News: Aquatics
New Swimming WA facility looks to aid progression from swimming lessons to clubs
Swimming WA’s WestSwim business unit is increasing learn-to-swim opportunities in the fast growing area to the south of Perth with the recent opening of WestSwim Lakelands....
Jul 16, 2018
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Auckland Council Safeswim initiative wins at Smart Cities Asia Pacific Awards
Auckland Council’s Safeswim water quality initiative has been recognised as the winner in the Smart Water Category of the Smart Cities Asia Pacific Awards. Safeswim combines...
Jul 16, 2018
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Australian Dolphins Swim Team to help raise awareness of threats to Great Barrier Reef
Members of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team training in Cairns are set to swap the pool for the coral covered ocean as they explore the outer Reef on a Citizens of the Great...
Jul 16, 2018
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IQ Pool Solutions introduces ‘code brown’ treatment solution
International Quadratics Pty Ltd has announced that it has obtained approval from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for the sale of its C-5...
Jul 16, 2018
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VICSWIM and Aligned Leisure forge new partnership to boost swim teaching
VICSWIM programs conducted in regional Victoria are set to benefit from an injection of more qualified swim teachers following Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s announcement...
Jul 16, 2018
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Wollongong City Council reveals $55 million Beaton Park upgrade plan
Wollongong City Council is considering a draft master plan for a $55 million upgrade for the Beaton Park aquatic and sport precinct, with residents being invited to contribute...
Jul 13, 2018
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Christchurch Metro Sports Facility groundworks to start next month
Work to prepare for construction on Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility site are set to begin next month. The March Menard Joint Venture will install around 7500 in-ground...
Jul 13, 2018
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Mornington Peninsula Shire secures $5 million Federal funding towards new aquatic centre
The highly anticipated Rosebud Aquatic Centre is one step closer to completion thanks to a $5 million grant from the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. With...
Jul 11, 2018
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Jonas Leisure supports new ActiveXchange industry insights
A new service that gives aquatic and recreation centre managers access to data insights generally only available to major retailers and supermarkets has launched in Australia...
Jul 11, 2018
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AUSTSWIM announces new Chief Executive
The Board of AUSTSWIM has announced the appointment of Carl Partridge as its new Chief Executive. Set to join AUSTSWIM on 1st August from his current role as General Manager –...
Jul 10, 2018
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Sports Commission proud to partner with the National Sports Convention
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has released a statement announcing that it is “proud” to be a partner of the 2018 National Sports Convention, being held next week at the...
Jul 10, 2018
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Fitness Award changes to benefit swimming instructors
In a move that clarifies the Fitness Award for swimming instructors, the Swim Instructors Association (SIA) has announced that the Fair Work Commission has accepted proposed...
Jul 10, 2018
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Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre named ARI Aquatic Facility of the Year
Inner West Council’s has welcomed its Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre (AKAC) being named IQ Pierce 2018 Facility of the Year by the Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) - the...
Jul 9, 2018
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NZRA highlights achievements in aquatics
In the lead up to its Waves Conference next month, the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has released a document highlighting its achievements in aquatic facility...
Jul 8, 2018
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2018 World's Largest Swimming Lesson involves more than 700 waterparks, pools and swim schools
The organisers of the 2018 World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) event have revealed that more than 700 waterparks, pools and swim schools in 29 countries took part in the...
Jul 8, 2018
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SPLASH! Expo to present week of education and training opportunities
For the first time ever, a range of peak industry bodies has come together to provide a full week of aquatic industry training options at the upcoming SPLASH! Expo. Being held...
Jul 5, 2018
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Blue Connect smart pool analyser ensures constant water monitoring
A new line of connected aquatic centre products from AstralPool/Fluidra Australia are set to enable the monitoring and maintaince of swimming pool. The Blue Connect smart pool...
Jul 5, 2018
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Celebrations to mark 10 years of CLM’s SwimMagic swim school
Auckland-based facility manager CLM is to mark a decade of operations by its SwimMagic swim school brand by offering 1,100 free lessons during term 3, 2018. Established in 2008,...
Jul 4, 2018
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Aquatic and Recreation Institute acknowledges the industry's best
The best of the aquatic and recreation industry in NSW was marked at the recent Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) Conference and Trade Show with two days of information...
Jul 4, 2018
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Global pool giants Fluidra and Zodiac finalise merger
Global pool equipment companies Fluidra and Zodiac have finalised their overall merger, first announced in November 2017, creating a portfolio of widely recognised aquatic and...
Jul 3, 2018
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Tasmanian Council uses simple solution to solve pool chlorination issues
The Northern Midlands Council in Central Tasmania has introduced a new solution to solve chlorination problem at its three swimming pools in Campbell Town, Cressy and Ross,...
Jul 2, 2018
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New Zealand clubs introduce technical suit ban for young swimmers
Two of New Zealand's largest regional swimming governing bodies have issued a technical suit ban for swimmers aged 12 years and under. Following similar technical racing suit...
Jul 1, 2018
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Piscine Global expo to highlight increasing professionalism among pool specialists
The organisers of Piscine Global, the leading swimming pool and wellness event, have highlighted major transformation among pool specialists over the past decade, due to...
Jun 29, 2018
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Pan Pacific Championship Trials set to showcase swimming’s rising stars
Set to commence tomorrow (30th June) the 2018 Hancock Prospecting Pan Pacific Championship Trials will see a host of Commonwealth Games swimmers plus the next generation of...
Jun 29, 2018
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