News: Aquatics
Sportspeople welcomes newest Global Recruitment Consultant
Industry recruitment specialists Sportspeople has announced the appointment of Scott Oakhill as Global Recruitment Consultant. Oakhill joins the Sportspeople team with an...
Apr 9, 2017
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Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan models the burkini
Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan has recently been pictured wearing the Australian-designed full-body ‘burkini’ swimsuit while in Thailand. Lohan - who has recently been studying...
Apr 8, 2017
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Leading international practice dwp looks to transform architecture and design in Australia
Award winning international design partnership dwp is expanding in Australia has announced the completion of a full financial merger with dwp|suters. According to Chief...
Apr 6, 2017
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Chinese Government agrees international partnership to cope with demand for swimming lessons
An increase in demand for children’s swimming lessons in China has opened the door for the UK-based Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) to help with training and standards. The...
Apr 6, 2017
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Massive interest in State Swim aquatic fitness programs
Growing interest in aquatic fitness equipment and innovative pool-based exercise programs is seeing a number of Australian firsts emerging in 2017, leading Julie Stevens of...
Apr 6, 2017
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Griffith University Gold Coast Aquatic Centre gets official opening
Open to staff, students and the general public since February, the new Aquatic and Fitness Centre at Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus has been officially opened. Griffith...
Apr 5, 2017
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EcoLine technology selected for 2017 SEA Games aquatic centre
Australian designed and manufactured water disinfection technology, EcoLine, will help to protect swimmers competing at the upcoming South East Asian (SEA) Games, to be held in...
Apr 5, 2017
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Swimming Australia launches Australian Swimming Framework
To continue its historical success, Swimming Australia, in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), has released the Australian Swimming Framework (ASF) -...
Apr 4, 2017
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Wine inspired splash park opens in the Barossa Valley
Looking to provide enhance facilities for children and families, South Australian holiday park Discovery Barossa Valley has opened a new outdoor aquatic play feature. Working in...
Apr 4, 2017
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Aligned Leisure to manage redeveloped Eltham Leisure Centre
Aligned Leisure, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Richmond Football Club, has successfully tendered for the management rights of the Eltham Leisure Centre in Victoria's...
Apr 3, 2017
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SwimDesk Software to help new Cockburn ARC engage and retain swim school customers
Specialist swim school software SwimDesk will be launched within the swimming lessons program at the soon-to-open Cockburn ARC. SwimDesk has become the fastest growing swim...
Apr 3, 2017
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$22.2 million Aquatic Recreation Centre opens in Gympie
The community of Gympie celebrated the opening of its new $22 million ‘ARC’, aquatic recreation centre, on Saturday. Attending the opening, Federal Minister for Regional...
Apr 2, 2017
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NSW Government announces $30 million funding commitment for new Parramatta pool
Uncertainty surrounding the future of swimming pool provision in Parramatta has been ended with the NSW Government today announcing a $30 million funding commitment for a brand...
Mar 30, 2017
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Scholarships to develop future Swim School Industry Leaders
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) have partnered with the United States Swim Schools Association (USSSA) and the Coutts Family Trust to develop a scholarship...
Mar 28, 2017
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Aquatic facility manager’s networking breakfast to be staged at the Fitness Show
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) and the NSW-based Aquatic & Recreation Institute (ARI) have joined to host a special networking event at the upcoming...
Mar 27, 2017
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Third edition of Piscine Global Asia to focus on pool design
Due to take place on 5th and 6th April 2017 in Singapore, the third edition of Piscine Global Asia will be presenting the latest swimming pool and wellness trends. The event...
Mar 23, 2017
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Busy weeks of aquatic centre openings
Amid massive ongoing investment in new aquatic and recreation centres across Australia, four new facilities are set to open in the coming weeks. This Saturday (25th March) will...
Mar 22, 2017
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Albany Creek Leisure Centre launches 24/7 fitness access
Albany Creek Leisure Centre’s Health Club has launched its 24/7 offering for the community with gym facilities now available at all hours. Part of growing move to 24/7...
Mar 22, 2017
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AquaPhysical floating exercise launches in Australia
With the support of world leading swimwear brand Speedo, the AquaPhysical AquaBase floating exercise mat has been launched into the Australian market at an event at the landmark...
Mar 22, 2017
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World first international swim schools conferences to be held on the Gold Coast in 2018
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has created a world first, pulling together four events to be based around its annual National Conference in 2018 on the Gold...
Mar 22, 2017
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Further expansion planned for reopened Port Lincoln Leisure Centre
Following the refurbishment of the Port Lincoln Leisure Centre’s indoor aquatic facilities and with the installation of a new gym, the Port Lincoln City Council has turned its...
Mar 22, 2017
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ARV launches 2017 Industry Awards
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has launched its 2017 ARV Industry Awards and also announced details of its upcoming second Victorian Country Pools Conference. With 2017...
Mar 21, 2017
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National Swimming Pool Foundation issues advice on reducing pool urination
Responding to a widely reported North American study on urine levels in public swimming pools, the US-based National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) has issued recommendations...
Mar 21, 2017
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Sunshine Coast Council releases aquatic centres lease tender
The Sunshine Coast Council has opened a tender for 10-year management leases for six of its nine aquatic centres. The tenders are invited for the Beerwah Aquatic Centre, Buderim...
Mar 19, 2017
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