News: Aquatics
Irymple Swimming Pool set to reopen at Mildura
Mildura Rural City Council’s Irymple Swimming Pool will reopen this Friday following the completion of a major program of repairs and maintenance. As part of Council’s regular...
Dec 17, 2019
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Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition looks to help sector meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC), the umbrella organisation for spa associations and businesses across Asia, is creating a sustainability program in response...
Dec 17, 2019
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Upgraded Beerwah Aquatic Centre opened for summer
Swimmers and water therapy patients now have a contemporary new pool and better amenities to enjoy following to a $1.8 million upgrade of the Beerwah Aquatic Centre. The...
Dec 16, 2019
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Victoria University PhD for swimming champion Shane Gould
Olympic swimming champion Shane Gould has received a PhD from Victoria University in Melbourne. With three Olympic Gold medals, multiple world records, and more than 45 years of...
Dec 16, 2019
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Adventure World in the news for asking patrons to wear 'appropriate swimwear'
Perth theme park Adventure World has been in the news in recent weeks following a request for guests using its waterpark are to "choose appropriate swimwear when visiting". The...
Dec 16, 2019
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Paris 2024 chooses Tahiti as site for Olympic surfing events
The organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have chosen Tahiti as the site for surfing events, arguing that the waves are more dependable than the French coast, despite being more...
Dec 16, 2019
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Campaign looks to raise funds to cart water from Lane Cove Aquatic Centre to drought-stricken NSW
Sydney’s Lane Cove Council is looking to transport water from its Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre 500 kilometres north to provide much needed drought relief in the NSW Northern...
Dec 16, 2019
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Christchurch Metro Sports Facility to feature Polin Looping Rocket hydroslide
Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility is set to include New Zealand’s first trapdoor hydroslide, a 12.6-metre-high ‘Looping Rocket’ from Polin Waterparks. Otakaro Limited Chief...
Dec 13, 2019
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International Swimming League to allow continued participation by Russian athletes
Following the World Anti-Doping Agency decision to ban Russia’s participation in international sport competitions earlier this week, the International Swimming League (ISL) will...
Dec 12, 2019
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New $4.2 million aquatic facility opens at USC Sports Precinct
A major new aquatic facility for the Sunshine Coast has officially opened at the USC Sports Precinct. The $4.2 million USC (University of the Sunshine Coast) Aquatic Exercise...
Dec 12, 2019
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Dubbo Regional Council opens new Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centre
The recent opening of the $8.35 million Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centre saw hundreds of people join home-town Paralympian swimmer Ben Austin in taking to the water new pool....
Dec 11, 2019
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary introduces new water playground
National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has launched their newest addition, Wild Island Adventure Splash and Play Zone. The Wild Island precinct is surrounded by beautiful...
Dec 10, 2019
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AFL’s Crows reveal plans to replace Adelaide Aquatic Centre with new training base
After almost three decades based at the city’s West Lakes, the AFL’s Adelaide Crows have presented plans for a $65 million training facility that will replace the Adelaide...
Dec 10, 2019
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Skills Active Apprentice of the Year winner shares secrets of success
Skills Active Aotearoa has named Mariano Garcia Nani, a passionate swim teacher with big dreams, as the Skills Active Aotearoa Apprentice of the Year for 2019, Nani recently...
Dec 10, 2019
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Shire of Balonne opens Artesian Thermal Hot Springs at St George Pool complex
The Balonne Artesian Thermal Hot Springs (BATHS), funded with $750,000 from the Works for Queensland Program, has opened at the St George Pool complex. Located in the Shire of...
Dec 9, 2019
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Sydney introduces level two water restrictions
Following the introduction of level 2 water restrictions as of today (10th December), the City of Sydney will be further reducing water use across all of its parks, pools and...
Dec 9, 2019
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Fitness Australia names Sport Australia executive and Glen Eira Leisure manager as appointed Directors
Fitness Australia’s growing links with the wider activity, recreation and sport sectors has seen it announce Kate Corkery, Director of Sport Governance and Strategy at Federal...
Dec 9, 2019
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Doncaster Aquarena passes 50 years of operations
Manningham City Council’s Aquarena aquatic and recreation centre has passed 50 years of operations, with a community event to mark the anniversary held last weekend (Saturday...
Dec 6, 2019
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New waterslide tower opened at Perth’s Outback Splash
Perth’s Outback Splash attraction has opened its new six-storey waterslide tower with multiple slides measuring almost half a kilometre in length. Introducing the four new...
Dec 5, 2019
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Aqua Fitness Convention gets backing from Recreation SA
The upcoming Australian International Aqua Fitness Convention 2020 has announced that industry body Recreation SA are backing the event as an ‘Official Supporter’. The...
Dec 4, 2019
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AUSTSWIM receives funding boost to combat multicultural drownings
AUSTSWIM South Australia has received a $20,000 grant to ensure culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) swimmers continue to receive vital water safety training and are...
Dec 4, 2019
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison backs beach safety at start of summer
Marking the start of summer, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has acknowledged Surf Life Saving Australia members for their dedication to saving lives and their...
Dec 3, 2019
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VICSWIM partners with Paul Sadler Swimland for water safety education
VICSWIM have partnered with Paul Sadler Swimland to deliver the VICSWIM Summer Kidz program to eight venues across Victoria this summer. Chris Bannister from Paul Sadler...
Dec 2, 2019
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Leadership change at Links Modular Solutions
Links Modular Solutions, the largest software provider to the aquatic and recreation centres in Australia, has seen a recent change in its leadership. After a thorough handover...
Dec 2, 2019
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