News: Aquatics
Aquatic, park and play facilities open at Gladstone’s East Shores Precinct
Gladstone’s long-awaited East Shores redevelopment project is now open to the public. Designed by landscape architects, Urbis, the $45 million recreation area at Gladstone's...
Nov 6, 2014
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Allan McKinnon joins YMCA NSW as General Manager of Recreation
Following an industry-wide search, YMCA NSW has announced that Allan McKinnon will head-up its aquatic, fitness, recreation and wellness operations in the role of General...
Nov 6, 2014
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HBF Arena usage grows by 50%
An outstanding 50% increase in patron usage in the last quarter at HBF Arena can be attributed to population growth in Perth’s northern corridor, award-winning facilities and a...
Nov 5, 2014
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Volunteers to keep Menindee Swimming Pool operational
The Central Darling Shire Council has come to an arrangement that will see volunteers help keep the Menindee Swimming Pool open during the coming summer. Facing an operational...
Nov 4, 2014
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Winning Green Square Aquatic Centre design brings a beach to central Sydney
A design which includes four different pools, a park and a sports field has won the international competition to build Sydney's largest aquatic centre since the 2000 Olympics....
Nov 4, 2014
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Thailand's third FlowRider opens at Cartoon Network Amazone waterpark
Thailand’s growing interest in FlowRider technology has seen three simulated surf wave attractions open in the South East Asian nation in as many years. With the first opening...
Nov 4, 2014
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Recreational water quality monitoring commences in Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is today (Monday 3rd November) commencing a monitoring programme of recreational water quality. The programme will monitor popular bathing sites at...
Nov 2, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: Watershack
Watershack is a fully serviced importing, wholesaling and marketing business specialising in a wide range of watersports products. With over 20 years of industry experience on a...
Nov 1, 2014
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Debitsuccess and CENTAMAN join forces
Leading payment solution company Debitsuccess has announced a strategic partnership with market leading leisure industry management systems provider CENTAMAN. The integration...
Oct 30, 2014
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Victorian and WA events highlight importance of water safety
Upcoming events in both Victoria and Western Australia will be aiming to promote water safety messages to the public. In Western Australia, Royal Life Saving Day on 7th November...
Oct 30, 2014
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Anytime Fitness sponsors largest Surfski Series in Australia
Anytime Fitness is sponsoring the Australian Ocean Racing Series (AORS), taking place across Australia’s most popular beaches this summer. AORS is a national series and the only...
Oct 30, 2014
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Uncertainty surrounds future of inflatable play standard
Launched with considerable fanfare back in 2012, the interim Australian standard for aquatic and waterborne inflatables expired recently, with Standards Australia apparently...
Oct 28, 2014
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Subiaco recreation centre to reopen after asbestos scare
Eight months after its closure following asbestos fibres being found in its roof, the Lords Recreation Centre in the Perth suburb of Subiaco is set to reopen. Closed in March,...
Oct 27, 2014
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Townsville Council consults on $2.5 million Strand Water Park makeover
Townsville City Council has just completed a public consultation exercise on upgrading its popular beach side water play park. In operation for 15 years, the Council feels that...
Oct 27, 2014
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Swimming Australia encourages positive psychology coaching initiative
Swimming Australia has embarked on pilot 'positive coaching' initiative designed to develop mental fitness and building resilience among athletes. Designed by AFL Sports...
Oct 27, 2014
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Work underway on Bold Park Aquatic Centre’s $12.25 million upgrade
The Town of Cambridge’s Bold Park Aquatic Centre has closed for a major redevelopment. Set to open in October next year, the $12.25 million was brought about by the facility’s...
Oct 26, 2014
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WhiteWater strikes historic waterpark deal in China
Canadian-based waterpark experts WhiteWater West have agreed the largest ever single order in waterpark history to supply the Zhengzhou Yinji Kaifeng Waterpark in China. Yinji...
Oct 25, 2014
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City of Cockburn reveals details of Fremantle Dockers’ new aquatic and sport facility base
The City of Cockburn has released details of its $106 million aquatic, recreation and sport facility that will serve as the future home of the Fremantle Dockers Football Club....
Oct 24, 2014
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Indian indoor stadium delivers on green initiatives
Design and and energy-saving measures at an indoor sports arena and aquatic centre in the city of Hassan in Karnataka, southern India are being acknowledged as the most...
Oct 24, 2014
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria to offer Swim Australia Teacher training
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has announced a partnership with the Australian Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association (ASCTA) to deliver the range of Swim Australia™...
Oct 23, 2014
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Work on new pools marks next stage of Doncaster Aquarena redevelopment
The latest stage in the $19.8 million transformation of Doncaster's Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre got underway this week with work beginning on the construction of a warm...
Oct 23, 2014
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Athletes inducted into SOPAC Path of Champions
25 Australian Olympic Champions, World Champions and World Record Holders have been inducted into the Path of Champions at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC). The...
Oct 23, 2014
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Launch for BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series Community Program
Young swimmers and aquatic stars have joined together to launch the 2015 BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series Community Program at the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre in Esperance,...
Oct 21, 2014
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Royal Hobart Show expected to attract 50,000 people
With carnival rides ready, the showbag hall full and animals settled, the four-day Royal Hobart Show begins today at the Royal Showgrounds in Glenorchy. Running from 22nd to...
Oct 21, 2014
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