News: Aquatics
Residents and visitors celebrate opening of Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
The Hills Shire Council in north western Sydney has advised the opening on 3rd September of the highly anticipated, new Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills was...
Sep 7, 2022
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Don Hartley's industry achievements acknowledged at Aquatics and Recreation Victoria awards
The lifetime career achievements of the late Don Hartley have been acknowledged at the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria industry awards with the facilities management and...
Sep 7, 2022
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South Australian Government reveals site for new Adelaide Aquatic Centre
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has revealed that the new aquatic and recreation facility planned to replace the ageing Adelaide Aquatic Centre will be built...
Sep 7, 2022
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Aiming to celebrate industry professionals Fluidra announces creation of International Pool Pro Day
Global aquatics industry manufacturer and supplier Fluidra has announced the creation of an international day through the National Day Archives to honour and celebrate pool...
Sep 6, 2022
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Preparations commence for Fremantle Leisure Centre’s new roof
Works commence today in preparation for Fremantle Leisure Centre’s new roof with works anticipated to be completed by Christmas 2022. The indoor 25 metre and leisure pools at...
Sep 5, 2022
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Sporting Club of Sydney's new aquatic, fitness and wellbeing centre opened at Allianz Stadium
Rebuilt as part of the wider development of the new Allianz Stadium, the Sporting Club of Sydney has opened its new aquatic, fitness and wellbeing centre. With the new Stadium...
Sep 4, 2022
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Expressions of Interest open for Corowa Aquatic Centre Consultative Committee
Federation Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from local residents to join the Corowa Aquatic Centre Consultative Committee. Federation Council, located within an...
Sep 2, 2022
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Staff shortage impacts Bega Valley’s Bemboka pool reopening
Bega Valley Shire Council has advised that the Bemboka swimming pool has joined a growing list of businesses and services affected by a shortage of qualified staff in the...
Sep 2, 2022
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City of Canterbury Bankstown to host lessons on Float to Survive techniques
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, star of the TV show Bondi Rescue and President of the Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard Association, is to run a series of sessions at the Birrong...
Sep 1, 2022
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Entire JUMP! Swim Schools network to participate in Learn2Swim Week 2022
The entire JUMP! Swim Schools network is participating in the 2022 Poolwerx Learn2Swim Week, from 23rd September to 1st October. All 51 sites across Australia will take part,...
Sep 1, 2022
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Concept Plans released for Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre
Surf Coast Shire Council has released concept plans for the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre, which show a 25-metre seasonal pool running east-west, with provision for it to...
Sep 1, 2022
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Christchurch City Council introduces new pool membership for children
Christchurch City Council’s introduction of a new pool membership for children from 1st October aims to benefit those children who regularly use the Council’s swimming pools. A...
Sep 1, 2022
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LSV and Surfing Victoria urge board riders to prioritise safety
New research from Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has revealed that surfing, paddling and other aquatic board and craft activities are a leading cause for drownings during September...
Aug 31, 2022
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Water Polo Australia launches new strategy to expand its participant base
Water Polo Australia and the State Associations have launched a new strategy hoping over the next 10 years to expand the participant base 10 fold, to over 200,000 participants...
Aug 31, 2022
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Female Lifesavers secure large number of Surf Life Saving NSW excellence awards
The recently held Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence saw an ‘unprecedented’ number of female lifesavers securing awards – which SLSNSW considers reflects the positive...
Aug 31, 2022
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Swimming Australia highlights Sydney’s successful ‘Festival of Swimming’
Swimming Australia notes that with Sydney’s ‘Festival of Swimming’ having come to a close, the past fortnight displayed “the true potential of Australia’s most prominent Olympic...
Aug 31, 2022
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INTIX to provide ticketing solutions for Melbourne Sports Centres
Victorian-based digital ticketing provider INTIX has announced that it will be providing ticketing solutions for Melbourne Sports Centres venues. Melbourne Sports Centres...
Aug 30, 2022
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South Burnett Aquatic Centre reopens after upgrades
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that upgrades at its Nanango Aquatic Centre have been completed with the facility now reopened to the public. Closed from late last...
Aug 30, 2022
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Southern Sydney swim teacher faces Court on multiple sexual abuse charges
A jury has this week been told that a Sydney swimming teacher who allegedly preyed on the vulnerability of his young students through grooming and indecent sexual acts between...
Aug 30, 2022
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Active Ageing classes prove popular at Wagga Wagga’s Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre
A program of aqua and gym-based fitness classes specifically for people aged over 50 at Wagga Wagga City Council’s Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre have proved popular since their...
Aug 30, 2022
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ADCO Constructions awarded tender to construct Oran Park Leisure Centre
Camden Council, situated in the Macarthur region of Sydney, has advised that ADCO Constructions has been awarded the tender to construct the Oran Park Leisure Centre. The $55...
Aug 29, 2022
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Port Hedland Leisure achieves AUSactive quality accreditation
In recognition of its achievements in providing members and the community with the highest level of care and guidance in health, fitness and wellbeing, Port Hedland Leisure has...
Aug 29, 2022
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Water World Ocean Park Hong Kong becomes Asia’s first Autism-Certified waterpark
Water World Ocean Park Hong Kong has been certified by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) as a Certified Autism CenterTM (CAC)....
Aug 28, 2022
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Commercial Aquatics to construct resort style pool at Perth’s Outback Splash
Perth’s Outback Splash has announced that work is currently underway on a large resort style pool, called ‘The Lagoon’, which will be the newest addition to the Perth water...
Aug 25, 2022
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