News: Aquatics
Qatar's Aspire Zone set for major expansion
Plans have been revealed to nearly double the size of Qatar’s Aspire Zone by adding new venues, recreational areas and additional aquatic facilities. The vision for the sporting...
Oct 21, 2014
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Cityfit teaches a Skill for Life
The Swim School at Bathurst's Cityfit has continued to grow in the last 12 months, a reflection of the professional and consistent approach that the Cityfit team have in...
Oct 20, 2014
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Works to begin on Tobruk Memorial Pool re-development
Cairns Regional Council is reported to be ready to commence the multi-million dollar redevelopment of its Tobruk Memorial Pool in the coming months. Located within the rapidly...
Oct 19, 2014
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Conference will engage aquatics with wider world
The Aquatics Conference at the 2014 FINA World Aquatics Convention will aim to tap into expertise from outside as well as inside the industry under the ‘Engaging for Success’...
Oct 17, 2014
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Wyndham’s Western Leisure Services makes key appointments and looks to recruit
The recently formed Western Leisure Services, the body that will manage three of Wyndham City Council’s major facilities – the Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre, the Werribee...
Oct 16, 2014
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AWL supply waterslides for Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre upgrade
Ready for the summer season, Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre has recently installed two new waterslides supplied by Australian Waterslides & Leisure (AWL). Commenting on the...
Oct 14, 2014
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New Sydney aquatic centre to power community facilities
Sydney’s newest major swimming pool will be heated and powered all year round by its own locally produced energy system that will help the City of Sydney slash its carbon...
Oct 13, 2014
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MSAC staff receive Ambulance Victoria commendation
Paramedics have presented two Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) staff with Ambulance Victoria commendations for their efforts helping a man in cardiac arrest earlier...
Oct 13, 2014
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Wanaka Pool reopens after reinforcement works
Hundreds of swimmers turned out to celebrate the recent reopening of the now structurally reinforced Wanaka Community Pool. The pool had been closed for two months so the...
Oct 9, 2014
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2XU Performance Centre opens at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
Leading high performance athletic apparel brand recently opened the doors to a brand new 2XU Performance Centre within the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Offering a new...
Oct 9, 2014
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Survey to assess skills priorities for fitness, recreation and sport in Queensland
For the first time, employers and industry representatives can ‘have a say’ on their skill and training priorities to inform the Queensland Government’s investment in vocational...
Oct 8, 2014
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Melton Waves LEADS the way in energy efficiency
Melton City Council has launched a new energy efficiency program: LEADS (Lead, Educate, Advocate, Demonstrate, and Sustainability), with the Melton Waves aquatic and recreation...
Oct 7, 2014
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Software aids communication with parents about their children’s swimming lesson progression
Software provider GreeneDesk has had another hit with their latest application for aquatic education with over 20 facilities implementing The SwimDesk technology since its...
Oct 6, 2014
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Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre saves water and energy
Aiming to reach an ambitious goal of being carbon neutral by 2020, Darebin City Council has retrofitted the Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC), resulting in...
Oct 4, 2014
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Singapore Sports Hub wins global and local design awards
The Singapore Sports Hub has been named Sports Building of the Year at the prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF) Awards 2014. Designed by Arup, DP Architects and AECOM,...
Oct 3, 2014
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Goldfields Oasis wins second Fitness Australia Gold Award
For the second time, Kalgoorlie’s Goldfields Oasis has received a Gold Quality Award from Fitness Australia for its proven ability to provide quality service across its...
Oct 1, 2014
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Australian Government moves to cut drowning deaths
The Australian Government is to provide $4 million across five years to the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia , as part of a $15 million package to cut drowning deaths...
Sep 30, 2014
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Royal Life Saving reports 'moderate but promising' reduction in drownings
The latest Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report shows a “moderate but promising” reduction in drownings in the year from 1st July 2013 to 30th June 2014 compared to the...
Sep 29, 2014
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Singapore Sports Hub to introduce customer loyalty program
The Singapore Sports Hub is planning to launch a customer loyalty program to drive day-to-day usage of the facilities at the world-class sporting precinct. Sports Hub management...
Sep 29, 2014
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Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre gets official opening
Frankston City Council’s new $49.7 million Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre (PARC) has been officially opened to the public. With the facility’s development having been...
Sep 29, 2014
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Hilton Sydney relaunches Living Well Health Club
Claiming to be the number one hotel gym and pool in Australia, the Hilton Sydney has relaunched its Living Well Health Club. The only remaining Living Well Health Club in...
Sep 29, 2014
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Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre plans scrapped
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has voted to scrap plans to develop a new aquatic and recreation centre on the Port Phillip Bay shoreline at Rosebud. With the Council having...
Sep 29, 2014
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Port Lincoln Council to buy and refurbish city pool
Having been considering developing a new aquatic centre for several years, the City of Port Lincoln has decided to buy back the troubled Port Lincoln Pool from its current owner...
Sep 28, 2014
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Grants to help Western Australian regional pools shine
91 public swimming pools in Western Australia are set to benefit from $2.7million in funding from the first round of the Western Australian Government’s Community Pools...
Sep 25, 2014
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