News: Aquatics
CVM Academy offers aquatic industry an innovative staff training solution
With the aquatic industry among a number of industries challenged by ongoing staff shortages, City Venue Management’s Registered Training Organisation - CVM Academy - is...
Oct 10, 2022
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Aquatics
Architects appointed to design Adelaide’s new aquatic centre
JPE Design Studio and Warren and Mahoney have been appointed to design the new $80-million facility to replace the ageing Adelaide Aquatic Centre. As announced last month by...
Oct 10, 2022
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Victorian fitness centre to become wellness hub and include new JUMP! Swim School
A $3 million upgrade to the Lilydale Squash and Fitness Centre situated in Melbourne’s north east, will include a wellness hub and a new franchise site for JUMP! Swim Schools -...
Oct 10, 2022
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ActiveXchange announces Head of Data Science appointment
Following the recent release of its next generation SportsEye data and technology solution, ActiveXchange has expanded its data analytics function, announcing Richard Schultz as...
Oct 10, 2022
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Western Australia secures major ocean events for 2023
Swimming Australia has advised that Western Australia will host the 2023 Australian Open Water Championships and Ocean Swim Festival with the four-day event, known as the Battle...
Oct 10, 2022
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Fluidra backs Royal Life Saving WA's Swim and Survive program
Royal Life Saving WA has announced that Fluidra, the leading manufacturer and supplier of swimming pool and spa equipment, is to fund 120 Swim and Survive program participants...
Oct 9, 2022
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LSA to reveal plans for management of Deniliquin Swim Centre and Hydrotherapy Pool
Awarded the contract to manage the Deniliquin Swim Centre and Hydrotherapy Pool by the Edward River Council in August, new operators LSA (Lifeguarding Services Australia) Group,...
Oct 9, 2022
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Aquatics
Developer Aventuur submits Development Application for the Perth Surf Park
The largest surf park in the Southern Hemisphere is one step closer to opening as a result of surf park developer Aventuur having submitted its Development Application (DA) for...
Oct 9, 2022
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WestInvest to fund upgrades to community and aquatic centres, parks and sport reserves in Blacktown
The NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest Fund will see $34.6 million allocated to Blacktown Council for six transformational projects. $26.8 million for the Revitalisation of...
Oct 6, 2022
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Wavegarden presents first bespoke water treatment system for artificial surfing lagoons
Wavegarden has advised that its team of specialist engineers has pioneered the first bespoke water treatment system that has been 100% designed, built and tested for artificial...
Oct 5, 2022
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Open day at Shepparton’s Aquamoves to highlight facilities and programs
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Aquamoves will be showcasing its role as the region's home of health and wellbeing during an open day this Sunday 9th October. With a $5 entry...
Oct 4, 2022
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Baw Baw Shire Council awards $11 million contract for Warragul Leisure Centre Expansion
Baw Baw Shire Council has awarded the $11,254,950 contract for the construction of Warragul Leisure Centre Expansion project to locally based Kubale Construction. Once complete,...
Oct 3, 2022
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Maitland City Council allocates $500,000 for swimming pool tile repairs
Maitland City Council has agreed $500,000 in repair works for remedial works at the ageing East Maitland Aquatics Centre. With recent investigations finding several major issues...
Oct 3, 2022
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Cardinia Shire Council aims to deliver better sport and recreation facilities
Cardinia Shire Council, located in Melbourne’s south east, has endorsed a draft scope for the overall redevelopment of its leisure and aquatic facility – Cardinia Life. The...
Oct 3, 2022
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ARV partners with Jobs Victoria to create 300 jobs for aquatics industry
Through a partnership between Jobs Victoria and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria, the Victorian Government is creating 300 jobs for the aquatics sector, including swimming...
Oct 3, 2022
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AUSTSWIM reveals sustainability initiative
AUSTSWIM is continuing its move towards integrating sustainability into its training courses, announcing that it is moving its course training manuals online as a part of a Net...
Oct 2, 2022
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Environment
NSW Government raises awareness of First Lap swim voucher program
The NSW Government is reminding families to take advantage of the second $100 First Lap learn to swim voucher program which became available on 1st July and which is aimed at...
Oct 2, 2022
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Life Saving Victoria urges responsible boating
Coinciding with National Safe Boating Week, running from 1st-7th October, Life Saving Victoria are urging boaters to exercise caution on the water and to wear a lifejacket. Life...
Oct 2, 2022
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre to host fully integrated Australian Swimming Championships
Swimming Australia has announced the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre will be hosting the 2023 Australian Age and Open Championships with the 14-day meet bringing together some of...
Sep 30, 2022
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ASSA introduces a fresh approach to swim teacher training
Aiming to get more teachers in the water in time for summer, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has introduced a new, streamlined approach to swim teacher...
Sep 29, 2022
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Council to offer support to lifeguards after near drowning at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
The City of Gold Coast has advised that support is being offered to the lifeguards involved in helping to save the life of a man following a near-drowning at the Gold Coast...
Sep 29, 2022
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Surf Park Summit to focus on wave pool developments around the world
With over 150 projects in development across the globe, the upcoming 2022 Surf Park Summit is set to be the largest networking and insider event for the booming wave pool...
Sep 29, 2022
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Linwood Pool celebrates a successful first year
Christchurch City Council has advised that since its opening a year ago, Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool is proving popular with the local community having more than 135,000 people...
Sep 27, 2022
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Royal Life Saving and Aspect combine to deliver module to teach people on the autism spectrum
Royal Life Saving Society Australia, in partnership with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), has just released a new online module aimed at improving swim teachers’ knowledge...
Sep 27, 2022
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