News: Aquatics
Jury discharged after acquitting Sydney swimming instructor of 10 charges
A NSW District Court jury in the trial of former Sydney swimming teacher Kyle Daniels has today been discharged after acquitting him of 10 sexual abuse charges, but remaining...
Oct 23, 2022
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Royal Life Saving WA partnership with BHP continues to support water safety education and employment programs
Building on the success of their ongoing partnership, BHP and Royal Life Saving WA have recently signed a new agreement, which will see BHP provide a further $1.5 million over...
Oct 23, 2022
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Diving against debris ahead of NSW plastic ban
With NSW banning more single-use plastics from 1st November, citizen science scuba divers and snorkelers participated in a community effort over the weekend - Dive Against...
Oct 23, 2022
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Jury acquits Sydney swimming teacher acquitted of nine of 21 sexual abuse charges
An 11-person NSW District Court jury has found Sydney swimming learn-to-swim teacher Kyle Daniels of nine of 21 sexual abuse charges that he had had been accused of - but...
Oct 21, 2022
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Kew Recreation Centre roof collapses in the middle of the night
The redevelopment of the Kew Recreation Centre in inner eastern Melbourne has been halted following the collapse of its roof last night. Media reports advised that residents...
Oct 21, 2022
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Royal Life Saving report shows need for nation to catch up missed swimming lessons
A new report has revealed that large numbers of Australia children are missing out on learn to swim lessons entirely, with the problem compounded by the pandemic, inflation and...
Oct 20, 2022
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Excellence in NSW aquatics recognised at ARI awards
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI NSW) has presented its 2022 ARI Awards of Excellence, recognising the achievements of all in the industry over the past year. Returning...
Oct 20, 2022
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Yawa Aquatic Centre secures excellence award for ‘Community Facility of the Year’
Mornington Peninsula's Yawa Aquatic Centre has won the award for ‘Community Facility of the Year’ at the 2022 Parks and Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence. Yawa Aquatic...
Oct 20, 2022
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Piscine Global Europe to present solutions to reduce energy bills for pool running costs
With rising power costs impacting aquatic facilities across Europe and around the world, the organisers of next month’s Piscine Global Europe exhibition have advised of their...
Oct 20, 2022
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Olympic-sized Jodie Henry Pool opens in Logan
Logan City Council has completed a $9 million upgrade of the Olympic-sized Jodie Henry Pool at the Logan North Aquatic Centre in Underwood - just in time for the summer swimming...
Oct 19, 2022
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Swimming Australia announces new strategic partnership with Australian Swim Schools Association
Aimed at strengthening the swimming community, Swimming Australia has entered into a new strategic partnership with the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA. As the...
Oct 19, 2022
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Parks and Leisure Australia announces 2022 Awards of Excellence winners
Parks and Leisure Australia has presented its annual Awards of Excellence, with consultant Suzanne Suter presented with the Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award, the body’s...
Oct 19, 2022
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Splash Planet recognises the benefits of inclusion
With October being World Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Hastings District Council, situated in Hawke's Bay, on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, is spotlighting the...
Oct 17, 2022
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Waitaki Aquatic Centre unveils its new Aflex inflatable
Waitaki Aquatic Centre, situated in New Zealand’s South Island, recently unveiled its new Aflex inflatable – a challenging aquatic attraction, completely different to the...
Oct 17, 2022
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Aquatics
JM Robson Aquatic Centre to host AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Course
Many aquatic centres will be hosting AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety courses ahead of summer with Lithgow City Council advising that on 22nd and 23rd October, the...
Oct 17, 2022
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Wibit adds new product line inspired by treetop adventure parks
Leading provider of floating modular water parks, Wibit has added a new product line to its catalogue: Wibit Peakz, a water park inspired by treetop adventure parks. Visitors to...
Oct 17, 2022
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Harold Holt Swim Centre’s dive pool returns after 20-year closure
The Harold Holt Swim Centre in Glen Iris, south-east Melbourne, will see the reopening of its heritage-listed dive pool on 19th October after a 20-year closure. Originally...
Oct 16, 2022
Aquatics
Surf Park Summit gets underway in San Diego
The 2022 Surf Park Summit, the world’s leading symposium and networking event dedicated exclusively to promote the development and growth of the surf park industry, has got...
Oct 16, 2022
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Floods impact Victorian events and facilities
With flooding in parts of Victoria at their highest levels in more than 50 years, events are being cancelled while facilities are being closed or used as emergency centres. With...
Oct 14, 2022
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Stratford Aquatic Centre gets official opening
Stratford District Council, situated in New Zealand’s North Island, has officially opened its Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre. The facility is more than twice the capacity...
Oct 14, 2022
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LIWA Aquatics presents regional seminars in Albany and Kulin
With a three year absence in visiting the southern regions of the state due to the COVID pandemic, LIWA Aquatics has this week staged the first of two Regional WA Aquatic...
Oct 12, 2022
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Bowral Pool opens for summer swim season
Welcoming the outdoor summer swim season, Wingecarribee Shire Council has this week opened the Bowral Swimming Centre to the public. Opened as of the past Monday (10th October)...
Oct 12, 2022
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Waterplay’s release of 18 new Splash Pad products its biggest in years
Hitting the global market with their biggest product launch in years, Waterplay has introduced 18 new splash pad products, ranging from towering, multi-leg characters to quirky...
Oct 12, 2022
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Fish N Flips Swim School in Townsville experiences growing popularity
Since its opening on 4th July 2022, more than 450 children have signed up for swimming lessons at City Venue Management’s new Fish N Flips Swim School located in Townsville’s...
Oct 11, 2022
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