News: Education
Call for school swimming funding in Victoria
The Victorian Opposition is calling for the Victorian Government to subsidise school swimming lessons, after an increase in the rate of child drownings. Five children up to the...
Jan 4, 2013
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ARV and AIPT announce strategic alliance
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) and the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers have announced a strategic alliance that aims to get more people, more active, more often....
Jan 3, 2013
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Dunedin Swim Coaching Board to be formed
Members are being sought for a new Dunedin Swim Coaching Board to oversee the coaching of the sport in the city. Dunedin City Council General Manager Operations Tony Avery says...
Jan 3, 2013
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Olympic medallists live longer
Olympic medallists live longer than the general population, regardless of their country of origin, the medal won, or type of sport played. The groundbreaking research from the...
Jan 2, 2013
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Organisations unite to present international water safety conference
For the first time, two of Australasia's leading water safety organisations AUSTSWIM (Australasian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety) and Water Safety New...
Jan 2, 2013
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Lowe backs weight loss solutions to meet New Year resolutions
Since establishing his new management consultancy, DF & B Consulting, former Genesis Fitness Clubs and Debit Success Chief Executive David Lowe has been involved in the launch...
Jan 1, 2013
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DraftStar gets AFL clubs structured
In an effort to lead young players in the right direction, AFL clubs are to hand out weekly programs to their players to describe where they need to be and what they need to be...
Dec 29, 2012
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Thanyapura Club marks a third successful IronKids Phuket
The Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) recently welcomed 300 determined youngsters competing in the third IronKids Phuket race. Youngsters from around Thailand and south...
Dec 29, 2012
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Dancing and martial arts experience kick in popularity
More Australian children are dancing and engaging in martial arts - but less are playing netball and tennis - according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of...
Dec 28, 2012
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Christchurch swimming programme to run for third year
The KiwiSport Fundamentals Learn to Swim Programme will run again next year helping Year 3-6 students in decile 1-5 schools across Christchurch become more confident in the...
Dec 27, 2012
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Australians unable to escape work and social media while on holiday
Australians are struggling to escape work or resist heavy use of social media while on annual leave, often to the detriment of relationships with their travelling companions...
Dec 26, 2012
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Webinar to explain how Splashpads can impact business
World leading aquatic play company Vortex Solutions is offering a free webinar explaining how splashpads can help operators attract more visitors, increase their bottom line,...
Dec 24, 2012
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Tokyo, Bangkok: cities with the friendliest locals
Two Asian cities have been ranked as having the friendliest populations in the world. Tokyo came in second in TripAdvisor's list of Top 10 Friendliest People, while Bangkok was...
Dec 24, 2012
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Malaysian Diabetes Association urges promotion of school sport to help fight diabetes
The Malaysian Diabetes Association (MDA) is urging Malaysian schools to provide more sporting activities in order to spur students to lead a healthier lifestyle. MDA President...
Dec 21, 2012
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New Zealand boosted by 2011 Rugby World Cup
The 2011 Rugby World Cup attracted over 133,000 international visitors to New Zealand and had a short-term economic impact of NZ$1.73 billion (US$1.46 billion), according to a...
Dec 21, 2012
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High Performance Sport New Zealand to invest in medal success
With a view to medal success for New Zealand sport, High Performance Sport New Zealand has announced its sport investments for its next four-year funding cycle. HPSNZ Chief...
Dec 20, 2012
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AFL Victoria records participation rise through 2012
Australian Football achieved record participation numbers in Victoria in 2012 with AFL Victoria figures showingg an increase of almost 6% in overall participation in Victoria...
Dec 18, 2012
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Royal Life Saving launches new look website
Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) has launched a new redesigned website that aims to offer simplicity and ease of use for its four key customer groups - those seeking...
Dec 18, 2012
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Victorian Minister for Sport & Recreation to attend MSAC's Swim School Christmas Party
Victoria's Minister for Sport and Recreation and Minister for Veterans' Affairs Hugh Delahunty will attend the Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) Swim School Christmas...
Dec 16, 2012
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Obesity killing three times as many as malnutrition
With the exception of sub-Saharan Africa, eating too much is now a more serious risk to the health of populations than eating poorly, according to the Global Burden of Disease...
Dec 15, 2012
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Fulbright scholar explains sport and the Christchurch earthquakes
In a presentation at the New Zealand Embassy in Washington DC, USA, University of Waikato researcher Dr. Holly Thorpe has explained how sport in Christchurch was disrupted by...
Dec 15, 2012
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New data shows tourism benefits to communities
New information will help highlight the value of the visitor industry to every community in New Zealand, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ). The...
Dec 14, 2012
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Basketball Australia's Kristina Keneally slams funding for school sport attendance program
Basketball Australia (BA) Chief Executive Kristina Keneally has criticised Federal Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth Peter Garrett's decision to fund the...
Dec 14, 2012
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Elite Chinese swimmers to train at Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club
The Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) has agreed a THB 2 million (US$65,000) deal with China's elite Liaoning Swimming Club which will see Chinese Olympians training in...
Dec 12, 2012
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