News: Aquatics
Surf lifesavers to descend on Scarborough
Competitors from Australia's 311 surf clubs, along with thousands of visitors, are expected at the 2018 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in Perth next month. Set to...
Mar 28, 2018
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Swimming Australia appoints Leigh Russell as new Chief Executive
Swimming Australia has announced the appointment of author and experienced sport executive, Leigh Russell as its new Chief Executive. With a proven track record working across...
Mar 27, 2018
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Regional councils set draft targets for swimmable lakes and rivers
Regional councils across New Zealand are this month announcing draft targets that are a step towards the goal of 90% of rivers and lakes being swimmable by 2040. The draft...
Mar 27, 2018
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YMCA NSW introduces new swim school software
YMCA NSW are implementing SwimDesk software at three of their facilities following the success of the program throughout YMCA Victoria and many other leading swim school chains....
Mar 27, 2018
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Abu Dhabi gets first inflatable aquatic playground
Abu Dhabi's first inflatable aquatic playground has been opened in advance of the Emirate’s Mother of the Nation Festival, which runs from 22nd to 31st March. The inflatable...
Mar 27, 2018
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Majority of children end swimming lessons classes before they're safe in water
Three out of four children quit swimming classes by age eight, long before they have learned skills that could save their lives, according to a new report that says learning to...
Mar 23, 2018
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Family announces plan to sue Banyule City Council and Belgravia Leisure over WaterMarc drowning
The family of a man drowned at the WaterMarc facility in Melbourne’s northern suburbs in 2014 are reported to have launched legal action against Banyule City Council and...
Mar 23, 2018
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25 years of CERM PI benchmarking for Australian public aquatic, recreation and sport facilities
Having last year passed 25 years of providing operational management benchmarks for public aquatic, recreation and sport facilities, the team behind the CERM Performance...
Mar 21, 2018
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New Zealand aquatic conferences combine
Organisations with aquatic industry roles in New Zealand have agreed to combine the New Zealand Recreation Association's JAWS (Just Add Water Seminar), the AUSTSWIM Aotearoa...
Mar 20, 2018
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Design commences on Geelong Northern ARC hub
Design work on the $61.6 million Northern ARC Health and Wellbeing Hub is set to begin after the City of Greater Geelong announced that dwp Australia Pty Ltd has been awarded...
Mar 20, 2018
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Royal Life Saving WA promotes family fun at remote Burringurrah pool
The pool catering for the remote Aboriginal community of Burringurrah came to life on Sunday for its annual family fun day. As Pool Manager Mel Warren explains “Burringurrah has...
Mar 20, 2018
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Scarborough foreshore redevelopment gets official unveiling
The $100 million redevelopment of the Scarborough beach foreshore - featuring the new Scarborough Beach pool, skate facilities, a new playground and play space for families -...
Mar 19, 2018
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BlueFit Group appoints new Chief Financial Officer
The BlueFit Group have announced the appointment to the newly created role of Chief Financial Officer, with Gary Williamson joining the leadership team. Williamson has extensive...
Mar 19, 2018
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Colin Hassell named President of Royal Life Saving WA
Committed lifesaver Colin Hassell has been appointed President of the Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia for a two-year term. A life member of Royal Life Saving WA,...
Mar 18, 2018
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$1.5 million aquatic play facility to be installed at Sutherland Leisure Centre
A new $1.5 million water fun park to be installed at the Sutherland Leisure Centre is expected to be ready by next summer. Sutherland Shire Council has awarded a tender to...
Mar 16, 2018
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Waterco creates healthy water for children and teachers at Far North Queensland swim school
Waterco creates healthy water for children and teachers at Far North Queensland swim school With swimming pool chlorine notorious for its side effects, many swim school teachers...
Mar 14, 2018
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Eight month refurbishment of Hamilton Waterworld underway
The $10.7 million refurbishment to replace failing parts at Hamilton City Council’s Waterworld swimming complex is currently. The refurbishment of the 40-year-old Waterworld has...
Mar 14, 2018
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New research could prove key to preventing drowning deaths among Victorian children
Early results from a world-first research study show that preventing drownings is not as simple as getting more children into intensive school swimming programs. Despite...
Mar 13, 2018
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National Sports Convention expands with National Aquatic and Recreation Infrastructure Conference
With the backing of leading aquatic and recreation peak bodies including the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) and the Australian Leisure...
Mar 13, 2018
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Sydney Fitness Show to feature ALFA Facility Manager's Networking Lunch
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) is to stage its seventh Annual Facility Manager’s Networking event on Friday 20th April 2018 in conjunction with the Fitness...
Mar 12, 2018
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Swimming program helps build independence for Murwillumbah High School students
15 students from the special needs Support Unit at Murwillumbah High School are one of the first groups to be part of SWIMS 4 ALL, the new initiative between Royal Life Saving...
Mar 12, 2018
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Wellington region warning over cryptosporidiosis and swimming facilities
Following an increased number of cryptosporidium illness being reported in the Wellington region over recent weeks, Regional Public Health and Kāpiti Coast District Council are...
Mar 12, 2018
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Councils and developers look to embrace lagoon lifestyles
With councils looking for innovative new ways to invigorate local communities and boost regional economies, the potential of Crystal Lagoons technology is being explored for a...
Mar 11, 2018
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Community consultation shapes new Canberra aquatic and recreation centre
The ACT Government has announced details of the Stromlo Leisure Centre, a new aquatic and recreation centre to be located in the Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra's west. Set to...
Mar 10, 2018
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