News: Aquatics
Six million participants make swimming Australia’s top sport and recreational activity
Research from Roy Morgan shows that swimming is Australia’s leading sport and recreational activity with over six million Australians participating in swimming either regularly...
Feb 15, 2018
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Western Australian Swim Schools combine to communicate Swim and Survive benefits
11 endorsed swimming schools have teamed up with Royal Life Saving WA to spread the Swim and Survive message. The partnership saw each swim school contributed $500, which Royal...
Feb 15, 2018
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New Global standard released for public swimming pool drowning detection systems
The Geneva, Switzerland-based International Organization for Standardization (ISO), has published a Standard for technology used in public pools to detect drownings. ISO...
Feb 13, 2018
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Local campaigners aim to halt permanent closure of Bendigo’s Golden Square Pool
Users of the Golden Square Swimming Pool are campaigning against a planned permanent closure of the facility after the opening of the new Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre. With...
Feb 13, 2018
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Council looks to secure naming rights deal for Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Gold Coast City Council is to look to secure a naming rights sponsor for the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (GCAC) in an apparent aim to benefit from the venue’s exposure at the...
Feb 13, 2018
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VenuesWest and the Boab Network give children a day to remember
20 children from the remote indigenous community of Mowanjum in Western Australia were recently able to experience the facilities at Perth’s HBF Arena. VenuesWest, owners of HBF...
Feb 13, 2018
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Mackay moves forward with Aquatic Centre and better parks planning
With on site preparation for the facility already underway, Mackay Regional Council has released its concept plan for its new aquatic centre and athletics track at the Mackay...
Feb 12, 2018
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Swimming Australia campaign delivers 721 swimming experiences
Swimming Australia has announced that participants in the inaugural #AustraliaSwims campaign have completed the circumnavigation of the continent, with swimmers having achieved...
Feb 9, 2018
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Queensland Government hosts water safety skills summit
Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace today hosted a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders to explore options for improving swimming and water safety skills for all...
Feb 8, 2018
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Lifeguards ‘did their job' in Tauranga inflatable water playground incident
Lifeguards at an inflatable water park in Tauranga have been praised for their quick response in a reported near-drowning incident last Sunday. The boy, who was wearing a...
Feb 8, 2018
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Gladstone software helps Virgin Active customise the fitness experience
When members check in to any of Australia’s Virgin Active Health Clubs the technology that enables their access (including the card reader, check in system and membership...
Feb 7, 2018
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Cockburn ARC waterslide closed due to air quality concerns
A popular waterslide at the recently opened Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) in southern metropolitan Perth has been temporarily closed due to air quality concerns....
Feb 7, 2018
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Hydrorider Aquabike offers optimal aquatic exercise options
With in-pool aquatic fitness having been one of the most exciting industry trends of 2017, Aquabuzz, Australian agents for the Hydrorider Aquabike*, are seeing a growing number...
Feb 6, 2018
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TP Aquatic Constructions to build new Proserpine aquatic play park
Whitsunday Regional Council has announced that it has awarded a $1.7 million design and construct tender for a new aquatic playground, to be built adjacent to the Proserpine...
Feb 5, 2018
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YMCA Victoria executive joins Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Board
YMCA Victoria has advised that Jo Hansen, its Manager of Learning and Development, has been endorsed as a board member of Aquatics and Recreation (ARV). Hansen, one of two women...
Feb 5, 2018
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Sunshine Coast Council launches migrant swim program to improve beach and water safety
A new initiative to help the migrant community enjoy Australia’s beach and water-based lifestyle safely has been launched on the Sunshine Coast. Commencing this month, the new...
Feb 5, 2018
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RACV Resorts recognised among Australia’s best
RACV’s portfolio of holiday resorts has once again been recognised by Trip Adviser as among the best in Australia. RACV’s Torquay Resort was recently included in the Top 25...
Feb 4, 2018
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Queensland Premier announces audit of school swimming and encouragement for swim school enrolments
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palasczuk has announced an audit of school swimming and measures to help low-income families get their youngsters into swim schools. Responding to...
Feb 3, 2018
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Belgravia Foundation set for industry launch
Created with the aim to increase access to aquatics, fitness, recreation and sport opportunities for all Australians, the Belgravia Foundation is to be launched at an inaugural...
Feb 2, 2018
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Mill Park Leisure Centre exercisers campaign to keep gym open during redevelopment
A group of gym users are campaigning to keep the fitness club within the Mill Park Leisure Centre open during its $25 million redevelopment amid fears that the City of...
Feb 1, 2018
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Noosa’s surf breaks declared World Surfing Reserve
A four-kilometre stretch of surf breaks at Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has officially been declared the 10th World Surfing Reserve. The designation, awarded to the...
Jan 31, 2018
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Faecal incidents cause pool closures and patron frustration at Craigieburn’s Splash Aqua Park
Hume City Council has begun supplying free baby nappies to parents of infants at the Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre in Craigieburn after the pool was closed six times in...
Jan 31, 2018
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YMCA NSW urges parents to make the most of the NSW Government’s Active Kids Rebate
YMCA NSW is emphasising that parents should make the most of the NSW Government’s $207 million initiative to get more children involved in sport and physical activity. The...
Jan 30, 2018
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Supreme Heating launches ground-breaking hybrid solar PV thermal panel
Supreme Heating, one of Australia’s most trusted pool heating companies had announced the launch of its new two-in-one solar solution, the Heatseeker DualSun hybrid solar PV...
Jan 29, 2018
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Environment