News: Aquatics
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre to stage Commonwealth Games swimming curtain raiser
Swimming Australia has announced that the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (GCAC) will host next year’s Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Trials in advance of the Gold Coast 2018...
Jul 9, 2017
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New Maitland Aquatic Centre indoor pool moves towards completion
The construction of the new 25-metre indoor pool at Maitland Aquatic Centre is nearing completion. Maitland City Council project architect Aaron Cook recently told local media...
Jul 7, 2017
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YMCA extends facility management agreement with Baw Baw Shire
YMCA Victoria has extended its partnership with the Baw Baw Shire Council to manage the recently redeveloped Warragul Leisure Centre, together with six other recreation...
Jul 7, 2017
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Belgravia Leisure appoints new head of operations in Victoria and Tasmania
Facility management company Belgravia Leisure has appointed Kris Miller, currently Centre Manager at the Watermarc centre in Banyule, as its new Victoria/Tasmania State Manager,...
Jul 5, 2017
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Tens of thousands join in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Tens of thousands of participants at more than 600 locations in 27 countries, from Australia to Zimbabwe, Bahrain to Brazil, and Panama to Poland, came together on Thursday 22nd...
Jul 5, 2017
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New Parramatta Pool unlikely to open before 2020
The development of a new regional aquatic centre in Parramatta is unlikely to be completed before 2020 and its cost is likely to rise above $60 million. Following recent...
Jul 4, 2017
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ASSA marks first anniversary serving the Swim School Industry
One year on from the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) having started taking memberships - from 1st July 2016 - the Association for the Swim school industry now has a...
Jul 4, 2017
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Aquamoves stages successful Mini Swimming Carnival
54 eager swimmers took to the water at Aquamoves’ Mini Swimming Carnival last Friday evening, providing an opportunity for many to get their very first taste of competitive...
Jul 3, 2017
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Alice Springs Lifesaving Club to get CPR manikin
Royal Life Saving in the Northern Territory has announced that the Alice Springs Lifesaving Club is to get a state-of-the-art machine for learning Cardiopulmonary resuscitation...
Jul 2, 2017
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Groundbreaking study shows the wellness benefits of swimming
A world first study that evidences the health and well-being benefits of swimming has just been released. Commissioned by Swim England, the report takes an in-depth look at the...
Jul 2, 2017
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre offers new aquatic play options
Coinciding with the start of the winter school holidays, the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) is offering a revitalised program of aquatic play options. Having...
Jun 30, 2017
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Royal Life Saving report reveals non-fatal drowning incidents are on the rise
Newly released water safety research shows an alarming rise in non-fatal drowning with 6,158 people hospitalised in Australia as a result of these incidents between 1st July...
Jun 29, 2017
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Olympic great launches swimming squad program at new Auburn aquatic centre
Former Olympic swimmer Ruth Everuss was on hand last Friday at the swimming facility named in her honour, the Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, to officially launch the...
Jun 28, 2017
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NSW Government ends plans for Lake Ainsworth Olympic Training Centre
The NSW Government has announced that its proposed Winter Olympic ski-jump training ramp is not to proceed at the proposed Lake Ainsworth site. The NSW Office of Sport has...
Jun 28, 2017
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YMCA Brisbane introduces technology to improve swim school customer service
YMCA Brisbane has joined other YMCAs from throughout Australia by implementing SwimDesk software at the Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre (WIRAC). This move follows...
Jun 27, 2017
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The Pool to make a splash at NGV Australia
For the first time in Australia, The Pool: Architecture, Culture and Identity , Australia’s exhibition at the 2016 Venice Biennale, will be on display for local audiences in a...
Jun 27, 2017
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Austswim flags importance of education in aquatic exercise program delivery
With the rise in popularity of aquatic exercise programs, swim teaching and water safety education body AUSTSWIM is highlighting that classes must be performed by trained,...
Jun 26, 2017
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School-leaver looks to long term learn-to-swim career
Just a few months into her new career as a Learn-to-Swim Instructor, recent school-leaver Raven Lee says working for Aqua Learn to Swim, Blacktown City Council’s own learn to...
Jun 26, 2017
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Kings Beach Life Saving Facility Development Plan gets the green light
The Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed conceptual designs to upgrade the central surf lifesaving facility at Kings Beach, Caloundra. The endorsed plan considers both the...
Jun 25, 2017
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Centre manager appointed for new Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre
Experienced industry manager Savva Giannikos has been appointed to head up the new Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre development in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Located in...
Jun 23, 2017
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Cryptosporidium cases lead to closure of Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 Aquatic Centre
Following recently reported Cryptosporidium cases in the area, the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 Aquatic Centre is to be closed over the next few days. The Stadium Trust was...
Jun 22, 2017
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Emerton Leisure Centre named NSW aquatic facility of the year
Blacktown City Council's Emerton Leisure Centre has been named IQ Pierce 2017 Facility of the Year in the Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) 2017 Awards. Announced at the...
Jun 22, 2017
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World's Largest Swimming Lesson promotes water safety skills
Being held around the world today, Thursday 22nd June, the World's Largest Swimming Lesson event is again setting out to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching...
Jun 21, 2017
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City of Phoenix aquatic experts to address 2017 LIWA Aquatics Conference
With its 2017 Annual Conference and Trade Display being held on 14th and 15th of August, the Leisure Institute of Western Australia Aquatics Inc (LIWA Aquatics) has announced...
Jun 21, 2017
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