News: Aquatics
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria conference to chart an evolving industry
The upcoming 2013 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria annual conference will bring together a diverse and knowledgeable group of industry decision makers. To be held at the Royce...
Aug 19, 2013
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ALFA issues 2013 Federal Election policy platform for community aquatic and recreation facilities
As an outcome of the Australian Leisure Facilities Association Inc. (ALFA) industry meeting held last month and in the lead up to the 2013 Federal Election, ALFA has developed a...
Aug 16, 2013
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Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness opens $15 million sport arena and fitness expansion
The Sydney University Sports & Aquatic Centre has opened its $15 million expansion, unveiling its new multi-function sports hall/arena and fitness facilities. The new arena will...
Aug 16, 2013
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Southern Right Whales returning to NSW
The 2013 whale watching season is in its peak with large numbers of humpback whales being sighted all along the NSW coastline. Particularly exciting has been the sightings of...
Aug 15, 2013
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Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre's new biomass boiler helps the environment
The installation of a new biomass boiler at the Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre will see forest industry residue produce power for the Centre, reducing its reliance on fossil...
Aug 15, 2013
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Redeveloped Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre gets naming rights sponsorship
Brydens Lawyers have been revealed as the inaugural naming rights sponsors of the new stadium at the Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre (SUSAC). Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness...
Aug 14, 2013
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Aqua playground, clubrooms and heating agreed for Mandurah aquatic centre redevelopment
A new indoor aqua playground, a new leisure pool and new clubroom facilities will be included in the upcoming redevelopment of the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC)...
Aug 14, 2013
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Ongoing research program shows benefits of early years swimming
Children who swim demonstrate more advanced cognitive and physical abilities than other children, according to groundbreaking research led by Griffith University. The findings...
Aug 13, 2013
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PolySoft gets a piece of the action in New York City's Summer Streets festival
Australian surfacing company PolySoft is featuring in New York City's Park Avenue Block Party, which will close off the prominent street for a huge celebration as part of the...
Aug 13, 2013
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Doors open at new Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre
The new Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre (SGAC) has commenced operations opening its 4,000 metre2 Olympic-grade gymnastics facility, two 25 metre swimming pools, sports...
Aug 13, 2013
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New Coastlands Aquatic Centre opens on Kapiti Coast
Having been in use over recent weeks since its completion the troubled Coastlands Aquatic Centre, a joint project between the Kapiti Coast District Council and the Kapiti...
Aug 12, 2013
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Opposition leader ups funding commitment to peak water safety agencies
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott announced yesterday (Sunday 11th August) that a future Coalition government would up its financial commitment to Australia's peak water...
Aug 12, 2013
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WhiteWater provide world's largest waterslide for Atlantis, The Palm's expansion
The Aquaventure Waterpark at Dubai attraction Atlantis, The Palm is set to unveil the world's largest diameter waterslide. Anchored to a 40 metre tower, the world first ride...
Aug 11, 2013
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15th FINA World Championships make use of Neptune-Benson's Defender aquatic filtration systems
In preparation for the just completed 15th FINA World Swimming Championships (held from 20th July to 4th August in Barcelona Spain), Neptune-Benson replaced 18 conventional sand...
Aug 10, 2013
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Busy week for industry conferences
Its a busy week for aquatic industry professionals in Australia and New Zealand with a choice of four major aquatic and recreation management conferences and exhibitions. The...
Aug 10, 2013
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Contract wins for Belgravia Leisure
Belgravia Leisure has enjoyed a successful period of business growth with a series of contract wins and re-appointments. The company has been appointed to manage the new...
Aug 9, 2013
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Overwhelming national support fills exhibition at 2013 SPASA Convention
The Swimming Pool and Spa Alliance's 2013 SPASA Convention is gearing up to be a hugely successful event with the expo now 100% full. Announcing the achievement, Swimming Pool...
Aug 7, 2013
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Sport NZ aquatic facilities study says New Zealand has too many pools
Sport New Zealand's National Facilities Strategy for Aquatic Sports suggests that there are currently 18 more standard sized pools in New Zealand than required. However, while...
Aug 7, 2013
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Young gets RDAF monies for pool shading and cinema roof
The town of Young in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales is to receive a $230,000 from the Federal Government's Regional Development Australia Fund, which Young...
Aug 6, 2013
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Boating industry salutes Darling Harbour partnership on its 25th anniversary
On the 25th anniversary of the Sydney International Boat Show at Darling Harbour, the support of Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) has been recognised by the Boating...
Aug 3, 2013
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Regupol makes everroll rubber flooring easier to specify
With Regupol (Australia) now a NATSPEC (the National Specification System of Australia) Product Partner, their everroll® collection of rubber flooring is now easily identifiable...
Aug 2, 2013
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Swimming Australia seeks input to research on barriers to disabled swimming
Swimming Australia has partnered with the University of the Sunshine Coast to establish a three year research project examining the barriers, motivations and outcomes of...
Aug 2, 2013
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Sport NZ releases guidelines for aquatic flooring surfaces
Intending to identify the various swimming pool surfacing options available and to determine the steps developers need to follow to minimise the risk of surface failure, Sport...
Aug 1, 2013
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Neptune-Benson filtration system gets 'Smart Approved' water saving accreditation
Leading commercial aquatic filtration systems manufacturer Neptune-Benson's Defender® Aquatic Filtration system has been certified as a Smart Approved water saving device by the...
Jul 31, 2013
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