News: Aquatics
Lockdown reopenings: NSW museums and galleries, Western Australian facilities, Gold Coast venues
With a range of facilities reopening across Australia after the Coronavirus lockdown, here is a snapshot of the latest developments Museums, galleries and libraries in NSW Many...
Jun 1, 2020
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Karratha Leisureplex to benefit from new shading as development master plan announced
The City of Karratha has announced that its Karratha Leisureplex aquatic and recreation facility is to be funded with $150,000 of improvements that will deliver additional...
May 31, 2020
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Town of Port Hedland to decommission Gratwick Aquatic Centre dive pool
The Town of Port Hedland has announced that it is to decommission the Gratwick Aquatic Centre dive pool, replacing the pool with an undercover family area. The decommission and...
May 28, 2020
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ASCTA awards recognise swimming excellence
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) and Swim Australia have recognised excellence among the nation’s swim coaches, teachers and facilities with the...
May 28, 2020
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AALARA releases guide for the reopening of Australia's attractions industry
Aiming to aid attractions as they approach reopening after the Coronavirus shutdown, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released its...
May 27, 2020
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Life Floor enhances beach entry at Sunshine Leisure Centre
Leading slip-resistant surface Life Floor has recently been installed to enhance patron safety at the Sunshine Leisure Centre in inner western Melbourne. With thousands of...
May 27, 2020
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Visitance digital contact tracing solution proves popular at aquatic, fitness and recreation centres
Leading leisure industry software provider, Jonas Leisure have reported that their recently launched Visitance app, is proving popular with aquatic, fitness and recreation...
May 26, 2020
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ASSA calls on Fair Work Commission to freeze Fitness Industry Award
Mindful of the impact of the Coronavirus on swim schools, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has called for the Fair Work Commission to freeze wages and not apply an...
May 25, 2020
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Springwood Theatre and Aquatic Centre now powered by solar panels
Blue Mountains Council has taken advantage of the COVID-19 closures of Springwood Theatre and Aquatic Centre and furthered the reduction of its carbon footprint by installing...
May 24, 2020
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Victorian Government announces opening of gyms and ski fields from 22nd June
The Victorian Government has announced a further easing of the state’s lockdown restrictions that will see some restrictions lifted from 1st June and further easing as of 22nd...
May 24, 2020
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Graham Condon pool to open following refurbishment
The Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre in Christchurch will open its swimming pool to the public from 25th May 2020 following an extensive refurbishment that started in...
May 22, 2020
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Masterplan moves forward for Cottesloe foreshore
The Town of Cottesloe in Perth has appointed Aspect Studios to undertake detail design work for the masterplan of Cottesloe foreshore. With Aspect Studios having produced a...
May 21, 2020
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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools to reopen next week
One of North Canterbury’s most popular tourism attractions, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, will be reopening next Tuesday (26th May), in advance of the Queen's Birthday...
May 21, 2020
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Belgravia Leisure reveals roadmap to reopening of facilities as Coronavirus restrictions ease
Belgravia Leisure has announced it will commence a gradual reopening of facilities in response to the Federal Government’s lifting of Coronavirus restrictions. In March, the...
May 20, 2020
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NSW Minister provides Public Health Order exemption for swim squad training
NSW Minister for Health and Medical Research Brad Hazard has provided an exemption to Coronavirus restrictions to indoor swimming pools for the purpose of participating in squad...
May 20, 2020
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Royal Life Saving fears AIS reboot Framework fails to account for swimming and water safety programs
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has issued a communication expressing “concerns” that Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Framework for Rebooting Sport does not directly...
May 20, 2020
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ASCTA releases best practices for restarting swim schools and learn to swim programs
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) and Swim Australia have released new best practice guidelines for operators, managers and owners restarting swim...
May 19, 2020
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Jonas Leisure release Visitance app
Leading leisure industry software provider, Jonas Leisure, have released the Visitance app, a free application that helps aquatic, fitness and recreation centres meet COVID-19...
May 19, 2020
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Council reveals design details for new Parramatta aquatic centre
Parramatta Council has revealed artist’s impressions and a 3D flythrough animation for its new $77 million aquatic and leisure centre as the project reaches a milestone - the...
May 18, 2020
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Perth's Bold Park Aquatic Centre announces details of reopening with 'strict attendance guidelines'
Following the introduction of ‘Phase 2’ of the Western Australian Government's easing of Coronavirus restrictions, allowing for limited opening of public swimming pools, the...
May 18, 2020
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Life Saving Victoria launches online safety and first aid education
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has launched Water Safety @ Home, making lifesaving, swimming, first aid and CPR education for children accessible for all. This series of practical...
May 17, 2020
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New health products look to help facilities stay clean
The Visage Facility Health range of products from Queensland-based Visage Building Services, has been launched to help operators and managers enhance hygiene and improve patron...
May 17, 2020
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ASCTA names Swim Teacher of the Year
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has named Yeppoon swim teacher Lynne Barrett as Australian Swim Teacher of the Year. Commenting on the receipt...
May 15, 2020
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Industry considers economics of post-Coronavirus reopening with limited numbers
The easing of Coronavirus lockdown restrictions by Federal and state governments means that a large range of activities and facilities can now restart operations, subject to...
May 14, 2020
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