News: Aquatics
GESAC receives Platinum Pool Award
Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) has been awarded Life Saving Victoria’s prized Platinum Pool award – becoming the first Victorian aquatic facility to achieve this...
Nov 24, 2014
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Aquatics
ASR designed surfing reef ‘a laughing stock’ among surfers
A New Zealand designed artificial surfing reef on the south coast of England has been largely abandoned by surfers, with locals saying that the once innovative structure is now...
Nov 23, 2014
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Environment
Frankston waterslide due to reopen
The AquaSphere waterslide at Frankston’s Peninsula Aquatic Recreational Centre (PARC) is expected to reopen within weeks. As a result of minor injuries sustained by two staff...
Nov 21, 2014
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Aquatics
Elena Gosse wins multiple international Women in Business awards
Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of Australian Innovative Systems has won four international Awards for Women in Business. Grose was presented with a Gold ‘Stevie’ Award for Most...
Nov 20, 2014
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Waterparks
Virgin Active opens latest Australian club
Virgin Active is to open what it says will be “one of the world’s most innovative health clubs” in Sydney next Tuesday (25th November). Set to be previewed to the local...
Nov 20, 2014
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Fitness
ANZ Stadium upgrade to feature retractable roof design by BVN
Details of the retractable roof and redesign of Sydney's ANZ Stadium have been revealed by BVN architects. BVN has been selected alongside engineering company Laing O’Rourke to...
Nov 20, 2014
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Fitness
Manly Council moves forward with Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Swim Centre development
Manly Council is pushing ahead with the development of its controversial plans for the Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Swim Centre, aiming to create a new community space and...
Nov 18, 2014
Design /
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Aquatics
WhiteWater surfs into international LatiTube agreement
WhiteWater West has announced the acquisition of the LatiTube standing surf wave simulator line of products in global markets outside of Australia and New Zealand. The...
Nov 17, 2014
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Waterparks
Supplier Directory Profile: Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems and constant innovation
A global leader in waterparks, Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems are constantly innovating. Founded in Istanbul in 1976, Polin is know for its constant innovations and is...
Nov 17, 2014
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Waterparks
Casa Leisure secures ongoing management of the Hayden Stoeckel Swimming Pool
The Hayden Stoeckel Swimming Pool in Berri, South Australia will again be managed by Casa Leisure for the upcoming swimming season. With a $450,000 currently nearing completion,...
Nov 17, 2014
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Aquatics
Belgravia Leisure makes key new appointments
Leading facility manager Belgravia Leisure has announced the appointment of key new managerial staff in access, events and operational roles. Recently appointed Belgravia...
Nov 17, 2014
Events /
Access /
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Aquatics
4th Asian Beach Games open in Phuket
The fourth edition of the multi-sport Asian Beach Games have opened in Phuket, Thailand. The 10-day event (running from 14th to 21st November) will witness completion in 23...
Nov 16, 2014
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Sport /
Aquatics
Fourth LatiTube set for Coffs Harbour installation?
The current leasees of the Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Pool are working on a plan to install Australia’s fourth LatiTube standing surf wave simulator at the facility....
Nov 16, 2014
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Waterparks
Noarlunga Leisure Centre marks health club's first anniversary
The health club within the Noarlunga Leisure Centre in South Australia has recently celebrated its first anniversary. The club, part of a vibrant aquatic and recreation centre...
Nov 15, 2014
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Fitness
Dunedin's Moana Pool marks 50 years of operations
Moana Pool in Dunedin, the facility that has been home to some of New Zealand’s swimming greats, The training ground for a number of Dunedin champions including Olympic medal...
Nov 14, 2014
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Aquatics
Unique pop-up pool program teaches school children how to swim
As part of a unique program taking pools to New Zealand’s schools, Waterco Ltd is playing a vital role with the provision of its new Hydroxypure chlorine-free sanitisation...
Nov 13, 2014
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Education /
Aquatics
Brand relaunch marks new era for Swim Australia
Swim Australia - the learn-to-swim experts and national swim school authority - has re-positioned its branding, launching a new-look logo and emphasising its mission for...
Nov 12, 2014
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Aquatics
YMCA pilots healthy choice vending machines
Aiming to enhance healthy food choices options for members and users of the facilities that it manages, the YMCA Victoria recently introduced its YMCA Healthy Food and Beverage...
Nov 11, 2014
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Retail
Refurbished Parkes Swimming Pool looks forward to third year of increased use
The Parkes Swimming Pool in the western NSW town of Parkes has reopened for its third season since its $2 million refurbishment in 2012. Prior to 2012, the facility’s 50 metre...
Nov 11, 2014
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Play
Ambitious proposal to build surf wave pool attraction in Melbourne Docklands
Details of an ambitious plan to build a floating aquatic leisure attraction in the Melbourne Docklands have been revealed to media. Planned to be moored to the end of Docklands'...
Nov 10, 2014
Tourism /
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Waterparks
Hydrocare Pools celebrates 25 years
Sydney-based Hydrocare Pool Services Pty Ltd has celebrated 25 years of operations with an industry function attended by clients, partners, media and staff past and present....
Nov 9, 2014
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Play /
Waterparks
$17 million fitness and aquatic centre opens in Ku-ring-gai
The long-awaited Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre opened its doors on Saturday 25th October, offering the public two weeks of free entry so that future users can familiarise...
Nov 9, 2014
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Fitness
Berri swimming pool to stay closed until December
The Hayden Stoeckel Swimming Pool in the South Australian country town of Berri is to stay closed until December as a result of delays in upgrade works. A $450,000 project to...
Nov 6, 2014
Recreation /
Aquatics
WA recreation and sport managers average salaries in excess of $100,000 a year
A study of remuneration, demographics and employment benefits within the sport and recreation sector in Western Australia has revealed that the average (median) salary for...
Nov 6, 2014
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Aquatics