News: Aquatics
AUSTSWIM launches courses to meet demand for aquatic fitness instructors
AUSTSWIM, the national organisation for the teaching of swimming and water safety has announced a new course to meet the demand for aqua exercise instructors. Set to run at six...
May 22, 2025
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ASSA announces new BOSS Leadership initiative
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced the launch of BOSS (the Business of Swim Schools) initiative to unite and empower swim school professionals across...
May 22, 2025
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AUSactive establishes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group
AUSactive has established its third Advisory Group – the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Group (ADEIAG) - reinforcing its strategic commitment to developing a more...
May 22, 2025
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Gold Coast secures Australian Surf Life Saving Championships for 2026
Surf Life Saving Australia has announced that the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, also known as ‘The Aussies’ will return to North Kirra, Gold Coast from 21st to 29th...
May 21, 2025
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Livingstone Shire Council names new aquatic centre after local sporting identity
Livingstone Shire Council has endorsed the naming of its new Cooee Bay Aquatic Centre after a local sporting pioneer. A motion at the Council’s most recent meeting, submitted by...
May 21, 2025
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Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre and Coburg Leisure Centre maintain Quality Business Accreditation with AUSactive
Active Merri-bek’s Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre and Coburg Leisure Centre have maintained their Quality Business Accreditation with AUSactive - reinforcing their strong...
May 20, 2025
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Scuba Diver safety claims resurface with Perth Diving Academy facing new allegations
A Perth-based dive company already under investigation for allegedly leaving two scuba divers stranded at sea is facing fresh allegations, as other divers and witnesses come...
May 20, 2025
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Life Saving Victoria calls for industry-wide action to address violence in aquatic facilities
Growing instances of violence at aquatic and recreation facilities has prompted Life Saving Victoria (LSV) to undertake a comprehensive Risk Treatment Plan to address this...
May 19, 2025
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Additional extension granted for South Australia’s Aerial Shark Patrols
Fixed wing shark patrols of South Australia's beaches were due to end next weekend, on Sunday 25th May, however unseasonably warm weather and an increase in shark sightings at...
May 19, 2025
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Renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club Wave reopens with enhanced water safety operations
The Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach has reopened following a $3.3 million renovation with work supported by $2.8 million in funding from the WA Government. The...
May 19, 2025
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Spiros Dassakis to broaden mission beyond SPASA
The Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA) has advised of the contribution of Spiros Dassakis, who has stepped down from his role as Chief Policy Officer to establish his own...
May 18, 2025
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Masters swimming skills development program boosts confidence and ability
A Masters adult swim development program funded by an Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Play Well Participation Grant saw 64 adult novice swimmers from across Australia taking...
May 16, 2025
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Reimagined and refreshed Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre to reopen
Following more than 12 months of upgrades supported by Hobsons Bay City Council and operator BlueFit, the $2.5 million redeveloped Laverton Swim & Fitness Centre will be...
May 16, 2025
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Life Floor installation at Ocean Park Hong Kong and H2O Xtream’s AquaTubes among WhiteWater’s new projects in 2025
Water park industry supplier, WhiteWater, has flagged its exciting array of global project openings in 2025 across indoor and outdoor water parks, at hotels and resorts, and on...
May 14, 2025
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Shoalhaven community invited to offer input on parks, pools and playgrounds
Shoalhaven City Council’s Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan is one of Council’s biggest strategies and is now under review. With more than 600 open space and community...
May 14, 2025
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SPASA announces appointment of new Chief Executive Kristin Brookfield
The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia and New Zealand (SPASA) has today announced the appointment of Kristin Brookfield as its new Chief Executive. The appointment...
May 13, 2025
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City Venue Management takes on operations at Townsville's Tobruk Memorial Baths
Townsville's Tobruk Memorial Baths will enter a new era as City Venue Management (CVM) takes over operations from long-time lessee Luc Senent on 1st July. Senent, a well known...
May 13, 2025
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Myrtha Pools highlights RenovAction system successes at Blayney Shire’s CentrePoint Leisure Centre
Myrtha Pools highlights RenovAction system successes at Blayney Shire’s CentrePoint Leisure Centre Providing a counterpoint to media coverage of expensive aquatic centre...
May 13, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure contributes to ABC discussion on aggression in aquatic and recreation centres
The ABC 7.30 program which aired on 6th May investigating the recent increase in aggression and harassment towards staff at aquatic and recreation centres across Australia,...
May 11, 2025
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Swimming Australia’s Next Wave program to prepare emerging athletes and developing coaches
Swimming Australia is revising the Trans-Tasman Series - a feature of the early 2000s - as the Next Wave Invitational Competition Camp to be held in Canberra from 6th-12th July....
May 11, 2025
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Victoria's ageing aquatic facility infrastructure in need of resources
With more than half of Victoria's public swimming pools aged over 50 years and considered beyond their end-of-life date, a report from the ABC has highlighted the financial...
May 10, 2025
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Wet’n’Wild announces summer opening for new four-slide Zoom Zone attraction
Village Roadshow Chief Executive Clark Kirby has today announced details of the Zoom Zone waterslide attraction that will open at Wet’n’Wild on the Gold Coast this summer....
May 8, 2025
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New Soak Bathhouse Alexandria becomes brand’s latest urban wellness oasis
Soak Bathhouse has this week unveiled their latest urban spa with the opening of a 700 square metre location in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. The brand's third location,...
May 8, 2025
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Wodonga Waterpolo Club among recipients of Victorian Government 'Change Our Game' sport funding
The Wodonga Dolphins Waterpolo Club is among the recipients of Victorian Government grants as part of The Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program, benefitting more...
May 8, 2025
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