News: Aquatics
Western Australian Government commits $13.2 million to regional pools
The Western Australian Government has recognised the role country swimming pools play in strengthening communities with the allocation of an additional $13.2 million over four...
Jul 15, 2014
Recreation /
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Aquatics
White City sports centre redvelopment remains stalled
Four years after its purchase of Sydney's White City tennis and sporting complex, the Hakoah club's plans to redevelop the site of the former Sydney International tennis...
Jul 15, 2014
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Recreation /
Aquatics
Advanced swimming pool construction technology delivers environmental benefits
With more than 150 swimming pool projects completed in Australia and New Zealand, Myrtha Pools ’ stainless steel swimming pool construction and RenovAction restoration...
Jul 14, 2014
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Aquatics /
Environment
New technology to aid swimming lesson retention
Software provider GreeneDesk has launched a new application to help improve the retention of swimming lesson students. The SwimDesk system is the first software system to...
Jul 10, 2014
Education /
Technology /
Aquatics
SGL completes guidance on sustainable management of community recreation facilities for LGASA
SGL Consulting Group has recently completed a project with the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) to prepare Guidelines for the Sustainable Management of...
Jul 8, 2014
Sport /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Consultants
Entrance control system delivers for Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre
An advanced entrance control system installed at the Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre in NSW is leading to cost savings, an improved customer experience and fewer problems...
Jul 8, 2014
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Security
New Zealand half year drowning toll lowest on record
Preliminary drowning figures show 35 people drowned in New Zealand during the first six months of 2014 (to 30th June), the lowest mid‐year drowning toll since records began in...
Jul 8, 2014
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre gets official opening
The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, which will host swimming events, during the 2018 Commonwealth Games has been officially opened. The redeveloped Centre, the first competition...
Jul 8, 2014
Events /
Sport /
Aquatics
Crocodile bites handler at Shoalhaven Zoo
An animal handler has been bitten by a crocodile during a live feeding at the Shoalhaven Zoo yesterday (Monday 7th July). Witnessed by school holiday onlookers, crocodile...
Jul 8, 2014
Tourism /
Safety /
Aquatics
Child sexual abuse Royal Commission shifts inquiry to swimming coaches
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has begun its investigations into allegations that three swimming coaches abused children under their care...
Jul 8, 2014
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Security
Aquatics industry prepares for Splash! 2014
SPLASH! 2014, Australasia's largest swimming pool and spa trade show, starts next week at Jupiters Gold Coast. Being held on 16th and 17th July, the biennial event is expected...
Jul 7, 2014
Events /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Parks and Leisure Australia chief calls for urgent facility funding
Australian sport and health will suffer under the new Federal budget if funds are not dedicated to improving facilities such as sports grounds, open spaces and other community...
Jul 6, 2014
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play /
Parks
Geelong launches Tour de Leisurelink
As the Tour de France cycle race begins in Europe, Geelong's Leisurelink aquatic and recreation centre has begun its own tour, the Tour De Leisurelink. Starting on Sunday 6th...
Jul 5, 2014
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Aquatics /
Fitness
Mudgee swimming pool operator given six months to meet standards
Mid-Western Regional Council has given a swimming school in the NSW town of Mudgee another extension to fix its facilities. Mick Sullivan's Swimming School in Mudgee has been...
Jul 3, 2014
Education /
Aquatics
YMCA Auckland welcomes new aquatic and recreation facility management contracts
YMCA Auckland has welcomed its taking on the management of 10 of Auckland Council’s aquatic and recreation facilities – effective from 1st July. The new management contracts...
Jul 3, 2014
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Registrations open for 2014 NZRA National Conference
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has opened registrations for its 2014 National Conference being held at Lincoln University, Christchurch from 26th to 28th November...
Jul 1, 2014
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Parks
Malaysia to host World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2015
The International Life Saving Federation (ILSF) has announced that the World Conference on Drowning Prevention will be held in Penang, Malaysia in October 2015. With the 2013...
Jul 1, 2014
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Sydney pool acknowledged at architecture awards
The City of Sydney’s Prince Alfred Park and Pool was one of three City projects to receive top honours at last week's the Australian Institute of Architect’s NSW Architecture...
Jun 30, 2014
Design /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Council to manage Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
The Gold Coast City Council has taken the decision to keep the management of the newly redeveloped Gold Coast Aquatic Centre - a venue for the 2018 Commonwealth Games - in...
Jun 30, 2014
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Aquatics
Ballarat Aquatic Centre pool fees to rise as Council backs new 50 metre pool
While backing construction of a new 50 metre indoor pool at the Ballarat Aquatic Centre, Ballarat City Council plans to raise entry fees at the centre and undertake further...
Jun 29, 2014
Finance /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Volunteers deliver anti-drowning lessons in Vanuatu
A new pilot project in Vanuatu is teaching children valuable lifesaving and swimming skills for the very first time, in a bid to prevent the high number of drownings in the...
Jun 27, 2014
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
AUSTSWIM Business Centre established in Victoria
AUSTSWIM’s strategic vision for a ‘one AUSTSWIM’ model will come to fruition in the new financial year with the development of an AUSTSWIM Business Centre in Victoria....
Jun 27, 2014
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Royal Commission announces Swimming Australia investigation
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has announced that it will investigate the response of Swimming Australia into allegations of child...
Jun 26, 2014
Sport /
Legal /
Aquatics
Surfing Australia and Wahu to continue partnership
Wahu is to continue its grassroots support of junior surfing by extending its partnership with Surfing Australia for three more years. The Australian outdoor activities brand...
Jun 23, 2014
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Marketing /
Aquatics