News: Aquatics
Australian Innovative Systems’ Elena Gosse to address pool chemical issue Dubai’s The Leisure Show
Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of Australian Innovative Systems (AIS Water), is to this week make a special presentation on the dangers of handling, storing and dosing swimming...
Sep 16, 2018
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Wet’n’Wild Haikou Lifeguards exceed expectations through first summer season
Wet’n’Wild Haikou has announced the completion of an aquatic safety audit performed by Ellis & Associates, with two members of staff being recognised for having ‘exceeded...
Sep 14, 2018
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Construction of ACT’s Stromlo Leisure Centre underway
After almost a decade of planning, construction has commenced on the $36.6 million Stromlo Leisure Centre. Set to service more than 100,000 people in the fast growing suburbs...
Sep 13, 2018
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Cameron Leslie appointed as New Zealand’s National Para Swimming Coordinator
Swimming NZ (SNZ), in partnership with Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ), has announced the appointment of triple Paralympic gold medallist and world record holder Cameron Leslie to...
Sep 13, 2018
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World Surf League hires former Disney executive to lead wave technology business
The World Surf League (WSL) has appointed former Disney executive Nick Franklin as President of its Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC) operation. Franklin’s role will be driving...
Sep 12, 2018
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Plans for Campbelltown Council lagoon project move forward
Plans by the Campbelltown City Council in western metropolitan Sydney to develop a new lagoon are moving forward with the recent endorsement of the precinct development. Planned...
Sep 12, 2018
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Drowning Deaths decrease but Life Saving bodies urge against water safety complacency
Australia’s peak drowning prevention and lifesaving bodies, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia have today released their annual reports...
Sep 11, 2018
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Circular Head Council appoints Belgravia Leisure to manage new Smithton wellbeing facility
Circular Head Council in far north-west Tasmania and Belgravia Leisure have announce the signing of a contract for the centre management of the Circular Head Community Wellbeing...
Sep 10, 2018
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Belmont Oasis trains lifeguards of the future
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre launched their Junior Lifeguard Club program recently with 12 keen and excited swimmers participating. As a Royal Life Saving WA Endorsed Swim...
Sep 10, 2018
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NSW surfers and lifesavers reach historic agreement
For the first time since the 1960s, leaders of Surf Life Saving NSW and Surfing NSW have reached an agreement that will see increased co-operation, strong developmental pathways...
Sep 10, 2018
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Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre marks 21 years of operation
The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) has recently celebrated 21 years of delivering world-class sporting events, providing first-rate health and wellbeing facilities,...
Sep 8, 2018
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World Surf League stages first Tour event using artificial wave technology
The latest round of the World Surf League (WSL) has commenced in the USA, marking the first time that the World Championship Tour has been staged using artificial wave...
Sep 7, 2018
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German lifeguards warn that child drownings linked to parents' smartphone ‘fixation’
Lifeguards in Germany have issued a warning that a growing number of child drownings in the country during the recent northern hemisphere summer are linked to their parents’...
Sep 6, 2018
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BlueFit takes on management of Gladstone Aquatic Centre
Facility management company BlueFit’s recent acquisition of Lane 4 Aquatics has seen it become the manager of the Gladstone Aquatic Centre as of 1st September. With Lane 4...
Sep 5, 2018
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Surf Life Saving announces return of The Aussies to Perth in 2022
Surf Life Saving Australia has today announced that Western Australia will again play host to one of the world’s largest surf sports events when the Australian Surf Life Saving...
Sep 3, 2018
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Geelong Leisurelink’s staff development initiatives awarded by Royal Life Saving
Geelong’s Leisurelink facility has been recognised by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia as one of six individuals and organisations recognised in their National Aquatic...
Sep 3, 2018
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Urgent works needed to repair Sydney's Dawn Fraser Baths
Sydney’s Inner West Council is to undertake urgent works at the harbourside Dawn Fraser Baths after an investigation found the nationally significant heritage site is so rundown...
Sep 2, 2018
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Queensland primary school students to get free swimming lessons
The Queensland Government has announced that all Queensland primary school students will receive free water safety lessons from next year. The Queensland Government this week...
Aug 31, 2018
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Fairfield City Council announces addition of new rides at Aquatopia
Fairfield City Council has announced the addition of five new waterslides at its Aquatopia attraction - set to open for the upcoming swimming season. After a busy summer season...
Aug 30, 2018
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AUSTSWIM and Swimming New Zealand agree partnership aimed at providing single training qualification
The Australasian Council for the Teachers of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM) and Swimming New Zealand have announced a new partnership agreement aimed at providing a single...
Aug 30, 2018
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Defender Filters the first product to achieve SPASA Climate Care Certification
Neptune Benson's Defender Ultra Fine Filter have been announced as the first product to be certified under the new industry standardising certification program, the Swimming...
Aug 29, 2018
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Life Fitness equips Club Lime, CISAC with Australia’s first Apple GymKit application
Leading commercial fitness equipment Life Fitness Australia has partnered with Viva Leisure to equip its flagship Club Lime, CISAC (the Canberra International Sports and Aquatic...
Aug 28, 2018
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Swimming Australia appoints former world champion as Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Manager
Swimming Australia has announced the appointment of Linley Frame to the newly created role of Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Manager. Frame is no stranger to the elite...
Aug 28, 2018
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Appointment marks new era for Otium Planning Group
The Otium Planning Group has announce the appointment of Bruce Mackay to head up its new Operational Management Support and Advisory Services unit in a move it describes as...
Aug 27, 2018
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