News: Aquatics
Geelong commits to Aquatics and recreation
As part of a wide-ranging commitment to providing modern sport and recreation facilities, the City of Greater Geelong is investing heavily in improving its aquatic centres. As...
Jun 30, 2009
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Australia wins at Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Championships
Australia has retained its status as Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Champions, fending off stiff competition from Canada and South Africa. Over three days of competition, the...
Jun 23, 2009
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New ways to play on water
German water-sports company Wibit has just launched its AquaGames System, a modular line of inflatable water-play products designed to stimulate friendly competition for...
Jun 22, 2009
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Play /
Waterparks
Facility Management in Tough Times
Simon Weatherill, Chief Executive of the Victorian State Sport Centres Trust, believes that the current economic climate demands that recreation and sport facilities adopt...
Jun 17, 2009
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ALFA Set to Launch in Queensland
The first ever ALFA Queensland Industry Forum will be held on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at the Mt Ommaney Hotel in Mt Ommaney and will address improving the...
Jun 15, 2009
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Bluewater Lagoon Enhances Children's Play Area
The children's play area at Mackay's Bluewater Lagoon has been upgraded with a new floor surface. As Gerard Carlyon, Mackay Regional Council's Community Services Director...
Jun 15, 2009
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Swimming Australia event axed due to swine flu
Australia's swine flu outbreak has hit sports events with a national swimming competition cancelled while rugby league's first case has put fixtures in doubt. With the country's...
Jun 10, 2009
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Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Conference
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria has announced that its 2009 Industry Conference (formerly known as AquaRec) will be held on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th August 2009 at the new...
Jun 9, 2009
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Aquatics
Jamberoo to submit Kangaroo Island development plans
NSW attraction Jamberoo Action Park is preparing to submit plans for a $20 million extension that will feature some of the world's newest and most exciting slides, to council....
Jun 8, 2009
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Broome Success for LIWA Aquatics
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has just completed its 13th Annual North West Pool Managers seminar. Held at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre...
Jun 4, 2009
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Leisure at the Heart of Council Stimulus Projects
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has released details of more than 3,300 projects currently being rolled out by Australia's 562 councils under the Federal...
Jun 3, 2009
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Upgrades to Counter Declining Pool Visits
Newcastle City Council has announced that its Lambton Swimming Centre will be remodelled as the city's premier aquatic and leisure centre as part of a plan to provide a better...
Jun 1, 2009
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Mega Lagoon Visionary Visits Australia
Dr Fernando Fischmann, Founder and Chairman of the Crystal Lagoons Corporation, and the man behind the development of mega lagoon projects around the world, has been visiting...
May 29, 2009
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Aquatics
Not Enough Pools To Stay Afloat
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has voiced its concern about the lack of available access to swimming pools for school children to attend water safety and swimming...
May 27, 2009
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Aquatics
Bartley Sets ALFA on Course
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has appointed Loren Bartley as its Executive Officer, with her primary task being to work closely with ALFAâs Board to bring...
May 26, 2009
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Gold Coast Event to focus on the business of having fun
Representatives from the Australian amusement, leisure and recreation industries are set to converge on the Gold Coast next week to attend the Australian Amusement, Leisure and...
May 20, 2009
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Aquatics
Upgrades for South Australia's Waterworld and Woodville Town Hall
Adelaide's 38 year old Waterworld Aquatics Centre at Ridgehaven, and the heritage listed Woodville Town Hall are set for major refurbishment as a result of funding under the...
May 14, 2009
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Water Playground Plans for Ipswich Park
Ipswich City Council is planning to build a swimming lagoon and water playground at its Springfield Central Parklands development. The $20 million Springfield Central Parklands...
May 11, 2009
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Parks
Legacy pool set for Geelong Leisurelink installation
Construction of the new Leisurelink centre in Geelong, is nearing completion, with the base recently being poured ready for the installation of a 50 metre legacy swimming pool...
May 8, 2009
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Contract awarded for South Australian swim centre
Candetti Constructions has been awarded a $100 million contract to build Adelaide's new state aquatic centre at Marion. The project was in some doubt recently when the private...
May 6, 2009
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Aquatics
Leisure Facilities Association Set to Launch
For the first time ever Australia is set to have a national organisation representing the people who work in, supply to and have responsibility for aquatic, recreation and sport...
May 6, 2009
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AIS first off the blocks in new swim starts
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has become Australia's first venue to provide new state of the art starting blocks approved by swimming's international governing body,...
May 4, 2009
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Aquatics
Lifeguards catch more than just waves in Coffs Harbour
More than 100 of Australia’s finest career Council Professional Ocean Lifeguards from south eastern NSW to Noosa in the Queensland have gather in Coffs Harbour this week for the...
Apr 30, 2009
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MSAC Institute of Training Launched
The Melbourne School of Sport & Recreation Management (MSSRM) has been relaunched as the MSAC Institute of Training. Specialising in the provision of aquatic, recreation and...
Apr 29, 2009
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