News: Aquatics
Christchurch's Vbase Venues Expected to reopen on Wednesday
Following the Christchurch earthquake, venues managed by Vbase are expected to reopen on Wednesday (8th September). Events scheduled to be held at any of Vbaseâs four venues...
Sep 6, 2010
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Heritage and Leisure Buildings Suffer in Christchurch Quake
The weekend's major earthquake on New Zealand's South Island has had a major effect on Christchurch's heritage and leisure. Many of Christchurch's and Canterbury's character...
Sep 5, 2010
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Pulsar Joins with Siemens to Launch Rebate Allowance for New Installations
Arch International Pty Ltd is offering a 'cashback' promotion to new customers of Siemens Australia (or their agents) for new Pulsar® installations at commercial/public swimming...
Aug 31, 2010
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Waterplay Introduces Revolutionary Aquatic Fitness Equipment
Canadian-based Waterplay Solutions Corp. has announced the addition of a range of aquatic fitness equipment to its products and services. Waterplay's all-new aquatic fitness...
Aug 28, 2010
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Renovation planned for Perth water playground
The Town of Vincent in Western Australia has this week approved a $90,000 upgrade for its popular Hyde Park water playground. The 30-year-old playground was closed in March due...
Aug 27, 2010
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Aquadome Named SA Facility of the Year
Playford Council and the YMCA of South Australia's Elizabeth Aquadome redevelopment has received the Facility Award in South Australia's 2010 be active recreation and sport...
Aug 27, 2010
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FINA strengthens ties with Myrtha Pools
Swimming pool manufacturer Myrtha Pools has become an Official Partner of the first World Aquatics Convention, in a deal that it says reinforces its commitment to the swimming's...
Aug 26, 2010
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Polin Supplies Waterslides for SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The new South Australian State Aquatic Centre is set to feature two new waterslides from Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems. Sited in the southern Adelaide suburb of Marion, the...
Aug 23, 2010
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Surf Life Saving's best honoured at 2010 Awards of Excellence
More than 250 guests were on hand to honour Surf Life Saving’s best and bravest at the 2010 Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence, held at the Sydney Convention and...
Aug 23, 2010
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Go Ahead for Dedicated Surf Training Facility
Surfing Australia has secured $2 million in Federal Government funding to build the world’s first purpose-built high performance surfing training facility. The planned facility,...
Aug 18, 2010
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Water Usage and Savings in Aquatic Facilities
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria has released an industry Best Practice Guide to encourage efficient and cost-effective water use in aquatic and recreation facilities throughout...
Aug 18, 2010
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Gisborne Olympic pool heated by local wood chips
A wood chip boiler installed at the Gisborne Olympic Pool in June is already paying dividends. The Austrian-made KOB wood boiler is fuelled by up to 12 cubic metres of wood...
Aug 16, 2010
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Muslim Women Expelled from French Swimming Pool
Two Muslim women have been expelled from a public swimming pool in France for wearing body covering swimwear. The incident, at the Rives des Corbieres holiday camp in Port...
Aug 12, 2010
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Federal Election: ALFA's Call to Action
National aquatic and recreation peak body, the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) is calling on all political parties to commit to supporting the local leisure...
Aug 12, 2010
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Swimming Australia appoints Council Lobbyist
Swimming Australia has appointed Graeme Stephenson to the new role of General Manager for Aquatic Strategy. Stephenson, who has worked in local government for more than 20...
Aug 11, 2010
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Sydney named as one of the world's top 10 beach cities
Sydney has been named as one of the top 10 beach city destinations in the world in a new survey from National Geographic. The release of the survey has prompted NSW Minister for...
Aug 9, 2010
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FINA World Aquatics Convention provides host city insights
FINA, the international swimming federation, will provide insight into how cities can work more effectively with their national federations to host FINA Championship events...
Aug 6, 2010
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Inaugural SwimTASSIE Conference
This weekend will see Swim Australia hosting its first ever SwimTASSIE Conference. To be held in Hobart on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August, the event is based on the SwimWEST...
Aug 5, 2010
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Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre Gains an Ambassador
Triple Olympic medal-winning swimming legend and Olympic Swimming Ambassador Danyon Loader has joined the Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre project as its ambassador. Loader (pictured...
Aug 4, 2010
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Rain Drop Products Appoint Australian Representative
Rain Drop Products, LLC, designers and manufacturers of interactive water play features for over 25 years, have announced that Farley Pools has been named to represent the...
Aug 3, 2010
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Senior Leisure Appointments at New Auckland Council
Senior appointments with responsibilities for the broad range of leisure services to be delivered by the new unitary Auckland Council have been made. Appointments include: •...
Aug 2, 2010
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LIWA Aquatics Releases 2010 Conference Update
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has released final details of its 2010 Conference and Trade Exhibition. To be held at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle...
Jul 29, 2010
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Beijing Water Cube Set for Waterpark Rebirth
Beijing's 2008 Olympic swimming venue, the Water Cube, is set be relaunched as an indoor waterpark on 8th August. Following a 10 month reconstruction, the National Swimming...
Jul 28, 2010
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Aquatic partnership allows Surf Life Saving to increase services
Surf Life Saving in New Zealand is set to significantly increase its safety and education services thanks to an unprecedented partnership between three of New Zealand's leading...
Jul 28, 2010
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