News: Aquatics
Coolum revealed as location for proposed $100 million Kelly Slater Surfing Ranch
The World Surf League has revealed Coolum on the Sunshine Coast as the potential location for the first Kelly Slater Surfing Ranch outside of the USA. World Surf League (WSL)...
Sep 27, 2019
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Details revealed of WhiteWater World’s new waterslides
Ardent Leisure has revealed details of the Fully 6 waterslides that will be introduced at its WhiteWater World this summer. The construction on the six new waterslides located...
Sep 27, 2019
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Waterplay unveils new Water Weaver series
In collaboration with Markus Ehring, founder of German design company Public Poetry, Waterplay Solutions has released a new innovation in splash pad solutions. Delivering...
Sep 27, 2019
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Southern Sydney swimming teacher facing 57 charges over historical sexual assaults on children
The son of Ian Thorpe’s former swim coach has been charged with 57 child sex offences involving 11 boys at a swim school in southern Sydney. 43-year-old Paul Frost was arrested...
Sep 26, 2019
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YMCA South Australia launches reciprocal rights for facility access
YMCA South Australia has successfully collaborated with its council partners to launch reciprocal membership rights across all YMCA managed aquatic, fitness and recreation...
Sep 26, 2019
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Shoalhaven City Council delivers updated online access to aquatic and fitness facilities
Shoalhaven City Council has announced that members and visitors of all Shoalhaven Swim, Sport and Fitness facilities can now enjoy an improved online user experience, with their...
Sep 25, 2019
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Drought affected NSW councils pledge to keep aquatic centres open
Facing extreme water restrictions, drought affected councils across NSW's central west region are committing to keeping their public swimming pools open, seeing that the...
Sep 24, 2019
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Sunshine Coast prepares for AUSTSWIM Soak It Up 19 World Conference
AUSTSWIM is preparing to host its Soak It Up 19 World Conference on the Sunshine Coast at the beginning of next month. Being held at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre at...
Sep 23, 2019
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Glenelg drowning inquest hears giant inflatable waterslide blocked lifesavers' view of swimmers
A South Australian surf lifesaver has told a Coronial inquiry into the drowning deaths of two young boys at the Glenelg breakwater that a giant inflatable waterslide obstructed...
Sep 23, 2019
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Narrogin YMCA Manager looks to offer improved service
Narrogin’s YMCA Leisure Centre is set for exciting changes, following suggestions made by the public at last year’s forum. A recent YMCA Have Your Say Night at the facility...
Sep 23, 2019
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Work commences on Selwyn Aquatic Centre extension
Selwyn District Council has advised that work on extending the Selwyn Aquatic Centre is set to start today. The Council has appointed Armitage Williams Construction Limited as...
Sep 22, 2019
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Gold Coast Council moves forward with new aquatic and sporting facilities
The City of Gold Coast has today given the go-ahead to two significant pieces of leisure infrastructure, with contracts awarded for the construction of the Pimpama Sports Hub...
Sep 20, 2019
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Australian Swim Schools Association looks to evolve with management changes
The Australian Swim Schools Association has this week undertaken as series of changes in its management arrangements. Decided at a Board Meeting, ASSA’s Directors agreed that...
Sep 18, 2019
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Plans revealed for floating pool in central Perth
The latest in a range of ambitious aquatic facility proposals in Perth have seen plans revealed for a floating pool at the city’s Elizabeth Quay. Following recent plans for an...
Sep 18, 2019
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Ararat Council removes contractor to take over management of it pools and gyms
The Ararat Rural City Council is moving to take on the management of the region's four swimming pools and fitness centres, ending the contract of current facility managers...
Sep 18, 2019
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International Swimming League releases ticketing and technical information
Set to commence in the US city of Indianapolis next month, the International Swimming League (ISL) has published its technical and scoring information along with revised team...
Sep 17, 2019
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KSM Advisory shares program to revitalise community aquatic centres
Consultancy KSM Advisory has released a white paper addressing the challenges of managing and marketing regional aquatic centres. The white paper, Revitalise and Reimagine the...
Sep 16, 2019
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New Zealand swim coaches and teachers awarded at Diamond Jubilee conference
Staging its Diamond Jubilee conference celebrating 60 years as an organisation in Wellington at the end of last week, NZ Swim Coaches and Teachers Association presented its...
Sep 16, 2019
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Rising drowning deaths coincide with record summer temperatures
Figures published today by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia show that 276 people drowned across Australia from July 2018 to June 2019,...
Sep 16, 2019
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Arabian Gulf investors acquire Vivaticket
Bahrain-based private equity firm Investcorp has announced that it has acquired Vivaticket, in a move designed to “accelerate growth” for the international ticketing software...
Sep 16, 2019
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Auckland Council reviews Safeswim programme
Two summers ago, with the introduction of Auckland Council’s Safeswim programme, Aucklanders received the news their beaches were not up to an acceptable standard for swimming....
Sep 13, 2019
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Redland City Council extends opening hours at Bay Islands Aquatic Centre
A community east of Brisbane has attained success in a longstanding campaign to have the Bay Islands Aquatic Centre open seven days a week. Redland City Council announced this...
Sep 13, 2019
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Oberon Council partners with YMCA NSW to deliver local aquatic and fitness services
YMCA NSW has announced that it has been awarded a 12-month contract to operate the Oberon Swimming Pool and new fitness centre, which is under construction and planned to open...
Sep 12, 2019
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Winton aquatic playground approaches completion
Winton Shire Council has advised that a $1.7 million aquatic playground is expected to be open by the end of the month. Having prioritised youth engagement in the town, Winton...
Sep 11, 2019
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