News: Aquatics
Record breaking visitation at Wairoa Community Centre
The Wairoa Community Centre has experienced unprecedented growth in use with over 10% of the total population now members. The Centre has attracted 200 more members in the last...
Mar 19, 2017
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Sydney to get its first WIBIT aqua park
Ongoing growth in the inflatable aquatic playground sector will see a new attraction, Aqua Park (AQPK) open at Sydney’s Northbridge Baths on Saturday 8th April. The all -new...
Mar 16, 2017
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Surf lifesaving nationals return to Christchurch
The coastal Christchurch suburb of New Brighton will be alive with activity from 16th to 19th March as over 1,200 surf lifesaving athletes take on four intense days of racing....
Mar 15, 2017
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Myrtha's temporary Rio 2016 Olympic pools begin moves to new locations
Temporary pools that were the stage for competition and warm ups during the Rio 2016 Olympics are currently moving to new permanent destinations in different areas of Brazil....
Mar 14, 2017
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Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre attracts over 70,000 visits since Australia Day opening
More than 70,000 people have visited the Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre since its opening on Australia Day. Both the 25 metre indoor and 50 metre outdoor pool proved popular...
Mar 14, 2017
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Picton Pool becomes Poolsafe
The Picton Pool at Queen Charlotte College is now one of 149 other pools around New Zealand which is PoolSafe accredited. The Picton Pool, with funding support from the...
Mar 14, 2017
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Life Saving Victoria concerned by rising drowning toll
Life Saving Victoria has expressed its alarm about a sharp spike in fatal drownings in Victoria, with 11 more deaths in the current year (2016/17) than the average for previous...
Mar 14, 2017
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Fitness Business Experts take on facility management at Pulse Gym, Wentworth Point
Fitness management consultancy Fitness Business Experts have expanded their activities, taking on the management of Pulse Gym, Wentworth Point – Australia's largest residential...
Mar 12, 2017
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AUSTSWIM teacher Fadila Chafic leads women to love the water
AUSTSWIM teacher Fadila Chafic is struggling to keep up with demand for the ladies only swimming and water safety classes she has recently started in south west Sydney. Earlier...
Mar 12, 2017
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Victorian Government commits $85 million to aquatic and sport facilities in Latrobe Valley
The Victorian Government has announced backing for a range of aquatic, recreation and sport infrastructure in the Latrobe Valley. The $85 million package will deliver high...
Mar 10, 2017
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NSW AUSTSWIM awards honour Swim instructor and leading centre
The recently presented NSW AUSTSWIM Awards have seen Ripples Leisure Centre win the coveted 2016 NSW Recognised Swim Centre of the Year award and Blacktown City Council Aqua...
Mar 8, 2017
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Maps show most New Zealand rivers excluded from swimming standard
Conservation group Forest & Bird has released a series of maps showing that the majority of New Zealand’s rivers and streams will not be covered by any swimmability standard,...
Mar 5, 2017
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Davell introduce lockable mobile phone charging mini lockers
Locker manufacturer Davell Products have commenced manufacturing innovative mini lockers with a built-in mobile phone charging facility. Suitable for any changing room...
Mar 5, 2017
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2017 Swimathon kicks off at YMCAs across Australia
Thousands of Australians are preparing to splash out for a great cause as the 2017 YMCA Swimathon officially gets underway in 68 centres around the country today. The YMCA...
Mar 4, 2017
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FINA and Myrtha combine to launch global 'Pools for All' initiative
World swimming governing body FINA has joined with Myrtha Pools and Spain-based Pujol Arquitectura to launch ‘Pools for All’, an initiative to develop truly sustainable aquatic...
Mar 3, 2017
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Waterplay marks 30 years of aquatic play innovation
Leading international aquatic play solutions provider Waterplay® Solutions Corp. is celebrating 30 years in business this year. Back in 1987 Waterplay’s founders helped pioneer...
Mar 3, 2017
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Belgravia Leisure to manage Genesis Energy Recreation Centre in Masterton
New Zealand facility management specialists, Belgravia Leisure, has been appointed by Masterton District Council to operate the Genesis Energy Recreation Centre in Masterton. In...
Mar 2, 2017
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Visits to Sunshine Coast Council’s aquatic centres improve wellbeing
Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay has emphasised how visits to the Council’s aquatic centres can improve wellbeing. In a recent statement,...
Mar 2, 2017
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Record summer visits but no drownings on Queensland beaches
Record crowds of beachgoers, more than a thousand rescues, challenging heatwave conditions, and a 900% increase in bluebottle stings have made the 2016/17 summer one...
Mar 2, 2017
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Otium Planning Group partners with Dave Lanfear Consulting
The Otium Planning Group Pty Ltd (OPG) has advised of the establishment of a collaborative partnership with Dave Lanfear Consulting Pty Ltd (DLC) to jointly work in Western...
Mar 2, 2017
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Canadian researchers find significant levels of urine in public pools
A team of researchers at Canada’s University of Alberta have discovered significant urine levels in swimming pools. In research published this week, the team revealed the...
Mar 2, 2017
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Waterslide completion sees Cockburn ARC enter final stages before opening
The recent completion of the three waterslides at the Cockburn ARC aquatic, recreation and sport centre is a significant milestone as the new facility approaches its anticipated...
Mar 1, 2017
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Buyer sought for Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs
In the wake of Quadrant Private Equity’s creation of the Fitness and Lifestyle Group and its acquisition of several leading fitness club brands, the UK-based owners of Next Gen...
Mar 1, 2017
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Parramatta Stadium demolition makes way for new Western Sydney Stadium
The demolition of Parramatta Stadium has begun, with drone footage showing the site being levelled to make way for the 30,000 seat Western Sydney Stadium. Newly released images...
Feb 28, 2017
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