News: Aquatics
Macksville Memorial Aquatic Centre set to recommence operations
Inundated by flood waters that affected the Nambucca Valley in NSW during March, the Macksville Memorial Aquatic Centre will start a staggered re-opening as of tomorrow (Monday...
Jul 11, 2021
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Belgravia Leisure introduces inclusive ‘All In’ swimming program at Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre
Belgravia Leisure, in partnership with Special Olympics, Parafed Auckland and Swimming New Zealand, has announced the launch of the ‘All In’ inclusive swimming program....
Jul 8, 2021
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Western Australian regional athlete development secures three-year funding arrangement
The Western Australian Government is continuing to support the Regional Athlete Support Program with $3 million of funding delivered over three years through Royalties for...
Jul 7, 2021
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Linwood’s new aquatic centre to open ahead of schedule
Christchurch City Council has advised that Linwood’s new $22 million facility aquatic facility - Te Pou Toetoe - will open ahead of schedule, with construction set to also...
Jul 7, 2021
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City of Monash to refurbish Oakleigh Recreation Centre’s outdoor pool for summer
The City of Monash has advised that the popular outdoor swimming pool at the Oakleigh Recreation Centre will be getting a facelift over the coming months. Monash Council...
Jul 7, 2021
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With swim schools facing permanent closure industry leader calls for learn-to-swim services to be classed as an essential service
Karen Bentley, Director of Nepean Swim & Fitness in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith, has called for swim schools to be reclassified as an essential service to reduce...
Jul 7, 2021
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City of Perth withdraws from funding community swimming pool at WACA ground
The City of Perth’s Councillors have voted unanimously to rejected plans to contribute to the funding of a community swimming pool as part of the redevelopment of the WACA...
Jul 6, 2021
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Majority of employees at contract managed aquatic and recreation centre across Sydney stood down without pay
Further to news reports about staff and cast members at Sydney theatres and Belgravia Leisure facilities across Sydney being stood down with out pay during the Coronavirus...
Jul 6, 2021
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Belgravia Leisure stands down Sydney workforce without pay
Aquatic and recreation facility management company Belgravia Leisure is reported to have stood down staff at the centres it runs in Sydney without pay as a result of the current...
Jul 5, 2021
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Life Saving Victoria renews Dandenong Oasis Platinum Pool status
Dandenong Oasis remains part of an exclusive club of just 30 Victorian aquatic facilities currently holding Platinum Pool status accreditation following receipt of 100% on its...
Jul 4, 2021
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Ocean Park Hong Kong presents preview of new Water World attraction
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has previewed some of the attractions and zones of its new HK$4 billion (US$50 million) Water World waterpark, which is launching later in 2021....
Jul 4, 2021
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Narrandera Shire Council receives Local Government Award for Lake Talbot Water Park redevelopment
Narrandera Shire Council has been announced as the winner of the 2021 NSW Local Government Professionals Excellence Award, for ‘Asset and Project’ budget over $1.5 million and...
Jul 1, 2021
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City of Perth looks to back out of WACA pool project agreement
The City of Perth is reported to be set to back out of its commitment to partner with the Federal and Western Australian Government in developing a new aquatic centre within the...
Jul 1, 2021
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Tilligerry Aquatic Centre to close for three months for pool upgrade
The Tilligerry Aquatic Centre at Mallabula in the NSW Hunter Region is to benefit from a $40,000 upgrade during its winter shutdown. To be closed between 5th July and 30th...
Jun 30, 2021
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Luxury Next Gen Doncaster health and lifestyle club opens
After further delays due to the latest COVID-19 lockdown, luxury health and lifestyle club Next Gen Doncaster has opened. Welcoming members from yesterday, the new facility,...
Jun 28, 2021
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SportsEye Academy hosts panel discussion in Perth
Industry data analytics company, ActiveXchange has hosted a panel discussion in Perth this week to highlight some of the challenges and opportunities with data through aquatic,...
Jun 28, 2021
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Geelong Swimming Club named Swimming Victoria’s Club of the Year 2020/21
Geelong Swimming Club named Swimming Victoria’s Club of the Year 2020-21 Geelong Swimming Club - based at the City of Greater Geelong’s managed Kardinia Aquatic Centre - has...
Jun 28, 2021
Aquatics
ASSA announces partnership with Marketing to Mums founder
In its latest collaboration with industry leaders, Australia Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced the firming up of a long-standing partnership with Katrina McCarter,...
Jun 27, 2021
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Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive recognised with leadership award
Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive, Andrew Leslie’s commitment to innovation has been recognised by being awarded the prestigious C.K Doig Leadership Award this week at the New...
Jun 26, 2021
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COVID lockdowns delay opening of Mornington Peninsula Shire's Yawa Aquatic Centre
Mornington Peninsula Shire and Belgravia Leisure have announced that the opening to the public of the new Yawa Aquatic Centre will be delayed until Friday 9th July. Scheduled to...
Jun 25, 2021
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Royal Life Saving launches survey on social impact of aquatic facilities
Royal Life Saving, in partnership with Swinburne University’s Sport Innovation Research Group and on behalf of the National Aquatic Industry Committee, has launched a Social...
Jun 24, 2021
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Gold Coast community sport and aquatic centres to benefit from budget funding
Gold Coast City budget is committing almost $20 million towards community sports and aquatic centres and venues. $19.354 million will be invested in key projects including: • $5...
Jun 23, 2021
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NSW budget includes $100 voucher for swimming lessons for children aged three to six
Announced this afternoon, the NSW budget has included a provision for a $100 voucher for swimming lessons being made available to every pre-school child aged three to six in the...
Jun 22, 2021
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Global developments in surf park projects
Ongoing growth and interest in surf park projects around the world is set to be discussed this week at the 2021 Surf Park Summit. Being held online on Thursday 24th June, the...
Jun 21, 2021
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