News: Aquatics
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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Auckland Council pools report significant rise in 'Code Brown' incidents
So-called 'code brown' incidents at Auckland swimming pools hit a record during summer, prompting Auckland Council to push out an educational campaign on this public health...
Apr 19, 2018
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Royal Life Saving study finds lack of supervision behind child drownings at public facilities
Three in four Australian children who drowned in public and communal pools during the 10 years from 2005 to 2015 were not supervised, according to new research from Royal Life...
Apr 18, 2018
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PerfectGym makes use of Big Data to inform clients
Leading industry management solutions provider PerfectGym has announced the release of PowerBI and Big Data Analytics, expanding upon its powerful, customisable Dashboard, which...
Apr 18, 2018
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Shark attacks prompt cancellation of Margaret River Pro surfing event
The Margaret River Pro surfing competition has been cancelled by organisers due to safety concerns following two shark attacks near Gracetown. The event had been suspended on...
Apr 18, 2018
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Aligned Leisure gives back to Cardinia Shire residents
Cardinia Shire’s major aquatic and recreation facilities operators, Aligned Leisure, have donated over $28,000 worth of fitness and health programs to local residents enabling...
Apr 17, 2018
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Paul Sadler Swimland to be supervised by wage regulator after underpaying 1300 staff
Paul Sadler Swimland, one of Australia's largest learn-to-swim groups, has agreed to be supervised by the Fair Work Ombudsman for the next two years having admitting to the...
Apr 16, 2018
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Countdown to reopening of Christchurch's new QEII Park
After 17 months of construction, Christchurch’s new $38.6 million QEII Park Recreation and Sport Centre will open on 31st May. Sited in the suburb of North New Brighton, the new...
Apr 16, 2018
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Surprise departure of Jennifer Schembri-Portelli from AUSTSWIM Chief Executive role
National swim teaching and water safety organisation AUSTSWIM has begun the process of recruitment of a new Chief Executive after the surprise departure of current postholder...
Apr 12, 2018
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Daydream Island Resort reveals new $14 million pool plans
The $100 million redevelopment of Daydream Island Resort is to be expanded with a $14 million increase in investment will provide funding for a spectacular swimming pool...
Apr 12, 2018
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Myrtha Pools reveals new branding
Leading international swimming pool company Myrtha has revealed a new brand identity, introducing a new corporate look to reflect its trusted brand. Introducing the new logo, a...
Apr 11, 2018
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FILEX 2018 looks to deliver key learnings on fitness business success
Fitness Australia is highlighting the key learnings on success in the fitness industry at next week’s FILEX Fitness Business Summit. Being held at the International Convention...
Apr 10, 2018
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Countdown to Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Regional Conference
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s commitment to members in regional as well as metropolitan areas is set to see the staging of its third Regional Conference in Ballarat on...
Apr 10, 2018
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Australian Swim Schools Association completes ISSS 2018 program
The Australian Swim Schools Association has revealed the full program for the International Swim Schools Spectacular 2018 (ISSS 2018) being held from 26th July through to 2nd...
Apr 9, 2018
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Countdown to June opening for new Wanaka aquatic centre
Queenstown Lakes District Council is anticipating that its new $12.28 million aquatic centre will be opened to the public in June. Currently being built by Cook Brothers...
Apr 9, 2018
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City of Wodonga to undertake expensive tiling repairs at WAVES aquatic centre
The City of Wodonga is to spend close to $500,000 retiling the Olympic swimming pool at its Waves aquatic centre. At the end of last month, Councillors unanimously agreed to a...
Apr 8, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure successfully hosts over 200 swimmers in its first NSW Belgravia Cup
Facility managers Belgravia Leisure have announced the results from the first year of the Belgravia Cup competition, held at the Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre at weekend....
Apr 8, 2018
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Australasian Leisure Management backs Education Hub at Fitness Show Sydney
As part of initiatives at the Fitness Show Sydney that will provide a greater industry and commercial focus, Australasian Leisure Management and the Australian Leisure...
Apr 4, 2018
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Improved water quality enhances swim school customer satisfaction at CityFit Bathurst
The swim school at CityFit Bathurst has been able to increase business and customer satisfaction with a significant equipment upgrade that has delivered enhanced water quality....
Apr 4, 2018
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Pioneering water safety and life skills program set for Northern Territory launch
A pioneering new school water safety and life skills program - with a major focus on survival swimming - is to be launched in the Northern Territory tomorrow. Floss Roberts,...
Apr 4, 2018
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Dunedin City Council to launch new swim school
Having not renewed its contract with its current swim school provider, Dunedin City Council is to launch its own swim school at the Moana Pool in July. Explaining the move,...
Apr 4, 2018
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YMCA to manage Horsham Aquatic Centre until 2021
Horsham Rural City Council has announced that YMCA Victoria will continue to operate the Horsham Aquatic Centre until the end of June 2021. A three-year contract extension was...
Apr 4, 2018
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Royal Life Saving WA honouring community heroes
The Royal Life Saving WA team has celebrated the exceptional work of community trainers at a recent Honours Awards breakfast held at Joondalup Resort. Between January and...
Apr 3, 2018
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VICSWIM Summer Kidz program continues resounding success in 42nd year
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria has reported on the success of the 2018 VICSWIM Program, which saw 10,965 enrolments at 138 participating locations during January. Making use...
Mar 30, 2018
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