News: Aquatics
AV Media Systems to complete audio visual fitout at Aqualink Box Hill
AV Media Systems have been appointed as the successful tenderer to undertake the complete audio visual (AV) fit out for the City Whitehorse's $30 million redevelopment of the...
Jan 31, 2013
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LIWA uses customised waterborne inflatable to promote Watch Around Water
Industry body LIWA Aquatics has been using a specially designed 'low profile' aquatic inflatable to assist in the promotion of its Watch Around Water (WAW) campaign across...
Jan 30, 2013
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GESAC signs up its 10,000th member
Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) has signed up its 10,000th member. GESAC Manager GESAC Mark Collins said the Centre is now one of the most popular leisure facilities...
Jan 29, 2013
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Seal paradise opens at Sea World
Prior to the weekend's severe weather, Gold Coast theme park Sea World opened 'Seal Harbour', its much anticipated new marine animal exhibit. The multimillion dollar attration,...
Jan 28, 2013
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PSL impacts swimming in the Philippines
The Philippine Swim League (PSL) got a big boost in its grassroots development program when it was appointed national university sports association for colleges and universities...
Jan 28, 2013
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Celebrating Banjo's Billabong's first Australia Day
Jamberoo Action Park is gearing up for the first Australia Day since the launch of its Australiana themed water attraction Banjo's Billabong. To celebrate, every child entering...
Jan 26, 2013
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Dates and program confirmed for 2013 ASCTA Convention
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has confirmed that its 2013 Convention will be held on the Gold Coast from 7th to 12th May. The event, to be...
Jan 25, 2013
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Active Moreland website launch aims to get more people more active more often
Offering locals the opportunity to swim at one of the six Active Moreland aquatic centres, a hit of tennis at one of many local courts, a walk in the parks or a game of football...
Jan 24, 2013
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Aquafutures conference to address the future of the aquatics industry
Striving to set the standard for aquatic industry, the Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) is to host the Aquafutures International Conference from Friday 9th to Sunday...
Jan 24, 2013
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IOC, IPC and IAKS launch 2013 sport and leisure facilities award
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) are calling...
Jan 24, 2013
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Water Safety Program for Illawarra Migrants
More than 40 young Illawarra migrants from nations including Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Burundi and Ethiopia recently participated in a two week water...
Jan 23, 2013
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Domestic beach holidays get thumbs up from Australians
New research by Tourism Australia has confirmed Australian beach holidays rate among the best in the world, with six out of 10 Australians rating the country's iconic beach...
Jan 22, 2013
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Gold Coast 2018 details Commonwealth Games venue plans
The Queensland Government has showcased the major venues that will host events during the Gold Coast's staging of the 2018 Commonwealth Games: the Metricon Stadium and the new...
Jan 22, 2013
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High diving summer fun at Luna Park Sydney
Summer holiday guests at Luna Park Sydney are being entertained by The Sky Pirates a high diving troupe who perform a pirate themed diving entertainment. In an entertaining...
Jan 21, 2013
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ALFAQ to hold industry breakfast workshop
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association's Queensland branch (ALFAQ) has announced that it will host a Breakfast Workshop on the morning of Wednesday 13th February 2013....
Jan 19, 2013
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Breastfeeding mothers to protest at Bribie Island Aquatic Leisure Centre
Breastfeeding mothers are to protest at the Bribie Island Aquatic Leisure Centre about their right to feed their infants. The protest is in response to the experience of a young...
Jan 18, 2013
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Adrenaline activities at Sydney's Urban Jungle
With five courses, over 50 aerial activities ranging between two and six metres up in the trees including four flying foxes to get users back to ground level, Urban Jungle...
Jan 18, 2013
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ALFA Queensland links with Australian Institute of Personal Trainers to aid members
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association's Queensland branch (ALFAQ) have announced a strategic alliance with the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) that aims...
Jan 16, 2013
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Bradley to leave Royal Life Saving Society Australia
Long serving Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) Chief Executive Rob Bradley will leave the role on 18th January after 16 years in the role. Bradley leaves to build a...
Jan 15, 2013
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Dunedin Swim Coaching Board members named
A team of five people with strong swimming and sports administration backgrounds have been appointed to the new Dunedin Swim Coaching Board, formed to oversee the coaching of...
Jan 11, 2013
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VenuesWest combats obesity concerns
A major study of users of two of Perth's busiest aquatic, recreation and sport facilities has revealed that 83% of people are worried about the issue of childhood obesity in...
Jan 11, 2013
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Lightning strike closes Wanaka Pool
Wanaka Pool was temporarily closed after the facility was hit by lightning during an electrical storm on Wednesday (9th January). Lakes Leisure Chief Executive Ruth Stokes said...
Jan 10, 2013
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Brunei waterpark popularity exceeds expectations
Brunei's first waterpark, located in the western disrict of Belait, has become a hit among the public during the holidays. Opened in December, the water amusement park at the...
Jan 10, 2013
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Swim for Life celebrates five years in the Pilbara
YMCA Perth's Swim for Life program celebrated the New Year by reaching its fifth birthday. Since 2008, the award winning Indigenous youth employment program has assisted 80...
Jan 10, 2013
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