News: Aquatics
NSW Councils to celebrate return of Seniors Festival in 2022
This year’s NSW Seniors Festival with its theme of ‘Reconnect’, is anticipated to see more than 500,000 seniors take part in events across the state. The theme was chosen to...
Mar 21, 2022
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Improvement program moves forward at Geelong Leisurelink
A program of upgrades being undertaken at Geelong’s Leisurelink aquatic and recreation is on target to be completed in June following the final stage of the redevelopment. With...
Mar 20, 2022
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Play
Otium Planning Group appoints new Senior Consultant to NSW office
Otium Planning Group has announced the appointment of a new team member, Aditi Karande, who has joined their NSW office as a Senior Consultant. Karande started her career as an...
Mar 18, 2022
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Swimming Victoria announces partnership with Hawk-Eye to deliver world first competition video review technology
Swimming Victoria has announced a partnership with Hawk-Eye Innovations - the sports technology leader in officiating and tracking technologies – that has will see the...
Mar 17, 2022
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Aquatics
Future of Adelaide Aquatic Centre a key issue in South Australian election
With South Australians heading to the polls on Saturday, the election battle between Liberal Premier Steven Marshall and opposition Labor leader Peter Malinauskas has seen the...
Mar 17, 2022
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Aquatics
NSC 2022 looks to set a Blueprint for the Next Decade
Set to return from 11th to 13th July, the 2022 National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC22) has set itself an ambitious agenda to address the future of sport,...
Mar 16, 2022
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Waterplay and Life Floor announce partnership
Global aquatic play expert Waterplay® has partnered with leading aquatic surfacing manufacturer Life Floor, to bring outstanding aquatic splash pad experiences to the global...
Mar 15, 2022
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Waterparks
New splash pad opens at Blacktown Aquatic Centre
Blacktown City Council has opened its $700,000 splash pad which features various water features and play zones, designed for children of all ages and abilities. Blacktown City...
Mar 15, 2022
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Aquatics
AALARA launches 2022 Conference program
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has today released the program for its 2022 Conference and Trade Showcase - being held at the Sea World...
Mar 14, 2022
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Waterparks
Bayside City Council invites comment on privately-funded wellness centre at Brighton Golf Course
Bayside City Council is inviting public comment on a proposal to develop a ‘warm water’ swimming pool along with a wellness centre at Brighton Golf Course. Promoting the concept...
Mar 14, 2022
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Aquatics
Queensland Government opens tender for swimming pool services
The Queensland Government has opened a tender for the provision of swimming pool services across the state, seeking a company to undertake a range of maintenance and improvement...
Mar 13, 2022
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Aquatics
Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Cole joins Sport Integrity Australia’s Athlete Advisory Group
Sport Integrity Australia has advised that four-time Paralympian and six-time world record holder Ellie Cole, has joined their Athlete Advisory Group to provide an athlete voice...
Mar 11, 2022
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Aquatics
Life Saving Victoria issues water safety reminder for long weekend
Victorians heading to beaches and open water locations for the Labour Day long weekend are being urged to head to patrolled locations. With the likelihood of drowning in...
Mar 11, 2022
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Latest inclusions revealed for Rackley Athlete Support Program
Australia’s Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Isaac Cooper ( pictured above left ) and fellow Paris 2024 hopeful Sam Short have been named as the two latest inclusions in the...
Mar 10, 2022
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Vale: Don Hartley
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of industry entrepreneur Don Hartley who died yesterday, at the age of 63, as a result of cancer. A pioneer in...
Mar 9, 2022
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Golf
Applications for ARV’s Leadership Program, EMERGENT close this week
Following Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s announcement on 21st February 2022 of their launching a new leadership program, EMERGENT, ARV is advising that applications for the...
Mar 9, 2022
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Aquatics
Belfast Aquatic Centre in Port Fairy struggles with securing insurance following tragic drowning of student
Belfast Aquatic Centre – a regional Victorian pool in Port Fairy – is challenged with finding an insurer following the tragic drowning death of eight-year-old student Cooper...
Mar 8, 2022
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Grants now available for Northern Territory events that celebrate Seniors Month in August
The Northern Territory Government is providing one-off grants of up to $2000 for community organisations and businesses to deliver events and activities during Seniors Month in...
Mar 7, 2022
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Golf
St Kilda FC opens Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing to the public
Developed to aid the local Moorabbin community with both their physical and mental health, St Kilda Football Club’s new Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing opened to...
Mar 7, 2022
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AUSactive report findings stress important role of personal trainers in nation's health and wellbeing
AUSactive has been highlighting the integral role that fitness centres and personal trainers play in the nation's health and wellbeing. Drawing from its A More Active Australia...
Mar 7, 2022
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Recreation Aotearoa 2021 Aquatics Awards recognise leading professionals and venue initiatives
Some of New Zealand’s leading aquatic professionals and venue initiatives have been recognised through the 2021 Recreation Aotearoa Aquatics Awards which highlight the important...
Mar 7, 2022
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Aquatics
Aquatic and Recreation Institute announces its 2021 award winners
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (NSW) has presented its 2021 awards in a virtual ceremony - with the City of Sydney’s Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre named as...
Mar 6, 2022
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Environment
Family-owned Lilydale Squash and Fitness facility set for closure and redevelopment
After 40 years of operations, the Lilydale Squash and Fitness Centre in outer north east Melbourne has held its final classes. Owned by Mal and Mandy Harvey, the Centre has been...
Mar 6, 2022
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Women only swimming returns to Shepparton Aquamoves
Women only swimming will be making a return to Aquamoves this Sunday, with Greater Shepparton City Council again partnering with 'This Girl Can - Victoria' to deliver sessions...
Mar 3, 2022
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