News: Aquatics
YMCA to innovate in aquatic fitness
YMCA Victoria, in partnership with the City of Casey, is set to launch one of Australia’s first in-pool Aqua Yoga and the state’s first Aqua Cycle programs at Casey aquatic and...
Oct 10, 2017
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Fitness
Western Australian aquatic centres attract more than 11 million visits in a year
Public swimming pools in Western Australia saw attendances exceed 11.1 million in 2015/16, their highest ever number of visits, according to the latest Western Australian...
Oct 10, 2017
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Environment
New Zealand Pool Championships sanctioned by ILS
The 15th annual New Zealand Pool Championships is set to not only be the biggest ever but it is also to benefit from being sanctioned, for the first time, by the International...
Oct 9, 2017
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Aquatics
Affordable luxury at refurbished Sydney CBD fitness club
Luxury Sydney fitness club Premier Health & Fitness CBD, has recently opened its doors after two-months of renovation that involved a footprint reconfiguration and the...
Oct 9, 2017
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Fitness
Speedgates improve patron access at Balga Leisurepark
A refurbishment of the City of Stirling’s popular Balga Leisurepark aquatic and recreation facility has included the installation of state-of-the-art ‘speedgates’ to improve...
Oct 8, 2017
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Fitness
Technogym equipped C2K Castle Hill presents wellness choices of the future
The C2K Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Sydney’s Hills District is about to reap the benefits of introducing Technogym’s ‘Connected Wellness Experience’ for their members and...
Oct 6, 2017
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Swim Schools Association recognises regional needs
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has appointed Penny Soper, Managing Director of Swim Logic in Atherton, Far North Queensland, as a Board Director. Seeking to...
Oct 5, 2017
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Aquatics
PFAS chemicals in Katherine pool prompts closure
Katherine Town Council has closed Katherine Aquatic Centre until further notice after water testing found it contained 15 times the safe maximum level of chemical contaminants....
Oct 5, 2017
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Aquatics
VenuesWest farewells longest serving staff member
Coordinating hundreds of swimming carnivals is “all in a days’ work” for VenuesWest’s longest serving staff member Kerry Gates who will this month be farewelled after 28 years...
Oct 5, 2017
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Aquatics
Rare mineral spring holiday park for sale
One of the few New Zealand holiday parks and camping grounds to contain its own thermal bore-spring pool facility has been placed on the market for sale. The Te Aroha Holiday...
Oct 4, 2017
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Aquatics
New Belgravia Foundation looks to enhance wellbeing outcomes among marginalised communities
Australians living with a disability or who experience disadvantage are set to benefit from Belgravia Health and Leisure Group’s latest philanthropic initiative, Belgravia...
Oct 4, 2017
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Fitness
Weekend penalty rates deal secured for YMCA Victoria swim teachers
The Swim Instructors' Association (SIA) has this week advised that it has received confirmation that teachers at YMCA aquatic centres in Victoria will have their weekend...
Oct 3, 2017
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Aquatics
Oman looks to rise in visitor numbers as Salalah waterpark development nears completion
As Oman continues to develop its tourism assets, authorities have said the first phase of a landmark waterpark development in Salalah will be ready by December. Announced by...
Oct 2, 2017
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Waterparks
Tasmanian council adopts new aquatics facilities strategy
A comprehensive external review of swimming pool facilities has resulted in West Coast Council adopting a new strategy and business plan for its aquatic centres. The Council,...
Oct 2, 2017
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Consultants
New YMCA Victoria appointments to provide greater strategic focus
YMCA Victoria’s revitalisation of its Recreation division has reached its final phase, with the appointment of four new Development Managers: Charlotte Hurst, Nathan Costin,...
Oct 1, 2017
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Fitness
Jonas Leisure backs ARI’s new Mentor Program
The NSW-based Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) has announced leisure management software solutions provider Jonas Leisure as the principal partner for its newly launched...
Sep 28, 2017
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YMCA Victoria and Moreland Council combine to encourage swim safefty
YMCA Victoria has advised of a recent partnership with Moreland City Council that facilitated a fully funded swimming program in school Terms 1 and 2 that saw almost 300...
Sep 28, 2017
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Aquatics
Mount Annan Leisure Centre gets official opening
The newly upgraded and expanded Mount Annan Leisure Centre (MALC) has been officially opened by Camden Mayor Lara Symkowiak. The $13.5 million construction project has...
Sep 27, 2017
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Fitness
New sales tool to give facilities a competitive edge
Jonas Leisure has launched a new mobile-friendly solution to help fitness clubs and aquatic and recreation centres across Australia and New Zealand manage sales and sell...
Sep 27, 2017
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Report shows small decrease in preventable drowning in New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released the final figures for drowning fatalities and hospitalisations for 2016. Of the 107 people who died by drowning in New Zealand in...
Sep 27, 2017
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Aquatics
Australian Innovative Systems’ Elena Gosse wins at 2017 Brisbane Women in Business Awards
Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of Australian Innovative Systems, has won the Innovation and Technology Award in the 2017 Women in Business Awards (Greater Brisbane). The award...
Sep 27, 2017
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Environment
Playscape Creations establishes new aquatics division
With its 10 year history in delivering aquatic playgrounds (splashpads/spraygrounds), Playscape Creations has announced the establishment of a new Aquatic Division, with a...
Sep 26, 2017
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Parks /
Waterparks
AUSTSWIM launches Water Watcher Pledge
National swim teaching and water safety body AUSTSWIM has launched the 'Take the Water Watcher' Pledge, encouraging the aquatic community to do their part to ensure the safety...
Sep 26, 2017
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Aquatics
Ashfield Aquatic Centre redevelopment scheduled for late 2018 completion
Inner West Council's $19.6 million Ashfield Aquatic Centre redevelopment is on track to be completed in time for the 2018/19 summer swimming season, with a new learn-to-swim...
Sep 24, 2017
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Fitness