News: Aquatics
Royal Life Saving Western Australia presents 2018 Bravery Awards
Outstanding acts of bravery by 45 heroic individuals have been recognised in the 2018 Royal Life Saving Bravery Awards. Presented today during a ceremony hosted at the State...
Oct 2, 2018
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Aquatics
Melbourne to host first round of 2019 World Para Swimming Series
In a first for Australia, World Para Swimming has today named Melbourne as the host for the opening 2019 World Para Swimming World Series. Going into its third season, the...
Oct 1, 2018
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Liquid Blu Architects secure top Queensland Public Architecture award for Blackwater Aquatic Centre
Brisbane-based architects Liquid Blu have recently received the top honour in the Public Architecture category, the F. D. G. Stanley Award, at the Australian Institute of...
Sep 30, 2018
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Vortex launches new aquatic play products for toddlers and preschoolers
Canada-based Vortex Aquatic Structures International has launched new products in its popular Water Journey and Elevations ranges specifically designed for children aged from...
Sep 28, 2018
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Early 2019 construction start scheduled for Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre
Development of the Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre (GRAC) is moving forward following the recent unveiling of designs for the facility and the nearby Traralgon Sports Stadium....
Sep 28, 2018
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Adventure Park Geelong prepares for October season opening
Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria’s biggest waterpark, is to open for the summer season on 27th October. Having launched its new waterslide last year - Victoria’s biggest and...
Sep 27, 2018
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Yarra Leisure named 2018 Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard Champions
Yarra Leisure has been named the 2018 Life Saving Victoria - Pool Lifeguard Champions, winning by a single point over Maroondah Leisure in an impressive display of lifeguarding...
Sep 26, 2018
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Man charged over alleged sexual assault at Adelaide Aquatic Centre
A man who allegedly sexually assaulted a stranger in a spa at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre at the weekend has faced Court. South Australian prosecutors alleged in Court yesterday...
Sep 26, 2018
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Funfields to launch Victoria’s first heated outdoor wave pool
With summer just around the corner, Funfields Theme Park has announced that it will launch Victoria’s very first heated outdoor wave pool for its peak season. Scheduled to open...
Sep 26, 2018
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Adventure Park Geelong becomes Watch Around Water first
Life Saving Victoria has announced that Adventure Park Geelong has become the first ever waterpark to become accredited with the Watch Around Water child supervision program....
Sep 24, 2018
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Experienced facility manager takes on key role at EIT Institute of Sport and Health
A well-known former sports administrator and facility manager, Brendon Rope, has been appointed Operations and Commercial Manager for the Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre...
Sep 23, 2018
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Invictus Games Swimmers prepare at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A group of highly trained ex Australian military servicemen and women have been preparing for the 2018 Invictus Games at the South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre over...
Sep 22, 2018
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Gratwick Aquatic Centre to stay closed for further works
Port Hedland's Gratwick Aquatic Centre will remain closed until 2019 for further maintenance works, following a critical failure in the pool’s filters. The Town of Port Hedland...
Sep 21, 2018
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Environment
New report reveals significant drowning risk for Western Australia’s migrant community
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is highlighting the importance of learning swimming and water safety skills for everyone across Western Australia, but especially those...
Sep 20, 2018
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YMCA NSW cleans up at the ACT Aquatic Industry Awards
YMCA NSW’s commitment to drowning prevention and water safety education has been rewarded with a clean sweep of trophies at the ACT Aquatic Industry and Water Safety Awards. The...
Sep 20, 2018
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One in four Australian drowning deaths involves people born overseas
New research from Royal Life Saving Society - Australia reports that 27% of all drowning deaths over the past 10 years involved people who were born overseas. With adults...
Sep 19, 2018
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Swimming legend Michael Phelps calls for mental health support for former Olympians
Legendary US swimmer Michael Phelps says more must be done to support Olympians after they move out of the spotlight. Phelps, aged 33, said in January that he contemplated...
Sep 19, 2018
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Community to benefit from upgrades at Coolum Aquatic Centre
Set to open for the 2018/19 swimming season, the Coolum Peregian Aquatic Centre has been improved with a series of small upgrades during the winter months. Sunshine Coast...
Sep 19, 2018
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Opposition to PCYC Queensland's plans to relocate Townsville facility
Members of the Castle Hill PCYC in the city of Townsville are unhappy at plans by PCYC Queensland to relocate the facility. As reported by the Townsville Bulletin , Castle Hill...
Sep 18, 2018
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SwimDesk provides ongoing information resources for swim schools
Specialist swim school software provider SwimDesk has been providing a range of information resources on swim school management, sharing strategies to help the operators of...
Sep 18, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure looks to NSW expansion with promotion of James Ellender to General Manager role
Following a successful three years supporting unprecedented growth in NSW, Belgravia Leisure Chief Executive Nick Cox has announced the promotion of current NSW State Manager,...
Sep 18, 2018
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CLM recognises facility management success in Nelson
CLM team members from across the country headed to the Trafalgar Centre in Nelson last Saturday to celebrate another year of the facility management company’s success. Over 120...
Sep 17, 2018
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City of Canning sues firms over green claims for Cannington Leisureplex
The City of Canning is suing the architects and consultants behind its multimillion-dollar Cannington Leisureplex facility, alleging they made “misleading or deceptive” claims...
Sep 17, 2018
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Council calls for proposals on expanded Queenstown sport and recreation facilities
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is seeking proposals to develop a joint masterplan covering the proposed expansion of both Queenstown Events Centre (QEC) and Wanaka...
Sep 16, 2018
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