News: Aquatics
ARV to stage Regional Conference on 6th and 7th May
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has announced that it will be staging its regional conference at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on 6th and 7th May. Cancelled last year...
Apr 8, 2021
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Swim Australia shares resources to aid swim teacher recruitment
Following its recent revelation of a nationwide shortage of swim teachers, Swim Australia has released a set of promotional media resources to help swim schools and aquatic...
Apr 8, 2021
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Vale: Adam Lloyd
Australasian Leisure Management has been advised of the death of Adam Lloyd, Director of International Quadratics. Our team offers condolences and sympathy to his family,...
Apr 7, 2021
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Aquatic centre chemical incidents mark Easter weekend
Aquatic facility operations at three locations have been marred by chemical incidents and the hospitalisation of swimmers over the busy Easter long weekend. Emergency services...
Apr 5, 2021
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Polin Waterparks to share latest developments in virtual summit
Polin Waterparks is continuing its webinar series focused on sharing the latest developments, innovations, products, and projects since September 2020. In 2021, the Polin...
Apr 5, 2021
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Lifesavers graduate from inaugural inland waterways safety program in Wagga Wagga
Lifesavers graduated from the inaugural inland waterways safety program held in Wagga Wagga on 28th March with the Outback Lifesaver program having run as a 10-week pilot...
Apr 3, 2021
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Swimming Australia confirms 2021 Age Championships will proceed on the Gold Coast
Swimming Australia has confirmed that the 2021 Australian Age Swimming Championships, which includes the Australian Multi-Class Swimming Championships, will proceed as planned...
Apr 1, 2021
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Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre relies on geothermally-heated water
The newly opened Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre (GRAC) in the Victorian city of Traralgon is innovating in using geothermally heated water in its swimming pool. The first...
Apr 1, 2021
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New Quayclean brand identify invites clients and staff to 'Experience More'
Leading venue services company Quayclean Australia has today unveiled a new brand identity designed to reflect the company’s growth and versatility as it enters a new, exciting...
Mar 31, 2021
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Recreation Aotearoa launches Poo-safe
Looking to counter the occurrence of 'code brown' incidents in aquatic facilities, Recreation Aotearoa has today announced the launch of a new quality programme - Poo-safe. The...
Mar 31, 2021
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Western Sydney’s Wentworthville swimming pool reopens after $12.2 million upgrade
Cumberland City Council has this week reopened its Wentworthville Memorial Swim Centre after a $12.2 million upgrade. With work completed in time for the outdoor facility’s...
Mar 31, 2021
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Dubai’s Legoland Water Park to reopen from tomorrow
Dubai’s Legoland Water Park will reopen its doors to the public from this Thursday (1st April) with capacity reduced in line with health regulations and social distancing...
Mar 31, 2021
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Construction commences on Parramatta’s new aquatic and leisure centre
Construction on Parramatta’s new $88.6 million aquatic and leisure centre is officially underway following the appointment of a builder for the new community aquatic and...
Mar 29, 2021
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Royal Life Saving advises of National Aquatic Industry Committee membership
Following the call for nominations to the National Aquatic Industry Committee (NAIC), Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA) has confirmed the Committee’s membership for...
Mar 29, 2021
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Woman arrested after spitting on lifeguard at Milne Bay Aquatic Centre
Toowoomba Regional Council has released video showing a disgruntled member of the public spitting on a lifeguard after she was denied entry to the Milne Bay Aquatic Centre....
Mar 29, 2021
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ActiveXchange reveals new initiatives as part of Federal Government-backed scale-up
ActiveXchange has announced initiatives and changes that will allow it to scale-up and provide greater support and guidance to the next generation of technology users across...
Mar 28, 2021
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Interior design concepts released for Dunedin’s Mosgiel Pool
Dunedin City Council has released interior images of the new Mosgiel Pool to give residents an idea of what it will look like. The new facility will have four water spaces (lap,...
Mar 28, 2021
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Latest designs revealed for transformation of Perth’s WACA Ground
The latest vision has been unveiled for the WACA Ground Improvement Project, aiming to transform the historic East Perth venue into a boutique community and sporting venue,...
Mar 26, 2021
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New Water Safety Strategy sets out plan to significantly cut Australia's drowning rate
Australia’s peak water safety bodies have come together today to launch the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030, outlines priority areas for the prevention of drowning on...
Mar 25, 2021
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Salisbury Recreation Precinct to receive major upgrade
The Salisbury Recreation Precinct is to be upgraded with key elements of the precinct redevelopment expected to include modern indoor and outdoor swimming pools to reflect a...
Mar 25, 2021
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Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre’s outdoor pools to be transformed into accessible facility
With funding from the Western Parkland City Liveability Program along with funding from Blue Mountains City Council, and following extensive community consultation in 2018, the...
Mar 24, 2021
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Three day pool party to mark opening of Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre
Officially opened on Tuesday, the Multi-Million Dollar Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre is set to welcome the public from tomorrow with three days of special events. The...
Mar 24, 2021
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Up-and-coming athletes awarded Ron Clarke Griffith Futures Scholarships
Two up-and-coming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes at Griffith have been named the first ever recipients of Ron Clarke Griffith Futures Scholarship. Education...
Mar 23, 2021
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Gisborne District Council approves new location for indoor pool facility
Gisborne District Council, situated in north eastern New Zealand, has approved a new location for the indoor facility of its Olympic Pool Redevelopment. Site contamination and...
Mar 23, 2021
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