News: Aquatics
Sea World launches Jet Stunt Extreme
This weekend (17th September) will see Gold Coast theme park Sea World unleash its new Jet Stunt Extreme Show featuring some of the world's best jet ski stunt performers. The...
Sep 15, 2011
Tourism /
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Aquatics
Aflex Technology advances uniform guidance for operating swimming pool inflatables
Leading inflatable manufacturer Aflex is developing a set of standards for water inflatables encompassing all facets of these products from basic operating procedures, set-up,...
Sep 12, 2011
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Play /
Waterparks
Improvements bring Darwin waterhole back to life
Work is set to begin on improvements to a popular rural Darwin waterhole. The Howard Springs Nature Park, which has been closed to swimming for five years due to poor water...
Sep 8, 2011
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Recreation /
Aquatics
$26 million lifestyle club opens at Auckland's ASB Tennis Centre
After more than seven years of planning, 18 months of development and at a cost of $26 million dollars, New Zealand's first inner city lifestyle club has opened its doors to the...
Sep 6, 2011
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Aquatics /
Fitness
Maytronics forms NSW business unit
Maytronics Australia, the manufacturer of the Dolphin Robot cleaner, is delighted to announce the creation of a dedicated NSW Maytronics office, based in Sydney. In line with...
Sep 1, 2011
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Aquatics
Gladstone launches swim school software
Software provider Gladstone Health and Leisure is launching a learn-to-swim course management module. The new software, which will make its debut at UK exhibition Leisure...
Aug 31, 2011
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Aquatics
ACC PoolSafe Assessors and Advisory Group
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is calling for nominations from professionals interested in being either an Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) PoolSafe...
Aug 30, 2011
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Aquatics
FSB presents 'the future for the world of recreation'
The biennial event, to be held in Cologne from 26th to 28th October, is expected to attract in excess of 600 companies from over 40 countries within a total exhibition space of...
Aug 30, 2011
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Fitness
Lifeguards are not babysitters!: Watch Around Water launches new website
With the continued development of the Watch Around Water initiative in South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia, the program has launched a new website. According to a...
Aug 29, 2011
Safety /
Aquatics
Western Australian Government backs Beatty Park refurbishment
One of Western Australia's best known aquatic and recreation facilities is to receive a makeover following the handover of $5 million funding from the Western Australian...
Aug 23, 2011
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Ron Mell to head YMCA Australia
Ron Mell, the former Chief Executive of YMCA Perth and an acknowledged leader within the' Y' movement in Australia, has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of YMCA...
Aug 21, 2011
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Aquatics
Record numbers contribute to CERM industry benchmarks
A record 184 Australian and New Zealand public aquatic, recreation and sport centres have contributed data to the 2010 CERM PI Operational Management Benchmarks. Managed by the...
Aug 20, 2011
Finance /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Aquatics and recreation doesn't receive 'recognition it deserves'
A recent industry forum, hosted by the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA), resulted in an overwhelming agreement among invitees "that the industry does not receive...
Aug 19, 2011
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Aquatics
JAWS (Just Add Water Seminar) turns 50
The New Zealand Recreation Association's annual aquatics conference is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this week. The 2011 JAWS (Just Add Water Seminar) is being held todau and...
Aug 18, 2011
Events /
Recreation /
Aquatics
WA launches swimming pool water optimisation calculator
Western Australian Minister for Sport and Recreation Terry Waldron has launched a software tool that allows managers of aquatic facilities to quickly determine potential savings...
Aug 17, 2011
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment
Sport's key role in the new Christchurch
Key central city sporting assets will help create jobs and attract international events to the Canterbury region, according to Christchurch's Central City draft plan. Further...
Aug 16, 2011
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Aquatics
Korean waterparks expand
Two of Korea's world-renowned waterparks, DaeMyung Vivaldi Ocean World and Samsung Everland Caribbean Bay, have expanded for the (northern hemisphere) summer with support from...
Aug 16, 2011
Tourism /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
New Zealand drowning deaths continue to cause concern
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released statistics for the month of July which show four New Zealanders lost their lives in drowning incidents. WSNZ have also highlighted...
Aug 12, 2011
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Education /
Aquatics
New industry body for domestic and residential pool and spa builders
The coming together of state-based Swimming Pool & Spa Associations to form the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia (SPASA Australia) will see domestic and residential...
Aug 12, 2011
Education /
Aquatics
Thermal pool blanket reduces operating costs at new private aquatic centre
The recent opening of the Nepean Aquatic Centre marks the culmination of many years of involvement in swimming in the Nepean (western Sydney) area by owners Alan and Karen...
Aug 10, 2011
Technology /
Aquatics /
Environment
Water Safety New Zealand elected to AUSTSWIM
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has been elected as a member of The Australian Council for of Teaching Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM). The election is significant as,...
Aug 9, 2011
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Education /
Aquatics
Neptune-Benson's new partnership for future in aquatics
Celebrating 55 years in business, Neptune-Benson has highlighted its corporate heritage with President Barry Gertz stating the company is "energised about the future prospects...
Aug 8, 2011
Safety /
Technology /
Aquatics
Seminar to explain environmental health issues in public pools and splashpads
The Environmental Health Association (Australia) [EHA] is holding a one-day seminar exploring the optimum use of water in aquatic and recreation facilities and the operation and...
Aug 6, 2011
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Wellness /
Aquatics /
Play /
Waterparks
Canada's Olympic Synchronised Swimming Team makes the most of Phuket sport facilities
In advance of winning its bronze medal at the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, Canada's Olympic Synchronised Swimming Team completed their preparations at...
Aug 6, 2011
Events /
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Aquatics