News: Aquatics
More than 800 swim instructors being sought for South Australia’s revamped VACSWIM
More than 800 swim instructors are being sought to deliver South Australia’s revamped VACSWIM program over the 2021/22 summer. The development follows Surf Life Saving SA having...
Aug 31, 2021
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Y NSW secures excellence award for swimming inclusion at Mount Annan Leisure Centre
The Y NSW has secured the Australian Swim School Association (ASSA) National Award of Excellence for Inclusion - awarded for its commitment to inclusive swimming at Camden’s...
Aug 30, 2021
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Christchurch Council facilities close as most of New Zealand to go into COVID Alert Level 3
Many of Christchurch Council facilities will close as, along with most in New Zealand, they go into Alert Level 3 from 11.59pm Tuesday, 31st August. Council parks are open but...
Aug 29, 2021
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2021 South Australian Aquatics State Conference less than a week away
After what organisers describe as “arguably the most difficult and challenging year in decades”, the Life Saving SA 2021 South Australian Aquatics State Conference is set to be...
Aug 27, 2021
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Port Hedland Council endorses aquatic facility masterplan
The Town of Port Hedland has endorsed the Town’s Aquatic Service Level Review and Masterplan, intended to secure better aquatic facilities and services for its future. Council...
Aug 26, 2021
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Aquatic and fitness facilities reopen as Northern Territory Government eases COVID restrictions in Greater Darwin and Katherine
The Northern Territory Government has further eased COVID restrictions in Greater Darwin and Katherine with aquatic facilities, gyms, markets and nightclubs now reopened and...
Aug 26, 2021
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City Venue Management opens first Fish N Flips swim school
City Venue Management has launched its first Fish N Flips facility, an all new, play-based swim school located in the south east Brisbane suburb of Underwood. Offering a...
Aug 26, 2021
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Aligned Leisure to manage Eurobodalla Council’s Bay Pavilions facility
Eurobodalla Shire Council has advised that it has agreed a three-year contract with Aligned Leisure to manage the Bay Pavilions regional aquatic, arts and community hub at...
Aug 26, 2021
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Hakoah Club looks to commence $65 million redevelopment of Sydney’s White City complex
After years of planning to redevelop the White City tennis complex in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, owners the Hakoah Club appear to be set to commence the $65 million project. With...
Aug 26, 2021
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dwp share latest appointments, promotions and relocations
With global architecture and design practice - dwp|design worldwide partnership - having expanded over the past six months into a number of new markets including significant...
Aug 25, 2021
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SPASA announces acquisition and rebranding of Pool and Spa Expo
The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia (SPASA) has today announced the purchase and rebranding of the Pool Spa and Outdoor Living Expo (Qld) from Australasian...
Aug 25, 2021
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Pulsar Precision feeders provide winning chlorination for Team USA’s Olympic swimming trials
Some of the most advanced water chemistry technologies available - including regenerative media filtration, ultraviolet disinfection, and demand-based chlorination using Pulsar®...
Aug 24, 2021
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ActiveXchange partners with Sport and Recreation ACT to inform sector
Continuing its steps to harness and empower data across planning, investment and delivery amid the COVID pandemic, ActiveXchange has announced a partnership with Sport and...
Aug 24, 2021
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Construction tenders called for first stage of Newcastle Ocean Baths' revitalisation
With Newcastle Ocean Baths pool designs having been finalised, the City of Newcastle is now calling for construction tenders for the first stage of Newcastle Ocean Baths'...
Aug 24, 2021
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Royal Life Saving provides guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations and aquatic facilities
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has released guidance following recent announcements by both federal and state governments on the ‘roadmap’ that aims to see Australia free...
Aug 23, 2021
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Skills Active spotlights Stratford swim school’s support of apprentices
Aimee Woodhead, owner of Flyers Swim School in Stratford, New Zealand is driven to helping her community thrive and as such supports her staff to enrol in swim education...
Aug 22, 2021
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Work begins on upgrades to Perth’s historic WACA ground
Work has commenced on the long-awaited upgrades to the famous Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground in East Perth. Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan,...
Aug 19, 2021
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Nillumbik Shire Council aquatic and recreation centres switch to renewable energy
Nillumbik Shire Council is taking real climate action as it continues to switch to renewable energy and instals two new solar systems at the Eltham Leisure Centre and Diamond...
Aug 19, 2021
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Ripples to host Olympic swimmer Matt Wilson for inspiring and insightful virtual session
Ripples Aquatic and Recreation will be hosting Olympic swimmer Matt Wilson this Friday 20th August for a fun, informative and free online event aiming to inspire young swimmers....
Aug 18, 2021
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Australian Swimming League launch event delayed due to COVID-19
The Australian Swimming League (ASL) have made the decision to delay its planned launch event scheduled for October due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19...
Aug 17, 2021
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Brimbank City Council launches Swim Teacher Employment Pathway
In response to a lack of qualified swim teachers across the Aquatics Industry, Brimbank City Council is launching its new Swim Teacher Employment Pathway (STEP). Developing the...
Aug 17, 2021
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Skills Active shares McMillan’s Aquatic Centre’s approach to mentoring swimming teachers
Based in Christchurch, McMillan’s Aquatic Centre (MAC) swim school owner and experienced workplace trainer Karen McMillan supports and mentors a long line of swim teachers who...
Aug 16, 2021
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2021 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships cancelled due to Melbourne’s lockdown
Swimming Australia has today confirmed the cancellation of the 2021 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships, that were due to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic...
Aug 15, 2021
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Construction of Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools now underway
Gisborne District Council has advised that with final details of its contract between with design and build company Apollo Projects confirmed, construction of its Kiwa Pools...
Aug 13, 2021
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