News: Aquatics
Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre marks 10 years of operations
The Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre (BASC) has celebrated its 10th birthday with games, prizes and family events. Held on Sunday, children were entertained with face...
Nov 23, 2018
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Queensland Government backs outback pool upgrade
As temperatures rise, the Aramac community now has a safe and inviting place to cool down and exercise, with a $1.99 million upgrade of Aramac Aquatic Centre complete....
Nov 21, 2018
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Swim Australia delivers water safety skills to help children become safer, smarter and stronger
Children are SAFER, SMARTER & STRONGER simply by learning to swim according to learn-to-swim experts and national swim authority, Swim Australia. Between 19th and 25th November,...
Nov 21, 2018
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PerfectGym releases dynamic Courses Module for Swim School Management
Complementing a long line of recent custom centric software innovations, such as their Online Paperless signup, Member Portal and Automation Centre, PerfectGym is pleased to...
Nov 20, 2018
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Queenstown’s Alpine Aqualand to close temporarily for maintenance
Queenstown Lakes District Council has announced that Alpine Aqualand, the swimming pool facility at Queenstown Events Centre, will be closed from today (Monday 19th November)...
Nov 19, 2018
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World Surf League announces Commercial Director appointment
The World Surf League (WSL) has announced the appointment of Scott Hargreaves, the former Global Vice President of Marketing for Billabong, as its new Commercial Director. In...
Nov 19, 2018
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Flowcrete Australia launches resin flooring for aquatic and recreation facilities
Flowcrete Australia has launched Flowsports Aquatic, a range of high-performance resin flooring solutions for aquatic and recreation facilities. The Flowsports Aquatic...
Nov 19, 2018
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New Zealand Recreation Association releases full list of 2018 industry awards
The New Zealand Recreation Association has released details of its 2018 Recreation Award winners, honouring the people who are integral to making New Zealand a world leader in...
Nov 18, 2018
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New Zealand organisations release guide to working in the exercise industry
To support people working in, or looking at working in, New Zealand’s exercise industry, REPs has developed an industry guide to assist new and potential industry professionals...
Nov 17, 2018
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Aquatic and Recreation Institute gives voice to young leaders
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute has announced the formation of its Young Leaders Advisory Group to give voice to young people on the future direction of the Institute and...
Nov 16, 2018
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Thai finalists announced for Asia's premier sports awards
The Top 10 Thai finalists in four award categories have been announced by SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards & Conference 2018 organisers, MMC Sportz, along with the Best...
Nov 15, 2018
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Ceramic Solutions equips Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
Ceramic Solutions have outlined their input to the new $31 million Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing centre in Bendigo, designed by Peddle Thorp Architects. Featuring a 51.5 metre pool,...
Nov 15, 2018
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Inflatable waterpark opens on Bathurst’s Chifley Dam
A new inflatable waterpark, the Bathurst Aqua Park, has opened on NSW’s Chifley Dam. The largest inflatable aquatic playground in NSW, the attraction will operate seasonally,...
Nov 13, 2018
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Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre reopens after $27.3 million redevelopment
The City of Moreland’s Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre has reopened after a $27.3 million redevelopment to now feature a 50 metre outdoor pool, two giant waterslides, a...
Nov 12, 2018
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BlueFit expands facility management operations in Victoria
Having merged the Lane 4 Aquatic facilities business into the group as of June this year, BlueFit has now expanded in Victoria, taking on three venues previously managed by...
Nov 11, 2018
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Confusion over Victorian Government’s refusal of funding for redevelopment of the St Albans Leisure Centre
In a pre-election environment when spending pledges are being announced across Victoria, backers of the planned redevelopment of the St Albans Leisure Centre have been left...
Nov 11, 2018
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Australian Waterslides installs new waterslides for Adelaide's Waterworld
The City of Tea Tree Gully's Waterworld facility has reopened for the summer with two new speed waterslides, supplied by Australian Waterslides and Leisure, adding to its...
Nov 9, 2018
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Swim coach Scott Volkers committed to stand trial on indecency charges
Swimming coach Scott Volkers has been committed to stand trial on five counts of indecent treatment of a child. Queensland Police arrested and charged the high profile coach in...
Nov 8, 2018
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Global waterpark supplier WhiteWater unveils new branding
Continuing its aim to create places where families can unite and make joyful lasting memories, global waterpark supplier WhiteWater has unveiled new branding to reflects its...
Nov 8, 2018
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‘Fumes’ lead to three day closure of indoor pools at Orange Aquatic Centre
Orange City Council released a statement explaining the toddlers’ pool, which had been empty for a month, would also be repainted in the coming days. The statement advised that...
Nov 7, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure announces NSW State Manager appointment
After an extensive recruitment search, Belgravia Leisure has announced the appointment of Damien Bain as its NSW State Manager. Over 15 years Bain has built a career in the...
Nov 6, 2018
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ASSA presents first Exceptional Service to Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety Award
The Australian Swim Schools Association’s first Exceptional Service to Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety Award has been presented to Perth-based Sharon Gregory. Gregory has...
Nov 5, 2018
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Frankston City Council welcomes new Peninsula Leisure Directors
Frankston City Council has appointed three new Non-Executive Directors to the Board of Peninsula Leisure Pty Ltd - the operator of aquatic and recreation facility assets...
Nov 4, 2018
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Life Saving Victoria launches Safer Public Pools Code of Practice
Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp has officially launched the Safer Public Pools - Code of Practice at Life Saving Victoria’s seventh annual Pool Safety...
Nov 4, 2018
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