News: Aquatics
Aquatic centres look to increase usage of solar power
The increasing popularity of solar power in Australian aquatic facilities is a reflection of how commercial venues are eager to embrace renewable energy sources. To meet this...
May 28, 2018
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Environment
Innovative NSW swim centre receives top education award
NSW swim centre Aquatics Down Under has received the prestigious 2018 AUSTSWIM NSW Recognised Swim Centre Award in recognition of its passionate teachers, innovative programs...
May 27, 2018
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Aquatics
SPASA Australia to host Women in Leadership Seminar
SPASA Australia have announced the staging of the 2018 Women in Leadership Seminar, being held at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre on Tuesday 31st July, the day...
May 27, 2018
Recreation /
Aquatics
Aquatic playground popular at City of Geelong’s Splashdown facility
Since opening last year, the news Splash Park aquatic playground has proved a popular addition to the City of Great Geelong’s Splashdown facility in the community of...
May 24, 2018
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Play
Singapore Sports Council looks to enhance nation's water survival and swimming competency
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has introduced SwimSafer 2.0, an enhanced and more rigourous water survival and swimming competency program aimed at providing Singaporeans...
May 24, 2018
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Aquatics
Two drown in wave pool incident at Indian waterpark
Two youths have drowned, and one is fighting for life in hospital, after an incident in a wave pool at the Krazy Castle Aqua Park in the Indian city of Nagpur on Sunday. Reports...
May 23, 2018
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Waterparks
Innovative aquatic facility floor finishes unveiled by Flowcrete Australia
Flowcrete Australia has launched Flowsports Aquatic, a brand-new range of high performance resin flooring solutions for aquatic, leisure and recreation facilities. The...
May 23, 2018
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Myrtha Pools completes first aquatic facility installation in India
The recent opening of the Padukone - Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in the Indian city of Bangalore has marked Myrtha Pool’s first installation on the sub-continent. The...
May 22, 2018
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Aquatics
Belgravia Leisure looks to local employment as it takes on management of Port Pirie Leisure Centres
Port Pirie Regional Council has announced the appointment of Belgravia Leisure as the manager of the its Port Pirie Sporting Precinct, Port Pirie Recreation Centre and Crystal...
May 21, 2018
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Aquatics
UTS takes on naming rights at soon to relocate Allianz Stadium health club
The growing links between the Sydney Cricket and Sportsground Trust and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has seen the leading university take on the naming rights for...
May 21, 2018
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Fitness
Council rejects notice to review Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre board management
Moree Plains Shire Councillors have stood by the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) board, quashing a notice of motion to review the current management of Moree’s popular...
May 17, 2018
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Fitness
Virtual group fitness meets Macquarie University Sport’s member demands
Macquarie University Sport has shared its experience of having become the first university in Australia to offer virtual group fitness to its users. Based on the campus of...
May 16, 2018
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Fitness
2018 Aquatic and Recreation Institute conference to address facilities and people beyond 2020
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute’s upcoming annual Conference and Trade Show is being held at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal from 17th to 19th June 2018, with the theme ‘Our...
May 15, 2018
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Aquatics
Victorian Government announces ongoing backing of VICSWIM program
Renowned school holiday water safety and swimming program, VICSWIM, is to continue to receive a major funding contribution from the Victorian Government over the next three...
May 15, 2018
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Security
Questions over Gold Coast’s KDV Sports facility as Russian owner faces shopping mall fire probe
The KDV Sports centre on the Gold Coast is cutting staff positions as its billionaire Russian owner deals with implications from a catastrophic fire at a shopping mall he is...
May 14, 2018
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Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre passes three millionth visitor mark
Frankston’s Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre reached a major milestone last week welcoming its three millionth visitor. Welcoming the facility’s three millionth entrant,...
May 14, 2018
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Fitness
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre reopens after five-month repair
Christchurch’s Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre has reopened after a five-month closure for "much needed" earthquake repairs. Closed since December, work at the Centre has...
May 14, 2018
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Aquatics
Waterplay releases new elements in Kaleidoscope aquatic play collection
Leading international aquatic play solutions company Waterplay® Solutions has launched a new lineup of aquatic play products in its Kaleidoscope Collection for splash pads,...
May 10, 2018
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Aquatics /
Play /
Waterparks
Nominations open for 2018 Western Australian Sport and Recreation Industry Awards
Western Australian Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray has announced that entries are now open for the State’s 2018 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards. Honouring Western...
May 9, 2018
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Aquatics
SPLASH! Pool and Spa Trade Show returns in August
With the Gold Coast still basking in the after-glow of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the SPLASH! Pool and Spa Trade Show is returning to the Gold Coast Convention Centre on 1st...
May 9, 2018
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Aquatics
New Dubai clubhouse project to feature Olympic-sized swimming pool and giant gym
Dubai-based developer Nakheel has revealed plans to build a new aquatic, fitness and wellness hub – featuring an Olympic-size pool, and a giant gym and spa – at the Emirate’s...
May 9, 2018
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Fitness
Onehunga War Memorial Pool stages Dogs Day Out swimming event
Last weekend saw the YMCA-managed Onehunga War Memorial Pool stage its second Dogs Day Out swimming event at which dogs are allowed to swim in the facility’s outdoor pool before...
May 8, 2018
Events /
Aquatics
Public notice from Paul Sadler Swimland clarifies Fair Work Ombudsman agreement
Leading learn-to-swim group Paul Sadler Swimland Pty Ltd has issued a public notice in relation to its agreement to be supervised by the Fair Work Ombudsman for the next two...
May 7, 2018
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Aquatics
Cockburn ARC promotes sunscreen awareness with risqué slogan
Having just passed a highly successful first year of operations, Perth’s Cockburn ARC aquatic and recreation facility has released a sunscreen awareness campaign with a risqué...
May 6, 2018
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Aquatics