News: Aquatics
Accessibility upgrades to benefit National Water Sports Centre
The Victorian Government is boosting accessibility to the National Water Sports Centre with improvements announced for the Patterson River Upper Precinct, which includes a...
May 27, 2022
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Works commence to transform Hamilton’s Municipal Pools into parkland
Work to transform Hamilton’s former Municipal Pools site into parkland connecting the central city and Waikato River is set to begin next week. The works will clear the site and...
May 26, 2022
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Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre attracts 'encouraging' patron numbers in first month
The newly opened Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre has attracted “strong numbers” in its first month of operation but Goulburn Mulwaree Council is advising that the...
May 26, 2022
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Mount Annan Leisure Centre shines in safety audit
The Mount Annan Leisure Centre in Western Sydney has earned top marks in Royal Life Saving Society Australia’s industry-wide safety assessment. Patrons at the Y NSW managed...
May 25, 2022
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Conference sees APOLA ride a wave of change
The Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association’s 2022 conference held at URBNSURF Melbourne has seen the body adopt a new name - the Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard...
May 24, 2022
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Melbourne to replace Russia as host of FINA swimming world championships
Melbourne has today been announced as the host the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), replacing Russia as the host of the event. Originally scheduled for the Russian...
May 23, 2022
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Udio Systems integrates with workflow automation tool Zapier
Looking to help businesses further increase their efficiencies, Australia-based management software provider, Udio Systems has announced a new partnership with Zapier, an online...
May 22, 2022
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria thanks sponsors for backing regional conference
Addressing issues including recovery, recruitment, outcomes and the social value of the industry, Aquatics and Recreation Victoria has completed its 2022 Regional Conference at...
May 20, 2022
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Tiling issues cause closure of Town of Cambridge's Bold Park Aquatic Centre
Multiple issues at the Bold Park Aquatic Centre in Perth’s western suburbs, including cracked tiles and disintegrating balance tanks, will force the facility’s imminent closure...
May 18, 2022
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JUMP! Swim Schools spotlight expansion of franchise sites
A significant demand for swim school placements is seeing an expansion of JUMP! Swim Schools franchises across Australia. Marsden Park (NSW) opened in February and Armstrong...
May 17, 2022
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Udio Systems secures Best Support 2022 Award and integrates with Zapier
Australia-based school management software provider, Udio Systems, has been recognised by business comparison and review platform, SoftwareSuggest, in the Best Support Award...
May 17, 2022
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Major Parties both commit to investing $10 million for Katherine Aquatic Centre upgrade
Upgrades to the Northern Territory’s Katherine Aquatic Centre appear assured with both the incumbent LNP Government and Labor opposition committing funds for the project in the...
May 16, 2022
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Shire of Broome Council endorses new ambitious Sport and Recreation Plan
Aiming to give a major boost to local sporting infrastructure in upcoming years, the Shire of Broome Council has endorsed a new ambitious Sport and Recreation Plan 2021-2031....
May 16, 2022
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Belgravia Leisure explains move away from single-use plastics
Belgravia Leisure has detailed its commitment to reducing plastic waste, explaining how, since August 2019, it stopped the purchase and supply of plastic straws, plastic bags...
May 16, 2022
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VenuesWest seeking casual staff to work at its sport and entertainment venues
VenuesWest, owner and manager of 13 Western Australian sport and entertainment venues on behalf of the State Government, is currently seeking staff for employment opportunities...
May 13, 2022
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Celebration to mark new chapter for the Y NSW in Port Macquarie
Following the Y NSW becoming Port Macquarie Hastings Council’s new ‘aquatic centre partner’, taking on the management of its four public swimming pools, the Y NSW is welcoming...
May 11, 2022
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Aquatics
Yamanto Central continues to roll out new retail concepts as it marks first anniversary
Marking its first birthday, Queensland’s newest sub-regional shopping centre, Yamanto Central, continues to open new and innovative stores and retail concepts - while delivering...
May 10, 2022
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New exercise skill set qualification released for rising aqua fitness sector
Growing in popularity as it attracts a new legion of participants, a new instructor training program has been launched for aqua fitness. Three and a half years in the making,...
May 10, 2022
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Rainbow Club announces expansion to the NSW South Coast
Rainbow Club Australia has announced the expansion of its network of social swimming clubs to the NSW South Coast, launching a Wollongong club late May, followed by Ulladulla in...
May 9, 2022
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Aquatics
Gungahlin Leisure Centre’s indoor pools to be closed over winter
Ongoing maintenance work at the Gungahlin Leisure Centre in the ACT will see both of the facility’s indoor pools closed over the winter months. Defects and faults to the...
May 9, 2022
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Solar pool heating delivers energy savings for Hindmarsh Shire Council
Supreme Heating have reported on their recent completion of a heating renewal system at the Rainbow Swimming Pool for Hindmarsh Shire Council in Western Victoria. The Shire was...
May 9, 2022
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Yarra Leisure looks at streamlining its membership options
Following a survey of Yarra Leisure customers, Yarra City Council is proposing a series of changes to its membership offerings that would see some membership fees increase and...
May 9, 2022
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Names being considered for Parramatta’s new $88 million aquatic and leisure centre
Names are currently being considered for Parramatta’s new $88 million aquatic and leisure centre which is anticipated to be completed in early 2023. The new facility will...
May 8, 2022
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Perth's Bayswater Waves receives platinum waterwise title
Perth’s Bayswater Waves has been named the inaugural Platinum Waterwise Aquatic Centre of the Year at the Western Australian Water Corporation's 2022 Waterwise Recognition...
May 6, 2022
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