News: Aquatics
Polin launches 'Magic Spheres' waterslide
Leading international waterpark ride manufacturers Polin have launched a new waterslide series called 'Magic Spheres'. With a futuristic appearance, the Magic Spheres concept is...
Jan 2, 2012
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Kalamunda Water Park reopens after $3 million refurbishment
The Shire of Kalamunda's Kalamunda Waterpark reopened just before Christmas having undergone more than $3 million in refurbishments. The park was closed at the beginning of 2010...
Dec 30, 2011
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Leisure facilities reopen after Christchurch's 'Eve of Eve' earthquake
With aftershocks continuing to rattle Christchurch residents following the 'eve of Eve' earthquake on Friday 23rd December, leisure facilities across the city have reopened....
Dec 29, 2011
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Athletic youth go for gold at Thanyapura Ironkids Phuket Triathlon
Hundreds of children from all over Asia, from future world champions to those who just want to have fun, converged on the world's new Ironman and Triathlon mecca, Phuket earlier...
Dec 28, 2011
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Timaru's CBAY incorporates SBS Events Centre and Fitness Studio
Timaru District Council's ambitious Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre development has achieved a significant landmark with the an agreement for the management and operation of...
Dec 28, 2011
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Melbourne Sports Hub launches landmark Double FlowRider wave simulator
Victoria's State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) has launched south-eastern Australia's first double FlowRider at the Melbourne Sports Hub. Sited in the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic...
Dec 27, 2011
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Water cannon represents the new wave in aquatic toys
The ultimate children's play experience associated with interactive aquatic toys is more accessible than ever with the introduction of the new water cannon developed by Water...
Dec 23, 2011
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YMCA launches first ever national Swimathon fundraiser
The National Council of YMCAs has announced its first ever national Swimathon fundraiser, which, on Sunday 11th March, will see more than 100 YMCA-managed pools across the...
Dec 22, 2011
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Cairns' Sugarworld reopens
Cairns' Sugarworld waterpark, sited in the suburb of Edmonton, has reopened. The park's slides were declared unsafe in April last year, prompting its closure and subsequent...
Dec 21, 2011
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How Clean is Your Pool Deck?
While the pool water in Australian public swimming pools might be of the highest quality, a major feature in the latest issue of Australasian Leisure Management questions the...
Dec 14, 2011
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H2O Xtream achieves Gold with Halberg Trust
Upper Hutt Council's H2O Xtream aquatic facility recently achieved the prestigious SportAccess Gold Award from the Halberg Trust. Committed to "honouring sporting excellence and...
Dec 11, 2011
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Ocean Lifestyles website launched
Just in time for the Australian summer OceanFit has launched a new fun, interactive and educational beach-orientated website. The bright and easy to navigate free website...
Dec 8, 2011
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Hutt City Council consults on Community Facilities Trust proposal
Hutt City Council is inviting local residents to have their say on a proposal to establish a charitable trust to manage and develop its leisure and community facilities in Lower...
Dec 8, 2011
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Protests over YMCA's swimming pool contract win in Ballarat
Ballarat City Council's decision to award management of the city's Eureka Pool to the YMCA after 39 years of family management has caused public outrage. Facebook pages,...
Dec 7, 2011
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New Head for Gladstone Australia
Changes at Gladstone Australia have seen the appointment of a new General Manager, Richard Clancy and David Walker assuming the role of Australian Operations Manager. Walker,...
Dec 1, 2011
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WA Health Department to issue 'Spray Park' guidance
The Western Australia Department of Health is developing laws for the operation of spray parks (also known as splash pads and 'zero-depth' water playgrounds) in Western...
Nov 30, 2011
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Double award for Clare & Gilbert Valley's Lifestyle Centre
Clare & Gilbert Valley Council's The Valleys Lifestyle Centre was a double award winner at the Links Modular Solutions, 2011 State Aquatics Conference, presented by Recreation...
Nov 29, 2011
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Regional winners dominate Western Australia's sport and recreation industry awards
Regional Western Australia has emerged as the clear winner of Western Australia's 2011 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards, with close to half of all category winners connected...
Nov 28, 2011
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Royal Life Saving calls for mandatory swimming lessons in new national curriculum
The Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) says it is a national disgrace that 50,000 children will leave primary school this summer unable to swim, making them highly...
Nov 25, 2011
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International Quadratics appoints interstate distributors for its commercial division
Pierce Pool Supplies, the commercial division of International Quadratics, has expanded the Australia-wide distribution of its range of products and services for the commercial...
Nov 22, 2011
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Singapore to host 2015 Southeast Asian Games
The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will return to Singapore in 2015 after the city-state was awarded the hosting rights to the multi-sport event. According to the Singapore Straits...
Nov 21, 2011
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Hurley backs Surfing Australia High Performance Centre
With an eye to the future, industry leader Hurley is to invest in the next generation of Aussie surfing stars by supporting Surfing Australia's High Performance Centre at...
Nov 21, 2011
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Belgravia Leisure wins Dandenong aquatic facility contracts
Belgravia Leisure has been successful in winning the tender for the operation of the City of Greater Dandenong's aquatic and recreation facilities, including the existing...
Nov 21, 2011
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Centaman celebrates World Waterpark Association innovation award
The recent World Waterpark Association (WWA) innovation awards recognised Australian-based management technology company Centaman and its innovative customer counting and data...
Nov 19, 2011
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