News: Aquatics
Sunbather adapts to deliver energy savings for Huntingtower aquatic facility
The recently opened aquatic and recreation centre at Huntingtower School in Mount Waverley is demonstrating the highest standards in environmental sustainability. The new...
Oct 18, 2011
Finance /
Aquatics /
Environment
YMCA Victoria takes over the management of Moreland Council's Leisure Facilities
Having managed Brunswick City Baths for many years, the YMCA Victoria has won the tender to oversee all six Moreland City Councils's aquatic and leisure facilities, taking over...
Oct 17, 2011
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Banyule Council reveals WaterMarc's dynamic energy
Banyule City Council has unveiled detailed designs and the branding for its $50 million Greensborough regional aquatic and recreation centre. To be named WaterMarc the new...
Oct 14, 2011
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness /
Waterparks
Surf Life Saving makes $3.6 billion economic contribution to the community
The total value to the Australian economy of Surf Life Saving's coastal drowning and injury prevention efforts in 2009/10 has been estimated to be worth $3.6 billion. This is...
Oct 12, 2011
Sport /
Tourism /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Ice Land Water Park celebrates anniversary: announces developments
Ice Land Water Park has celebrated its first anniversary, announcing plans for expansion and plans to open similar facilities in Abu Dhabi and Thailand. Expansion of the 25-acre...
Oct 12, 2011
Tourism /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
TRAC exceeds 3,000 members backed by Technogym
Recognised as one of the top five best equipped facilities in the world, the Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) has attracted more than 3,000 members in less than a...
Oct 12, 2011
Recreation /
Wellness /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Emerton Leisure Centre named AUSTSWIM Swim School of the Year
Emerton Leisure Centre has been awarded the 2011 Swim School of the Year at the recent AUSTSWIM Water Safety Awards. The Centre was awarded the honour ahead of other renowned...
Oct 11, 2011
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
National Coastal Safety Report confirms 61 coastal drownings in 2010/11
Surf Life Saving Australia's 2011 National Coastal Safety Report has confirmed a fall in coastal drowning deaths in 2010/11 with 61 confirmed coastal drowning deaths nationally,...
Oct 10, 2011
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics
'Great Improvements' for Genesis Energy Recreation Centre
The past year has been an outstanding one for the team at the Genesis Energy Recreation Centre in Masterton, with managers CLM reporting that "great improvements" have been made...
Oct 8, 2011
Sport /
Recreation /
Aquatics
NZRA appoints new Chief Executive
New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) President John Latimer has announced that Andrew Leslie has been appointed as the Association's new Chief Executive. Leslie has had...
Oct 7, 2011
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment /
Parks
Safety standards improve in aquatic facilities
The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia's newly released State of the Aquatics Industry 2011 report shows that the number of facilities choosing to undertake the recurring...
Oct 5, 2011
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
$15 million funding boost for Karratha Leisure Complex
The Federal Government has agreed to contribute $15 million towards funding of the Karratha Leisure Complex. The funding, from Australian Government's Regional Development...
Oct 5, 2011
Recreation /
Aquatics
Surfing Australia begins construction on World's first surfing centre of excellence
Construction has commenced on Surfing Australia's multi-million dollar training facility at Casuarina Beach, NSW. Deputy Prime Minister, Treasurer Wayne Swan was recently on...
Oct 4, 2011
Sport /
Education /
Aquatics
Cairns Surf Lifesaving Club upgrade begins at Palm Cove
Redevelopment of the Cairns Surf Lifesaving Club at Palm Cove will see the facility become the new regional training hub for surf lifesaving in north Queensland. The $5 million,...
Oct 2, 2011
Sport /
Safety /
Aquatics
Key appointments at CLM
CLM (Community Leisure Management) has announced the appointment of Brett Jude into a role that will oversee all the CLM operated facilities in the Counties Manukau region....
Sep 30, 2011
Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Macquarie University unveils cutting edge Health Club
A new state of the art fitness club has opened as part of the Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre. Based on the University campus at North Ryde, NSW the addition of new...
Sep 28, 2011
Sport /
Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
CLM backs Debitsuccess OMG system for online member sign-ups
Since its establishment in 1995, Community Leisure Management (CLM) has grown to become one of New Zealand's leading health and fitness chains. With an unyielding commitment to...
Sep 26, 2011
Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Billing
CENTAMAN Entrance Control launches new web site for the security market
CENTAMAN Entrance Control, provider of intelligent entrance control solutions, has announced it has launched a new web site which provides customers, prospects, and security...
Sep 24, 2011
Access /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Billing /
Fitness
YMCA's Cox to feature on Undercover Boss Australia
YMCA Australia Chief Operating Officer, Nick Cox is set to feature in an episode of the second season of the Ten Network's Undercover Boss Australia. It's the first time in the...
Sep 23, 2011
Recreation /
Wellness /
Aquatics
Royal Life Saving reveals rise in drownings
Drowning deaths are now at their highest level since 2003, with 315 people having drowned in the past 12 months. Numbers have jumped by 11% when compared to the five year...
Sep 22, 2011
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Moree Artesian Pools redevelopment delayed by rains
Recent wet weather has disrupted progress on the redevelopment of the Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex with the result that it will no longer be possible to open the pools for...
Sep 22, 2011
Hospitality /
Wellness /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Simons Green Energy launches cogeneration system for Castle Hill RSL
Simons Green Energy has launched a state-of-the-art cogeneration system at Castle Hill RSL Club's C2K Aquatic Centre - one of Sydney's largest multi-purpose leisure and activity...
Sep 21, 2011
Aquatics /
Environment /
Fitness
TRAC uses social media to share client's success story
The recently opened Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is using social media to promote the weight loss achievements of one of its gym members. With a film posted...
Sep 21, 2011
Marketing /
Recreation /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Iron Man Riddington wins Manly surf skills contract
Former champion ironman Craig Riddington will continue teaching his brand of surf-safety awareness at Manly Beach after making a successful bid to run the program for students....
Sep 19, 2011
Tourism /
Safety /
Aquatics