News: Aquatics
The Y appoints Richard Quail as new General Manager of Kingswim
The Y (YMCA) and its executive team have announced the appointment of Richard (Rich) Quail as General Manager at Kingswim. Quail’s appointment is extra special having started...
Jun 13, 2024
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No opening date for delayed Surf Abu Dhabi artificial wave attraction
Originally scheduled to open as of late last year, the much anticipated Surf Abu Dhabi attraction remains unopened with no advice when guests will be able to take to its waves....
Jun 13, 2024
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Proposed Melbourne surf lagoon and waterpark development gains planning approval
A proposed massive indoor-outdoor waterpark, surf lagoon and aquarium attraction in south east Melbourne has been given ‘approval to proceed’ by the Victorian Government. The...
Jun 12, 2024
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Alice Spring Aquatic Centre Men’s Wellbeing initiative among grant recipients
The Northern Territory Government has awarded grants to 15 projects from a funding pool of $140,000 in recognition of the important role of men’s places. The NT Government’s...
Jun 12, 2024
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Noosa International Surf Film Festival set to celebrate surf culture through film, music and art
Noosa International Surf Film Festival set to celebrate surf culture through film, music and art Noosa Junction will become a surf culture hub from 8th to 11th August, with the...
Jun 12, 2024
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$4.8 million Federal Government commitment to redevelop Cowra Aquatic Centre
Plans to redevelop the Cowra Aquatic Centre have been boosted after the Federal Government announced a grant of $4.8 million for the project. Cowra Shire Council has been...
Jun 12, 2024
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City of Greater Geelong set to begin design work for North Bellarine Aquatic Centre stage two
The City of Greater Geelong has advised that the design of stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre will begin soon. In a major milestone for the $40.3 million project, a...
Jun 11, 2024
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Campbelltown’s Billabong Parklands gets grand opening
Campbelltown City Council used the last weekend to officially open its long awaited Billabong Parklands, giving the local community the opportunity to experience the innovation...
Jun 11, 2024
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New Brighton hot pools closing to repair leaking pipe
Christchurch City Council advises that He Puna Taimona, the popular hot pools facility in New Brighton, is closing for a week in June for some unscheduled repair work. The...
Jun 11, 2024
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Queensland budget delivers record funding agreement for Surf Life Saving
The Queensland Government has confirmed a record $125 million 10-year service agreement with Surf Life Saving Queensland as part of its 2023/24 budget unveiled yesterday. The...
Jun 11, 2024
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Swimming Australia launches Pool for Purpose legacy initiative
Swimming Australia has today launched the Pool for Purpose initiative - marking its first major project under the SwimAus Foundation. Launched during the Australian Swimming...
Jun 11, 2024
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Aquatics
Western Sydney University researchers look for input into survey on 'disability in aquatic settings'
Researchers at Western Sydney University are conducting a study on the experiences of supporting people with disability in aquatic settings. If you are a professional who works...
Jun 10, 2024
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving shares fears over childrens lack of swimming skills
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is encouraging parents to keep their children active during the colder months by enrolling them in Swim and Survive swimming lessons. With...
Jun 9, 2024
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to be held on 20th June
The organisers of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson are currently preparing for the 15th edition of the global event - due to be held across the world on Thursday 20th June....
Jun 9, 2024
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Aventuur and Rip Curl partner in surf retail destination at Perth Surf Park
Aventuur, a leading global creator of surf and wellbeing destinations, and surf brand Rip Curl have partnered to deliver a premier surf retail destination at the $100 million...
Jun 7, 2024
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Life Floor announces new NSW partner
Life Floor (Australia and New Zealand) Managing Director Grant Burgess has today announced the appointment of Sydney-based Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces Australia as Life...
Jun 6, 2024
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LIWA Aquatics invites nominations for 2024 Western Australia Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards
Looking to highlight and award excellence among Individuals and organisations within Western Australia’s aquatic recreation industry, LIWA Aquatics has announced that entries...
Jun 6, 2024
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Inclusive swim safety program to be delivered in Mount Isa
The Queensland Government has advised that the Queensland Swimming Association will deliver its North Queensland Inclusive Water Safety and Swimming Program in Mount Isa for the...
Jun 6, 2024
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Poolwerx warns aquatic centres and swim schools over faecal dangers
Australia's largest pool and spa maintenance brand, Poolwerx, is urging commercial pool operators to prioritise the health of their pools following a string of Cryptosporidiosis...
Jun 5, 2024
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Royal Life Saving and NSC Announce Scholarship Recipients
10 emerging leaders from the national aquatic industry and lifesaving groups have been awarded scholarships to attend this year's National Sports and Physical Activity...
Jun 5, 2024
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Leading national swim coaches associations combine to form new International Federation of Swimming Coaches Associations
Aiming to support coaches worldwide, four of the world’s largest national swimming coaches associations - from the USA, Australia, Canada and Great Britain - have come together...
Jun 4, 2024
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Pho3nix extends naming rights partnership for Swimming Australia’s junior excellence program
Swimming Australia, Mana Group and the Pho3nix Foundation have announced a two-year extension of the naming rights partnership for the Junior Excellence program which supports...
Jun 4, 2024
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Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Lynxight announce aquatic facility safety partnership
Aiming to strengthening drowning prevention and safety at Australian aquatic facilities, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Lynxight have announced a collaboration that...
Jun 4, 2024
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Aflex corrects ABC News article claiming that insurers had refused cover for swimming pool inflatable
Leading aquatic inflatables manufacturer Aflex Inflatables has released details of how it has sought to set the record straight to response to a recent article on the ABC News...
Jun 3, 2024
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