
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Recreation and hospitality associations to hold job fair for people aged 16-30 years
A free Local Jobs Fair is being delivered as part of the Victorian Government’s Jobs Victoria Advocates program and run by Whittlesea Community Connections in partnership with...
Jan 27, 2022
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Swim teacher shortage impacts sees lessons cut at Parkes Aquatic Centre
A shortage of qualified learn-to-swim teachers has led Parkes Shire Council to cancel swimming lessons at the Parkes Aquatic Centre. The Council has cancelled a number of...
Jan 26, 2022
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Dubai’s AquaFun secures world record for largest inflatable aquatic play park
AquaFun- a Wibit Sports inflatable aquatic playground installed at the Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai, has received a Guinness World Record certificate for being the world’s...
Jan 26, 2022
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UNSW research highlights risk factors behind South Asian migrant beach drownings
Researchers from the UNSW Sydney Beach Safety Research Group have conducted an online global survey to examine the risk factors behind beach drowning among migrants from South...
Jan 26, 2022
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Queensland boat operators continue to ignore lifejacket rules
According to new data sourced by Maritime Safety Queensland from a school holiday blitz on lifejacket compliance, 20% of boat operators are ignoring lifejacket rules. Queensland...
Jan 26, 2022
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Christchurch City Council proposes improvements to popular aquatic reserve
With its popularity growing – on hot summer days, Roto Kohatu Reserve can draw thousands of people – Christchurch City Council is proposing to make some improvements to the area...
Jan 25, 2022
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