News: Aquatics
Australian developers identify site for Gold Coast surf park
Having tested their technology on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, Surf Lakes International have reportedly identified a site on the Gold Coast at which they will operate a...
Mar 13, 2019
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Drowning detection system to be rolled out at Singapore's 11 public pools
Following an extensive trial, national agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) is to progressively implement the Poseidon Drowning Detection System at all of its 11 public competition...
Mar 12, 2019
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Second International Swim Schools Spectacular to be staged in Singapore
Following the success of its first edition on the Gold Coast last year, the second International Swim Schools Spectacular will be staged in Singapore in January 2020. To be held...
Mar 11, 2019
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New Mackay ARC gets official opening
Mackay Regional Council has opened the new $23.9million Mackay ARC (aquatic and recreation centre), which includes three swimming pools, a synthetic athletics track and a...
Mar 11, 2019
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Aflex Technology provides massive inflatable for Big Tahuna Ocean Swim Series
Nelson-based inflatable play specialists Aflex Technology have shared how the latest event in the popular Big Tahuna Ocean Swim Series made use of one of their innovative...
Mar 10, 2019
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Victoria’s aquatic peak bodies release Public Pools State of the Sector Report
In an industry first, Victoria’s two peak bodies Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have collaborated to support a better understanding of the...
Mar 8, 2019
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New Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre set for 11th March opening
The new Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre (AFAC) is set to open its doors to the public on Monday 11th March – with the south eastern Perth community expected to make the most...
Mar 6, 2019
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Inspirational artwork to transform facilities’ blank walls and windows
With aquatic, fitness, recreation and sport facilities looking to inspire members and participants in their activity and exercise, an innovation in dynamic and large scale...
Mar 6, 2019
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Ambitious plans revealed for $100 million Melbourne waterpark
Private sector investors have today unveiled a proposal to develop a $100 million waterpark at Dingley Village in south-east Melbourne. The announcement of Zagame's Wild Water...
Mar 5, 2019
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YMCA Victoria secures tender to manage Bendigo's Peter Krenz Leisure Centre
Bendigo Regional YMCA and YMCA Victoria have announced that after a competitive tender process, YMCA Victoria has been awarded the City of Greater Bendigo’s contract to operate...
Mar 4, 2019
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Aquatics
Parkinson Aquatic Centre opens fully-equipped gym for Brisbane Southside residents
The Parkinson Aquatic Centre on Brisbane’s Southside has been expanded with the opening of a new-age, purpose-built and fully-equipped gym, the Parkinson Health Club....
Mar 3, 2019
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Laurie Lawrence’s online resource aims to improve swim teaching around the world
An online swim training resource for swim schools and their teachers, developed by Olympic Gold Medal and World Champion Swim Coach, Laurie Lawrence, aims to improve the quality...
Mar 3, 2019
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Wibit releases 20 new products and expanded Kids range
Leading aquatic inflatables manufacturer Wibit Sports has released 20 new products and announced an expansion of its child-focused Wibit Kids range. The newest line of Wibit...
Feb 28, 2019
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US-based aquatic safety consultants award Wet'n'Wild Sydney lifeguards
US-based aquatic safety and risk management consulting firm Ellis & Associates has revealed that it has completed an aquatic risk management program at the Wet'n'Wild Sydney...
Feb 28, 2019
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Best-selling entrance control gates sport new look for 2019
Security solutions provider Centaman Entrance Control has re-imagined its popular EasyGate SR and SG models to make them slimmer, more stylish and more welcoming for users. The...
Feb 28, 2019
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Packaworld helps make New Zealand’s first ever ocean water polo event possible
Some of New Zealand’s top water polo players plunged into Tauranga Harbour last weekend for New Zealand’s first festival of ocean-based water polo. The two-day Water Polo on the...
Feb 28, 2019
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ARI Mentor Program participants engaged in ‘game changing’ industry projects
Using CCTV footage to help aquatic centre managers make better decisions and creation of a new tool to measure and respond to drownings and near misses are among the innovative...
Feb 26, 2019
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BP donates more than $200,000 to Surf Life Saving NZ
Oil giant BP has revealed that it has donated more than $200,000 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) through the Every Litre Counts initiative. The campaign, which ended on...
Feb 26, 2019
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Burpengary Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre to open after extensive refurbishment
Burpengary Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre (BRALC), previously named Caboolture Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre (CRALC), is reopening this Saturday 2nd March with a new...
Feb 26, 2019
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HTS Group expands Olympic level sports facilities expertise into Australia
Leading New Zealand sports facilities specialist the HTS Group, which has been providing New Zealand with Olympic standard equipment and technology for decades, is expanding to...
Feb 25, 2019
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CLM and Recreation Aotearoa agree extension of historic partnership
Community Leisure Management (CLM) has signed a partnership agreement with Recreation Aotearoa (New Zealand Recreation Association) to further strengthen a relationship that has...
Feb 24, 2019
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Rectangular swimming pools origins go back to the Napoleonic wars
A newly published book exploring the history of swimming explains how the rectangular shape of swimming pools has its origins in the Napoleonic period. In his book, Strokes of...
Feb 24, 2019
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AquaPulse earns Platinum Pool accreditation from Life Saving Victoria
Wyndham city’s AquaPulse facility has added to its stable of safety awards with Life Saving Victoria’s highest safety accreditation, the prized Platinum Pool award. In doing so,...
Feb 21, 2019
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H2O Pro to end its provision of Pool Lifeguard Training
H2O Pro have announced that, effective from the end of February 2019, they will no longer be offering Pool Lifeguard and First Aid training. Established in 1997 to provide the...
Feb 19, 2019
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