News: Aquatics
Singapore opens doors to glittering new National Stadium
Saturday (21st June) saw the new Singapore National Stadium open its turnstiles for the first time as the venue played host to the first day of an international rugby 10s...
Jun 22, 2014
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Diving Australia partners with revolutioniseSPORT
Diving Australia have announced that they have struck a partnership with online sports management provider, revolutioniseSPORT. The revolutioniseSPORT platform will provide...
Jun 22, 2014
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Aquatics
Two year old Orange Aquatic Centre needs repair
Orange City Council has allocated $240,000 for repair work at the Orange Aquatic Centre in its 2014/15 budget. Orange City Council spokesperson Allan Reeder recently told the...
Jun 22, 2014
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Aquatics
Australian commercial dealers tour Maytronics Headquarters in Israel
A group of selected Maytronics Commercial Wave Master Dealers from around Australia have just returned from a training tour to the Maytronics Headquarters in Israel. The eight...
Jun 20, 2014
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Aquatics
Finalists showcase the best in Western Australian sport and recreation
From innovative swimming programs in remote Aboriginal communities to surfing Margaret River with the world’s best, the finalists for the 2014 Sport and Recreation Industry...
Jun 20, 2014
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Parks
Space themed Goldfields KidsFest set to blast off in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Youngsters in Kalgoorlie-Boulder are looking forward to the annual Goldfields KidsFest, being held on 5th and 6th July. This year's event will feature headline performances by...
Jun 20, 2014
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Aquatics
Aflex aquatic inflatable safety innovation introduced in the Bahamas
New Zealand-based Aflex Technology have introduced a new safety innovation for waterborne inflatables which dramatically improves the safety of any aquatic inflatable obstacles...
Jun 19, 2014
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Waterparks
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson recognised with anti-drowning award
The World Waterpark Association (WWA) was recently a recipient of the United States National Drowning Prevention Alliance’s prestigious Lighthouse Award for 2014. The Award was...
Jun 19, 2014
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Waterparks
NSW budget maintains funding for arts, sport and tourism
This week’s NSW budget has maintained funding for its arts, recreation, sport and tourism portfolios. Announced on Tuesday (17th June), the budget includes the following...
Jun 18, 2014
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New aquatic centre puts heart into South Sydney’s Green Square
An urban beach, moonlight cinema and wetlands hopping with green-and-gold frogs are among the fascinating ideas put forward for Sydney’s newest aquatic centre and park. The...
Jun 17, 2014
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Aquatics
Macquatics Training dedicated to improving the quality of swim centre management
With 35 years of experience in the aquatics and recreation industry, John McKenny’s Macquatics On-Site Swim Centre Training provides training in-swim centre operations,...
Jun 16, 2014
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Aquatics
Playscape Creations take on distribution of Water Odyssey aquatic playgrounds
US-based Fountain People have announced the appointment of Playscape Creations as their exclusive distributor for the Water Odyssey range of aquatic playground features in...
Jun 13, 2014
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Play
Aquatic & Recreation Institute celebrates its 50th Conference and Trade Show
Over 20 trade exhibitors and 80 delegates converged on the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) for the recent Aquatic & Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW 50th Annual...
Jun 12, 2014
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RLSSWA Swim and Survive Access and Equity Program
The Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia (RLSSWA) with support from its community partner BHP Billiton has recently launched the Swim and Survive Access and Equity...
Jun 11, 2014
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Aquatics
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria names new Chief Executive
The Board of Directors of Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) have announced the appointment of Anthony McIntosh as its new Chief Executive. McIntosh is currently a freelance...
Jun 11, 2014
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Aquatics
New cogeneration plant to cut energy costs at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
As part of World Environment Day, the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) has unveiled an innovative new cogeneration plant which will not only save energy costs at the...
Jun 5, 2014
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Environment
Making a splash at Potter’s Park in Auckland
Since opening in late 2012, Auckland’s first public splashpad in Potter’s Park has been a massive success with locals and park users gaining acclaim for giving the park a new...
Jun 4, 2014
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Shade covers evolve into textile architecture
A new brand of shade structures suitable for gyms, sports pitches and halls, tennis courts, bowling alleys, spectator stands, weightlifting, futsal, skate parks and changing...
Jun 3, 2014
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Federal budget cuts to impact on local government leisure
Cuts in Federal Government funding to local councils seems set to impact on local government leisure services with aquatic and recreation centres, arts venues, fitness programs...
Jun 2, 2014
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Hastings’ public swimming pools return to council management
Hastings District Councillors have confirmed a proposal which will allow the management of Flaxmere Waterworld, Frimley and Havelock North pools to return from local trusts to...
May 31, 2014
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Fitness
Landmark research shows the economic and health benefits of aquatic and recreation centres
New research investigating the health, economic and community benefits delivered by local aquatic and recreation centres has implications for all levels of government, according...
May 31, 2014
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Aquatics
University of Otago research shows ways to prevent drowning deaths
New University of Otago research has found that many drowning deaths could be prevented if people learned to wait out the body’s initial shock response to cold water. Associate...
May 28, 2014
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Aquatics
Goldfields Oasis energy efficiency wins Government approval
Energy efficiency measures at the Goldfields Oasis aquatic and recreation centre in Kalgoorlie have been commended by Western Australian Environment Minister Albert Jacob....
May 28, 2014
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Environment
Nick Cox to take on Chief Executive role at Belgravia Leisure
Belgravia Leisure has announced the appointment of Nick Cox as its new Chief Executive. Cox (pictured below) , who will commence with Belgravia Leisure on Monday 8th July 2014,...
May 27, 2014
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Fitness