News: Aquatics
Singapore and Western Australian Strengthen Sporting Ties
Aiming to further develop friendly relations and sporting collaboration between Singapore and the State of Western Australia, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has signed a...
Dec 18, 2009
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Free Swimming: An End or a Beginning?
The just published November/December 2009 issue of Australasian Leisure Management includes a feature on the free swimming program run by the Manukau City Council (New Zealand)....
Dec 15, 2009
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UFS rebrands and expands
Universal Fabric Structures (UFS) has launched a new custom architectural architectural division, Fabrictecture. As Director David Gullis explains "Fabrictecture will set a new...
Dec 14, 2009
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NZ bodies to undertake canyoning research
The New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) and Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) have announced a research project on the activity of canyoning in New Zealand....
Dec 14, 2009
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Thompson stands aside over behaviour issue
Australian swimming's Head Coach Alan Thompson is to take a period of "personal leave" while Swimming Australia investigates a claim of "inappropriate behaviour". Speaking of...
Dec 9, 2009
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New Rescue Equipment on Australia's beaches
BRP Australia, manufacturer of Sea-Doo® personal watercraft and Evinrude Outboard Motors, and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) have announced a long-term partnership that will...
Dec 7, 2009
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Swimming Rocked by Abuse Claims
Swimming Australia (SA) Chief Executive Kevin Neil has vowed that there will be no "cover-up" over accusations of sexual abuse against a former SA head coach and "inappropriate"...
Dec 7, 2009
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Western Australian Awards honour Shire of Katanning and LIWA Aquatic's Jeff Fondacaro and Tony Head
Tony Head, Executive Officer of LIWA Aquatics has been awarded the John Graham Award for exceptional service to the sport and recreation industry at this week's Sport and...
Dec 3, 2009
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Million Dollar Sponsorship for Royal Life Saving WA
Following an extensive 10 year partnership, Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia (RLSSWA) and BHP Billiton have signed a one million dollar sponsorship deal, making BHP...
Dec 2, 2009
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Christchurch Pools Gear Up for Summer
Lifeguards from Christchurch City Council's swimming pools have completed preparations for another busy summer season by undertaking an intensive training course at the Halswell...
Dec 1, 2009
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Hervey Bay Water Education Park Opens for Q150 Proclamation Day
The Wide Bay Water Corporation (WBWC) has opened the WetSide Water Education Park, an innovative step in public recreation that also delivers 'infotainment' in a free, outdoor...
Nov 30, 2009
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New Zealand technology behind Europe's first artificial surf reef
Europe's first artificial surf reef has been launched on the south coast of England. It is one of four artificial reefs worldwide including Narrowneck in Queensland; Cables in...
Nov 26, 2009
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End of Free Swimming at Shellharbour
Shellharbour City Council has ended its long-held tradition of free access to its swimming pools. Despite strong opposition from swimming clubs, surf clubs and the broader...
Nov 25, 2009
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Auckland City, YMCA to Close Tepid Baths
With "great regret" Auckland City Council has announced that it is to temporarily close its Tepid Baths swimming facility due to significant structural issues facing the 95...
Nov 24, 2009
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Free swimming a success in England and Wales
New quarterly figures released by the UK Government have shown an increase in the number of young people and senior citizens taking advantage of the $300 million free swimming...
Nov 20, 2009
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ALFA Welcomes Crawford Report's 'Pool of Opportunities'
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has welcomed the recommendations contained within this week's Crawford Report into future sports funding and governance. In...
Nov 20, 2009
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Peace of mind for Perth beachgoers
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has announced that the State Government has allocated an extra $206,000 to the Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) Westpac...
Nov 19, 2009
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Poseidon's Lair opens at Christchurch's QEII Park
Christchurch City Council has opened a new AquaPlay structure at its QEII aquatic and sport centre. The Poseidon's Lair structure replaces the ancient Greek sailing ship feature...
Nov 17, 2009
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Aquaplay to open in Dubai
A new water-based edutainment facility is to open at Mirdif City Centre in Dubai. The site, named Aquaplay, is being developed by Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, which also owns and...
Nov 16, 2009
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Auckland super city plans could end free swimming
Olympic athlete and sports administrator Sir John Walker has voiced fears that thousands of children could lose free access to Manukau swimming pools under plans for the new...
Nov 12, 2009
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Drowning Sparks Call for National Water Safety program
The death of a five-year-old girl who had been found floating face down in water at the Goodna Aquatic Centre, Queensland on Monday has led to a call for the Royal Life Saving...
Nov 11, 2009
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West Wave Aquatic Centre named Waitakere's best large business
Waitakere City Council's West Wave Aquatic Centre has been named the city's best large business at the 2009 Westpac Waitakere Business Awards. West Wave Assistant Manager Mary...
Nov 10, 2009
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New Zealand Recreation Industry Leaders Recognised
The New Zealand Recreation Association has announced the winners of its annual Awards. Presented at this week's annual NZRA Conference Gala Dinner in Hastings, the recipients...
Nov 5, 2009
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School Swimming Pool Closures Rising
Hundreds of school swimming pools have closed in New Zealand in the past five years, due to schools having no room in their operational grants to maintain them. With 80 school...
Nov 4, 2009
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