News: Aquatics
Portable pool brings swimming lessons to Hicks Bay
Hundreds of children and their families in Hicks Bay on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island will no longer go without swimming lessons or need to travel to swim thanks...
Jul 31, 2013
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Aims to link Watch Around Water program with other anti-drowning initiatives
The Royal Life Saving Society WA (RLSSWA) is aiming to work with other anti-drowning initiatives targeting parents with young children, such as Keep Watch and Swim & Survive, to...
Jul 30, 2013
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$47.8 million Aquanation transformation begins
The major make-over of the ageing Ringwood Aquatic Centre into 'Aquanation', Victoria's new State Diving Centre and regional aquatic and leisure centre, is underway....
Jul 29, 2013
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YMCA Victoria announces training partnership with Life Saving Victoria
YMCA Victoria has announced a strategic partnership with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) to provide first response and pool safety qualifications. The training will incorporate CPR,...
Jul 27, 2013
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Jet boat attraction drivers to be charged over Dart River incident
An incident in which two jet boats collided on the Dart River near Glenorchy on 4th January 2013 has resulted in Maritime New Zealand laying charges against the two drivers...
Jul 26, 2013
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Swimming clubs head to Rotorua for school holiday training
The Rotorua Aquatic Centre is 'laying out the welcome mat' as its geothermal heated pools and indoor facilities attract North Island swimming clubs during the July school...
Jul 24, 2013
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Rockhampton's Southside Memorial Pool opens
Work has been completed on the large tensile membrane roof over the flagship 50 metre pool at Rockhampton's Southside Memorial Pool. The $17 million Federal, State and Regional...
Jul 23, 2013
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YMCA swimming lessons: new name, same game
Retired Olympic swimming champion, Nicole Livingstone has officially launched the YMCA's rebranded swimming program, 'YMCA Swimming Lessons', at the organisation's recent...
Jul 23, 2013
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Northern Arena celebrates clean sweep of New Zealand Swim Teacher Awards
Auckland aquatic and fitness facility Northern Arena made a clean sweep of all the swim school and teacher awards at the recent New Zealand Swim Coaches and Teachers Association...
Jul 22, 2013
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No evidence of dolphin mistreatment at Ocean Park Hong Kong
Hong Kong Police have closed their investigation into alleged mistreatment of an Ocean Park dolphin after government vets found no evidence of wrongdoing. There was a public...
Jul 22, 2013
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New artificial reef for Shoalhaven
Scuba diving and recreational fishing in the Shoalhaven area will receive a major boost with NSW's second offshore artificial reef to be installed. Anouncing plans to develop...
Jul 22, 2013
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Surfing Australia building a platform for future success
Surfing Australia hase announced two important initiatives that will see the building expansion of the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC) and the launch of...
Jul 19, 2013
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Legoland Malaysia to expand with new waterpark
After the successful opening of Legoland Malaysia theme park last year, the attraction is set to expand with the opening of the first Legoland Water Park in Asia. Set to open in...
Jul 17, 2013
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Expanded Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre set for August reopening
After nearly 18 months of construction, the will be holding an Open Day to celebrate its expansion on Saturday 17th August. At the heart of the $15 million expansion project is...
Jul 17, 2013
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LIWA Aquatics announces funding for 2013/14 projects
The Board of the Leisure Institute of Western Australian (LIWA) Aquatics has endorsed the 2013/14 annual budget with a substantial increase to funding for a range of programs....
Jul 16, 2013
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Local board launches Albany Stadium Pool project
The beginning of the Albany Stadium Pool project, a key priority for the Auckland suburb of Albany, has been launched by the Upper Harbour Local Board. The new pool, currently...
Jul 15, 2013
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Merlin announces more developments at Underwater World
Merlin Entertainments Group has announced the second stage of a two year, $6.5 million refurbishment for Sunshine Coast aquarium UnderWater World. The second stage...
Jul 13, 2013
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Multi-Use pavilion completed at Doncaster Aquarena
Construction of the Doncaster Aquarena aquatic and recreation centre's new outdoor multi-use pavilion is now complete and centre users can now enjoy a range of new programs in...
Jul 11, 2013
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PolySoft basks in the fun at Prince Alfred Park Pool
The recently reopened Prince Alfred Park Pool complex, in the inner Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, incorporates current best practice in sustainability and efficiency including...
Jul 10, 2013
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More money for VACSWIM SA as its popularity continues to grow
The South Australian Government is to increase funding for the popular VACSWIM SA program which teaches water safety skills to young people aged between five and 18. Sports...
Jul 10, 2013
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New directors bring diverse experience to SPASA Board
Following the appointment of Robert Guthrie to the position of President of the Swimming Pool and Spa Alliance (SPASA), three new directors have joined the SPASA Board. The new...
Jul 9, 2013
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Second waterslide for Coastlands Aquatic Centre
The soon to be completed Coastlands Aquatic Centre in Paraparaumu town centre is to have a second waterslide/hydroslide installed. The $431,000 waterslide/hydroslide has been...
Jul 6, 2013
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CBAY receives engineering commendations in New Zealand awards
Timaru District Council's Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki Centre (CBay) has received honours and mentions in two New Zealand engineering and design awards. The aquatic, fitness and...
Jul 5, 2013
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Whale season at its peak as high numbers pass the NSW coastline
The 2013 whale watching season is right now in the midst of its peak with numbers greater than the past two years already being recorded at coastal vantage points in NSW...
Jul 4, 2013
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