News: Aquatics
Adelaide’s Lifesaving World Championship attracts more than 4,000 entries
The Lifesaving World Championship in Adelaide later this month is set to be a massive success with the event attracting more than 4400 entries. The 16 days of competition...
Oct 31, 2018
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New Belgravia Kids venture gets Victorian Government backing to improve activity levels among children
The goal of Belgravia Group founder, Chief Executive and Chair Geoff Lord to positively impact the lives of Australian children through physical activity is to be backed by a...
Oct 30, 2018
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Brimbank Leisure Centres introduce Evolt 360 body scanner for health and fitness assessments
Aiming to provide state-of-the-art fitness assessments to members, Brimbank City Council has introduced Evolt 360 body scanning technology at its Sunshine and St Albans Leisure...
Oct 30, 2018
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FloatFit aquatic fitness classes get Australian launch
FloatFit, the world’s first floating fitness class, is being officially launched in Australia by Belgravia Leisure on 3rd November. 60 people will take to the water at the...
Oct 30, 2018
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NZRA recognises Belgravia Leisure with double Industry Awards for Excellence
Belgravia Leisure’s New Zealand operations have been recognised at the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Conference Awards Dinner with the presentation of two major...
Oct 29, 2018
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Riverton Leisureplex to be transformed into ‘community hub’
The City of Canning is moving ahead with plans to redevelop the Riverton Leisureplex, expanding the popular southern facility into an innovative fitness destination and...
Oct 29, 2018
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Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre opening marks 100th facility landmark for consultant Michael King
The weekend opening of the City of Greater Bendigo’s new aquatic and recreation centre at Kangaroo Flat, the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, not only represents one of the...
Oct 28, 2018
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Father and son drown at Airlie Beach lagoon
Two overseas tourists - a father and son - have drowned while swimming at the Airlie Beach lagoon in the Whitsundays. The pair, believed to be from China, were, according to...
Oct 28, 2018
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Waterparks
Coral Gardeners look to preserve Tahitian reef
The islands of Tahiti are home to an abundance of marine wildlife, and while the oceans surrounding the islands are crystal clear and truly stunning, by 2050 this could all...
Oct 28, 2018
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Bendigo's Gurri Wanyarra Wellness Centre gets official opening
Bendigo’s new $32.2 million aquatic, recreation and wellness facility, the Gurri Wanyarra Wellness Centre is being officially opened this weekend. The new facility features a 50...
Oct 27, 2018
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YMCA Victoria backs VICSWIM with free participant family access
YMCA Victoria is encouraging families to be part of the VICSWIM Summer Kidz program, announcing free pool entry at participating venues for students and their families enrolled...
Oct 26, 2018
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NZRA announces 2018 industry award winners at National Conference
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has recognised the people, places and organisations that enable recreation experiences to occur at its 2018. Presented as the...
Oct 25, 2018
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Keep Watch research shows alarming scale of toddler drowning
With summer approaching Royal Life Saving Society WA is launching the Keep Watch campaign, urging parents and carers to supervise children around water at all times. The...
Oct 25, 2018
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Operator shut out of Auckland's Waiwera Thermal Resort
Auckland's Waiwera Thermal Resort faces an uncertain future following the revelation that its owners have cancelled the lease of the off-shore business that was operating the...
Oct 24, 2018
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Filtration system failure set to result in 12 month closure of Port Hedland’s Gratwick Aquatic Centre
The Town of Port Hedland has advised that following a “catastrophic failure” of the filtration system at the Gratwick Aquatic Centre during pressure testing last month, the...
Oct 24, 2018
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Chlorine leak closes Orange Aquatic Centre
The Orange Aquatic Centre has been closed this week while cleaning up operations are undertaken following a chlorine leak in the facility’s plant room. Staff and patrons were...
Oct 24, 2018
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Further $2.2 million invested in drowning prevention in New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is continuing its investment in drowning prevention with the launch of a new research fund to find new insights into the country’s drowning...
Oct 23, 2018
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Otium Planning Group launches new Facility Advisory Services
Otium Planning Group has announced the launch of a new Facility Advisory Services directly tailored for the aquatic, recreation and sport industry. Led by Bruce Mackay, one of...
Oct 22, 2018
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Australian adventurer Dan Bull takes out sought-after extreme sports world record
Australian adventurer and explorer Dan Bull has taken out one of the most sought-after titles in the field of extreme adventure, achieving ‘The Highest Kayak on Earth’, near the...
Oct 22, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure’s Tasmanian career opportunity for wellness manager
Nestled at the beginning of the Tarkine wilderness and surrounded by lush green fields fed by the rains of the Roaring Forties, Smithton has plenty of in-town and nearby...
Oct 22, 2018
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Bookings open for VICSWIM summer program
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria has announced that bookings have opened for its 2019 VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program. The coming summer will see the renowned school holiday program...
Oct 21, 2018
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Hamilton Waterworld set to reopen with a Big Splash
Hamilton’s Waterworld swimming complex will fully reopen on Saturday 3rd November, with a special event featuring entertainment, club showcases and an opportunity to look behind...
Oct 21, 2018
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Vital beach safety advice offered by Surf Life Saving New Zealand ahead of peak season
New Zealand’s 5,200 strong volunteer surf lifeguard force is ready to tackle another summer by raising red and yellow flags at key spots around the country this weekend, marking...
Oct 18, 2018
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Stock market launch for Club Lime owner Viva Leisure reflects positive fitness industry performance
The opening of an initial public offering (IPO) this week for fitness club owner and operator Viva Leisure is being seen as a reflection of not only the Canberra-based business’...
Oct 17, 2018
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