News: Aquatics
Seeking to create more active Queenslanders new ActiveXchange partnership looks drive improved governance, advocacy and planning
A collaboration between QSport, the Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance, Fitness Australia, Outdoors Queensland and ActiveXchange, will see the development of ‘Active QLD...
Nov 12, 2021
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New Royal Life Saving research shows social impact of the aquatic industry
Increased social cohesion and improved health and wellbeing are two of the main social benefits of the Australian aquatic industry, according to a new report initiated by the...
Nov 12, 2021
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Beijing ice sports venue to operate at one-fifth capacity during Winter Olympics
Beijing’s landmark ‘Ice Cube’ venue will likely run at around one-fifth spectator capacity during the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, according to the venue’s manager. Developed as...
Nov 12, 2021
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Child Safe Scheme legislation passed in NSW Parliament
Legislation passed by the NSW Parliament this week will provide greater consistency in how organisations protect children - a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into...
Nov 11, 2021
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Former New Zealand Olympic swimming coach calls for Auckland Swimming Pools to open for pre-bookings
A former Olympic swimming coach who heads one of Auckland’s leading swim schools is calling on the New Zealand Government to allow Auckland swimming pools to open with...
Nov 11, 2021
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Swimplex Aquatics stays busy despite the challenges of the last 20 months
While much of the world may have slowed its working pace during the Coronavirus pandemic, Swimplex Aquatics have been busy working on a range of exciting projects across...
Nov 11, 2021
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Tragedy of toddler drowning claims lives of more than 500 young Australians
More than 500 children aged under four years died from drowning in Australia in the past 19 years, according to newly released research form Royal Life Saving Society -...
Nov 10, 2021
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New research centre to enhance Western Australia’s water knowledge
A local partnership between the Western Australian Government and Monash University will aim to apply the latest science to waterwise practices in the state. A new hub for water...
Nov 10, 2021
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Fluidra continues global expansion with acquisition of Taylor Water Technologies
World leading pool and wellness industry manufacturer Fluidra has announced the acquisition of Taylor Water Technologies LLC, a leading USA-based manufacturer of water-testing...
Nov 10, 2021
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Whitsunday Regional Council charged over drowning of father and son at Airlie Beach Lagoon
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is to take legal action against the Whitsunday Regional Council over the drowning of a father and son at the Airlie Beach Lagoon in in...
Nov 9, 2021
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Armah Sports launches new ‘smart’ fitness club concept for the Middle Eastern market
Saudi Arabian-based Armah Sports has launched its new B_fit health club brand, opening its technology-based, full-service, ‘smart club’ in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. Featuring...
Nov 8, 2021
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Belgravia Leisure’s NSW aquatic facilities receive exceptional Royal Life Saving safety score
Belgravia Leisure facilities have reported a Group Mean Safety Score of 91.8% at the 2020/21 Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment (AFSA) in a report released by the facility...
Nov 8, 2021
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Events and offers to mark 20th anniversary of Riverton Leisureplex operations
The City of Canning’s Riverton Leisureplex is to stage a series of anniversary events and offers between 9th and 16th November to mark its 20th birthday To encourage south east...
Nov 8, 2021
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Children to showcase aquatic skills at Pilbara Spirit Swimming and Lifesaving Carnival
Royal Life Saving WA will this week be hosting its seventh Annual Pilbara Spirit Swimming and Lifesaving Carnival at the South Hedland Aquatic Centre this Thursday (11th...
Nov 6, 2021
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NSW Government funding for redevelopment of Sydney's White City will see Hakoah Club widen membership
The Hakoah Club’s $65 million redevelopment of Sydney's White City tennis complex into a contemporary multi-faceted sports and community venue is understood to have secured $7.5...
Nov 5, 2021
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Work advances on Craigie Leisure Centre refurbishment
The City of Joondalup’s $8.7 million stage one refurbishment project of its Craigie Leisure Centre is moving towards completion in early 2022. Underway since August, the project...
Nov 5, 2021
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Judge rules that former Surf Life Saving NSW executive was ‘greedy and dishonest’
A NSW District Court judge has described former Surf Life Saving NSW General Manager Matthew Hanks as being “deceitful, dishonest and greedy” as he stole almost $2 million from...
Nov 5, 2021
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New hoist enhances swimming access at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre
Pool user accessibility has been elevated at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre with the installation of a new pool hoist to enable users easy access to the 25 metre lap...
Nov 3, 2021
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Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre unveils new ‘Fit for Gym’ Membership
The Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) has announced a new membership initiative designed to encourage local residents to join the facility. The Centre’s new Fit for...
Nov 2, 2021
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Water Safety New Zealand invest $2 million in community drowning prevention programmes
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has announced the recipients of its 2021/22 annual contestable funding round, investing over $2 million in community drowning prevention...
Nov 2, 2021
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World Waterpark Association shares highlights of its in-person event
Returning to an in-person event saw this year’s World Waterpark Association (WWA) 41st Annual Symposium and Trade Show, held 19th-22nd October in San Antonio, Texas, welcome...
Nov 2, 2021
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Micro Surf Academy and Aventuur partner to deliver world’s first surf park high performance centres
Global surf park investor, developer and operator Aventuur has announced its partnership with Micro Surf Academy (MSA) to deliver the world’s first surf park high performance...
Nov 2, 2021
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ASSA launches Countdown to Summer Series swim safety campaign
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has today launched its Countdown to Summer Series campaign - aiming to help swim schools educate parents in preventing drownings...
Nov 1, 2021
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Dwp’s design for latest Next Gen club fuses old and new
Architects dwp have shared information on how they designed Next Gen’s latest Australian health and lifestyle club in the Melbourne suburb of Doncaster. Opening at the end of...
Nov 1, 2021
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