News: Aquatics
World's Largest Swimming Lesson set to mark 10th anniversary
The World Waterparks Association had announced that registrations for the 2019 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) are now open for aquatic facilities. Taking place Thursday...
Feb 19, 2019
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Hanmer Springs granted consent for new aquatic ride and thermal pools
Resource consent has been granted for a $4.5 million development for Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. The development includes five new thermal pools and a new aquatic...
Feb 19, 2019
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Media storm as Mum is asked to stop breastfeeding in NSW public pool
A NSW mother says she is “embarrassed and ashamed” after she was asked to leave a NSW aquatic centre having been breastfeeding in the swimming pool. The mother, who first...
Feb 18, 2019
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Federal Opposition leader pledges $46 million for national schoolchildren's swimming lessons program
In response to Australia’s summer drowning toll, Federal opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced that all primary school children would have access to swimming lessons...
Feb 17, 2019
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Western Australian Government refuses Games financial contribution to Australian Olympic Committee
The Western Australian Government has refused to contribute to an Australian Olympic Committee funding campaign because it does not trust eastern states-based administrators to...
Feb 15, 2019
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NZRA rebrands as Recreation Aotearoa
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has advised that, from tomorrow, it will be known as Recreation Aotearoa. Explaining the rebrand, the Association advises “we work...
Feb 13, 2019
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Parks
Belgravia Kids opens first facility in Melbourne’s Hoppers Crossing
The Belgravia Group’s new Belgravia Kids initiative has opened its first facility in the Western Melbourne suburb of Hoppers Crossing. Branded as BK Gymnastics, the new facility...
Feb 13, 2019
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Town of Port Hedland invites residents to shape community's leisure future
Hedland residents are being encouraged to have their say on the scope of three masterplans which are currently under development, shaping the Western Australian community’s...
Feb 13, 2019
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Christchurch City Council funds new five-pool aquatic and recreation facility in coastal New Brighton
The construction of a five-pool facility in Christchurch coastal suburb of New Brighton, which will include pools with temperatures ranging from 25C to 40C, plus a cold water...
Feb 12, 2019
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Belgravia Foundation highlights role of leisure employment in giving young rapper a second chance
With the Belgravia Foundation this week marking the first anniversary since its launch, the charitable industry organisation has highlighted the achievement of a young...
Feb 11, 2019
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Auckland Council highlights the activities and inclusive facilities offered at their aquatic venues
Auckland Council has highlighted how its aquatic facilities cater for a range of diverse users, from those who are serious about swimming training and improving swimming fitness...
Feb 11, 2019
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Play
Politicians pledge funds but are they serious about water safety?
In the run up to the Federal and NSW elections, with politicians making pledges to a range of water safety and education initiatives, the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard...
Feb 10, 2019
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Initial design concepts proposed for Rotorua Aquatic Centre upgrades
Early design concepts for upgrades to Rotorua’s Aquatic Centre feature a bombing pool, water slides, a new outdoor water play area, new indoor play features, a dedicated...
Feb 10, 2019
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Waterparks
AquaPhysical launches new FloatFit group exercise classes for children
Aquatic exercise innovators AquaPhysical have launched a new professionally designed aquatic exercise classes program for children - FloatFit GROW. Mindful that large numbers of...
Feb 10, 2019
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Fitness
Swimming Australia camps kick off around the country
Australia’s top swimmers will begin assembling around the country this week for a series of technical stroke-based National Event Camps (NECs), as they start their campaigns to...
Feb 8, 2019
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Aquatics
Darwin Waterfront Lagoon reopened to swimmers
The Darwin Waterfront Corporation has advised that the Darwin Waterfront Recreation Lagoon and beach area has today reopened for swimming. The lagoon was closed on 1st February...
Feb 8, 2019
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Campbelltown Council offers free swimming pool entry during Seniors Festival
Campbelltown City Council is offering seniors free access to pools and fitness classes during this year’s Seniors Festival from 13th to 24th February. Fitness classes at the...
Feb 7, 2019
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Funding boost for Southern Cross Aquatic Centre
The Southern Cross Aquatic Centre is set for a funding boost under the latest round of the Western Australian Government’s Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund. The...
Feb 7, 2019
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Aquatics
Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre's Colombian cafe earns rave reviews
With the offerings of most aquatic centre cafés not being recognised for culinary excellence, the El Toucan Café at the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre in north western Melbourne is,...
Feb 7, 2019
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Retail
World’s largest surfing lagoon to be built in South Korea
Development has begun on what will be the world’s largest man-made surf park at Turtle Island, Siheung in South Korea’s Gyeonggi province. Scheduled to open in 2020, the...
Feb 7, 2019
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria partners to present workshops to advance female leaders
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) and the Director of Advancing Women in Sport and Business, Michelle Redfern, have partnered together to facilitate a six-month training...
Feb 6, 2019
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Aquatics
Innovative Swim Wall enhances pool efficiency and programming at Cockburn ARC
Looking to manage its aquatic space more efficiently, in May last year the Cockburn ARC took the decision to install an innovative S.R.Smith SwimWall, a decision that has had a...
Feb 4, 2019
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SwimDesk publishes news resource to help swim schools grow their businesses
Industry supplier SwimDesk has published a new free resource outlining 12 strategies that swim schools can use to improve customer retention and grow their enrolment base. The...
Feb 3, 2019
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Australian Swim Schools Association releases Cairns conference program
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced the program for its 2019 national Conference, to be held in Cairns from the 28th July to 1st August. Following the...
Jan 31, 2019
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