News: Aquatics
Water Management in Aquatic Centres: Best Practice Guidelines
Sydney Water, in consultation with the NSW Aquatic and Recreation institute, the Australian Leisure Facilities Association and the NSW Department of Health, has developed a...
May 16, 2011
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Gold Coast's Tallebudgera Beach named Australia's cleanest beach
Tallebudgera Beach on the Gold Coast has been named Australia's Cleanest Beach in the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Clean Beaches Awards 2010/11. Tallebudgera Beach...
May 13, 2011
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Christchurch City Council seeks placements for recreation staff
With a number of Christchurch City Council recreation and sport facilities closed due to damage sustained in the 22nd February earthquake, and not expected to re-open for some...
May 13, 2011
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SPLASH! Asia a Success in Singapore
Last week's SPLASH! Asia international trade show for the pool and spa industry was the first exhibition to address the opportunities and challenges facing the Asian pool and...
May 13, 2011
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MSAC to get its FlowRider
The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) is to install a Wave Loch FlowRider artificial surf wave attraction, with the installation set to open in November. Victorian...
May 11, 2011
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Should public pools hire lane space to commercial operators?
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) is looking for opinions on the matter of hiring of lane space in public facilities to commercial operators. ALFA is aware...
May 9, 2011
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BlueFit to manage Brisbane's Centenary and Chermside Pools
Fast growing leisure contract managers BlueFit Leisure are to assume the management of Brisbane City Council's Centenary and Chermside Pools. BlueFit is understood to be taking...
May 4, 2011
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Heart Foundation opens entries for Healthy Community Awards
Entries are now open for the Heart Foundation Healthy Community Awards 2011. Previously known as the Local Government Awards, these new look awards recognise Councils for their...
May 2, 2011
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ASCTA releases new Learners with Disability course
The Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association has released their new accreditation course, the Swim Australia Teacher of Learners with Disability. This is the fifth...
Apr 26, 2011
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Swimming Australia targets Indigenous swimming stars
Swimming Australia is targetting Indigenous communities as a potential source of future swimming stars. Olympian Samantha Riley, the first indigenous Australian to win an...
Apr 25, 2011
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Newcastle to upgrade Lambton Swimming Centre
Newcastle City Council has commenced plans to upgrade its Lambton Swimming Centre with the advertisement of a tender for the design and construction of an aquatic playground at...
Apr 21, 2011
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Sunbather completes 'turnkey' commercial Solar Pool Heating Installation
Solar pool heating experts Sunbather have completed their latest commercial solar pool heating installation at the Kensington Community Centre in Victoria. The Kensington...
Apr 20, 2011
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Registrations Open for 47th ARI Annual Conference and Trade Show
The program and registration form for the 47th Aquatic and Recreation Institute Conference and Trade Show are now available. The conference, to be held at Novotel Sydney Manly...
Apr 18, 2011
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Barossa's 'Rex' set for weekend opening
The Rex Barossa Aquatic Fitness Centre is to host its inaugural open day tomorrow (16th April). With the opening of 'The Rex', residents of South Australia's Barossa valley can...
Apr 15, 2011
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Major Works commence at Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex
Work on a new Olympic sized pool at Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex began today with contractors diving into construction. Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves, Federal Sport...
Apr 14, 2011
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Belgravia Centres Bounce Back from Summer Floods
Belgravia Leisure has reported on how several of its managed centres have recovered from Australia's summer floods. In a statement it reported that "on Tuesday 11th January when...
Apr 13, 2011
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New wave of water attractions unveiled at DEAL
Water attractions look set to remain popular leisure options in the Middle East as more suppliers look to enter the market. Water was just one of the themes flowing through the...
Apr 11, 2011
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City of Yarra Commits to ensure healthy, connected community
Finishing a $7.8 million upgrade of the Collingwood Leisure Centre, preparing for construction of the North Fitzroy Library and restoring a Richmond community facility are among...
Apr 7, 2011
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Elite swimmers seek pay rises
Australia's elite swimmers are set to negotiate a pay rise and better work conditions after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) yesterday ordered Swimming...
Apr 7, 2011
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Standing surf wave simulator a reality
Swimplex Aquatics are set to release the Latitube, a standing surf wave simulator that captures the rush, velocity and intensity of a barrelling wave. Unlike other simulators...
Apr 6, 2011
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YMCA Australia appoints new Chief Executive
The Board of YMCA Australia has announced the appointment of Ron Mell as its new Chief Executive. Mell is the current Chief Executive of YMCA Perth and an acknowledged leader...
Apr 5, 2011
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Austswim training launches in New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has announced the introduction of the AUSTSWIM Training Programme in New Zealand. AUSTSWIM is the Australian Council for the Teaching of Swimming...
Apr 4, 2011
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Contract awarded for new Rockhampton pool
Rockhampton's new Southside Memorial Swimming Pool has moved a step closer, with the award of the design and construction contract for the $3.3 million project. Queensland...
Apr 4, 2011
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Hyatt Regency Coolum Unveils Dune Beach Club
Hyatt Regency Coolum has added to its array of event locations with the unveiling of its new Dune Beach Club. With dramatic views of Mt Coolum and direct access to the broad...
Apr 3, 2011
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