News: Aquatics
New Aquatics and Recreation Queensland body to stage launch event
Set to replace the former ALFAQ (Australian Leisure Facilities Association Queensland), Aquatics and Recreation Queensland (ARQ) has announced that it will stage a relaunch...
Jul 5, 2023
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Aquatics
Interest sought for management of Bundaberg Aquatic Centre
Bundaberg Regional Council has advised of its invitation to industry experts to express an interest in the management of the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre. The extended tender...
Jul 5, 2023
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Belgravia Leisure looks to hire up to 1,500 lifeguards and swim teachers ahead of summer
Belgravia Leisure is seeking for 1,500 pool lifeguards and swim teachers across Australia this summer to help keep their communities safe. Promoting its extensive lifeguard and...
Jul 5, 2023
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Margaret River aquatic centre to reopen late December 2023
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has confirmed construction works for the Margaret River Recreation Centre will continue into the second half of the year, ahead of opening...
Jul 5, 2023
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Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre secures Property Industry awards
Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre secures Property Industry awards The Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre – Powered by Pakn’Save Hastings secured two national construction...
Jul 5, 2023
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Aspiring swim instructors encouraged to apply for Victoria’s Youth Aquatic Accreditation Program
The Victorian Government has announced that applications for the Youth Aquatic Accreditation Program have been extended until 31st May 2024 with 16-year-olds now also eligible...
Jul 4, 2023
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Aquatics
City of Salisbury unveils final design for new aquatic centre
The City of Salisbury in metropolitan Adelaide has released the final design for its planned news aquatic centre for public view. Aiming to provide aquatic, fitness and...
Jul 4, 2023
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Belgravia Leisure awarded contract to manage Dubbo’s Aquatic Leisure Centres
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has announced that it will offer a contract for the management of its aquatic and recreation centres to Belgravia Leisure under a fully external...
Jul 3, 2023
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Philip Kinney appointed as new Chief Executive of Rainbow Club
Philip Kinney has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Rainbow Club - a network of social swimming clubs for children living with disability. Kinney will commence in his...
Jul 3, 2023
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Aquatics
South East Queensland community invited to speak up on water safety
People living in South East Queensland are being invited to have their say on the newly released draft South East Queensland Water Safety Strategy - developed in response to...
Jun 30, 2023
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City of Kingston releases plan for new aquatic and recreation centre
The City of Kingston in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs has released for consultation a draft concept plan for its proposed new aquatic and recreation centre. Through previous...
Jun 30, 2023
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City of Bunbury looks to develop $18 million ocean pool project
The City of Bunbury is looking to build the only ocean pool in Western Australia, with Councillors voting this week to move forward with a $17.82-million plan for a 50-metre lap...
Jun 29, 2023
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Townsville City Council invests to deliver active and engaged city
Townsville City Council’s 2023/24 Budget and Operational Plan includes more than $13.3 million to further develop Townsville as an active and engaged city. The impressive figure...
Jun 29, 2023
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World Aquatics partners with sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE to enhance broadcast coverage
A multi-year partnership has been announced between World Aquatics and leading global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE to manage global media rights sales for all World...
Jun 29, 2023
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Victorian master pool builders to join SPASA Australia
SPASA Australia and SPASA Victoria, trading as Master Pool Builders Association Australia (MPBAA), have announced that the MPBAA members have voted to merge into SPASA...
Jun 29, 2023
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Aquatics
Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre secures ‘Large Facility of the Year’ ARV award
YMCA Victoria-managed Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) has been named the ‘Large Facility of the Year’ at the 2023 ARV (Aquatics & Recreation Victoria) awards, in...
Jun 28, 2023
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Toowoomba Regional Council to appoint external management of aquatic and fitness centres
Toowoomba Regional Council, located in the Darling Downs part of Queensland, has advised that ongoing staff shortages and the inability to move quickly in recruitment and...
Jun 27, 2023
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Malaysian Sports Ministry introduces free swimming lessons for children from low income families
Aiming to improve children’s water safety skills, Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) is to offer free swimming lessons to the children of families in low-income bracket....
Jun 27, 2023
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Australians reduce spending on gym memberships
Australian gym goers have reduced what they pay for memberships by almost 15% in the past year, spending an average of $81 per month ($972 over a year) down from $95 last year....
Jun 26, 2023
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Surf Life Saving Australia introduces carbon emission reduction program for clubs
A ground-breaking program to reduce energy use and carbon emissions is set to be implemented at Surf Life Saving clubs across Australia. Launched at the Point Leo and North...
Jun 26, 2023
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Stage one nears completion on North Bellarine Aquatic Centre
City of Greater Geelong has advised that stage one is almost complete on North Bellarine Aquatic Centre. The building works on the outdoor 50-metre pool at North Bellarine...
Jun 26, 2023
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Reports from Skills Active Aotearoa highlight a year of new beginnings for vocational education
Recently released 2022 annual reports from Skills Active Aotearoa and its new subsidiary Te Mahi Ako, reflect upon a pivotal year of changes, challenges and achievements. Skills...
Jun 26, 2023
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Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre welcomes Platinum waterwise status
Efforts to preserve water at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) have resulted in the City of Albany being named the joint winner of the Western Australian Government’s...
Jun 25, 2023
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Environment
Water World Ocean Park hosts World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Water World Ocean Park has made history as the first Hong Kong host for internationally acclaimed water safety event the World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). Held on 22nd...
Jun 24, 2023
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