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ABS records more than 50% employment growth for fitness instructors, managers and outdoor adventure
The number of people working as fitness instructors, managers and outdoor adventure workers in their main job grew by over 50% between 2006 and 2011, according to figures...
Nov 21, 2012
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How loyal are your fitness club members?
Fitness club retention experts The Retention People (TRP) are set to launch the first industry benchmarking study into member loyalty in Australia and New Zealand. The TRP...
Nov 21, 2012
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YMCA to manage UNSW aquatic and fitness facilities
The YMCA has announced that it has successfully tendered for the management of the University of New South Wales' (UNSW) aquatic, fitness and recreation facilities, following a...
Nov 21, 2012
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David Lowe launches DF & B Consulting
Former Genesis Fitness Clubs and Debit Success Chief Executive David Lowe has launched a new management consultancy, DF & B Consulting, that aims to help small and medium sized...
Nov 20, 2012
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Research suggests swimming makes children smarter
Children who learn how to swim at a young age are reaching many developmental milestones earlier than the norm, according to Griffith University researchers. Professor Robyn...
Nov 20, 2012
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Venue Management School a 'huge success'
The Venue Management Association's 2012 Venue Management School (VMS), held last week (11th to 16th November) at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast, has been...
Nov 20, 2012
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New Zealand review of exercise pre-screening processes
As a part of the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals' (REPs) on-going process of developing tools and resources for exercise professionals and exercise facilities to...
Nov 20, 2012
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Carlile swimmers are safer with CPR mates
Carlile Swimming, one of Australia's premier swim school organisations, is this week supplementing its regular swim classes, with the 'SwimSAFER Water Safety Week', focusing on...
Nov 19, 2012
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Allphones Arena Manager wins AEG Ogden scholarship
Krystle Mutton has been awarded the Venue Management School's (VMS) AEG Ogden Scholarship, the most prestigious academic award achievable in the venue management industry....
Nov 19, 2012
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Rugby Sevens' popularity grows among women
Rugby Sevens is continuing to grow in popularity in Australia with women's training sessions now being hosted in Western Australia, NSW, Victoria and Queensland. The new...
Nov 17, 2012
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No improvement in safety management in Victorian aquatic facilities
Despite improvements in recent years, Live Saving Victoria (LSV) has identified static or declining standards across key aspects of operations in Victorian aquatic facilities...
Nov 16, 2012
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Singapore student and community leaders champion safety in sport
Singapore's new Sports Safety Champs Program is being backed by student and community leaders who will champion efforts to prevent and reduce sports-related accidents. The...
Nov 16, 2012
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Goodlife Health Clubs embraces nutritional coaching
Offering participants the opportunity to lose up to 10 kilograms in five weeks, Goodlife Health Clubs' Revive Weight Control program is delivering better outcomes for clients...
Nov 13, 2012
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Service award for LIWA Aquatics President
Jeff Fondacaro, President of the Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has been presented with a Commonwealth Service Award by the Royal Life Saving Society...
Nov 13, 2012
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Waikato University study: Sport horse industry worth $1 billion
The sport horse industry in New Zealand is worth over $1 billion a year according to a University of Waikato student's study. Masters of Business Administration student Alex...
Nov 11, 2012
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World-class sport physician for elite Kiwi athletes
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) and the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) have announced that internationally-renowned sports physician Dr Bruce Hamilton will take...
Nov 6, 2012
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New book shakes up Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is set to take the world stage in shaping health and wellness with the launch of leading Australian Physiotherapist Jason Smith's life-changing book 'Get Yourself...
Nov 5, 2012
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Swimming and football the most popular sports for children
Swimming and soccer (football) top the list of most popular sports participated in by Australian children, according to survey results released by the Australian Bureau of...
Nov 1, 2012
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New YMCA TV campaign to target water safety in at-risk communities
As annual drowning rates continue at alarming levels, a new national TV campaign from the YMCA, in partnership with the SBS Foundation, is calling for all Australians,...
Nov 1, 2012
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Management change at Genesis Fitness Clubs
Following the departure of David Lowe, Belgravia Health and Leisure is undertaking the recruitment of a new Chief Executive for its Genesis Fitness Clubs division. Lowe, who is...
Nov 1, 2012
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Auckland children swim for free but adults have to pay
Auckland (and former Manukau) Mayor Len Brown's policy of extending free entry to children 16 and under at all Auckland Council's 24 swimming pools means Manukau adults will...
Oct 30, 2012
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New partnership to boost sporting excellence at University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has announced it will partner with the Home of Cycling Charitable Trust to develop a range of research and consultancy services around community and...
Oct 28, 2012
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Conference to explore drugs and alcohol in sport 'the silent epedemic'
The 2012 Swinburne University Sport and Recreation Conference is to explore the issue of Drugs and Alcohol in Sport. With the theme 'the silent epedemic', the conference will...
Oct 27, 2012
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Social media for sporting media
Football journalists body The Football Media Association (FMA) is to host a one-day seminar on the use of twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media. Being held on 8th...
Oct 26, 2012
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