News: Aquatics
Federal Government won’t deliver on APOLA funding plea to reduce drownings
Australia’s leading professional ocean safety organisation has been told by the Federal Government that, despite ongoing funding commitments to volunteer lifesavers, there will...
May 21, 2019
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Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre budget rises to almost $85 million
The City of Sydney's recently released 2019/20 capital works program has revealed that the cost of its new Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre has risen to more that $84...
May 20, 2019
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Life Saving Victoria to stage latest Blue Connections event
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is this week staging its latest Blue Connections event, addressing the issue of Team Dynamics with legendary AFL coach David Parkin OAM. Blue...
May 20, 2019
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Porirua City Council’s Dash Swim School introduces SwimDesk software
Porirua City Council’s Dash Swim School has become the latest aquatic facility to implement SwimDesk software, and the first swim school in the Wellington region to introduce...
May 19, 2019
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Belgravia Leisure recognised for championing access, inclusion and combating mental illness
Belgravia Leisure has secured two awards at the 2019 Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) VIC/TAS Awards. Presented earlier this week, the awards included the Strategic Planning...
May 16, 2019
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Life Saving Victoria launches inflatable pool off Williamstown
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) used the last of Victoria’s warm weather before Easter to test and trial an innovative six-lane, 25-metre inflatable swimming pool, built by Aflex...
May 15, 2019
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YMCA-managed Port Lincoln Leisure Centre secures water safety award
YMCA South Australia’s commitment to the principles and promotion of the Watch around Water initiative was rewarded when Port Lincoln Leisure Centre won the Recreation South...
May 14, 2019
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Port Kembla beach to improve access and safety
Wollongong City Council will be undertaking work on the sand dunes on Port Kembla beach to improve access and safety for lifesaving and rescue equipment. Council has been...
May 14, 2019
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Parramatta Eels secure funding for new high-performance centre
The Parramatta Eels have announced a plan to commence building the largest high-performance and community rugby league facility in Australia, thanks to a $15 million funding...
May 14, 2019
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Waterplay releases Aquatic Therapy features designed for Aquatic Centres
Leading aquatic play solutions company Waterplay Solutions is taking its Restorative Spray 1 and 2 to the global market. The Restorative Sprays by Waterplay promote physical...
May 13, 2019
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Agreement signed for Gold Coast hosting of 2024 Lifesaving World Championships
The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) and Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) have signed an agreement to host the Lifesaving World Championships on the Gold Coast in...
May 10, 2019
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Waterplay Solutions Corp takes a lead in aquatic play and waterpark research
Joint research being undertaken by Beverlie Dietze, Director of Learning and Applied Research at Okanagan College in British Columbia and Waterplay Solutions Corp. is exploring...
May 8, 2019
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Orange City Council abandons plans to lease Ex-Services' Club pool
Uncertainty surrounding the cost of upgrades to Orange Ex-Services' Club's indoor pool has driven Orange City Council to concentrate on its own facility. Councillors decided on...
May 7, 2019
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Construction commences on South Korean Wavegarden Cove attraction
A groundbreaking ceremony for what will be the world’s largest man-made surf park has been held at Siheung City, South Korea to commemorate the commencement of civil works on...
May 7, 2019
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Demand and growth sees Rec Relief transition to Rec People
Having become recognised as a leading provider of temporary and relief staff for the industry over 10 years, Rec Relief has transitioned to Rec People - providing recruitment...
May 6, 2019
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ARV Bendigo conference to bring regional aquatic industry together
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV), in conjunction with Sport and Recreation Victoria, will present its latest Regional Conference (formerly known as the Victorian Country...
May 5, 2019
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Construction commences on Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre
This week has seen the first sod turned at the Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre, marking the official commencement of the $39.1 million Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub...
May 4, 2019
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Cockburn ARC gets further recognition for marketing excellence
The Cockburn ARC has won the 2018/19 Australian Institute of Management (WA) PRINTSYNC Pinnacle Award for Marketing Excellence. The Award to the aquatic, recreation and sport...
May 2, 2019
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2019 ASCTA Convention opens in Brisbane
With the theme of ‘Fuelling the Passion’ for its national and international delegation of swim coaches, teachers and swim schoolers, the 2019 Australian Swimming Coaches and...
May 2, 2019
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Wanaka Recreation Centre increases swim prices in line with Queenstown's Alpine Aqualand
Prices for swimming at the Wanaka Recreation Centre are increasing from 1st July 2019 bringing them in line with current prices at Alpine Aqualand, Queenstown Lakes District...
May 1, 2019
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Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre solar energy installation part of Council Energy Action Plan
Tweed Shire Council has switched on its new 165kW solar panel installation at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) in Murwillumbah. Activated as of the middle of April, the...
Apr 30, 2019
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Yas Island attractions secure multiple wins at World Travel Awards
The attractions and theme parks of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island have each won in their respective categories at this year’s edition of the World Travel Awards™ (WTA) Middle East....
Apr 29, 2019
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Latest Ausplay survey shows gradual increase in physical activity
Sport Australia Chief Executive Kate Palmer has today stated that it is encouraging to see a gradual increase in physical activity levels of Australians, but warns it will...
Apr 29, 2019
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Cohera-Tech supplies visitor counting, tracking and analysis for facilities
New technology that counts, tracks and analyses visitors and their behaviour at aquatic and recreation facilities, libraries and museums and galleries is aiding management...
Apr 28, 2019
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