News: Aquatics
New waterpark set to open on Dubai beachfront
A new waterpark at Dubai beachfront development La Mer is set to open this week. The Laguna Waterpark, under development by Dubai’s Meraas, featuring five main rides, a pool...
May 6, 2018
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Sportspeople transitions with People Recruitment Group
Leading industry recruitment specialist Sportspeople has announced that, as of 1st May, it is operating as a specialist division of People Recruitment Group Pty Ltd - alongside...
May 6, 2018
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Declining usage sees Sunday closure of Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre’s indoor pool
Low levels of patronage have seen the Northern Grampians Shire Council take the decision to close the indoor pool at the Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre (SSAC) on Sundays....
May 4, 2018
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Parks and Leisure Australia stages third Western Australian state conference
Parks and Leisure Australia’s Western Australian branch has announced details of its third State conference. Being held on the 21st and 22nd June at the Esplanade Hotel in...
May 4, 2018
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SWIM MY WAY program introduces migrants to swimming safety
15 women have been enjoying weekly swimming and water safety lessons at the Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre in Sydney as part of the SWIM MY WAY program, a new initiative...
May 3, 2018
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Clublinks gets Deakin University students more active
Having commenced representation of the DeakinACTIVE subbrand of Deakin University on 8th January this year, Clublinks has set about driving key performance objectives through a...
May 2, 2018
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Growing Australasian interest in Piscine Global Europe event
Piscine Global Europe, the leading swimming pool and wellness event, will open its doors to aquatic industry professionals from across the global swimming pool industry from...
May 2, 2018
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Federal Government commits $36.9 million to water safety initiatives
The Federal Government has announced its continued support for Australia’s water safety sector with a three-year, $36.9 million funding commitment. The investment will support a...
May 1, 2018
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Myrtha Pools equips new aquatic playground and waterslides for P&O cruise ship
Myrtha Pools has demonstrated the versatility of its suite of aquatic industry products with the completion of an exciting waterpark with slides and a children’s aquatic...
May 1, 2018
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YMCA recognised as being among New Zealand’s swim school leaders
YMCA’s learn-to-swim programs have been acknowledged for excellence by the New Zealand Swim Coaches and Teachers Association taking home the Outstanding Swim School Award at a...
May 1, 2018
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Manningham City Council awards Aquarena management contract to Belgravia Leisure
Manningham City Council has advised that facility management provider Belgravia Leisure has been awarded the tender to manage and operate its Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre...
Apr 30, 2018
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Village Roadshow and Chinese partners open Wet’n’Wild waterpark in Hainan
Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) and its local partners Guangxi Investment Group and the Mission Hills Group have announced that the Wet‘n’Wild Haikou waterpark has opened on...
Apr 29, 2018
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Life Saving Victoria welcomes additional water safety funding
Life Saving Victoria has welcomed advice that the Victorian Government is pledging $8.3 million over two years towards water safety initiatives. Life Saving Victoria’s President...
Apr 29, 2018
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Finalists revealed for 2018 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards
With Sport NZ counting down to its annual Connections Conference, the finalists for the 2018 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, to be presented at the event have been...
Apr 29, 2018
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New Zealand Government commits to separate Christchurch's new sports facilities
The New Zealand Government has today announced that, in conjunction with Christchurch City Council, it will develop key infrastructure projects in the earthquake damaged city as...
Apr 27, 2018
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World Infant Aquatics Conference to feature international award winners
Anticipation over the presentations at the World Infant Aquatics Conference (WIAC), taking place on the Gold Coast this year during the International Swim Schools Spectacular...
Apr 26, 2018
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Aquatic centre opens at Sunshine Coast Grammar School
The recent opening of the Sunshine Coast Grammar School Aquatic Centre has been described as “an impressive asset for the wider Sunshine Coast community” with the facilities...
Apr 26, 2018
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Former Swimming Australia coach arrested at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
Former Swimming Australia coach Brian Sutton after he allegedly refused to leave an event at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre today. Sutton, the former Head Coach of the...
Apr 25, 2018
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Tender: St Clair Recreation Centre Facility Management
Tender: St Clair Recreation Centre Facility Management - Issued by City of Charles Sturt Request for Tender Tender State: Current Tender Tender Code: CCS043207 Contract Number:...
Apr 25, 2018
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YMCA South Australia joins with Fitness Australia in quality partnership
YMCA South Australia has entered into a ground-breaking partnership with Fitness Australia that will result in recreation centres managed by the leading not-for-profit...
Apr 23, 2018
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2018 Aussies a huge success for Perth
While predictions of bad weather led to the cancellation of the final of competition yesterday, the 2018 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships have nonetheless been...
Apr 23, 2018
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Aligned Leisure wins contract to manage Albury and Wodonga pools
Albury City and Wodonga Councils have passed motions to appoint contact manager Aligned Leisure to manage the two cities’ aquatics facilities for the next five years. At a...
Apr 22, 2018
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More than 600 delegates expected for Brisbane’s ASCTA Convention
Hard on the heels of the outstanding success in the pool at the Commonwealth Games, more than 600 swim school owners, coaches and teachers will converge at the Brisbane...
Apr 22, 2018
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Aquamoves Fitness Instructors hit the road to get older Shepparton region residents moving
Aiming to spread the incredible benefits of exercise for older adults, specifically for older resident, Aquamoves Fitness Instructors Linda McKenzie and Joe Gilberto are hitting...
Apr 19, 2018
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