News: Aquatics
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officially opens Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre
With its long-course 50 metre pool described as “a game changer for competitive swimming”, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially opened the new $32 million...
Aug 10, 2022
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Aquatics
City of Whittlesea engages consultants to prepare business case for new $180 million aquatic and sports centre
Looking to develop a new sports and aquatic centre in the northern Melbourne suburb of Mernda, the City of Whittlesea has engaged Deloitte Australia as the lead consultant to...
Aug 9, 2022
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Consultants
Countdown to two aquatic industry events named SwimCon
Amid a busy period for aquatic industry conferences - three having been held in the past week - Australia is set to see two identically named SwimCon events, staged between...
Aug 8, 2022
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Aquatics
Council to consider replacing roof over Fremantle Leisure Centre indoor pools
Constructed in 1996, the pavilion structure over the Fremantle Leisure Centre’s 25-metre and family leisure pools was storm damaged in October last year with the pools...
Aug 6, 2022
Venues /
Aquatics
Changing room upgrades at Moana Pool to commence in September
With Dunedin’s Moana Pool facility being 58 years old, construction of improved and accessible changing facilities will begin at the start of September. This is the first stage...
Aug 6, 2022
Aquatics
Rainbow Club partners with Rackley Swimming to benefit young people living with disabilities
Rackley Swimming, one of the largest providers of swimming lessons in southeast Queensland has partnered with Rainbow Club Australia, a network of social swimming clubs for...
Aug 4, 2022
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Aquatics
Lords Recreation Centre community scorecard result helps City of Subiaco lead the way
In 2022 the City of Subiaco commissioned Perth-based research consultancy, Catalyse, to undertake the Community Scorecard study. It was open to the community for feedback in...
Aug 4, 2022
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Fitness
Planned Sunshine Coast waterpark announces switch in wave pool technology
The developer behind the long-delayed Actventure water theme park on the Sunshine Coast is reported to have chosen to use American Wave Machines technology for its centrepiece...
Aug 4, 2022
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Waterparks
Swim It Forward 2022 campaign launched by Swim Australia ahead of peak drowning season
Before Summer arrives, Swim Australia hopes to raise $50,000 through their Swim It Forward 2022 campaign to help children from families in financial need, get enrolled into...
Aug 4, 2022
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Aquatics
Visitation declines at Invercargill's Splash Palace aquatic facility
Invercargill City Council has revealed that user numbers at its Splash Palace aquatic facility have fallen significantly in comparison to visitation compared to five years ago....
Aug 4, 2022
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Aquatics
Hills Shire Council celebrates opening of its new Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
The Hills Shire Council is celebrating the opening of its new $55 million Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre with a special Community Open Day on Saturday 3rd September 2022. The...
Aug 3, 2022
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Fitness
AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish praises Queensland Government’s FairPlay voucher scheme
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has highlighted a Queensland Government survey that shows the success of its ‘get active’ incentive, welcoming it as “a fantastic example...
Aug 3, 2022
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Fitness
Water Safety experts gather for Sydney Summit
As part of ongoing moves to address rising drowning rates, leading water safety experts and advocates are gathering today at the National Water Safety Summit at ICC Sydney....
Aug 3, 2022
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Education /
Aquatics
Surf Life Saving NSW delivers culturally sensitive lifesaver training program
Surf Life Saving NSW has delivered a culturally sensitive lifesaver training program which resulted in a group of Muslim men from the Swim Brothers group completing training for...
Aug 3, 2022
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Aquatics
Blacktown Key Venues spotlights its latest aquatic and leisure centre achievements
The last month has seen Blacktown City Council’s aquatic and leisure centres and centre staff recognised and awarded for their high-quality services and dedication to the...
Aug 3, 2022
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Fitness
Work commences on refurbishment of Shire of Augusta-Margaret River's Aquatic Centre
The pool at the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s Aquatic Centre has closed with work on an $8 million project to replace the pool and associated recreation centre’s ageing roof...
Aug 1, 2022
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Fitness
Maryborough Outdoor Pool will not reopen until rebuild funding secured
Central Goldfields Shire Councillors have resolved that the Maryborough 50 metre pool will remain closed until funding can be secured for the site’s redevelopment. Endorsing a...
Aug 1, 2022
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Aquatics
Sport Australia Community Coaching Conference attracts attendees from 58 sports
The national Community Coaching Conference hosted by the Australian Sports Commission will see more than 150 people from 58 sports attend the event on the Gold Coast tomorrow....
Aug 1, 2022
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Aquatics
Laurie Lawrence instructs Western Australia’s swimming instructors
Western Australia’s swimming instructors had the chance to learn from legendary coach and athlete turned water safety advocate, Laurie Lawrence, during a professional...
Aug 1, 2022
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Education /
Aquatics
Piscine Global invites entries for 2022 Pool Design Awards
Looking to recognise excellence in aquatic facility design around the world, entries have opened for Piscine Global’s international Pool Design Awards with architects, designers...
Jul 31, 2022
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving Society NSW among recipients of Bega Valley ClubGRANTS funding
Royal Life Saving Society NSW is among the 30 organisations across the Bega Valley Shire to share in ClubGRANTS funding this year, for projects that improve community wellbeing...
Jul 31, 2022
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Aquatics
Swim Schools encouraged to participate in Learn2Swim Week
Swim schools are being encouraged to register for this year’s Learn2Swim Week held from 23rd September to 1st October - an initiative of Poolwerx and Kids Alive - and supported...
Jul 31, 2022
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Aquatics
Belgravia Leisure announces appointment of Wayne Goldsmith as Group Aquatics Manager
Belgravia Leisure has announced the appointment of Wayne Goldsmith as its new Group Aquatics Manager - commencing in the role as of 1st August. Goldsmith comes to Belgravia...
Jul 28, 2022
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Aquatics
Ageing infrastructure results in the permanent closure of Eagleby Aquatic Centre
Due to ageing infrastructure, Eagleby Aquatic Centre is now approaching the end of its life and as such the City of Logan has decided not to re-open the facility as scheduled...
Jul 28, 2022
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Aquatics