News: Aquatics
Recreation SA to undertake audit of South Australian aquatic facilities
Recreation SA has secured funding through the South Australian Office for Recreation and Sport (ORS) 2016/17 Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program to complete a...
Nov 2, 2017
Recreation /
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Aquatics
85% of Queensland aquatic facilities work with Keep Watch anti drowning program
A newly released survey covering service, sustainability and safety across Queensland’s public aquatic facilities has revealed that 85% work with the Keep Watch @ Public Pools...
Nov 1, 2017
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Gladstone Health & Leisure shares advice on managing customer complaints
Management systems provider Gladstone Health & Leisure has shared advice on dealing with customer complaints in aquatic, fitness and recreation facilities. The advice highlights...
Nov 1, 2017
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Fitness
Aquamoves encourages Shepparton community to play for wellness
Shepparton aquatic and recreation facility Aquamoves is to host a special ‘Play for Wellness’ session as of tomorrow - 3rd November. The one-off class is free for members of the...
Nov 1, 2017
Wellness /
Aquatics /
Fitness
New partnership to develop careers in aquatics, fitness, recreation and sport
A growing demand for quality sporting leaders has prompted AFL SportsReady and aquatic and recreation facilities manager, Belgravia Leisure, to deliver 10 new traineeships...
Oct 30, 2017
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Fitness
Details announced for ASCTACONVENTION 2018
After more than 20 years on the Gold Coast, the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) is to relocate its asctaCONVENTION 2018 to Brisbane - presenting a...
Oct 29, 2017
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Education /
Aquatics
Simons Green Energy helps clients make the most of cogeneration
With a significant number of aquatic and recreation facilities relying on cogeneration systems for their pool heating and power, Simons Green Energy are assisting clients in...
Oct 29, 2017
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment
Aquatics and recreation deemed key wellness contributor by Belgravia Health and Fitness Australia
Aquatic, recreation and sport activities are to be formally recognised as key contributors to better fitness outcomes as a result of Belgravia Health and Leisure Group’s new...
Oct 26, 2017
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Fitness
MSAC achieves Platinum Pool status
The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV’s) prized Platinum Pool award for the third year running. In doing so, the...
Oct 24, 2017
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Aquatics
SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre ready for Short Course Swimming Championships
More than 250 swimmers, including South Australian Olympian Kyle Chalmers, will be in Adelaide this week to compete in the Hancock Prospecting Australian Short Course Swimming...
Oct 23, 2017
Events /
Sport /
Venues /
Aquatics
Sunbather Downunder Pool Cover System named SPASA Product of the Year
Leading solar pool heating and pool cover supplier Sunbather Pool Technologies has had its Downunder pool cover system named Product of the Year at the recent SPASA Australia...
Oct 23, 2017
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Aquatics /
Environment
Swimming Australia re-elects Bertrand, Livingstone and Johnson
Swimming Australia President John Bertrand and long-standing Directors Nicole Livingstone and Graeme Johnson have been re-elected for a further three years following the...
Oct 19, 2017
Sport /
Aquatics
Poolwerx Chairman inducted into Franchise Council of Australia Hall of Fame
Poolwerx Chairman Rod Young has been honoured at the recent MYOB Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) Excellence in Franchising Awards, being inducted into the FCA’s Franchise...
Oct 19, 2017
Finance /
Aquatics /
Retail
Royal Life Saving Society WA honours career achievements
Royal Life Saving Society - Western Australia has honoured a range of industry achievements at its Annual General Meeting, presenting Fellowships and Life Memberships to its...
Oct 19, 2017
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Education /
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Aquatics
Australian Swim Schools Association’s Ross Gage honoured with prestigious international award
Australian Swim Schools Association Chief Executive Ross Gage has been acknowledged for his career achievements by the United States Swim Schools Association (USSSA) with their...
Oct 17, 2017
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Aquatics
Teenager dies after incident at Newcastle's Lambton Pool
An investigation has commenced into the death of a 17-year-old boy at Newcastle’s Lambton Swimming Centre yesterday. The teenager died in Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital after...
Oct 17, 2017
Safety /
Legal /
Aquatics
Belgravia Leisure to manage Mount Barker District Council aquatic and recreation centres
Mount Barker District Council has announced that Belgravia Leisure is to manage its Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre and Mount Barker Mountain Pool. The new management agreement...
Oct 16, 2017
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
YMCA NSW looks to inspire a new generation of lifeguards
As part of a bid to tackle the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining lifeguards in the community, YMCA NSW has recently welcomed three pool lifeguard trainees as part of...
Oct 16, 2017
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Aquatics
Early season opening for Rutherglen Swimming Pool
For the second year in a row, the Rutherglen Swimming Pool in Victoria’s Hume Region has opened early for its 2017/18 season. Rutherglen Swimming Pool Lifeguard Ray Terrill said...
Oct 15, 2017
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment
City of Sydney to offer free open days to launch summer swims
The City of Sydney is hosting open days at its five aquatic centres, inviting patrons to enjoy a free swim ahead of the summer season. Kicking off at Prince Alfred Park Pool on...
Oct 15, 2017
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
25 years after first industry benchmarks CERM PI opens 2017 survey
The CERM Performance Indicators project (CERM PI®) at the University of South Australia is inviting Australasian aquatic, recreation and sport centres to be involved in its...
Oct 14, 2017
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Fitness
Blue Mountains City Council looks to close Katoomba outdoor pool
Blue Mountains City Council is considering closing the outdoor pool at the Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre and replacing the seasonal pool with a children’s outdoor adventure...
Oct 12, 2017
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Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play
New Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre opens in Melbourne’s north
After years of planning and construction, Hume City Council’s new $35.5 million aquatic and recreation centre at Craigieburn Anzac Park has opened to the public. The Splash Aqua...
Oct 12, 2017
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness /
Waterparks
Expressions of Interest: Commercial Hire of Swimming Lanes at the Scarborough Beach Pool, WA
This request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) is to formally allow commercial swimming groups to identify their requirements for hiring lanes at Scarborough Beach Pool, opening...
Oct 11, 2017
Aquatics /
Tenders