News: Aquatics
World’s largest Wibit Sports playground opens in Dubai
Attracting 500 visitors on the first day, the latest Wibit Sports open water inflatable playground has been opened at the famous Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai. Jumeirah...
May 5, 2014
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Aquatics
Perth venues renamed under HBF sponsor agreement
Two of Western Australia’s major sports venues will be renamed under a new sponsorship agreement with health insurer HBF. HBF will become the official naming rights sponsor of...
May 4, 2014
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Aquatics
Proslide comments on successful Wet’n’Wild Sydney installations
With Wet’n’Wild Sydney having now closed after its highly successful first season, waterslide supplier ProSlide has revealed the innovations that it introduced at the waterpark....
May 4, 2014
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Waterparks
City of Boroondara reveals its incredible HALC
The new Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) has been reopened after a $27 million makeover. The project, which began with the demolition of the ageing former centre in...
May 2, 2014
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Fitness
Kaizen Institute's continuous improvement principles benefit Rotorua Aquatic Centre
Adopting the Japanese concept of Kaizen (continuous improvement) and working with the Kaizen Institute New Zealand, Rotorua Aquatic Centre has made dramatic improvements in its...
Apr 29, 2014
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Aquatics
Geoff Huegill dropped as Austswim ambassador after drug arrest
Former Australian Olympic swimmer Geoff Huegill has been suspended from his role as an ambassador for AUSTSWIM after his weekend arrest on drug charges. Huegill and his wife...
Apr 29, 2014
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Aquatics
Sport Singapore backs $100 per person incentive for residents to sign up for activity programs
Sport Singapore has announced that Singaporeans and permanent residents will each receive $100 to sign up for sports program and to use aquatic, recreation and fitness...
Apr 29, 2014
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New splashpad opens in western Sydney
Parramatta’s first Splashpad opened to the appreciative smiles of local Merrylands residents on the 9th April 2014. Divided into three age-appropriate zones and accessible by...
Apr 29, 2014
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Parks
Sport Singapore to relaunch aquatic and recreation centres as 'lifestyle' facilities
A new master plan from Sport Singapore will see public aquatic and recreation facilities revitalised with new designs, equipment and programs. Part of the Sport Singapore's...
Apr 27, 2014
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Waterparks
Entrepreneur revives plans for white water canoe park in Perth
Longstanding plans for a white water canoeing facility in Western Australia appear to have been revived, with newspaper The West Australian reporting that a Zimbabwean-born...
Apr 25, 2014
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Aquatics
Fairfield Council advances plans for development of Prairiewood Water Park
Fairfield City Council is advancing plans to develop waterpark facilities at its Prairiewood Leisure Centre, with the addition of a family aqua play area, a splashpad,...
Apr 23, 2014
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Testing begins on new buoyancy aids for surf lifesaving
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), in conjunction with James Cook University, VicLabs and SAI Global, has commenced the initial testing to develop the world’s first...
Apr 22, 2014
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Aquatics
Registrations open for 50th Aquatic and Recreation Institute Conference
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) has released details of its 50th Annual Conference and Trade Show being held on 28th and 29th May at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic...
Apr 22, 2014
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Aquatics
Newly opened sports centre aims to spur Malaysian Paralympians
In a bid to boost the development and achievements of its disabled athletes, the Malaysian Government has opened the Malaysia Paralympic Sports Excellence Centre (MPSEC) – the...
Apr 20, 2014
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South Australia honours aquatic, fitness, parks and recreation projects and professionals
Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre's Bio Mass Boiler and Adelaide City Council’s Active Ambassador Program have been presented with awards recognising their outstanding achievements...
Apr 18, 2014
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Parents warned that child water safety is not just a summer concern
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is urging parents and carers not to take their children out of swimming lessons as the weather gets cooler, highlighting that if they do...
Apr 17, 2014
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Aquatics
Closing date looms for Victorian Aquatic and Recreation Awards
Tickets are now on sale for Aquatics and Recreation Victoria's annual Awards Gala Evening, to be held on Friday 13th June 2014, with Award nominations closing this Friday (18th...
Apr 14, 2014
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Fitness
Summit to reveal progress in halving drowning deaths
The Australian Water Safety Council (AWSC) has announced that the 2014 National Drowning Prevention Summit will be held in Sydney on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th August. Held...
Apr 13, 2014
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Aquatics
New Zealand's biggest waterslide to be installed at Palmerston North's Lido Aquatic Centre
Two new aquatic attractions, including what will be New Zealand's biggest waterslide (hydroslide), are to be installed at the Lido Aquatic Centre in Palmerston North. Set to be...
Apr 11, 2014
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Waterparks
Quiksilver and Roxy back Vegemite SurfGroms for three more years
Lifestyle and surf brands Quiksilver and Roxy are backing the future of Australian surfing by supporting the Vegemite SurfGroms for another three years. The first national...
Apr 9, 2014
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Gympie Regional Council advances plans for regional aquatic centre
Gympie Regional Council has adopted a concept plan for a new regional aquatic centre that will include a 10-lane, 50 metre competition pool; a six-lane, 25 metre indoor heated...
Apr 9, 2014
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Aquatics
Australian Innovative Systems' technology to treat water at Philippines' Azure Beach lagoon
Innovative water treatment technology from Australian Innovative Systems' (AISystems) has been chosen for The Philippines' first urban man-made beach at the multi-million dollar...
Apr 8, 2014
Technology /
Aquatics
Victorian Government funds Mordialloc Life Saving Club redevelopment
A $3.1 million redevelopment of the Mordialloc Lifesaving Club is to be backed with a $1 million contribution from the Victorian Government. Works will include construction of a...
Apr 8, 2014
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Aquatics
The Maze to extend Outback Splash! season until June
Having proved massively popular since opening before Christmas, the Outback Splash! children's aquatic playground at The Maze Family Fun Park is to have its operating season...
Apr 7, 2014
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Waterparks