News: Aquatics
Speedo Fit makes every stroke count
Swimwear and accessories brand Speedo has introduced Speedo FIT, a new aquatic-based training and product program, that aims to expand the health benefits of aquatic sport and...
Nov 23, 2016
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Fitness
Analysis predicts growth for global swimwear market
New research on the global swimwear market suggests that it will grow at a rate of almost 6% during the period from 2016 to 2020 period with a global value of US$20 billion by...
Nov 23, 2016
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Waterparks
Community Leisure Management facilities acknowledged at NZRA Awards
Community Leisure Management (CLM) facilities gained industry acknowledgement at the recent 2016 New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Awards with the Papakura Leisure...
Nov 22, 2016
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Aquatics
University of the Sunshine Coast Sports Stadium upgrade underway
A $5 million upgrade of the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Sports Stadium on campus at Sippy Downs is set to attract crowds of spectators to a wider variety of matches...
Nov 21, 2016
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Tasmanian students urged to ‘Respect the River’
As part of its Respect the River campaign, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is partnering with local stakeholder groups to drive geographically based drowning action plans...
Nov 21, 2016
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving Society WA highlights risk of alcohol and aquatic environments
On the eve of school leavers events in Western Australia, Royal Life Saving Society WA is emphasising how young people continue to place themselves at unnecessary risk by...
Nov 18, 2016
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Richmond Tigers report loss but confident on future operations
The Richmond AFL club has reported a small financial loss of $80,257 for the 2016 financial year, the club’s first deficit in 12 years. The 2016 result has been blamed on the...
Nov 18, 2016
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Infants driving JUMP! Swim Schools summer enrolments
Enrolments at Australia’s only national baby and early years learn-to-swim school have jumped in recent week showing parents are driving an increasing trend to start babies as...
Nov 17, 2016
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Aquatics
YMCA NSW wins contract extensions to continue operations at two key Sydney sites
YMCA NSW has welcomed the extension of two facility management contracts by local councils this month, which will see the community not-for-profit organisation continue to...
Nov 16, 2016
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Research shows correlation between alcohol consumption and river drownings
Alcohol has been a contributing factor in almost half of Australia's river drownings, according to new research. Following new findings from James Cook University researchers...
Nov 16, 2016
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Aquatics
LIWA Aquatics wins Water Corporation Award for Water Efficiency Leadership
Western Australian industry body Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics has been presented with the CEO's Award for Water Efficency at the recent Water Corporation of WA stakeholders...
Nov 15, 2016
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Environment
Brooke Hanson launches Belgravia Leisure’s national water safety campaign
Olympic champion Brooke Hanson launched Belgravia Leisure’s new national water safety campaign at the weekend, encouraging ‘non-swimmers’ to take greater care around water as...
Nov 15, 2016
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Aquatics
YMCA appointed to manage the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre
Following a national tender process, the Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre Authority (FRACA) has appointed YMCA South Australia to manage the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre which is...
Nov 14, 2016
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Play
Swimming Australia extends partnership with Hancock Prospecting
Swimming Australia has announced the extension of their principal partnership with Hancock Prospecting and the Georgina Hope Swimmers Foundation for a further four years....
Nov 14, 2016
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Aquatics
NZRA announces 2016 Award winners
Encompassing the people, places and organisations that enable recreation experiences to occur, the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has presented its 2016 Awards. The...
Nov 12, 2016
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Play /
Parks
Gnowangerup Community Swimming Pool gets official opening
With temperatures rising in Western Australia as summer approaches, the Gnowangerup Community Swimming Pool has been officially opened. The new $2.6 million purpose built...
Nov 12, 2016
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Aquatics
Belgravia Leisure installs defibrillation units at all of its facilities
In a move to further advance patron safety, leading aquatic, recreation and sport facilities contract manager Belgravia Leisure has completed the fitting of automated external...
Nov 10, 2016
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Golf
Inflatable waterpark opens on Lake Mulwala
The growing popularity of inflatable aquatic playgrounds has seen the opening of a new waterpark at Lake Mulwala on the Murray River. The 50 metre² aquatic adventure park, known...
Nov 10, 2016
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Waterparks
Australian Swim Schools Association announces locations for 2017 and 2018 conferences
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced that its 2017 Conference will be staged in Darwin - at the Doubletree by Hilton on the Esplanade. To be held from...
Nov 10, 2016
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Aquatics
TSB Bank and Surf Life Saving New Zealand announce new major partnership
Surf Life Saving New Zealand, together with TSB Bank, has announced a three year agreement which will see TSB supporting the national body and its 74 clubs nationwide. The...
Nov 9, 2016
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Safework NSW clarifies design registrations for inflatables
Amid industry confusion over current requirements for operations of commercial inflatable play devices, Safework NSW has set out to clarify the current design registrations for...
Nov 8, 2016
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Waterparks
Jonas Leisure offers masterclasses in health and fitness software
Leisure and fitness industry professionals from across Australia will get a masterclass in cutting edge software from Centaman and Gladstone at events run by Jonas Leisure in...
Nov 8, 2016
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Fitness
Swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities provide health and social benefits
A unique study conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society WA has found swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities are positive enablers of community cohesion, improved...
Nov 8, 2016
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Aquatics
Sink or Swim program hits the road to teach students water safety
Life Saving Victoria education instructors are visiting schools in regional Victoria this week to teach students about water safety as part of the Sink or Swim program....
Nov 8, 2016
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Aquatics