News: Aquatics
Champions of the past, present and future celebrate 100 years of The Aussies
Past, present and future champions have launched the Centenary celebrations of the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships on the Gold Coast. Symbolically, The Aussies 2015...
Mar 20, 2015
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Gungahlin Leisure Centre appoints new high performance swim squad coach Shannon Rollason
Gungahlin Leisure Centre has announced the appointment of Shannon Rollason as the Centre’s new High Performance Swim Squad Coach. Rollason is one of a few Platinum level...
Mar 19, 2015
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South Australian councils push ahead with $21 million Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre plan
The Alexandrina Council and the City of Victor Harbor are moving forward with plans to jointly develop the Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre. The Councils have jointly agreed...
Mar 18, 2015
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Reduxo launches innovative rolling asset service
Asset management specialist, Reduxo, has launched a market-first rolling audit service to help property management, leisure, mining, aged care facilities and retail companies...
Mar 15, 2015
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Christchurch Council moves forward with two key sport and recreation facilities
Christchurch City Councillors have advanced two key pieces of aquatic, recreation and sporting infrastructure with designs for the new Eastern Recreation and Sport Centre agreed...
Mar 15, 2015
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Reunited SPASA Australia launches industry expo and awards
The reunited Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia Ltd (SPASA Australia) has announced plans for its inaugural National Convention and Supplier Expo to be held at the...
Mar 12, 2015
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Cairns open water inflatable playground draws in visitors
The temporary closure of the Cairns Aqua Park over recent days due to the proximity of Tropical Cyclone Nathan has provided a brief pause in a highly successful summer season...
Mar 11, 2015
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Wide ranging projects confirm strength and versatility of Commercial Aquatics Australia
As one of Australia’s largest and most experienced companies specialising in the design, construction, renovation, service, maintenance and water treatment of commercial pools...
Mar 10, 2015
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Designs released for new Gympie aquatic facility
Designs for Gympie's planned $20 million aquatic facility have gone on public display – showing a state-of-the-art facility that Gympie Regional Council hopes will boost the...
Mar 9, 2015
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3,000 Christchurch residents enjoy $1 swims
Christchurch City Council’s policy of charging just $1 pools for entry at the Linwood Avenue School’s swimming pools has proved popular during the summer season, with people...
Mar 8, 2015
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson adapts for Australasia and Asia
Making allowances for time zone differences between regions, this year’s World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) will be held at 10am in each country where its events are being...
Mar 8, 2015
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Newly opened Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre enjoys successful first summer
Including a range of environmentally friendly innovations, the newly opened Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre has enjoyed a successful first few months of operations. Hornsby...
Mar 6, 2015
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Councillors divided over $2.9 million Western Leisure Services start up costs
Wyndham City Councillors are reportedly divided over the funding of the $2.9 million start-up costs for the Council's Western Leisure Services (WLS) subsidiary. WLS, the company...
Mar 5, 2015
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Vale: Peter Hunt Architect
Australasian Leisure Management has learnt of the death of respected architect Peter Hunt. From his base in Western Australia, Hunt designed noteable Perth buildings including...
Mar 5, 2015
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CERM PI release latest operational management benchmarks for aquatic, recreation and sport centres
Australia's larger indoor aquatic centres attract an average of 829,262 visits a year according to just released CERM PI® operational management benchmarks. Based on data from...
Mar 5, 2015
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New adventure activity safety guidelines finalised
Four new sets of safety guidelines for commercial adventure tourism operators will help improve safety in the sector, according to Maritime New Zealand (MNZ). The new guidelines...
Mar 5, 2015
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Swimplex Aquatics to develop $1.6 million Big Banana waterpark
After several years of behind the scenes planning, Coffs Harbour attraction the Big Banana has announced a landmark $1.6 million waterpark development. With the 'Big Thing'...
Mar 4, 2015
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Massey University students set world record at the Lido Aquatic Centre
Massey University first-year students have slid into the Guinness Book of World Records by getting the most people down a water slide in one hour. The record, undertaken during...
Mar 3, 2015
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Anti drowning system alerts lifeguards at UK pool
The Poseidon anti-drowning detection system has received extensive media coverage after it alerted staff to a women in distress at the Blackshots Leisure Centre in the English...
Mar 3, 2015
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Aussie Ocean Swim to feature on 2015 National Championships program
Surf Life Saving Australia will mark a major historical milestone by building for the future at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Australian Surf Life Saving...
Mar 1, 2015
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Keith Spry Pool reopens its doors in Wellington
After 10 months of major renovations which have included new pools, changing rooms and a new roof, Wellington’s Keith Spry Pool has re-opened to the public. The $6 million...
Feb 28, 2015
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Milestone opening for Lyttelton's summer pool
The recent reopening of Lyttelton’s Norman Kirk Memorial Pool has given Christchurch a full complement of outdoor pools for the first time since before the 2011 earthquakes....
Feb 25, 2015
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Thousands set to Splash Out in YMCA Swimathon
More than 1,500 swimmers are set to take to the water at 60 swimming pools across Australia this Sunday (1st March) for the 2015 YMCA Swimathon. Australia’s biggest swim event...
Feb 24, 2015
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Dates announced for Aquafutures International Conference
Following the phenomenal success of its Aquafutures 2013 conference, Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) has announced the hosting of the Aquafutures International...
Feb 24, 2015
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