News: Aquatics
Centaman Entrance Control introduces a portal to better security
A new range of security portals has been launched in Australia and New Zealand to help improve the safety, security and efficiency of gyms, fitness centres and related...
Aug 27, 2018
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New Zealand sets ever higher standards in aquatic recreation
The quality of the nominations for New Zealand’s 2018 Aquatics Awards were so high that organiser the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) added merit award categories for...
Aug 27, 2018
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YMCA NSW names new Chief Executive
YMCA NSW has announced the appointment of Susannah Le Bron as its new Chief Executive, aiming to drive its focus on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people....
Aug 26, 2018
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Cockburn ARC gets further recognition with Royal Life Saving Society facility management award
The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has announced the latest category winner in its National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards - recognising Perth’s Cockburn ARC for...
Aug 23, 2018
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CLM enjoys a week of success in Rotorua
Facility managers CLM have achieved a remarkable level of success this week at the 2018 New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Waves Conference and The 2018 AUSTSWIM’s...
Aug 23, 2018
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Swimming Australia and Belgravia Leisure present new swim program to 40,000 children
Swimming Australia and Belgravia Leisure have partnered and engaged broader industry expertise to develop and deliver an exciting new learn-to-swim curriculum with an emphasis...
Aug 23, 2018
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Royal Life Saving recognises YMCA Victoria with Excellence in Incident Management award
The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia’s 2018 National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards has recognised YMCA Victoria for Excellence in Incident Management for the development...
Aug 22, 2018
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Baulkham Waves team member receives Royal Life Saving Excellence in Customer Service award
Christine Mitchell, Customer Service Officer at the Baulkham Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Western Sydney, has been recognised for her work by the Royal Life Saving...
Aug 21, 2018
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Royal Life Saving awards Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre’s Lifeguard Intervention Program
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre’s proactive Lifeguard Intervention Program has been recognised by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia with its receipt of the award for Excellence in...
Aug 20, 2018
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Warmer winter sees earlier opening of Lismore Memorial Baths
For first time in its 90 year history the Lismore Memorial Baths has opened its swimming season in August. Opened on Monday 6th August for the 2018/19 season, the pool's opening...
Aug 20, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure takes on Nambour Aquatic Centre management
Belgravia Leisure, which has been managing Sunshine Coast Council’s Nambour Aquatic Centre since 1st July, has been living up to their business vision of connecting the...
Aug 20, 2018
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YMCA Casey RACE secures National Aquatic Industry Safety Award
The YMCA Casey RACE in south eastern Melbourne has been recognised by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia for its significant contribution to aquatic safety within their...
Aug 20, 2018
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Dubbo community to help shape plans for new indoor pool at Aquatic Leisure Centre
Four options for a new indoor pool at the Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre are to be presented to the public as part of a draft master plan for the future of the facility. With the...
Aug 16, 2018
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Lismore Council challenges locals to be their best at GSAC Games
Lismore City Council has advised that the inaugural GSAC Games will represent a gruelling show of strength and endurance as well as an exciting celebration of fitness and...
Aug 16, 2018
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Royal Life Saving WA provides Swim and Survive program for CaLD children
Royal Life Saving Society - Western Australia has announced that the Cannington Leisureplex and Leisurepark Balga facilities in metropolitan Perth are both hosting CaLD...
Aug 16, 2018
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Otium Planning Group appoints new consultant to NSW office
Otium Planning Group (OPG) has announced the appointment of Yvette Audet as Senior Consultant in its NSW office. Audet joins the OPG team with a vast range of experience across...
Aug 14, 2018
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Swimmer suffers eye damage after using recalled Zoggs goggles cleaner
A Queensland swimmer has suffered "horrible pain" and damage to his eyes after applying a recalled anti-fog product to the inside of his goggles. Darren Lydeamore, who spent...
Aug 14, 2018
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Reopened Ballina Shire Council pools welcome large crowds
Ballina Shire Council’s recent reopening of the Alstonville Aquatic Centre and Ballina Memorial Pool has been welcomed by locals with large numbers attending the opening days of...
Aug 14, 2018
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria announces 2018 industry conference details
An assembly of over 250 industry delegates and 45 presenters will converge in Melbourne for the annual Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Metropolitan Industry Conference on...
Aug 13, 2018
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Pilbara's first Changing Places Facility opens at the South Hedland Aquatic Centre
Western Australia’s 19th Changing Places facility - providing more accessible toileting facilities for people with a disability - has been opened at the South Hedland Aquatic...
Aug 13, 2018
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Life Saving Victoria’s best honoured at 2018 Awards of Excellence
Victoria’s best and brightest in the aquatic community were recognised last night at the 15th annual Awards of Excellence at The Pullman, Albert Park. Portsea Surf Life Saving...
Aug 12, 2018
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Product recall of Zoggs Fogbuster and Lens Cleaner
Australasian Leisure Management has learned that the swimming products manufacturer Zoggs has issued a product recall for its Fogbuster and Lens Cleaner. Advising of a...
Aug 9, 2018
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Stand-in Parramatta Pool opens at Sydney’s Macarthur Girls High School
With the former Parramatta War Memorial Pool having been demolished to make way for the new Western Sydney Stadium, a stand-in pool for local residents has been opened at the...
Aug 7, 2018
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South Australian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety award winners named
The South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre and AUSTSWIM have celebrated the recipients of the 2018 South Australian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety award. The...
Aug 6, 2018
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