News: Education
Dubai tennis and golf academy projects scrapped
The Nick Bollettieri and David Leadbetter branded sports academies, which were to be based at Dubai Lifestyle City in Dubailand, have been scrapped. Dubai-based developer ETA...
Jun 9, 2010
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Gold Coast Swim Squad Members off to the Games
Elite swimmers from the Belgravia Leisure managed Gold Coast Aquatic Centre have earned their place on this year's Australian Commonwealth Games team. Competing for the Centre...
Jun 8, 2010
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Motorsport athletes display superior visual abilities, say Otago researchers
Young, top-ranked motorsport athletes display superior visual abilities when compared with normal sports people of the same age, according to a University of Otago study. School...
Jun 7, 2010
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Workforce Development Plan for WA Creative and Leisure Industries
FutureNow, Western Australia's (Creative and Leisure Industries Training Council) is currently compiling research and information for Workforce Development Planning for the...
Jun 4, 2010
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International experts for SPLASH! Pool & Spa Trade Show
Three of the most well-known and respected experts in the field of swimming pool design and construction, Skip Phillips, David Tisherman and Brian Van Bower, will be heading to...
May 31, 2010
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Anti-homophobia campaign targets sport fans
Days after AFL player Jason Akermanis controversially urged gay players to stay in the closet, the code has renewed an anti-homophobia campaign. Last week, Akermanis used his...
May 28, 2010
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Ellis Releases Report on Gender, Sport and Media
During a keynote address at the IWG Women and Sport Conference in Sydney, Federal Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has release a "fascinating" new report on gender, sport and...
May 21, 2010
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Duty Managers Networking at MSAC
The MSAC Institute of Training has developed a series of networking events for duty managers across the sport, recreation and leisure industry. The second in this series of...
May 20, 2010
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New manager for Sweeney Sports
Andrew Green has been appointed General Manager of Sweeney Sports, the sports, entertainment and leisure arm of Sweeney Research. Green joins Sweeney Sports after returning to...
May 13, 2010
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ASC Chair welcomes funding boost for sport
David Gallop, acting Chairman of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed the release of Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success and the $325 million in additional...
May 13, 2010
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$325 Million Boost to Sport & Getting More Australians Active
As part of the 2010/11 Budget, the Australian Government has announced its new direction for Australian sport. Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis this evening released the...
May 11, 2010
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Manukau swim initiative earns national excellence award
Manukau Leisure's Community Swim program has received the 2010 Project Collaboration Award at the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Sector Awards. As Brett Jude, Manukau Leisure...
May 3, 2010
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South Australian named Squash's Volunteer of the Year
Squash SA has praised the work of Grant Norman, who has received Squash Australia's Volunteer of the Year award for 2009. Norman was instrumental in the country town of Clare...
May 3, 2010
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Push for swim teaching for all NSW Students
The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of NSW (SPASA) has called for all NSW school students to receive swimming lessons and for CPR training for parents to be subsidised. SPASA...
Apr 30, 2010
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Sydney Uni Swim School makes a difference
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness has launched 'Access Swim' - a program especially designed for swimmers with disabilities who have difficulty integrating into mainstream lessons, at...
Apr 19, 2010
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Alan Thompson Cleared of Wrongdoing
Former Swimming Australia Head Coach Alan Thompson has been cleared of any wrongdoing following a four month investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour at a coaches...
Apr 15, 2010
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Convention to bring together youth-led organisations
Federal Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today announced that the Rudd Government will fund a convention for Australia's youth-led organisations to share and build their expertise....
Apr 14, 2010
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Taranaki Children Learn Water Safety
Vital safety lessons are being offered to children in Taranaki after fears were raised over their basic water skills. The safety course, being offered by the New Plymouth...
Apr 14, 2010
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Gould: Learning to swim in rivers, lakes will save lives
Swimming legend Shane Gould believes that swimming lessons for high school students should take place in lakes and rivers to reduce the number of people who drown in them. The...
Apr 12, 2010
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MIlo cricket attracts 9,500 children
With New Zealand's junior cricket season having come to a close thousands of children have taken part in the Milo Have-A-Go and Milo Kiwi Cricket programmes. Out of the 9,500...
Apr 12, 2010
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New Health and Fitness Research Unit Established
The Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has created a new health and fitness research division. AIF Research was established with a $210,000 research grant over three years at...
Apr 12, 2010
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Swim Australia Launches New Courses for Teens and Adults
Swim Australia is to release a new Teacher of Adolescents and Adults course at the upcoming Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) Convention. The Swim...
Apr 9, 2010
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Melbourne Heart to establish La Trobe University Base
Melbourne Heart FC has announced the club will establish its administration and training base at La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus at Bundoora. With the club set to...
Apr 7, 2010
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AIF Launches Expanded Course Program
The Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has launched its latest course, a tailored Massage Therapy Program, designed especially for the sports and fitness industry. The AIF's...
Apr 6, 2010
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