News: Aquatics
UFS covers Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre
The revamped Murwillumbah Swimming Pool, to be known as the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre, is set to open. Universal Fabric Structures (UFS) have covered the shaded areas of the...
Dec 2, 2008
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UV Transforms one of New Zealand's Busiest Indoor Pools
Since installing a Hanovia UV water treatment system, the Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre in Manukau City has seen a transformation in water and air quality at its indoor...
Nov 28, 2008
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Swimmers dominate Sports Performer Awards
The Winners of the Sports Performer Awards 2008 have been announced, with swimmers and divers dominating the awards. Gold medal performances in Beijing's Water Cube during the...
Nov 27, 2008
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Lifeguards bashed at Hastings Splash Planet
Hastings Police are investigating a weekend attack on staff at the the Splash Planet water park which left two staff members hospitalised with head injuries. The Splash Planet...
Nov 24, 2008
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YMCA slams ISR approach to swim training
The YMCA has backed calls by legendary swimming coach Laurie Lawrence for Australian parents to ensure that children receive water safety skills and aquatic education in a fun,...
Nov 19, 2008
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Aquatics
First Council FlowRider Opens
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has officially opened Stage3 of the redevelopment of its Goldfields Oasis facility, featuring Western Australia's only FlowRider. The FlowRider,...
Nov 14, 2008
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High Performance redevelopment at QEII Park
Christchurch City Council has unveiled plans to redevelop part of QEII Park to accommodate expansion of the Academy of Sport South Island - in an area currently occupied by four...
Nov 11, 2008
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Now a Water Park for Cairns?
Australia's interest in aquatic leisure is set to continue with plans for a $25 million waterslide park to be built in Cairns. Plans for the park, to be known as the Adventure...
Nov 6, 2008
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Council commitment to Kalgoorlie FlowRider
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is set to unveil an Australian first, a council operated FlowRider. In planning since 2003, the FlowRider is to be sited at the Goldfields Oasis...
Oct 31, 2008
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Ban for 'high tech' swim suits?
Swim coaches are considering banning the controversial swimsuits that contributed significantly to the rewriting of the record books before and during the Beijing Olympic Games,...
Oct 31, 2008
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Redevelopment for Manukau's Norman Kirk pool
Manukau City Council is to redevelop the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool at the Otara Leisure Centre to provide more use of the facilities and offer improved health benefits to the...
Oct 30, 2008
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Manukau Leisure performs ahead of budget
Manukau Leisure Services Ltd has reported improved performance in its first year of operation and posted an ahead-of-budget profit. The Manukau City Council-controlled...
Oct 24, 2008
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New Leadership at LeisureCo
Management changes at contract managers LeisureCo have seen David Pollock resign as Managing Director of the Adelaide-based organisation. Pollock has been succeeded Ian Buckley....
Oct 23, 2008
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Custom fabric roof structure at Canberra Pool
Universal Fabric Structures (UFS) have been awarded the contract to remove Canberra Civic Pool's existing 'air bubble' structure and replace it with a customised UFS Sporthall....
Oct 14, 2008
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Australians back Olympic swimming
The 2008 Beijing Olympics were watched by 98% of Australians according to research by Repucom International. According to Repucom International (Australia's largest sponsorship...
Oct 7, 2008
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NZ surf breaks could become national parks
Six of New Zealand's best surf breaks will get national park status if a new coastal policy proposed by the Department of Conservation goes ahead. The surf breaks are all of...
Oct 7, 2008
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Stratcorp Growth Continues
Stratcorp Consulting have opened a new office in Perth to service increasing demand for their services in Western Australia. The office opening also ensures the expansion and...
Oct 3, 2008
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ASR at work on UK surf reef
Raglan-based ASR Ltd is currently working on the first artificial surf reef in the northern hemisphere, at Boscombe on England's south coast. The New Zealand firm has been...
Oct 2, 2008
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NZRA Award winners announced
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced the winners of its annual industry awards. Made during the last weekâs NZRA Conference, which combined with the...
Sep 19, 2008
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Townsville pool to become aquatic show piece
Townsville's Kokoda Pool is to be transformed into a "total aquatic solution" as part of a complete remake of the neglected facility. Explaining the development, Townsville...
Sep 17, 2008
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Aquatics
SPLASH! breaks records
SPLASH! has been hailed as the largest ever pool and spa trade show in Australia. The 2008 event was bigger by every measure than any other pool and spa industry show with 93...
Sep 9, 2008
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Aquatics
Latimer to continue as NZRA President
In advance of the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA)âs AGM during its upcoming National Conference, it has been confirmed that current NZRA John Latimer will continue to...
Sep 9, 2008
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Whittaker to Step Down
After 10 years of loyal and dedicated service, the last eight as Chief Executive of Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (the former Victorian Aquatic Industry Council), Andrew...
Sep 3, 2008
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Aquatics
Macquarie Bank to build SA State Aquatic Centre?
A Macquarie Bank backed consortium is believed to be ready to present a financial model for the development of the long-planned South Australian State Aquatic Centre. The Aqua43...
Sep 2, 2008
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