News: Aquatics
Christchurch Metro Sports Facility to feature innovative Waste Heat Recovery technology
Moving towards completion in 2022, Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility is set to feature New Zealand’s first Waste-Water Heat Recovery System. The system works by re-using...
Mar 8, 2021
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ARV introduces program to advance women in aquatics and recreation
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria has announced the return of its ARV Advancing Women program. The AFV's flagship program, which focuses on developing female leaders in the...
Mar 8, 2021
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Aquatics
Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre set to open on 25th March
Latrobe City Council has announced that its new multi-million dollar Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre will open to the public from 6am on Thursday 25th March. This...
Mar 7, 2021
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Waterparks
Scott Wilson brings swim school perspectives to Gymnastics Clubs Australia body
The recently formed Gymnastics Clubs Australia’s podcast series has been generating positive feedback from members. Its latest pod/webcast - Lessons for Gymnastics Club from...
Mar 6, 2021
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Aquatics
S.R.Smith announces acquisition of assets of Stark Bulkheads
Leading swimming pool equipment supplier S.R.Smith has announced the acquisition of Composite Aquatic Innovations (Stark Bulkheads). Following the acquisition of the Washington,...
Mar 5, 2021
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Aquatics
Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre receives high praise for its COVID-19 response
The Y has received high praise from Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for its outstanding contact tracing and data management following confirmation in...
Mar 4, 2021
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Aquatics
Life Saving Victoria announces more benefits for swim teachers
Life Saving Victoria has announced the introduction of a further Swim Teacher extension course and additional benefits for licensed LSV Swim Teachers. Explaining LSV’s move into...
Mar 3, 2021
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Aquatics
Upgrade program completed at Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Alice Springs Mayor Damien Ryan has unveiled upgrade works completed at the popular Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre. As reported by NT News , Mayor Ryan along with...
Mar 3, 2021
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Aquatics
Planned Brisbane Live development could be a 2032 Olympics venue
Seemingly not mentioned in the documents submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that made up Brisbane's bid to host the 2032 Games, the Brisbane Live proposal...
Mar 3, 2021
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Royal Life Saving invites nominations to the National Aquatic Industry Committee
Following the conclusion of the previous term of the National Aquatic Industry Committee (NAIC), Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is seeking nominations for the next term...
Mar 2, 2021
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Aquatics
Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW announces organisational and staff changes
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW) has announced operational changes with Louise Magee resigned as Events and Sponsorship Coordinator and Colin Kane stepping...
Mar 2, 2021
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Aquatics
Gold Coast chief lifeguard Warren Young retires after 48 years of service
Warren Young, the City of Gold Coast's Chief Lifeguard, has retired after 48 years of protecting swimmers. 71-year-old Young, believed to be the council's oldest employee,...
Mar 1, 2021
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Aquatics
Details revealed of new and existing venues that would host Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics
With the International Olympic Committee (IOC) having last week declared Brisbane as the ‘preferred candidate city’ to host the 2032 Olympics, venues that would potentially host...
Mar 1, 2021
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Research sheds light on supervision issues at public aquatic facilities
Royal Life Saving WA is reminding parents about the importance of closely supervising their children while attending Western Australia’s many public aquatic centres. The...
Mar 1, 2021
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Aquatics
10 years after Christchurch's massive earthquake developer provides updates on new city aquatic facility and conference centre
With the city of Christchurch having just passed the 10-year anniversary of the massive earthquake that destroyed much of the city's CBD and claimed 185 lives Ōtākaro Limited...
Feb 26, 2021
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Queensland Premier suggests new stadium and aquatic sport venue to be built if Brisbane secures 2032 Olympics
With Brisbane and South East Queensland seemingly on the cusp of securing the Olympics in 2032, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has flagged new venues that might be...
Feb 25, 2021
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Global Leisure Group teams with ActiveXchange and SportsEye New Zealand
New Zealand specialist sport, recreation and community planning consultancy Global Leisure Group and ActiveXchange and SportsEye New Zealand have announced a partnership to put...
Feb 25, 2021
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Fitness
New BioLab non CYA stabiliser an industry first for commercial pools
BioLab has now launched the industry’s first non cyanuric acid (CYA) chlorine stabiliser which reduces chlorine usage by up to 80%. Using photocatalysis to oxidise pool water,...
Feb 24, 2021
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Aquatics
Perth Lord Mayor questions costs of new aquatic centre
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has questioned the development and running costs for a new aquatic centre proposed as part of the redevelopment of the city's WACA ground....
Feb 24, 2021
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Coastlands Aquatic Centre to temporarily close for maintenance in March
Kāpiti Coast District Council has advised that its Coastlands Aquatic Centre will temporarily close its doors to the public from Friday 19th March to Tuesday 6th April 2021 for...
Feb 22, 2021
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Aquatics
Brimbank’s Sunshine Leisure Centre achieves Life Saving Victoria Platinum Pool accreditation
In recognition of its outstanding safety levels, Brimbank’s Sunshine Leisure Centre has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria’s prized Platinum Pool award – becoming one of...
Feb 22, 2021
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Aquatics
Ripples Leisure Centre amplifies its messaging around general water safety
Ripples Leisure Centre has amplified its messaging around general water safety through colourful waste truck signage showing images of children in a pool and the words ‘Become a...
Feb 21, 2021
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Metra Australia shares details of Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre locker installation
Leading locker supplier Metra Australia has shared details of its installation of 280 lockers at the City of Sydney’s newly opened Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre...
Feb 21, 2021
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Security
Far North Queensland loses $2.2 billion of visitor spending
Cairns Regional Council has advised that more than $2.2 billion of visitor spending in the region was lost last year as a result COVID-19 related travel restrictions. A report...
Feb 20, 2021
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Aquatics