News: Aquatics
CERM releases latest aquatic, recreation and sport facilities performance indicators bulletin
The CERM Performance Indicators® Project at the Centre for Tourism & Leisure Management, University of South Australia has recently published its latest Bulletin (Vol 21, ISSN...
Feb 25, 2013
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Program released for Aquafutures International Conference
The full conference program for the Aquafutures International Conference 2013 has been released. Hosted by Royal Life Saving Society Queensland, Aquafutures is a three day...
Feb 25, 2013
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Surf Cities conference to promote the growth of the surf industry
Delegates to the upcoming Global Surf Cities Conference on the Gold Coast will be told that the value of the global surf industry could be as high as US$131 billion annually....
Feb 22, 2013
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Big Wet heading to BIG4 Howard Springs
In a picturesque corner of the Northern Territory, just 23 kilometres from Darwin, BIG4's Howard Springs Holiday Park is preparing for the Big Wet with the imminent arrival of...
Feb 22, 2013
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Second report slams management of Australian swimming
Just hours after Swimming Australia released an independent review into its London 2012 Olympics campaign highlighting a "toxic" culture which saw athletes abuse prescription...
Feb 20, 2013
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Confusion leads to Auckland waterslide ban
Parents have been stopped from 'tandem' riding with their young children on waterslides (hydroslides) at Auckland aquatic centres. The New Zealand Herald has reported that, as...
Feb 20, 2013
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Review slams 'toxic' culture in Olympic swim team
A report reviewing the culture and leadership in Australia's swimming team has slammed a "toxic" culture which saw athletes abuse prescription drugs, alcohol and curfews during...
Feb 19, 2013
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Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Biathlon Race Series attracts 1,500 participants
Running for over 20 years, this summer season's Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Biathlon Race Series has attracted 1,500 entrants. Consisting of a 4 kilometre run along the footpath in...
Feb 18, 2013
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Greater Taree City Council appoints YMCA to manage aquatic and fitness facilities
Greater Taree City Council and the local community are set to benefit from a new partnership with leading leisure management provider, the YMCA, which has been appointed to...
Feb 16, 2013
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Nationals WA pledge funds for regional aquatics in Western Australia
The Nationals WA (the National Party of Western Australia) have committed to providing funds to cover the pool entry costs for children or people attending swimming lessons if...
Feb 12, 2013
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Elite swim squads converge on Thanyapura
Although 2013 is just six weeks old, the Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) has already welcomed a galaxy of swimming stars from the Dutch, Hungarian and British national...
Feb 12, 2013
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ASCTA convention program released with online registrations open
The program for the Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) Convention 2013 is now available with online registrations for the event also now open. The online...
Feb 11, 2013
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LAI Games forms new division to manufacture and market pay-per-use lockers
Global amusements developer and manufacturer LAI Games has established a new division, The Locker Network. Making use of technology licensed from Locker Systems of...
Feb 11, 2013
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Victorian plans for smoking bans at sporting venues, playgrounds and skate parks
Following similar legislation in other States, the Victorian Government has announced legislative plans to ban smoking at sporting facilities, children's playgrounds and skate...
Feb 10, 2013
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VICSWIM Summer Kidz celebrates another successful season
The VICSWIM Summer Kidz program has again exceeded expectations with enrolment numbers reaching over 7,200 children across the three weeks of intensive aquatic education. This...
Feb 9, 2013
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Resorts World Sentosa's marine life fund supports new projects
With its Marine Life Park having been operational since December, Resorts World Sentosa has announced that its Marine Life Fund (MLF) will back two local marine conservation and...
Feb 9, 2013
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YMCA Swimathon to help disadvantaged learn to swim
Registrations have now opened for the 2013 YMCA Swimathon, which will be held at over 50 local YMCAs across the nation on Sunday 3rd March. The YMCA Swimathon encourages people...
Feb 8, 2013
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Across the Lake Swim turns 50
Taupo's longest running event, the swim from Acacia Bay to Three Mile Bay turns 50 next month and the jubilee celebrations are attracting hundreds to enter, watch and enjoy the...
Feb 7, 2013
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Green solutions at Balga Leisurepark
The City of Stirling's quest to become more sustainable has seen the installation of a new commercial solar pool heating system at its Balga Leisurepark. Installed in the last...
Feb 6, 2013
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Cool oasis in the midst of stifling Sydney weather
BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park in Sydney's Northern Beaches suburb of North Narrabeen took some of the sting out of Sydney's recent heatwave with the pre-Christmas opening of...
Feb 6, 2013
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre gets top safety endorsement
The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre has received a 99.79% safety endorsement in a recent safety assessment by the Royal Life Saving Society Australia. Managed by Sydney...
Feb 5, 2013
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Wellington opens three news pools
Three new swimming pool facilities have opened in New Zealand's capital city in recent weeks - delivering a major boost for pain relief, rehabilitation, swim safety and...
Feb 4, 2013
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Interim swim coaching arrangements at Dunedin's Moana Pool
The new Dunedin Swim Coaching Board, appointed just before Christmas, has announced interim coaching arrangements until a new coach is appointed. Chairperson Lindsay Dey says...
Feb 2, 2013
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AIS swim coach Rollason departs
Shannon Rollason has resigned as head swimming coach at the Australian Institute of Sport to take up a position in Denmark. Rollason moved from his Brisbane base to join the AIS...
Feb 1, 2013
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