News: Aquatics
Australian Swim Schools Association leads aquatics industry through SPLASH! Week
A remarkable week showcasing Australia’s aquatic industry has wrapped up on the Gold Coast with more than a thousand attendees and delegates attending the biannual SPLASH! Pool...
Aug 3, 2018
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Coastlands Aquatic Centre welcomes more than a million patrons in five years
Kāpiti Coast District Council and Coastlands Aquatic Centre in Paraparaumu are celebrating the facility’s fifth birthday during the week from 6th to 11th August and they are...
Aug 3, 2018
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Best and brightest in Queensland’s aquatics industry recognised at ALFAQ Awards
One of Queensland’s newest community aquatic facilities has been recognised with the Jonas Leisure Facility of the Year Award, presented at the Australian Leisure Facilities...
Aug 3, 2018
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New technology delivers significant water savings at Willoughby Leisure Centre
A new water filtration system - the first of its kind in Australia - has saved Willoughby Leisure Centre more than $14,000 and 1 million litres of water in a year. The OC-1...
Aug 2, 2018
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ASSA recognises professional and industry excellence at 2018 awards
Capping off a remarkable few days with over 450 delegates in attendance at the Australian Swim Schools Conference - a key component of the 2018 International Swim Schools...
Aug 2, 2018
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Gympie ARC named Belgravia Leisure’s Facility of the Year
With over 130 of her Belgravia Leisure colleagues in attendance, Courtney Murphy, Centre Manager of the Gympie Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Gympie ARC), accepted the award for...
Aug 1, 2018
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CLM takes on management of Rotorua Aquatic Centre
New Zealand contract manager CLM has taken on the management of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre for Rotorua Lakes Council as of 16th July. Opened in 1975, Rotorua Aquatic Centre...
Aug 1, 2018
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Rooty Hill leisure precinct rebranded as West HQ
The aquatic, entertainment, fitness, hospitality and recreation precinct at the Rooty Hill RSL in Western Sydney have united to launch West HQ – a location and destination...
Aug 1, 2018
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Shepparton Aquamoves receives Life Saving Victoria Platinum Pool Award
Aquamoves Shepparton has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria’s prized Platinum Pool award - becoming one of just 24 Victorian aquatic facilities currently holding the...
Aug 1, 2018
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Water Babies opens first swim school in China
Growing interest in the learn-to-swim sector in China has seen UK-based operator Water Babies open its first purpose-built swimming centre opened in the city of Xi’an. Operating...
Jul 30, 2018
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SPLASH! Expo to offer industry expert advisory sessions
With many exciting offerings - including education sessions, welcome drinks, award nights, a golf event and other network functions - this week’s SPLASH! Expo will feature...
Jul 29, 2018
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Knox Leisureworks gym to open as 24/7 hour facility
The Knox Leisureworks aquatic and fitness facility in the Melbourne suburb of Boronia is set to change the opening hours of its gym to become a 24/7 facility. Aiming to provide...
Jul 29, 2018
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AUSTSWIM slams forceful swim teaching techniques
Supervised programs promoting safety, respect and enjoyment, not forceful conditioning techniques, are the best methods for teaching water safety to infants and pre-school aged...
Jul 29, 2018
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Hygiene incidents at Christchurch's newest pool see it dubbed ‘QE Poo’
A series of hygiene incidents at Christchurch's new QEII aquatic and recreation centre have seen the facility closed 34 times in 55 days – almost twice as much as the city's...
Jul 27, 2018
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Lake Mulwala attraction wins in Adventure Tourism category at Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards
The Aquazone@LakeMulwala inflatable waterpark has been presented with the Adventure Tourism category award at the 2018 Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards. Opened in late...
Jul 26, 2018
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City Venue Management takes on management of Kawana Aquatic Centre
South East Queensland-based City Venue Management Pty Ltd have commenced a 10-year contract as operating managers of the Kawana Aquatic Centre on the Sunshine Coast. With...
Jul 25, 2018
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Aquatic industry professionals head to 2018 SPLASH! Expo
With more than 1600 people already registered to attend the 2018 SPLASH! Expo, trade and professional attendees are being reminded to register to attend in order to gain maximum...
Jul 25, 2018
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Poolwerx water safety initiative aims to save young lives
Poolwerx has once again partnered with Laurie Lawrence’s Kids Alive - Do The Five program to deliver Learn2Swim Week 2018. The initiative, now in its fourth year, is aimed at...
Jul 24, 2018
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Plans revealed for Goulburn Aquatic Centre redevelopment
Designs for the extensive redevelopment of the Goulburn Aquatic Centre have been put on public exhibition by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council. The $45 million redevelopment, to be...
Jul 24, 2018
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JUMP! Hackham Swim School named South Australian Swim School of the Year
JUMP! Swim Schools Hackham has been named South Australian Swim School of the Year by national swim teaching and water safety organisation AUSTSWIM. The premier award for...
Jul 24, 2018
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More than 450 participants to be present at 2018 International Swim Schools Spectacular
More than 450 participants from 18 countries - including 22 overseas presenters - will be at the 2018 International Swim Schools Spectacular (ISSS). With pre conference events...
Jul 22, 2018
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Lifeguard shortage leads to closure of one in three Hong Kong aquatic centres
A shortage of lifeguards has forced about a third of Hong Kong’s public aquatic centres to close on one in six days over recent months. As reported by the South China Morning...
Jul 20, 2018
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Broome to benefit from $3.3 million Western Australian Government investment in sport and recreation
The Western Australian Government has announced that it will fund the upgrade and expansion of multipurpose outdoor courts at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BRAC)....
Jul 18, 2018
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Continuing performance challenges at aquatic facilities in Western Australia
Aquatic facilities in Western Australia are facing a series of challenges with a newly released industry report showing declines in attendance, income and pool operator...
Jul 17, 2018
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