News: Aquatics
Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre swaps gas heating for renewable energy
Renewable energy in the form of woodchip biofuel is keeping swimmers warm when they do their laps at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) on Western Australia's south...
Dec 14, 2018
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Experts call for greater parental supervision of children at public pools this summer
The 2018/19 summer launch of the Watch Around Water program has seen the Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia issue a reminder that parents and carers cannot be...
Dec 13, 2018
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Links Modular Solutions and DataHub announce data-driven strategic partnership
Leading club management software Links Modular Solutions and data storage provider DataHub have announced an all-new data analytics partnership, providing greater insights for...
Dec 13, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure partners to introduce activity and wellness initiative in aquatic and recreation centres
Belgravia Leisure, operator of the recently opened Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre in Bendigo is set to launch an innovative partnership this month with medical group and allied...
Dec 13, 2018
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Thousands of under-fives take to the water as part of Learn2Swim Week
Poolwerx has recorded its most successful Learn2Swim Week to date, with 355 swim schools across the country participating to offer free swimming lessons for children under five...
Dec 12, 2018
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Biggest ever Lifesaving World Championships breaks participation records
The 2018 Lifesaving World Championship in Adelaide, which ended on 2nd December, broke attendance records with more than 4,400 lifesavers compete in disciplines designed to hone...
Dec 12, 2018
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Shepparton Aquamoves introduces PerfectGym
Shepparton’s Aquamoves has announced that it is partnering with leading facility management software provider PerfectGym to bring members and patron a more advanced, modern and...
Dec 11, 2018
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Polin introduces world first fully transparent Composites Waterslide
Polin is pushing waterslide technology to the next level with its latest innovation, the world's first fully transparent composites waterslide in the amusement industry. As an...
Dec 11, 2018
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Waterparks
Canterbury Bankstown council proposes 10-year vision for aquatic and recreation centres
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is undertaking an extensive community consultation inviting feedback on a proposed 10-year Leisure and Aquatic Strategic Plan for the city....
Dec 10, 2018
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Shark receivers to be installed at Western Australian beaches
Safety for beachgoers in the south west region of Western Australia is to be enhanced for the summer holidays, with the installation of three new satellite-linked receivers that...
Dec 10, 2018
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Port Hedland council to take back management of aquatic, recreation and fitness facilities
The Town of Port Hedland will manage Wanangkura Stadium, South Hedland Aquatic Centre and Gratwick Aquatic Centre from 1st July 2019. At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on the...
Dec 9, 2018
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IOC, IPC and IAKS launch 2019 international architectural awards
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) are inviting...
Dec 9, 2018
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Three WA facilities recognised as Waterwise Aquatic Centres
Bayswater Waves, Scarborough Beach Pool and Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre have been recognised as Waterwise Aquatic Centres. The Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program is a...
Dec 9, 2018
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Environment
Surf Life Saving New Zealand partners to launch summer water safety campaign
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has this week launched a new safety video for the summer season with surf lifeguards, police and swimmers stating “if in doubt, stay out!”...
Dec 8, 2018
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Australian Water Safety council addresses drowning among multicultural communities
Recent research by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia revealed that 27% of all drowning deaths over the past 10 years involved people who were born overseas, with 86% living...
Dec 7, 2018
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New Port Pirie Aquatic and Leisure Centre opens
Port Pirie Regional Council and Belgravia Leisure have confirmed the opening of the new Port Pirie Aquatic and Leisure Centre, which started welcoming users as of last Monday...
Dec 6, 2018
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Grant applications now open for NSW Life-saving defibrillators
Life-saving defibrillators will be more readily available at sports grounds across the State, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres today...
Dec 6, 2018
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Hutt City Council closes learners pool
Hutt City Council has advised that the learners' pool at its Naenae Swimming Pool has been closed to the public after an engineer's report found the structure to be below the...
Dec 5, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure join supporters of 2019 Swimming Australia’s swim challenge
Following the success of Swimming Australia’s inaugural Australia Swims challenge last year where swimmers clocked up 39,113kms, exceeding the goal by over 4,000kms, the...
Dec 5, 2018
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Aquatic centre chemical incident leaves six in hospital
A child is in a serious condition, a further five have been hospitalised and over a dozen people have been treated after a chemical spill at the Wollondilly Leisure Centre in...
Dec 2, 2018
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Swimming Australia announces closure of National Training Centre Transition Program
Swimming Australia has announced that the National Training Centre (NTC) Transition Program in Canberra is to close at the end of the year. The decision to close the program at...
Dec 1, 2018
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ASSA launches Australia’s most inclusive swimming lesson
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has partnered with Bayside Council, Botany Bay Rotary and Little Heroes Swim Academy to convene Australia’s ‘Most INCLUSIVE...
Nov 29, 2018
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WaterMarc awarded Life Saving Victoria Platinum Pool accreditation
Banyule City Council's WaterMarc facility has been awarded Life Saving Victoria's Platinum Pool accreditation, joining an exclusive club of just 24 Victorian aquatic facilities...
Nov 28, 2018
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Aquatics
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria and Bon Education Launch Industry School
In an industry first, Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Bon Education have joined to establish the Recreation and Aquatic Management Program (RAMP) a week-long...
Nov 26, 2018
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