News: Aquatics
Aligned Leisure uses survey results to frame decisions on re-opening of facilities
In preparation for re-opening its facilities, Aligned Leisure has surveyed its members and customers to understand their concerns and expectations. Aligned Leisure, a subsidiary...
May 14, 2020
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National Aquatic Industry Safety Committee endorses new risk management guidelines for swim schools and aquatic facilities
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA) and the National Aquatic Industry Safety Committee (NAISC) have released new guidelines on the risk management of COVID-19 in...
May 14, 2020
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Community aquatic, recreation and sport industry alliance seeks 12-month stimulus package from Federal and state governments
The alliance of industry peak bodies, facility operators and program and activity providers in the aquatic, recreation and sport industry are seeking Federal and State...
May 12, 2020
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Brisbane secures Australian Youth Water Polo Championships for 2021 and 2023
After successfully hosting the event for the past two years, Brisbane has secured the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) for 2021 and 2023. Launched in Brisbane...
May 12, 2020
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Hills Shire Council commits to rebuild of Waves Aquatic Centre
The Hills Shire Council has moved forward with its $55 million plan to rebuild the area’s only public pool, Waves Aquatic Centre at Baulkham Hills. With the renewal of the...
May 12, 2020
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Industry alliance provides guidance on community aquatic, recreation and sport operations in eased Coronavirus environment
An alliance of industry peak bodies, facility operators and program and activity providers who collectively provide opportunities to encourage Australians to be more physically...
May 12, 2020
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Cockburn ARC named not-for-profit Fitness Business of the Year at 2020 Australian Fitness Awards
The presentation of the fourth 2020 Australian Fitness Award has today seen the Cockburn ARC (Aquatic and Recreation Centre) in Western Australia announced as the national...
May 11, 2020
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ARI release guidelines for managing Coronavirus risks in reopened aquatic centres
As governments across Australia look at easing restrictions and reopening aquatic, recreation and sport facilities, the NSW-based Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) has...
May 11, 2020
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Western Australia to allow activities with maximum of 20 participants
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced a roadmap for the reopening of the state's economy, doubling the number of people allowed at non-work gatherings and removing...
May 10, 2020
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Melton Council commences construction on $31 million indoor stadium
Construction of the $31 million Cobblebank Indoor Stadium in Melton, situated on Melbourne's western rural-urban fringe has commenced.. The largest project ever undertaken by...
May 9, 2020
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Western Australia's Olympic hopefuls return to training
Many of Western Australia's elite athletes have now returned to training in preparation for next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Following strict protocols in...
May 8, 2020
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Centaman Entrance Control launches virus-fighting screens
Security experts, Centaman Entrance Control, have launched a countertop screen designed to help prevent the spread of viruses at aquatic and recreation centres, gyms, cafes and...
May 8, 2020
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Construction of Rosebud Aquatic Centre continues despite Coronavirus challenge
Construction of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Rosebud Aquatic Centre project is continuing to make progress and is on budget and on track for completion this year despite the...
May 7, 2020
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Victorian Government announces support for casual workers stood down from shuttered public sector venues
The Victorian Government has announced that it will support casual public sector employees - such as those working in the sporting and cultural sectors - who have lost their...
May 6, 2020
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Eurobodalla Shire Council moves forward with plans for new Batemans Bay Aquatic and Cultural Centre
Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW south coast has moved forward with its controversial plans for the Batemans Bay Regional Aquatic, Arts and Leisure Centre with the first...
May 6, 2020
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Reconstruction commences on two of Sydney’s famed tidal pools
Reconstruction work is to soon begin on two of Sydney’s Northern Beaches most popular ocean pools, Little Manly and Forty Baskets. Under Council’s Tidal Pool Renewal Program,...
May 5, 2020
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YMCA warns against long-term impacts of COVID-19 on youth
The YMCA (the Y), Australia’s oldest youth organisation has warned that the impacts of COVID-19 on young people will be long-lasting without interventions and support....
May 5, 2020
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Brimbank Council’s leisure centre staff maintain parks during Coronavirus crisis
Brimbank Council’s leisure centre staff are helping to maintain Brimbank’s parks for the community while doors to the centres remain closed to the public during the COVID-19...
May 4, 2020
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Otium Planning Group’s Bruce Mackay shares key learnings on re-opening centres post COVID-19
Otium Planning Group’s Bruce Mackay GAICD will bring his knowledge and expertise by presenting ‘Re-starting your Business – Lessons from Greenfields’ as part of the webinar...
May 3, 2020
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YMCA reopens pools in Darwin
As of midday today (1st May 2020) YMCA, who manage Parap, Nightcliff and Casuarina swimming pools on behalf of City of Darwin, have managed a smooth transition to re-open with...
May 1, 2020
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Royal Life Saving makes the case for the reopening of Australia's aquatic centres and swim schools
In response to inquiries about when aquatic centres and swim schools might be allowed to re-open as Coronavirus restrictions ease, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has...
May 1, 2020
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Goulburn Mulwaree Council seeks to advance aquatic centre redevelopment plans
With the facility closed as part of Coronavirus enforcement measures, Goulburn Mulwaree Council is looking to bring forward its planned $30 million redevelopment of Goulburn...
Apr 30, 2020
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Northern Territory Government commences easing of Coronavirus restrictions on golf courses, gyms, pools, parks and gatherings
The Northern Territory Government has announced a three step 'roadmap' for the reopening of businesses and activities, including golf courses, swimming pools, parks, playgrounds...
Apr 30, 2020
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ASSA raises concerns over future of swim schools
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has warned of a potential rise in drownings if learn-to-swim programs remain closed because of the Coronavirus shutdown, sharing...
Apr 30, 2020
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