News: Aquatics
ACT Government appoints Belgravia Leisure as operator of its five aquatic centres
Nearly six months after the tender closed, Belgravia Leisure has been announced as the manager of the ACT Government’s five-owned pools. The Melbourne-based facility manager...
Sep 28, 2023
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Funding allocated for construction of new indoor 50 metre pool at Perth’s HBF Arena
The Western Australian Government has committed funding for the demolition of the current 50 metre pool and the design and construction of a new 50-metre pool at HBF Arena in...
Sep 27, 2023
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Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre's 25 metre indoor pool to be upgraded in 2024
Central Goldfields Shire Council has awarded a $550,000 contract to upgrade the 25-metre indoor pool at the Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre to On Time Developments –...
Sep 27, 2023
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Swimming Australia High Performance Director resigns to take up similar role at USA Rugby
Swimming Australia High Performance Director Tamara Sheppard has resigned from her role to take up a role as General Manager of High Performance at USA Rugby. Sheppard departs...
Sep 26, 2023
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$155 million WACA Ground redevelopment gets board approval from board
The board of the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) has approved the $154.7 million redevelopment of its historic home ground in East Perth. The Ground Improvement...
Sep 26, 2023
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Council takes on management of Oberon Fitness and Leisure Centre
Oberon Council in the Central West region of NSW has advised that it has taken over the management of the Oberon Fitness and Leisure Centre (Gym and Pool). In a statement, the...
Sep 25, 2023
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Youth Live4Life encourages participation in swimming fundraising event
Youth Live4Life's LAP it UP is a fitness and fundraising challenge to swim laps for youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention in rural and regional communities. The...
Sep 25, 2023
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EpicSurf to bring real surfing indoors for first time in Saudi Arabia
Aquatic Development Group (ADG) has announced they will be installing their award-winning stationary surf wave - EpicSurf 46 product - at the new state-of-the-art sports and...
Sep 25, 2023
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Parramatta Aquatic Centre gets official opening
After six years in the making, the landmark Parramatta Aquatic Centre has opened to the public. Located within Parramatta Park on the edge of central Parramatta, the new...
Sep 24, 2023
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Elite surf sport attracts another alcohol sponsor
Surfing Australia has announced a new three-year partnership with Jim Beam that sees the bourbon whiskey brand becoming the sport’s official spirits partner, providing support...
Sep 24, 2023
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Cérge partnership with Belgravia Foundation and Belgravia Leisure secures 2023 AUSactive National Innovation Award
Belgravia Leisure has expressed its pleasure that its partnership with Cérge and Belgravia Foundation has earned the National Award for Industry Innovation of the Year during...
Sep 24, 2023
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Voting on Principal Design Consultant marks next stage for Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade
City of Newcastle will be voting this week on appointing the Principal Design Consultant to oversee designs for the upgrade of Newcastle Ocean Baths pavilion buildings. The...
Sep 24, 2023
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Lifesaving training saves a life at Hobart Aquatic Centre
The importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillators has been demonstrated by lifeguards at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre. Veteran underwater...
Sep 24, 2023
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Biggest funding commitment ever announced for Surf Life Saving NSW
The biggest funding commitment ever for Surf Life Saving NSW has been announced by the NSW Government - pledging an additional $23 million over four years to help keep NSW...
Sep 23, 2023
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Recently opened Kiwa Pools welcomes Comet Swimming Club and Gisborne community
Swimming New Zealand has advised that Kiwa Pools in Gisborne, Tairāwhiti was recently opened, delivering a new home for the Comet Swimming Club and welcoming the local...
Sep 22, 2023
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Geelong Leisurelink introduces sensory quiet space
Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Geelong is a more inclusive and accessible place for people seeking a quieter environment for swimming following the implementation...
Sep 21, 2023
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Australian Swim Schools Association urges caution during extreme heat
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has spotlighted that during heatwaves, the risk of drowning related to swimming and bathing surges by 28% compared to typical...
Sep 21, 2023
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Christchurch lifeguard secures 2023 Lifeguard of the Year award
Christchurch City Council advises that Jen Baen-Price has been awarded Lifeguard of the Year at the 2023 National Aquatics Awards. The award recognises Baen-Price’s 15 years of...
Sep 21, 2023
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Aquatics
Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park secures unprecedented seven Guinness World Records
Ahead of its official opening, the all-new Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park in Zhuhai, China, has become the recipient of an unprecedented seven Guinness World Records. Designed...
Sep 21, 2023
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Surf Life Saving Australia partnership with BRP rescue watercraft continues to keep beaches safe
Since 2009, Surf Life Saving Australia’s partnership with Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) - manufacturer of Sea-Doo® personal watercraft - has made a difference to...
Sep 20, 2023
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Active World introduces new fitness planner with personalised swim planner
Active World has announced the launch of its new fitness planner, Active Fit, which features and individualised swim planning function. Advising that “Active Fit is set to...
Sep 20, 2023
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Additional works will see extended closure of 50 metre pool at Cairns’ Tobruk Memorial Pool
Cairns Regional Council has advised that the 50 metre pool at Tobruk Memorial Pool will remain closed until the end of the year due to unexpected ongoing maintenance. Closed in...
Sep 19, 2023
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IAKS Congress to chart path to building resilient communities through sports facilities
With more than 40 speakers and more to be confirmed, nine streams, four days of networking, drink receptions and 400 delegates, the upcoming 28th IAKS Congress is set to once...
Sep 19, 2023
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LSV Aquatic Industry Summit 2023 looks to nurture excellence
Victoria’s aquatic industry is gearing up for the Life Saving Victoria (LSV) Aquatic Industry Summit 2023, being held at the Timberyard in Port Melbourne on 10th October....
Sep 19, 2023
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