News: Aquatics
Crack in pool shell prompts closure of Katherine Aquatic Centre
Katherine Town Council has closed the 50 metre lap pool at the Katherine Aquatic Centre as a result of cracks being found in its pool shell. While the Council had been planning...
Mar 30, 2024
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IAKS ANZ announces exclusive Speedo partnership for members
The International Association for Sport and Leisure Facilities Australia and New Zealand (IAKS ANZ) has announced a strategic partnership with leading swimwear and aquatic...
Mar 30, 2024
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NSW National Parks and Surf Life Saving Australia encourage safety awareness over Easter
With the Easter long weekend underway, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Surf Life Saving Australia are encouraging bushwalkers and beach goers to prioritise...
Mar 29, 2024
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Royal Life Saving NSW delivers new regional swimming courses for active adults
Royal Life Saving NSW is one of 21 organisations across the state to receive funding under the $600,000 Connecting Seniors grants program which aims to help older people stay...
Mar 28, 2024
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Aquatics
Geelong Council extends outdoor swimming season at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre
The City of Greater Geelong has resolved to extend the outdoor swimming season at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre for the next two months following the passing of an urgent...
Mar 28, 2024
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Aquatics
Swimming NSW, Newcastle University Sport and Regional Academies of Sport join forces to develop local athletic talent
Swimming New South Wales, Newcastle University Sport (NUsport) and Regional Academies of Sport Ltd have today come together to launch a partnership aimed at supporting local...
Mar 27, 2024
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LIWA Aquatics launches industry mentorship program
Perth-based LIWA Aquatics has launched its our first-ever industry mentorship program. Tailored for the dynamics of the aquatic and recreation industry, the mentoring program...
Mar 27, 2024
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Myrtha Pools announces Mattioli partnership
Leading international swimming pool supplier Myrtha Pools has announced a partnership with Melbourne-based pool lining experts Mattioli. With over 50 years of experience,...
Mar 27, 2024
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Bega Valley Shire marks end of another successful swimming season
Bega Valley Shire’s outdoor swimming pools will close today, marking the end of another successful swimming season which saw impressive participation in swimming clubs, aqua...
Mar 27, 2024
Aquatics
Entries open for 2024 Australian Sport Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
Returning in June, the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention will again be hosting the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Innovation Awards - with entries...
Mar 26, 2024
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Play
Aquatic and recreation facility upgrades among projects placed on hold by Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council has this week, determined that it would place a number of construction projects on hold as part of a series of measures being taken to address its...
Mar 26, 2024
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Piscine Global to present a new look at swimming pool sustainability
Returning in November, the biennial Piscine Global exhibition is to chart a path for sustainability for the swimming pool industry and its stakeholders, embracing innovation as...
Mar 26, 2024
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Environment
Data centre heating potential for swimming pools and artificial surfing lagoons
Aiming to provide a solution for swimming pools's rising energy costs, the Exmouth Leisure Centre in the UK county of Devon is trialling an innovation that is recycling heat...
Mar 25, 2024
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Summer Season extended for Perth’s Outback Splash attraction
Due to the warmer weather Perth has been receiving, Perth’s Outback Splash is extending its summer season beyond its original close on 14th April. Season pass holders and...
Mar 25, 2024
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Waterparks
Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre’s excellence secures AUSactive Quality Accreditation
The Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre’s consistent delivery of exceptional programs has been recognised with the Perth facility securing Quality Accreditation from AUSactive’s...
Mar 25, 2024
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Fitness
Rackley Swimming rallies local community behind aspiring Olympic swimmers
With the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials set return to Brisbane for the first time in 40 years, Rackley Swimming is rallying behind its athletes on their campaign to the trials...
Mar 25, 2024
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ARV EMERGENT Leadership Program returns in 2024
The Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) EMERGENT leadership program is returning for 2024, offering a dynamic professional development program for Victorian Aquatics,...
Mar 25, 2024
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Surf Life Saving Australia research exposes lesser-known coastal threats
New research from Surf Life Saving Australia shows that almost 40% of deaths that occur on the coast are not drowning related, with cardiac conditions and traumatic injuries the...
Mar 24, 2024
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Increased lifeguard training and new supervision rules for Splash Palace
Invercargill City Council has increased lifeguard training and implemented parental supervision rules at the Splash Palace public swimming pool following the near drowning of a...
Mar 23, 2024
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Surf Life Saving WA installs new Surf Alert Module at Fremantle’s Leighton Beach
A new Surf Alert Module (SAM) has been installed at Leighton Beach, a popular beach just north of Fremantle – marking the seventh of ten to be rolled out by Surf Life Saving WA...
Mar 23, 2024
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Orange Aquatic Centre lifeguards threatened with abusive behaviour during free entry period
An end of season report presented to Orange City Council on 19th March detailed a steep increase in the amount of abuse suffered by staff at the Orange Aquatic Centre during a...
Mar 21, 2024
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Aquatics
Global environmental concerns highlighted on World Water Day
Today is World Water Day - an international campaign supported by the United Nations that aims to draw attention to the value of fresh water for the environment and the need to...
Mar 21, 2024
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Swimmers in South Australia and Victoria warned over potentially chlorine-resistant parasite in public pools
Users of public pools and aquatic play areas across South Australia and Victoria are being warned about a surge in gastroenteritis cases, potentially caused by a...
Mar 21, 2024
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Aquatics
Life Floor announces Grassports Australia as new partner
Life Floor (Australia and New Zealand) Managing Director Grant Burgess has announced the appointment of Grassports Australia as Life Floor dealer representative and installer...
Mar 21, 2024
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Waterparks