News: Aquatics
Victorian budget provides funds for aquatics, events, sport and tourism
As part of a plan to increase tourism spending in Victoria to $36.5 billion every year by 2025, the Victorian Government’s 2017/18 budget is to provide an extra $25 million to...
May 2, 2017
Events /
Tourism /
Government /
Venues /
Aquatics
Waves Leisure Centre wins at Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard Challenge
Waves Leisure Centre has been named the ‘2017 Life Saving Victoria - Pool Lifeguard Champions’ in an energetic challenge of lifeguarding skills and teamwork at the Monash...
May 1, 2017
Safety /
Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Swim school industry scholarships now open
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced that applications are now open for the inaugural round of the Coutts Family Scholarship program. Commenting on the...
May 1, 2017
Education /
Aquatics
Swim School operator in the running for national franchising award
Amanda Hicks, founder of JUMP! Swim Schools Fairfield, has been nominated for the Franchise Council of Australia’s Franchise Woman of the Year. It has been a rapid rise to...
Apr 29, 2017
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Vale: Sam Newman
Sam Newman, Aquatics Coordinator at the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC), has died. A statement from Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) advised “it is with great...
Apr 26, 2017
Recreation /
Aquatics
ASSA looks to globalise the swim school industry
The Australian Swim Schools Association Ltd (ASSA) is driving the establishment of an ‘International Swim Schools Association’ (ISSA), in partnership with the United States Swim...
Apr 26, 2017
Events /
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Technologies shaping management of New Zealand aquatic and recreation facilities
A parent books her daughter in for swimming lessons on her mobile phone during her lunch break at work; a team leader at the local recreation centre sees new fitness club...
Apr 25, 2017
Finance /
Recreation /
Technology /
Aquatics
Penola Amateur Swimming Club benefits from South Australian sports club development program
Located near the South Australian/Victorian border, the Penola Amateur Swimming Club is the latest community sports club to benefit from South Australia's STARCLUB initiative....
Apr 23, 2017
Sport /
Access /
Aquatics
AUSTSWIM to present ‘Soak It Up’ Conference series
Swim teaching and water safety body AUSTSWIM is to present a series of state-based metropolitan and regional aquatic education conferences as a key part of its continuing quest...
Apr 23, 2017
Education /
Aquatics
Royalties for Regions review critical of ‘unaffordable’ recreation centres
The newly elected Western Australian Government is looking to overhaul the State’s Royalties for Regions program, with funding set to be directed toward agriculture and other...
Apr 22, 2017
Sport /
Finance /
Recreation /
Government /
Aquatics
Sunbather offers a solution to soaring energy costs for Sydney pools
With a number of Sydney councils facing having to raise admission costs for their pools in the wake of ballooning gas prices, leading solar pool heating and pool cover supplier...
Apr 21, 2017
Finance /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Environment
Royal Life Saving launches National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia has announced the launch of the National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards - designed to acknowledge the achievements of aquatic facilities...
Apr 20, 2017
Marketing /
Safety /
Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics
YMCA Auckland Swim Schools receive Swimming New Zealand award
YMCA Swim Schools in Auckland has received a Quality Swim Schools award at the 2017 Swimming New Zealand Awards. The Quality Swim Schools award, presented at a ceremony at...
Apr 20, 2017
Sport /
Education /
Aquatics
Community development appointment a step towards new disability and diversity initiatives
A new community development role at City of Sydney facilities managed by Belgravia Leisure is to serve as a testing ground for disability and diversity initiatives. Belgravia...
Apr 19, 2017
Access /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Hamilton Waterworld to host second Paws in the Pool event
'Paws in the Pool', an event where dogs can swim in the outdoor pool at Hamilton's Waterworld, is back for a second year. From 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 22nd April, Waterworld's...
Apr 18, 2017
Events /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Parks
Retention Software on display at Fitness Show
Leading health club retention software FitDesk will be on display at the upcoming Fitness Show in Sydney. FitDesk is one of Australia’s most popular member retention software...
Apr 18, 2017
Marketing /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Massive gas price rises sees Sutherland Shire Council considering pool closures
Sutherland Shire Council is considering urgent measures to reduce a potential $500,000 rise in the costs of the gas that it consumes, including closing swimming pools in winter,...
Apr 17, 2017
Finance /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment
AUT Millennium marks 15 years of success
AUT Millennium last week marked its 15 year anniversary as a centre for excellence in community health, wellness, research and education and sport. AUT Millennium, then...
Apr 17, 2017
Events /
Sport /
Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Volunteers praised as Surf Life Saving season draws to an end
Surf Life Saving New Zealand is praising its volunteer lifeguards for a job well done as another season draws to an end with no drownings between the flags. Easter traditionally...
Apr 15, 2017
Tourism /
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Junk food constitutes majority of purchases from swimming pool kiosks
A study from Deakin University shows almost all the food and drink children consume from swimming pool kiosks is classified in the most unhealthy range. The recently released...
Apr 11, 2017
Wellness /
Aquatics /
Retail /
Fitness
Low-cost gym fobs enhance facility access and security
A new range of low-cost fobs with built-in authentication used to control and secure access to network services and data is now available to enhance access to centres, clubs and...
Apr 11, 2017
Access /
Aquatics /
Security /
Fitness /
Ticketing
Dry Togs enhances swimmer comfort and convenience
Amid Australia's massive current investment in new and redeveloped aquatic facilities, a simple piece of equipment offers centres and clubs a unique opportunity to enhance...
Apr 10, 2017
Safety /
Aquatics /
Security /
Fitness
Aligned Leisure seek new manager in Nillumbik
Set to commence management of the Eltham Leisure Centre in July, Aligned Leisure are currently seeking applications for the position of Nillumbik Leisure Manager. The Nillumbik...
Apr 10, 2017
Sport /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play /
Fitness
Thanyapura and FINA prepare future Olympic swimmers
The Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort and world swimming governing body FINA are continuing their cooperation in awarding scholarships to aspiring Olympians in training for...
Apr 9, 2017
Sport /
Aquatics