News: Aquatics
Holroyd takes plunge for new pools
Holroyd City Council is undertaking a feasibility study to review the viability of its three swimming centres. The western Sydney Council is reviewing the future of its three...
Feb 1, 2011
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Aquatics
World first standing surf simulator for Coffs Harbour
A surf themed waterpark incorporating waterslides, a wave simulator and a surf museum has been proposed for a redeveloped Coffs Harbour Showground. Swimplex Aquatics Director...
Jan 31, 2011
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Federal funds to improve remote Northern Territory swimming pools
The Australian Federal Government is to work to strengthen the health, social and economic benefits of swimming pools in remote areas of the Northern Territory, in response to a...
Jan 29, 2011
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Aquatics
Resources to manage drowning risks at public pools
Following an investigation into the death of a child in 2007 at a public swimming pool where a large inflatable pool device was installed, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland...
Jan 28, 2011
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Aquatics
Next Generation ASB Tennis Centre Redevelopment Set for July Completion
The redeveloped ASB Tennis Centre in the Auckland suburb of Parnell is set to be completed in July, resulting in what has been described as "the flashest sport and leisure club...
Jan 28, 2011
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Fitness
Water Rides Boost Hanmer Springs Performance
The opening of a NZ$7.5 million extension at Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve in December has boosted the New Zealand attraction's holiday season performance. The 4,600 metre2...
Jan 27, 2011
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Queensland end NSW dominance at Interstate Championships
Queensland has taken out Surf Life Saving's 2011 Interstate Championships, following a tight battle with defending champions New South Wales on the final day of competition at...
Jan 25, 2011
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Deadly Holiday Period For Aquatic Incidents
10 drownings over the official Xmas and New Year holiday period is a tragic yet sadly predictable figure according to Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ). 10 drownings for the...
Jan 24, 2011
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Aquatics
Earthquake Repairs Scheduled for Christchurch Pools
Christchurch City Council's swimming pools at QEII, Pioneer and Centennial Recreation and Sport Centres will undergo repair work this year to correct damage caused by the...
Jan 24, 2011
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Interstate Championships set to light up Sydney's Northern Beaches
Surf Life Saving's elite will converge on Sydney this weekend for the 2011 National Interstate Championships, with defending champions New South Wales looking to hold off a...
Jan 21, 2011
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Floods Engulf Queensland Facilities
With floods having ravaged a major part of Queensland over recent weeks, rising floodwaters are now affecting low lying areas of the state capital Brisbane. Brisbane, home to...
Jan 12, 2011
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Blacktown's Youth Corroboree to connect Indigenous young people
Blacktown City Council's Emerton Leisure Centre will host a Summer Pool Party on Wednesday, 19th January as part of a Youth Corroboree program for Aboriginal and Torres Straits...
Jan 4, 2011
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Woodside Petroleum sponsorship to protect surf lifesavers against the sun
Energy giant Woodside Petroleum is backing the distribution of patrol hats, sunscreen and sun safety posters to all 307 surf life saving clubs around Australia in preparation...
Dec 23, 2010
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New Marketing and Communications Manager for YMCA Sydney
The YMCA of Sydney has appointed James Ellender as its new Marketing and Communications Manager. Ellender, the former establishment and Precinct Manager for the National Centre...
Dec 22, 2010
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DIY Pool Water Maintenance Reduces Costs and Risks
Sparkling clean, healthy pool and spa water is one of the biggest assets at any aquatic centre, and is certainly something the serious swimmer considers when choosing a...
Dec 14, 2010
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Aquatics
Remote facility builds on community support
Western Australian Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron has opened a new multi-purpose sports court for the remote Aboriginal community of Punmu, citing the facility as a...
Dec 9, 2010
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Aquatics
CLM introduces Waterslide safety policy
Following a number of waterslide incidents in New Zealand, aquatic and recreation facilities contractor Community Leisure Management (CLM) has implemented a new policy for their...
Dec 8, 2010
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Waterparks
Laurie Lawrence Shares tips for a Water-safe Summer
Hot on the heels of the release of national drowning statistics, Australian swimming icon Laurie Lawrence has teamed up with Australian company D&D Technologies, pioneers of the...
Dec 7, 2010
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Mercy Duck Dash Precedes West Wyalong Pool Reopening
The Holland Park Pool complex at West Wyalong in central western NSW has reopened. Swimplex Aquatics Pty Ltd undertook the $2 million dollar refurbishment that included a...
Dec 6, 2010
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Play
Professional Lifeguards say safety first at beaches this summer
The Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association (APOLA) says everyone needs to play it safe at beaches this summer. Doing so will mean that families can focus on...
Dec 3, 2010
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Aquatics
Dive-In Movies Return to Wet'n'Wild
The ever popular Dive-in Movies will return to Wet'n'Wild this Saturday (4th December) with a line-up of recent release family movies. Dive-in Movies offer guests the...
Dec 2, 2010
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Waterparks
One Pass for Shoalhaven Pools
Shoalhaven City Council is to allow swimming pool season pass holders to access any leisure centre or pool with the one pass. The Council recently passed a motion to make season...
Dec 1, 2010
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Billing
Energy saving rather than cost cutting at YMCA centre
Camden Council has challenged recent rises in energy costs by pursuing solutions rather than cutting services at its leisure facilities. At the YMCA-managed Mount Annan Leisure...
Nov 30, 2010
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Environment
YMCA urges parents to keep children's water safety skills a priority
Following the Royal Life Saving Society's recent revelation (see link below) that one in five children will leave primary school this year without swimming and water safety...
Nov 26, 2010
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