News: Aquatics
ARI launches facility managers mentoring program
In a move to enhance the career progression of managers of aquatic and recreation facilities, the Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) is introducing an industry mentoring...
Jun 20, 2017
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Aquatics
Record NSW funding commitment to sport and recreation
Record funding for sport and recreation announced in the NSW Government's 2017/18 budget includes the establishment of a sports rebate to help cover youngsters sporting club...
Jun 20, 2017
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New management for Eurobodalla Shire’s aquatic facilities
After 11 years managing the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s three public swimming pools, the YMCA is to hand over management to the Community Aquatics group. As a result, Community...
Jun 20, 2017
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Aquatics
Aquamoves wins in three categories at Aquatic and Recreation Victoria awards
Shepparton facility Aquamoves has achieved a remarkable success at Aquatic and Recreation Victoria’s 17th annual Industry Awards, winning in three major categories. Presented...
Jun 18, 2017
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Free entry Tuesdays for seniors at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) is to introduce free entry for pensioners and seniors on Tuesdays. NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres today announced the initiative...
Jun 18, 2017
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Waterparks
City of Boroondara and YMCA Victoria recognised at Aquatic and Recreation Victoria awards
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s 17th annual Industry Awards have recognised all that is best about Victoria’s aquatic and recreation industry, celebrated throuch 21 award...
Jun 16, 2017
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Aquatics
YMCA Victoria moves to correct underpayment of aquatic facility staff
Having conducted a review of payments made to its aquatics staff, YMCA Victoria has advised that it has “identified an error in our remuneration of some staff, specifically some...
Jun 15, 2017
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Aquatics
YMCA South Australia takes on management of Valleys Lifestyle Centre
The Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council has announced that its Valleys Lifestyle Centre is to be managed by YMCA South Australia. Advising of the new arrangement for the Council’s...
Jun 14, 2017
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ASSA forms foundation to deal with community swimming issues
A growing need to provide additional focus on vital community issues around the teaching of swimming and water safety has led to the formation of the Australian Swim Schools...
Jun 13, 2017
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Aquatics
Disastrous South African drought impacts fitness clubs
The worst drought in a century is forcing the most stringent water restrictions ever implemented for Cape Town, South Africa's second largest city, and having a major impacting...
Jun 13, 2017
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Fitness
Port Hedland Council votes to reduce pool operations to fund new aquatic centre
The Town of Port Hedland has agreed to reduce services at its ageing Gratwick and South Hedland pools for the next three years to help fund the building of a new aquatic...
Jun 12, 2017
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Aquatics
Greater Dandenong Council extends YMCA’s facility management contract
YMCA Victoria has had its contract to manage and operate the City of Greater Dandenong’s three major aquatic and recreation centres extended for two years until 30th June 2019....
Jun 11, 2017
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Aquafutures to deliver a new aquatic industry experience
Following its success in 2013 and 2015, Royal Life Saving Society Queensland will again be delivering its biennial Aquafutures International Conference 2017 - being held from...
Jun 9, 2017
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Mitchell Shire Council reports 21% decline in attendance at seasonal pools
The Mitchell Shire Council is blaming weather conditions for lower summer attendance figures at its three seasonal outdoor pools. The Council's three outdoor pools - the Seymour...
Jun 8, 2017
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Aquatics
Fitness First launches indoor triathlon training ground in the Philippines
Fitness First Asia has launched an indoor triathlon training ground at its club in Bonifacio Global City, Philippines. The first-ever indoor triathlon training ground in a...
Jun 6, 2017
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Brendon Ward named new ASCTA Chief Executive
Experienced executive Brendon Ward has taken up the role of Chief Executive at the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA). Commencing in his role yesterday...
Jun 6, 2017
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Speedo announces partnership with Australia's 2018 Commonwealth Games swim team
While having ended its long term sponsorship with Swimming Australia at the end of last year, Speedo Australia has been announced as a sponsor of the Australian Commonwealth...
Jun 2, 2017
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Aligned Leisure appoint Nillumbik Leisure Manager
Highly regarded professional Liam O’Brien has been appointed as Nillumbik Leisure Manager. O’Brien will join the Aligned Leisure team in June as they finalise the transition for...
Jun 2, 2017
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Fitness
Plans revealed for $56.5 million aquatic and recreation facility on the northern Gold Coast
The Gold Coast City Council has released a proposal for a new $56.5 million aquatic, recreation and sport precinct to be built in the fast expanding northern Gold Coast region....
May 31, 2017
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Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre and swim teacher Paul Dew recognised in AUSTSWIM National Awards
The Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre and Melbourne-based swim teacher Paul Dew have each been named as recipients of significant national awards from AUSTSWIM. The Echuca...
May 30, 2017
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ASSA gains backing of two new partners
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has secured two new Partners in its Preferred Suppliers categories: protective ear drops brand SwimSeal and water analysis...
May 30, 2017
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NZRA invites nominations for annual aquatic industry awards
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced details of its 2017 aquatic industry awards, inviting nominations in three categories: Lifeguard of the Year, New...
May 28, 2017
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Aquatic and Recreation Institute holds 53rd annual conference in NSW Hunter Valley
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute’s upcoming annual Conference and Trade Show is being held at the picturesque Cypress Lakes Resort in the Hunter Valley from 18th to 20th...
May 28, 2017
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving opens Northern Territory headquarters
Royal Life Saving Northern Territory has opened its new headquarters in Darwin, using the event to highlight that the Territory’s drowning rates are more than three times the...
May 26, 2017
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Aquatics