News: Aquatics
LIWA Aquatics 2011 North West Seminar
LIWA Aquatics first accredited professional development session for 2011 will take place from 19th to 21st May in Exmouth. The decision by the LIWA (Leisure Institute of Western...
Apr 2, 2011
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Tree Top Walk continues to be a South-West tourism magnet
Western Australia's Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk has drawn more than 2.6 million visitors since it opened in 1996, with new facilities expected to bring even more tourists...
Mar 31, 2011
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Belgravia Launches International Division
Following its appointment as the operator of a major new sports resort in Abu Dhabi, Belgravia Leisure has announced the launch of a dedicated international leisure management...
Mar 30, 2011
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Sunshine Coast agrees Aquatics Plan
The Sunshine Coast Council has adopted an aquatics strategy that will guide the planning, development and management of the aquatics network across the region over the next 15...
Mar 28, 2011
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Queensland aquatic industry advances Environmental Sustainability Program
The Queensland branch of the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFAQ) has joined with the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) under...
Mar 22, 2011
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Clarence Valley Council tenders the Management and Operation of its Swimming Pool Facilities
Clarence Valley Council in northern NSW has released a tender for the Management and Operation of Grafton Olympic Memorial Pool, South Grafton Indoor Pool & Boyd-Nattress...
Mar 21, 2011
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$3 million attraction for Perth's Adventure World
Perth theme park Adventure World is to develop a new $3 million water attraction. Following a successful summer season, the Bibra Lake-based attraction will begin construction...
Mar 21, 2011
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Water Park Toys set to make a splash
Water Park Toys is a new supplier of innovative, interactive and educational inflatable products that make aquatic play both learning and engaging. The company, created by...
Mar 20, 2011
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Kiwi Drowning Toll Rises by 46%
15 Drowning deaths in the month of February have taken New Zealand's national drowning toll for the first two months of 2011 to 35; a 46% increase in the number of fatalities...
Mar 18, 2011
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Australia's Anti Wave equips major aquatic events
Australia's premier swimming and water polo equipment specialists, Anti Wave are looking forward to a successful 2011. Chosen to provide lane ropes and other equipment at the...
Mar 18, 2011
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Mariner 3S robotic pool cleaner now available in Australasia
Mariner 3S of Switzerland, world leaders in the manufacture and design of commercial cleaning equipment for swimming pools, have appointed Sydney-based Alias Pty Ltd as their...
Mar 17, 2011
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Dubai waterpark gets world first
Dubai's Wild Wadi waterpark has launched a world first, a triple tornado thrill water ride, named Tantrum Alley. The 250 metre long Tantrum Alley is the only one in the world...
Mar 16, 2011
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Brisbane Pools Reopen as Lord Mayor commits $11.8 million to assist community and sports groups
Two of Brisbane City Council's aquatic centres, affected by January's floods, have reopened. A Brisbane City Council spokesperson told Australasian Leisure Management that the...
Mar 15, 2011
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World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011
Strategies to address the massive level of child drownings in Asia, where more than 350,000 children under 18 drowned in the year 2009/2010, are to be presented at the upcoming...
Mar 15, 2011
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Wave Loch Appoints Regional Sales Representative
Wave Loch LLC, manufacturers of the FlowRider artificial wave attraction, have recently appointed OzFlow as their Australian and New Zealand Agents and Sales Representatives....
Mar 15, 2011
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Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screens Released
Smart Digital Australia has released its new 'Rental Tough' inflatable outdoor movie screen. Perfect for the hire or rental industries, the new screen frame fabric is tougher...
Mar 14, 2011
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Women-only Classes Create Media Storm
Plans by Councils in Melbourne to introduce womens-only fitness and swimming sessions in aquatic and recreation centres have been criticised by Melbourne newspaper The Herald...
Mar 14, 2011
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International Focus for Singapore Pool and Spa Show
The first ever SPLASH! Asia event is set to take place from 4th to 5th May 2011 at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore. The exhibition is modeled on the highly...
Mar 14, 2011
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WhiteWater Opens Office in China
Leading waterpark design, engineering and manufacturing company WhiteWater West Industries Ltd have opened a new office in Shanghai, China. The new office marks a significant...
Mar 12, 2011
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YMCA to manage new SA State Aquatic Centre
The South Australian Government has announced the YMCA as the preferred operator of the State's new $100 million aquatic and leisure centre. The announcement comes as the final...
Mar 11, 2011
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Nominate for the Victorian Aquatic & Recreation Awards
With nominations for the 2011 Victorian Aquatic and Recreation Awards set to close on Friday 18th March, those entering are being urged to put the finishing touches on ther...
Mar 10, 2011
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Recruitment Begins at South Australian State Aquatic Centre
With its opening scheduled to be held in less than eight weeks, the process of recruitment for 250 new staff members at the South Australian State Aquatic Centre has began. The...
Mar 7, 2011
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Bleak outlook for Christchurch's QEII Park complex
The Christchurch earthquake of Tuesday 22nd February has severely impacted the City Council's aquatic, fitness and sport facilities with the Queen Elizabeth II Park (QEII Park)...
Mar 7, 2011
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NZ Swimming review gets underway
An independent review of Swimming New Zealand's High Performance Programme is about to get underway, led by Wellington businessman Chris Ineson. SPARC's most recent investment...
Mar 3, 2011
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