News: Aquatics
Swim Jobs Victoria program sees launch of $3.4 million career recruitment package
Aiming to reverse the massive shortage of swimming teachers in Victoria, 280 new swimming teachers will be recruited and trained as part of a new ‘earn while you’ learn Swim...
May 6, 2022
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Western Australian Water Minister praises top Waterwise aquatic centres and councils
The water-saving successes of Western Australia’s council-owned aquatic centres have today been acknowledged at a special Waterwise program awards ceremony. Presented by Western...
May 4, 2022
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2022 World Bathing Day to run with 'Healing Together' theme
Aiming to further promote the global bathing industry, the organisers of World Bathing Day will again celebrate the diverse rituals and traditions that go hand-in-hand with the...
May 3, 2022
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H2O Xtream Aquatic Centre introduces sensory sessions for families with extra needs
Upper Hutt City Council's H₂O Xtream Aquatic Centre is to commence offering sensory sessions for young people with extra and special needs and their families, so they can enjoy...
May 3, 2022
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ActiveXchange announces Chief Technology Officer appointment
Further expanding its SportsEye data and technology solution alongside hundreds of organisations and vendors connected to its network. ActiveXchange has announced the...
May 3, 2022
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33,000 admissions to Corowa Aquatic Centre in first year of operations
Marking its first birthday last week, Federation Council has advised that its Corowa Aquatic Centre has recorded more than 33,000 admissions since opening, with numbers expected...
May 3, 2022
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Aquatic and Recreation Institute counts down to 56th annual conference
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute’s upcoming annual conference is to be held with the Leadership and Sustainability, exploring, after two years of unprecedented disruption to...
May 2, 2022
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Bendigo Council awards Peter Krenz Centre management tender to YMCA Victoria
The City of Greater Bendigo has advised that the Y (YMCA Victoria) will continue to operate the Peter Krenz Centre in Eaglehawk for the next five years. Advising that the City...
May 2, 2022
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Inner West Council successfully hosts gender diverse swim night at Ashfield Aquatic Centre
Sydney’s Inner West Council has announced that the Ashfield Aquatic Centre’s hosting of a first Trans and Gender Diverse swim night has been a “raging success”, with the event...
May 1, 2022
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Myrtha Pools announces partnership to deploy connected pool solution
Myrtha Pools has announced an agreement with sport technology platform VOGO to equip facilities with a turnkey video recording and broadcasting solution. The leading swimming...
Apr 30, 2022
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NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs participate in ‘Take 3 For The Sea’ program
The newly launched environmental program - ‘Take 3 For The Sea’ - gives Surf Life Saving clubs across NSW an opportunity to participate in protecting the environment from litter...
Apr 28, 2022
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Port Macquarie-Hastings Council progresses to next stage of planning for new aquatic facility
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will progress to the next stage of planning for a new regional aquatic facility to be situated at Macquarie Park with four design options to form...
Apr 28, 2022
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Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre opens today
The $29.8 million redeveloped Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre opens today with a free entry open afternoon from 2pm until 7:45pm to allow the community the opportunity to...
Apr 28, 2022
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City of Gold Coast aquatic facilities secure Royal Life Saving Pool Safety endorsements
City of Gold Coast Aquatic Facilities have been awarded Royal Life Saving’s Bronze and Silver Pool Safety awards, becoming the first aquatic and recreation facilities in...
Apr 28, 2022
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Construction completed on Eurobodalla Shire's Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre
The Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre has officially opened with community members having to wait another few weeks while centre managers, Aligned Leisure, complete the...
Apr 28, 2022
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New Brighton hot pools complex secures gold award for sustainability
The Christchurch City Council-owned and operated beachfront hot pools in New Brighton - He Puna Taimoana - have earned a Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award. The...
Apr 27, 2022
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SCTA announce General Manager appointment
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SCTA) have announced the appointment of Kevin Cook as its new General Manager. Joining SCTA with an extensive background in business...
Apr 27, 2022
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Unsupervised winter swimming to continue at Dawn Fraser Baths in Sydney Harbour
Sydney's Inner West Council has enabled the continuation of winter swimming at the Dawn Fraser Baths on Sydney Harbour as a result of a series of safety improvements. Currently...
Apr 27, 2022
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre to host 2022 Sydney MS Mega Swim event
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre will be hosting upwards of 600 Sydneysiders participating in the 2022 Sydney MS Mega Swim event held for 24 hours across Saturday 14th and...
Apr 27, 2022
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Australian Olympic Committee and Swimming Australia threaten lobby group with legal action over trans women’s sport billboards
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and Swimming Australia have threatened lobby group Advance with legal action for featuring images of elite female swimmers on billboards...
Apr 26, 2022
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IAKS expands Australasian events and networking
Looking to expand its events and activities for its growing number of members in Australia and New Zealand, IAKS (the International Association for Sports and Leisure...
Apr 25, 2022
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2022 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 28th annual National Trust Heritage Awards has been announced and features more than 40 rich and diverse heritage projects. The National Trust Heritage...
Apr 25, 2022
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Macedon ranges centre launches free Les Mills Virtual Fitness classes
The Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre is set to offer Les Mills Virtual Fitness classes during the first week of May, aiming to attract residents of all ages and abilities...
Apr 22, 2022
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Royal Life Saving contributes to new research highlighting global drowning prevention
The emergence of drowning prevention on the global health agenda has been highlighted in a new research paper published today in The Lancet Global Health . The research was...
Apr 21, 2022
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