News: Aquatics
Aquatic sector conferences to advance education and professionalism
Australia’s aquatic sector is set for a busy few months with a series of industry conferences on the calendar. The Queensland Branch of the Australian Swimming Coaches and...
Jul 2, 2015
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Australia drops plans to host 2021 and 2023 FINA World Championships
Australasian Leisure Management has learned that Australia has dropped out of contention to host the 2021 and 2023 editions of the FINA World Championships and World Masters...
Jul 2, 2015
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Supplier Directory Profile: PolySoft at play In Qatar’s newest resort
A seamless fit for aquatic environments, PolySoft was the material of choice for pool areas at a prestigious new resort in Qatar. Opened in January, the Anantara Group’s latest...
Jul 2, 2015
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Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre reopens troubled waterslide
The troubled AquaSphere waterslide ride at the $49 million Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) has finally been reopened after 10 months out of operation. The Frankston...
Jul 1, 2015
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Next Gen Canberra opening heralds new era in ACT health and lifestyle facilities
After months of waiting, Canberra’s newest and most exciting lifestyle centre has opened in Lyneham bringing a truly remarkable advance in health and fitness. Next Gen Canberra...
Jul 1, 2015
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Precor announces City of Yarra tender win
Precor has announced a new partnership with the City of Yarra, that will see the refitting of gymnasium equipment as part of a refurbishment of the Collingwood Leisure Centre...
Jun 30, 2015
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SLSA launches book to recognise those who served
The names of more than 8,000 surf lifesavers who have served in wars and conflicts have been recognised in a book commissioned by Surf Life Saving Australia. Those Who Served:...
Jun 29, 2015
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Victorian Coroner calls for compulsory primary school swimming lessons
A Victorian Coroner has urged the Victorian Government to make swimming lessons compulsory in primary schools following the drowning death of a nine-year-old boy. Bailey Patman...
Jun 29, 2015
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Taupo holiday park's geothermal water initiatives win national awards
Innovative and environmentally sustainable use of scalding geothermal water to benefit both visitors and nearby businesses has two major awards for a Taupo holiday park. Taupo...
Jun 28, 2015
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Mount Alexander Shire considers calls for changes to swimming pools
The Mount Alexander Shire in central Victoria is weighing up the costs and benefits of potential changes to its swimming pools next summer. The Council, which owns public pools...
Jun 23, 2015
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Allianz Stadium Master Plan works to benefit from NSW Budget allocation
The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust’s ambitious Masterplan for the SCG and Allianz Stadium is to benefit from funding announced in the 2015/16 Budget by the NSW Government. Among...
Jun 23, 2015
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Victoria’s Aquatic and Recreation industry honours Bob Romanes
Former National Council of YMCA’s Executive Director and Chairperson of both Sport and Recreation Training Australia and the Recreation Industry Council of Australia Bob Romanes...
Jun 19, 2015
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Newly built Taurama Aquatic Centre set for pre Pacific Games test
Residents of Port Moresby will be able to preview the newly built Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Centre this Sunday (21st June), when the world class aquatic venue opens its doors...
Jun 18, 2015
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Tennis ACT looks to host Fed and Davis Cups at revamped Canberra Tennis Centre
Tennis ACT has revealed that it will bid for the Federation and Davis Cup fixtures to be held at Canberra's redeveloped Lyneham tennis centre next year. Tennis ACT believes that...
Jun 17, 2015
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Australia among seven nations aiming to host FINA 2021 and 2023 World Championships
Seven countries and 10 cities from four continents are in the race for the 2021 and 2023 FINA World Swimming Championships a development which the world swimming governing body...
Jun 16, 2015
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South Korea counts down to hosting of Summer Universiade
The city of Gwangju, the sixth largest in South Korea, is fast approaching its hosting of the 28th Summer Universiade, from 3rd to 14th July. The Summer Universiade, the largest...
Jun 15, 2015
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Swim Australia backs the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Around the world, more than 800 aquatic facilities and registered swim schools from 22 countries are set to take the plunge, mid-morning local time on Thursday 18th June, to...
Jun 15, 2015
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Outdoor Sydney pool to begin year round operations
Sydney’s award-winning Prince Alfred Park Pool will remain open all year round after a successful winter trial last year saw strong visitor numbers despite the cooler weather....
Jun 15, 2015
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Council reveals $50 million aquatic centre plan for Toowoomba
Toowoomba Regional Council's Aquatics Master Plan and Strategy report has recommended that the garden city looks to develop a state-of-the-art aquatic and recreation centre – at...
Jun 13, 2015
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Dockers’ facility to set new AFL benchmark
The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) partnership with Fremantle Dockers AFL club is helping the Dockers fund its contribution to a $109 million integrated community and elite...
Jun 12, 2015
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Korea's largest waterpark unveils more world-class WhiteWater attractions
Korea's largest waterpark, Lotte Water Park in Busan, has unveiled the second and final phase of a major upgrade of its waterslides and attractions manufactured by WhiteWater...
Jun 12, 2015
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City of Greater Geelong endorses Northern ARC Master Plan
The City of Greater Geelong has this week endorsed the Northern ARC Master Plan which will guide development of a vibrant community health and wellbeing precinct in and around...
Jun 11, 2015
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Nappy supplier targets 'code brown' aquatic centre incidents
Huggies have launched a safe water initiative to keep public swimming pools clean while also giving parents an incentive to enrol their children in swim lessons. Since the...
Jun 10, 2015
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Fairfield City Council takes a lead in aquatic fun
Fairfield City Council is advancing a range of aquatic initiatives with plans for a giant inflatable waterslide currently being considered while also developing a waterpark that...
Jun 9, 2015
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