News: Aquatics
Architects highlight how social benefits can make exercise attractive
Architects dwp have highlighted how a new generation of aquatic, fitness, recreation and sport facilities are creating environments where people want to spend their time and how...
Sep 5, 2017
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Surf Life Saving New Zealand names 2017 Awards of Excellence finalists
Surf Life Saving members from around New Zealand will gather in Auckland on 23rd September to celebrate their successes at the national Awards of Excellence. Over the 2016/17...
Sep 4, 2017
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New Wanaka Pool development reaches halfway stage
Construction of the new $12.28 million Wanaka Pool, adjacent to the Wanaka Recreation Centre at Three Parks, is approximately 50% complete and beginning to take shape....
Sep 4, 2017
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Conference: Working Together for a Better Industry
With the theme Working Together for a Better Industry, the 2017 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Conference is set to bring together a diverse and knowledgeable group...
Aug 31, 2017
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Port Macquarie Recreation Action Plan outlines hopes for facilities expansion
The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's recently completed Recreation Action Plan includes proposals for the expansion of the Port Macquarie Indoor Stadium. Jointly funded by the...
Aug 29, 2017
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Cockburn ARC branding achievements recognised with industry communications and marketing award
The innovative way in which the management team at the Cockburn ARC aquatic and recreation centre developed the new facility’s brand has been recognised with the presentation of...
Aug 28, 2017
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Queensland executives recognised as top industry media relations professionals
Two Queensland media relations experts were recognised as industry leaders at last week’s Australasian Leisure Management Communication and Marketing Awards. Trena-Louise Lyons,...
Aug 28, 2017
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10th birthday celebrations for Sydney’s Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe and Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore have today led the celebrations at the 10th birthday of city’s Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre. Located in the...
Aug 27, 2017
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Goldfields Oasis recognised for best industry use of Social Media
The Goldfields Oasis aquatic, fitness and recreation centre in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia may be a long way from Silicon Valley or big city creative agencies but its...
Aug 25, 2017
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Paul Sadler inducted as ASSA industry legend
Paul Sadler, founder and leader of the Paul Sadler Swimland group, has been inducted as Legend 03 in the Australian Swim Schools Hall of Fame. Announced before a crowd of 149...
Aug 24, 2017
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International experts in design, construction and operation to address 25th IAKS Congress
Specialists from around the world will be coming together to exchange insights on the design, construction, modernisation and management of sport and recreation facilities at...
Aug 23, 2017
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Queensland aquatic facility achievement recognised at ALFAQ awards
Excellence in Queensland’s aquatic and recreation facility sector was recognised at the first Australian Leisure Facilities Association Queensland (ALFAQ) Awards last night....
Aug 23, 2017
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SPASA Australia acquires SPLASH! magazine and expo
The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia (SPASA Australia) has acquired the SPLASH! brand from The Intermedia Group (TIG) and Interpoint Events (IE). The acquisition,...
Aug 23, 2017
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Making effective communication a key part of your business
Tomorrow’s inaugural Leisure Industry Communication and Marketing Summit and Awards is looking to reshape how all sectors of the leisure industry face up to key communications,...
Aug 22, 2017
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AUSTSWIM conference to present top examples of aquatic fitness
WETS Aqua master trainers will take to the stage to share their knowledge and experience in this increasingly popular fitness regime at the AUSTSWIM National Conference and...
Aug 21, 2017
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Bendigo Council votes to name new indoor pool the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
The Greater Bendigo City Council has voted to provisionally name its new $31 million indoor aquatic and recreation centre currently under construction in Kangaroo Flat the Gurri...
Aug 20, 2017
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NSW council fined after pool faecal incident leads to chlorine flushing into creek
A child's bowel movement in a swimming pool that led to a pump failure and sent chlorine into a nearby creek has cost Lake Macquarie Council $15,000. The Council was this week...
Aug 17, 2017
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Aquatic, fitness and sport employment and salary trends under the microscope
Professionals working in aquatic, fitness, recreation, sport and related employment in Australia and New Zealand are being called upon to participate in a national survey which...
Aug 16, 2017
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Jonas Leisure to launch fitness industry sales tool
A new mobile-friendly solution to help fitness clubs and aquatic and recreation centres manage sales and sell memberships is set to launch across Australia and New Zealand next...
Aug 16, 2017
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New Zealand aquatics professionals awarded at 2017 JAWS conference
A Papakura lifeguard, a lifeguarding team from Community Leisure Management (CLM) and facility managers Belgravia Leisure have been named as the recipients of this year’s top...
Aug 16, 2017
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Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre secures Royal Life Saving facility safety award
For operating “an inclusive approach to harnessing a safety culture, and generating a holistic health hub for their community", the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre has been...
Aug 16, 2017
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New Christchurch Metro Sports facility to feature aquatic sensory room
Considering a range of potential features for Christchurch’s new Metro Sports facility, its design and operations team recently constructed a mock-up of the new aquatic sensory...
Aug 15, 2017
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Genesis Fitness Melton’s Swim School wins Life Saving Victoria Award
Melton Swim School, located in Genesis Fitness Melton, has been awarded the Swim and Survive Licensee of the Year 2017 by Life Saving Victoria. Swim and Survive is a Life Saving...
Aug 15, 2017
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Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre wins National Aquatic Industry Safety Award
Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre have been awarded ‘Excellence in Aquatic Safety – By an Aquatic Facility (Small)’ as part of the National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards. The...
Aug 14, 2017
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