News: Aquatics
Griffith Regional Aquatic Centre promotes activity and fitness program
With the arrival of spring the Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre (GRALC) has highlighted its fitness features - offering a variety of classes and programs to help users...
Sep 3, 2024
Wellness /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Lifeguarding Services Australia secures Glen Innes Severn Council pool management contract extension
Glen Innes Severn Council has announced that it has agreed a 12-month contract with Lifeguarding Services Australia (LSA) for the operation and management of its Glen Innes and...
Sep 3, 2024
Recreation /
Aquatics
Lismore Memorial Baths to open following flood-restoration work
The popular Lismore Memorial Baths will open for the 2024 summer season from 13th September, following the installation of the final piece of flood-restoration work. Following...
Sep 2, 2024
Venues /
Aquatics /
Environment
SPASA to stage industry stakeholder roadshows on new pool barrier standard AS1926.1
The commitment of the Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) to safety and innovation, will see the pool industry peak body stage a series of roadshows across the country...
Sep 2, 2024
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Aquatics
Multiple venues across Casey to host Special Olympics Victoria State Summer Games
Following on from the success of the 2024 Special Olympics Victoria State Games in July, the City of Casey will be hosting the State Summer Games on Saturday 21st September and...
Sep 2, 2024
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving supports new Australian Standard for home swimming pool safety
Standards Australia's release of a new standard for backyard pools, focusing on safety barriers for swimming pools, has been welcomed by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia....
Sep 2, 2024
Safety /
Legal /
Aquatics
SPASA welcomes release of pool barrier standard AS1926.1
The Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) has welcomed the publication of the updated Australian Standard AS1926.1, marking a significant milestone in pool safety and...
Sep 1, 2024
Safety /
Legal /
Aquatics
Kids Alive launch new interactive water safety education shows for Australian dance schools
New interactive water safety education shows will be rolled out by Kids Alive – Do the Five to early education centres across Australia this spring thanks to the continuation of...
Sep 1, 2024
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Further reopening delays for Shark Beach in Sydney Harbour’s Nielsen Park
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that the reopening of Shark Beach in Sydney Harbour’s Nielsen Park will be further delayed due to unforeseen construction...
Sep 1, 2024
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Access /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Parks
Vietnam Golf Coast clubs develop stronger community ties
With local engagement a cornerstone of their mission, Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) clubs are strengthening community bonds in Central Vietnam via public-spirited initiatives. The...
Sep 1, 2024
Tourism /
Aquatics /
Environment /
Golf
Nowra Aquatic Park reopens following mechanical repairs
Nowra Aquatic Park officially reopened this morning following the successful completion of essential mechanical repairs. The pool is back just in time for the spring swimming...
Aug 31, 2024
Venues /
Aquatics
Plans for Newcastle’s Surfest to be included in major international surfing series
City of Newcastle is supporting discussions to transform Surfest into one of the top 16 international surfing contests. When the World Surf League restructured its competition...
Aug 31, 2024
Events /
Sport /
Aquatics
City of Wollongong names promenade in honours of swimming legend Emma McKeon
Olympic swim champion, Emma McKeon, has returned to her hometown of Wollongong to unveil a beach promenade named in her honour at North Wollongong Beach. Wollongong City Council...
Aug 30, 2024
Events /
Aquatics
Lynxight drowning prevention technology installed at Stirling’s revamped Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre
The City of Stirling’s Inglewood facility - The Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre - is set to open what the council says is be the largest public outdoor lap pool in the southern...
Aug 29, 2024
Safety /
Design /
Technology /
Aquatics
Mornington Peninsula’s RACV Cape Schanck Resort spotlights its wellness offerings
Mornington Peninsula’s RACV Cape Schanck Resort is perfectly positioned to make the most of the Peninsula, with views stretching from Melbourne’s skyline to the rugged shores of...
Aug 29, 2024
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Wellness /
Aquatics
Ballarat Council adopts recreation and park infrastructure plans
Reflecting City of Ballarat’s intention to invest in the health and wellbeing of their community, Council has adopted two master plans - both informed by community consultation...
Aug 29, 2024
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Recreation /
Wellness /
Aquatics /
Parks
Artistic swimming grows in popularity in Christchurch
Artistic Swimming (Synchronised Swimming) - a sport that involves a combination of gymnastic and dance moves performed in the water and set to music – is growing in popularity...
Aug 29, 2024
Sport /
Aquatics
Japan and Australia secure top places in Lifesaving World Championships events
Lifesaving World Championships yesterday saw international teams compete in the Youth SERC (simulated emergency response competition), in the Open competition and in Surf Boat...
Aug 28, 2024
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Safety /
Aquatics
Sydney swimming coach Dick Caine found guilty on historic charges of rape and sexual assault of young athletes
Former elite Australian swimming coach Richard 'Dick' Caine has been convicted on charges of dozens of sexual assaults on athletes as young as 10. Caine, now aged in his late...
Aug 28, 2024
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Aquatics
International athletes gather on Gold Coast for opening of Lifesaving World Championships
Hundreds of international athletes representing more than 50 countries converged on Broadbeach last night for the official Opening Ceremony of the Lifesaving World...
Aug 27, 2024
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Safety /
Aquatics
Belgravia Leisure gains further recognition for safety and compliance achievements
The achievements of the Aquatic Safety team at Belgravia Leisure have been acknowledged as industry leaders in the newly released Pool and Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments...
Aug 27, 2024
Safety /
Aquatics
Australian Swim Schools Association's National Award Winners announced at Gold Coast conference
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has presented its 2024 excellence awards - recognising excellence in the learn-to-swim sector. Presented as the culmination of a...
Aug 26, 2024
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Aquatics
Merged Australian engineering practice gains recognition for Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
Built Environment Collective (BEC) has shared information on the scope of the works that it undertook at the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Western Sydney. Opened in late...
Aug 26, 2024
Design /
Wellness /
Aquatics /
Consultants
Aquatic and recreation industry stakeholders come together to consider united industry representation
Consideration of ways to better represent the aquatic and recreation industry in Australia has today seen a coming together of stakeholders on the Gold Coast. Staged under the...
Aug 22, 2024
Recreation /
Aquatics