News: Aquatics
Australian Innovative Systems wins at prestigious Stevie international business awards
Innovation and excellence in Australian manufacturing, along with outstanding business acumen have recognised with the announcement that Brisbane-based Australian Innovative...
Aug 14, 2017
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Aquatics
Seadragonz swim school recognised for excellence in Induction and Professional Development
Perth-based swim school Seadragonz has been named as the recipient of the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia ‘Excellence in Aquatic Safety - Induction and Professional...
Aug 13, 2017
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ALFA Queensland to stage learning session at Aquafutures conference
The Queensland branch of the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFAQ) has announced the further involvement with the upcoming Aquafutures conference with an afternoon...
Aug 13, 2017
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Waterparks
New qualification for New Zealand’s pool lifeguards
In a week when the effectiveness of New Zealand’s pool lifeguards has been question, a brand lifeguard qualification has been launched with the aim of ensuring that pool...
Aug 11, 2017
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Skills Active Aotearoa: New Zealand’s pool lifeguards highly qualified and well-supported
Claims that New Zealand pool lifeguards lack sufficient support and training to safely monitor swimmers simply don’t hold water, according Skills Active Aotearoa Chief...
Aug 11, 2017
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Water safety education message secures Royal Life Saving award for Milne Bay Aquatic Centre
Community programs aimed at reducing drownings in Queensland’s Toowoomba region, have helped the Milne Bay and Highfields Aquatic and Fitness Centre secure the Excellence in...
Aug 11, 2017
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Plans to introduce $180,000 seasonal city beach on Adelaide's River Torrens
Plans have been revealed for a city beach attraction on the banks of the River Torrens in central Adelaide. The South Australian Government’s Renewal SA agency is seeking...
Aug 11, 2017
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Play
NZRA: 'New Zealand’s aquatics industry and pool lifeguards are not failing'
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) have responded to claims by The International Federation of Swimming Teachers' Associations President David Speechley that the New...
Aug 9, 2017
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Laurie Lawrence and Julie Zancanaro to be inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame
Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) members, Laurie Lawrence and Julie Zancanaro, are to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) during its...
Aug 9, 2017
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Royal Life Saving awards Parkinson Aquatic Centre for safe design
The latest announcement of the winners of the inaugural National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards has seen Brisbane’s Parkinson Aquatic Centre recognised for Excellence in Aquatic...
Aug 9, 2017
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Crystal Pools marks 60 years of swimming pool innovation
Leading commercial and domestic swimming pool pioneer Crystal Pools is celebrating its diamond anniversary in 2017. Australia’s longest operating pool company, since 1957...
Aug 9, 2017
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Aquatics
IFSTA's David Speechley suggests pool lifeguards are failing in aquatic safety
The International Federation of Swimming Teachers' Associations (IFSTA) President David Speechley has revealed that across the globe, lifeguards are under trained and...
Aug 9, 2017
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Aquatics
SeeClearlyNow founder wins National Aquatic Industry Safety Award
Gary Johnson, founder of the SeeClearlyNow aquatic supervision and safety program, has been awarded the ‘Excellence in Aquatic Safety by an Individual’ as part of the inaugural...
Aug 8, 2017
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Aquamoves marks 20 years of operations
Greater Shepparton City Council has celebrated Aquamoves’ 20 years of operation in the fitness industry, two decades on from its official opening by then Victorian Premier Jeff...
Aug 7, 2017
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Fitness
AquaPhysical arrives in New Zealand using water to transform fitness
With growing global interest in aquatic fitness, water workout specialists AquaPhysical’s ground breaking invention, the AquaBase, is now available in New Zealand, being...
Aug 6, 2017
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Fitness
Aligned Leisure appointment to support ongoing growth
Aligned Leisure has announced that Ben Tudhope has been appointed as the company’s inaugural Business Development Manager. With over 13 years’ experience in the aquatic,...
Aug 6, 2017
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Fitness
New Royal Life Saving Awards recognise Hoppers Crossing's Aquapulse
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is this week announcing the winners of its inaugural National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards, recognising the achievements of aquatic...
Aug 6, 2017
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Karratha Leisureplex recognised for WaterWise initiatives
The City of Karratha's efforts to ensure the Pilbara town is sustainable and ‘Waterwise’ have been recognised by the Western Australian Government and the Western Australian...
Aug 3, 2017
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Environment
Belgravia Leisure’s Access and Inclusion program wins national innovation award
Belgravia Leisure’s Access and Inclusion program has shared the award for the category of Programs, Activities and Events at the Sports, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards...
Aug 1, 2017
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Aquatics
Belgravia Leisure announces Australasian Facility of the Year Award
Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Lawnton Aquatic Centre has been crowned Australasian Facility of the Year at the 2017 Belgravia Leisure conference. More than 150 Belgravia...
Aug 1, 2017
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ALFA Queensland launches inaugural industry awards
The Queensland branch of the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFAQ) has announced the launch of an awards program that aims to recognise excellence among members. To...
Jul 30, 2017
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New aquatic play park part of the revival of the Whitsundays
The upcoming opening of a major aquatic play area at the Big4 Adventure Whitsunday holiday park looks set to be a key element in the revitalisation of the cyclone-damaged...
Jul 29, 2017
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Waterparks
Moreton Bay Regional Council: Management & Operation of Fitness Facilities
Moreton Bay Regional Council: Management & Operation of Fitness Facilities at the Caboolture Pool & Fitness Centre. Request for Tender: MBRC006531. Council is tendering the...
Jul 28, 2017
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Tenders
Robyn Larkham receives National AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant & Preschool Aquatics Award
Swimming and water safety teaching body AUSTSWIM has named Sydney’s Robyn Larkham as the recipient of its National Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics Award. A dedication...
Jul 27, 2017
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Aquatics