News: Aquatics
Australian Swim Schools Association opens foundation membership
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced that, from today, it is opening foundation membership opportunities for swim teachers, pool staff and educators to...
Jan 24, 2022
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Surf Life Saving South Australia receives $13 million to strengthen water safety
In a move that further strengthens water safety at South Australian beaches, the State Government is supporting Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) with funding of $12.9...
Jan 24, 2022
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Swimming Australia announces ‘unreserved apology’ over historic abuse of young female athletes
Swimming Australia has today issued an “unreserved apology” for past treatment of young female athletes - released after receiving the results of a six-month investigation by an...
Jan 21, 2022
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Gladstone Regional Council welcomes funding commitment for Boyne Tannum aquatic centre
Gladstone Regional Council has welcomed a funding commitment of $15 million from the Federal Labor Opposition towards constructing the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre at...
Jan 20, 2022
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Belgravia Leisure secures five-year contract to run Gympie Regional Council aquatic facilities
Leading facility manager Belgravia Leisure has secured a five-year contract worth $2.84 million to run Gympie Regional Council’s aquatic facilities. The Council has this week...
Jan 19, 2022
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Works underway on first aquatic play area for Charters Towers
Play equipment has arrived and work is underway on the first aquatic play space for the Charters Towers Region – a Queensland rural area situated 136 kilometres southwest of...
Jan 19, 2022
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PLAWA to present Leisure Facility Managers course in June
The Western Australian branch of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLAWA) is to present its WA Leisure Facility Managers Course 2022 from 13th to 17th June. The course is aimed at a...
Jan 18, 2022
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Construction commences on new dryland dive facility at Perth's HBF Stadium
The Western Australian Government has instigated the start of building a new dryland dive centre at Perth’s HBF Stadium, bringing the city's diving facilities up to...
Jan 18, 2022
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PerfectGym release self-assessment module for online enrolments
PerfectGym has released its latest technology enhancement to complement the customer experience within the aquatic and recreation industry - with the new functionality allowing...
Jan 16, 2022
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria proceeds with hosting 28th January Industry Gala Awards
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has advised that it is to proceed with hosting its 2021 Industry Gala Awards at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28th...
Jan 16, 2022
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Flooding closes Milne Bay Aquatic Centre
A number of businesses in the Queensland town of Toowoomba, including the Milne Bay Aquatic Centre, have been forced to close today following a hailstorm on Saturday night that...
Jan 16, 2022
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Pool closures continue to impact swimming skills and water safety
The aquatic industry’s ability to keep pools open across the country this summer has been heavily impacted by staff shortages, with a Royal Life Saving Society - Australia...
Jan 14, 2022
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New pool inflatable launched at Mount Isa’s Splashez Aquatic Centre
Aiming to offer more amusement options for its young patrons, the Splashez Aquatic Centre in Mount Isa has today introduced a new pool inflatable. Following tests to ensure its...
Jan 14, 2022
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City of Ballarat finds solutions to staff shortages at its aquatic centres
Through collaboration and integration of staff across departments, the City of Ballarat has found solutions to staff shortages at its aquatic centres. While no aquatic facility...
Jan 13, 2022
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Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre’s roof set to capture run off for irrigation
Work on repurposing the roof at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) in Western Australia so that rainwater runoff can be used to irrigated local sporting fields is set...
Jan 13, 2022
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Playscape Creations secures $2.5 million contract to build aquatic play park for Burdekin Shire Council
Burdekin Shire Council in North Queensland has awarded the contract for the design and construction of a $2.5 million all-abilities aquatic play park to Playscape Creations....
Jan 12, 2022
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Royal Life Saving issues reminder on waterborne inflatable safety
Following the pre-Christmas tragedy that led to the deaths of six children using a jumping castle at a school in Tasmania, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has responded to...
Jan 11, 2022
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Lifeguard shortage and storm force ongoing closures of Ballarat pools
The City of Ballarat has once again been forced to close a number of its aquatic facilities during one of the busiest periods of the year. A shortage of lifeguarding staff as a...
Jan 10, 2022
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AUSTSWIM and Belgravia Leisure announce swim centre partnership
AUSTSWIM and Belgravia Leisure have partnered for the purpose of creating jobs and saving lives. AUSTSWIM Chief Executive, Simon Weatherill advises “Australia currently faces a...
Jan 9, 2022
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ActiveXchange and ARI NSW announce new partnership
ActiveXchange has today announced its selection as the official Data Education Partner for the Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW. The partnership that will see...
Jan 9, 2022
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Aquatic and Recreation Institute extends annual award nomination deadline
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW has advised that it has extended the nomination deadline for three of its annual awards. Noting that “a lot of submissions have...
Jan 8, 2022
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Poor adult swimming skills contribute to summer drownings
With the nation facing a spike in drowning deaths since the start of summer with 43 people drowning - a 23% increase on the same time last year - Royal Life Saving Society -...
Jan 7, 2022
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Noosa Aquatic Centre reopens after COVID scare
Noosa Shire Council has advised that its Noosa Aquatic Centre - closed as of Wednesday for 48 hours after confirmed positive COVID-19 cases by community members who attended the...
Jan 7, 2022
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Upgrades to continue at Perth’s WACA following demolition of Inverarity Stand
The redevelopment of Perth’s WACA is set to continue next month following the pre-Christmas demolition of the venue’s Inverarity Stand. Constructed in 1970 for the very first...
Jan 6, 2022
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