News: Aquatics
Recreation Aotearoa launches new water safety campaign
‘Constant supervision saves lives’ is the theme of Recreation Aotearoa’s latest water safety video campaign. Featuring pool facility staff, including lifeguards and pool...
Feb 4, 2021
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Sydney's most expensive aquatic centre gets official opening
The City of Sydney has opened its $106.5 million Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the most expensive aquatic facility ever completed in NSW. Costing more than twice...
Feb 1, 2021
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre's 50 metre outdoor pool upgrade nears completion
The Rotorua Aquatic Centre anticipates reopening its upgraded outdoor heated 50 metre pool within the month. The Centre - which has the only outdoor heated 50 metre pool in New...
Feb 1, 2021
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National open swim competition to be held in the Kimberley
More than 300 swimmers from across Australia will descend on the remote Lake Argyle in Western Australia to take part in the First National Kimberley Lake Argyle Swim takes...
Jan 31, 2021
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Life Saving Victoria marks 30-year Australian Water Safety Education Centre partnership
Life Saving Victoria and the City of Greater Dandenong recently celebrated the significant contributions that the Australian Water Safety Education Centre has made toward public...
Jan 31, 2021
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Local Coronavirus case sees Western Australian Government close aquatic facilities, cinemas, entertainment venues and gyms for five days
A new local Coronavirus case in Perth has seen Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan announce a series of business closures impacting leisure factivities for five days....
Jan 31, 2021
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IOC, IPC and IAKS launch 2021 international architectural awards
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) are inviting...
Jan 30, 2021
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Bumper season for Hastings’ Splash Planet
Hastings District Council has reported that more than 100,000 people have poured into its Splash Planet waterpark since it opened on 16th November, making this one of its...
Jan 28, 2021
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Jonas Leisure names Alissa Lim as General Manager
Jonas Leisure has appointed Alissa Lim as General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of its business across Australia and New Zealand. The move will ensure continuity and...
Jan 26, 2021
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Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Yawa Aquatic Centre reveals brand and website
With the new facility scheduled to open in April, Mornington Peninsula Shire has revealed the official branding and website for the new $47.5 million Yawa Aquatic Centre. With...
Jan 25, 2021
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Visitors to Christchurch City Council public facilities reminded to scan in
Visitors to Christchurch City Council’s public facilities are being reminded to use the New Zealand COVID-19 tracer app to scan in every time they visit. Council is advising...
Jan 24, 2021
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KidSport voucher initiative doubles and adds swimming lessons for 2021
The Western Australian Government is doubling its KidSport voucher initiative for 2021 having added Swim Schools as a new club category in December 2020. The KidSport voucher...
Jan 24, 2021
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Surf Life Saving Australia warns drowning deaths more likely on public holidays
Ahead of Australia Day, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) are urging all beachgoers to swim safely at patrolled beaches highlighting that recent statistics show drowning deaths...
Jan 24, 2021
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Documentary looks to celebrate heritage of the ocean pools of Sydney's Northern Beaches
A documentary celebrating the heritage and culture of the rock pools of Sydney's Northern Beaches is currently being filmed and edited. Filmmaker Tikky Hes, of Manly’s Hes...
Jan 23, 2021
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Work advances on Kaikoura’s new post-earthquake pool
Driven by the commitment of hardworking volunteers, the new public swimming pool complex at Kaikoura on New Zealand’s South Island is on track for completion in April. With the...
Jan 22, 2021
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Rackley Swimming announces opening of 26th swimming school in Queensland
Rackley Swimming has announced that it will be opening their 26th swimming school in Queensland with Rackley Swimming North Lakes opening on Sunday 23rd January 2021, at the...
Jan 21, 2021
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Guidance release on safe response to pool chemical spills
Commercial pool supply company International Quadratics/IQ Pierce has released a simple guidance note on chemical spill response in aquatic facilities. The 6 Simple Steps for...
Jan 21, 2021
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Clublinks appointed manager of UNSW Sydney Fitness and Aquatic Centre
Facility manager Clublinks has announced its appointment to manage the UNSW Sydney Fitness and Aquatic Centre (UNSW FAC) which reopens in January 2021 in time for Term 1. UNSW...
Jan 20, 2021
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City of Monash looks to celebrate Oakleigh Recreation Centre reopening
Monash City Council is set to welcome the community to see the newly transformed Oakleigh Recreation Centre at an Open Day this Saturday (23rd January). The free, COVIDSafe...
Jan 20, 2021
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Blacktown Key Venues launches free adult swimming program
Blacktown City residents are this week being given the opportunity to develop important water safety skills with Blacktown City Council launching the Swim Sense program. The...
Jan 19, 2021
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Orange Aquatic Centre to host NSW Country Regional Swimming Championships
Orange Aquatic Centre is to host the NSW Country Regional Swimming Championships on the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of January with the event expected to attract about 450...
Jan 18, 2021
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Mount Barker Memorial Swimming Pool set for $1.58 million improvement program
A $1.58 million upgrade program at the historic Mount Barker Memorial Swimming Pool is set to go ahead newly-announced funding from the Western Australian Government's Community...
Jan 17, 2021
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Work on Griffith's new 50 metre pool nears completion
Griffith City Council has advised that contractors are edging closer to completion on its 50 metre pool project. The project, part of the $26.5 million Sports Precinct funded by...
Jan 15, 2021
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NSW restrictions sees 2021 Australian Open Water Swimming Championships move to Queensland
The 2021 Australian Open Water Swimming Championships are to be held at Lake Kawana on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in March, after Swimming Australia was forced to postpone its...
Jan 14, 2021
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