News: Aquatics
Life Floor receives Certified Autism Resource accreditation from IBCCES
Life Floor has announced that its products are now accredited by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards as a Certified Autism Resource. The...
Dec 9, 2024
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Recipients announced for Surf Life Saving Australia 2024 Inclusive Beaches Grant
Surf Life Saving Australia has announced the successful recipients of the SLSA Inclusive Beaches Grant program, supported by etrainu. The announcement was made last week on 3rd...
Dec 9, 2024
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Merri-Bek City Council opens new Fawkner Leisure Centre
Merri-Bek City Council has opened the $36.8 million redevelopment of its Fawkner Leisure Centre with patrons welcomed to the facility for the first time on Sunday. Opened in...
Dec 8, 2024
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Sandon Point Surf Life Saving Club becomes first surf club in Australia to roll out Float to Survive
The Sandon Point Surf Life Saving Club (SPSLSC) in the NSW Illawarra, has become the first Surf Life Saving Club to adopt the Float to Survive drowning prevention campaign. The...
Dec 8, 2024
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Recreation Aotearoa award recognises industry achievements
Recreation Aotearoa's recently presented Outdoors and Recreation Awards 2024 have celebrated the people, places. programmes and projects that are enhancing people's wellbeing....
Dec 8, 2024
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Man drowns after incident in swimming enclosure on the Gold Coast Broadwater
The body of a man who went missing on Sunday afternoon after submerging in a swimming enclosure off the Gold Coast Broadwater parklands has been recovered. Emergency services...
Dec 8, 2024
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Orange Aquatic Centre pool hall closes for first repainting in 12 years
Orange City Council has advised that the pool hall at its aquatic centre has been closed for its first repainting since it was built in 2012. Closed as of Saturday (7th...
Dec 8, 2024
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Livingstone Shire Council awards tender for construction of Yeppoon Aquatic Centre
Livingstone Shire Council has confirmed a major step forward in the Yeppoon Aquatic Centre development, awarding a $15.87 million construction contract to Woollam Constructions...
Dec 7, 2024
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City of Kwinana receives $17 million funding for Recquatic facility upgrade and city centre redevelopment
The City of Kwinana has been awarded over $17 million in Federal Government funding from the Thriving Suburbs Grant program towards two key projects. The funding will see $15...
Dec 6, 2024
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Swimming Australia announces eight Dolphins elected to Athletes' Commission
Swimming Australia has announced that eight past and present Dolphins - including the recently retired Mitch Larkin and Emma McKeon – have been elected to the Athletes'...
Dec 5, 2024
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LIWA Aquatics names Dan Barber as new President
LIWA Aquatics has announced Dan Barber as its new President, replacing Nick Wilkinson at the body’s 2024 AGM. Barber, a member of the LIWA Aquatic board since 2022 brings over...
Dec 5, 2024
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Olly Timing eliminates 700 timekeeper shifts at NSW Swimming Championships
For the NSW Swimming Championships being held from today until 12th December at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Swimming NSW has hired Olly Timing to provide backup times...
Dec 5, 2024
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Victorian Government delivers $92 million for school swimming programs over the next four years
The Victorian Government has today announced more support for school swimming and water safety lessons. Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll today...
Dec 4, 2024
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Athlete dies during swim portion of Ironman Western Australia endurance race
A man has died during the swim component of the Ironman Western Australia endurance race held on 1st December in Busselton, located in southwest Western Australia. The athlete...
Dec 4, 2024
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Women in Surfing to be showcased at inaugural Great Ocean Road festival
The inaugural Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Fest presented by Ghanda will showcase women in surfing as over 200 women and girls descend on Gadubanud Country this weekend 7th and...
Dec 4, 2024
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City of Onkaparinga moves forward with Noarlunga Aquatic Centre refurbishment
A $10.8 million refurbishment of the Noarlunga Aquatic Centre is a step closer with the City of Onkaparinga revealing that it has secured $5.4 million in Federal Government...
Dec 3, 2024
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Thailand's Centara Resort to deliver four new waterpark zones
Thailand leading hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, is enhancing its Lost World-themed property as Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya introduces a number of new...
Dec 3, 2024
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Fluidra announces Managing Director appointment for Australia and New Zealand
Aquatic equipment suppliers Fluidra has announced the appointment of Clinton Alley as its new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. This leadership change aligns with...
Dec 3, 2024
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Legacy Entertainment unveils design of Beijing Haichang Ocean Park
The design of the highly-anticipated US$700,000,000 Beijing Haichang Ocean Park, located adjacent to Universal Studios Beijing in the city’s Tongzhou district, has been revealed...
Dec 3, 2024
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SPASA named in AFR Fast 100 List for second successive year
SPASA (the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia and New Zealand), owner of Australasian Leisure Management , has been included in the 2024 Australian Financial Review...
Dec 3, 2024
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Ingenia Holiday Parks extend support of Surf Life Saving NSW for further two years
Ingenia Holiday Parks extend support of Surf Life Saving NSW for further two years Ingenia Holiday Parks has announced the extension of its support of Surf Life Saving NSW for a...
Dec 3, 2024
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BlueFit opens new Sydney swim school
Facility manager BlueFit has announced the opening of its latest purpose built swim school in the Sydney suburb of Prospect. The latest addition to the BlueFit swim school...
Dec 2, 2024
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Enhanced accessibility for Penrith Beach second season
The NSW Government has confirmed Penrith Beach in Sydney’s west will be reopened on Saturday December 7th for summer, providing access to a swimming spot for locals and visitors...
Dec 1, 2024
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Brisbane City Council's $2 Summer Dips initiative returns
Brisbane City Council's program allowing entry to the 22 pools across the city at just $2 a visit has commenced for the summer. Following the success of the inaugural program...
Nov 30, 2024
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