News: Play
Jungle Sports looking to expand with new franchises
Perth-based junior sports development operator Jungle Sports is looking to expand its business with the offer of franchise opportunities across Australia. Established in Western...
Sep 24, 2013
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Rolly Pollies children's fitness franchise opens in Hong Kong: targets Australia
Having recently opened its first Asian facility in Hong Kong, US-based children's fitness franchise Rolly Pollies is looking to expand into Australia. Founded by US Naval...
Sep 19, 2013
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GreeneDesk software launches online childcare booking system for aquatic, fitness and recreation centres
GreeneDesk software has launched their new online childcare booking technology for aquatic, fitness and recreation centres with software designed to simplify the booking process...
Sep 19, 2013
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Newmarket Pool awaits a pirate invasion
A favourite summertime spot for families in North Brisbane, the Newmarket Pool is set to undergo a radical transformation with a ocean-themed Splashpad/water spray ground being...
Sep 10, 2013
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Comment invited on new draft Playground Standards
Standards Australia has announced the release of the draft Playground Standard AS 4685 Parts 1 to 6 for public comment. The draft, an update on current standards which go back...
Sep 9, 2013
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KidZania links with Singapore brands in advance of Sentosa Island opening
Set to open in 2015, the Kidzania Family Entertainment Centre on Singapore's Sentosa Island is looking to link with local businesses. With Singapore-based The Soup Spoon,...
Sep 6, 2013
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Yas Mall to open in March 2014
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's leading real estate developer, has announced that Yas Mall will open to the public on 26th March 2014. Construction of the 300,000 metre2 regional...
Aug 24, 2013
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Ready Steady Go Kids sells Indian Master Franchise
Ready Steady Go Kids (RSGK), the popular multi-sport program for preschoolers, has added India to its list of international locations with the sale of its Master Franchise...
Aug 23, 2013
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Portable pool brings swimming lessons to Hicks Bay
Hundreds of children and their families in Hicks Bay on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island will no longer go without swimming lessons or need to travel to swim thanks...
Jul 31, 2013
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New park, pavilion and playground for Melbourne Docklands
The Melbourne Docklands will get a brand new park and community oval under an $18 million Victorian Government initiative. Victoria Premier Denis Napthine said Western Park will...
Jul 30, 2013
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Auckland Council approves new smoke-free policy
Auckland Regional Council has approved a new policy for the region that will incrementally make public outdoor spaces smoke free across Auckland, to help create a healthy city...
Jul 30, 2013
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Billy Beez' Saudi Arabian FEC recognised as the world' largest soft-play area
The Canadian-based Iplayco Corporation Limited has been recognised for building the world's largest indoor soft play area for the Billy Beez indoor entertainment centre in the...
Jul 26, 2013
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Ipswich City Council supports ZOVA active sport and fitness program
Primary and high schools in Ipswich are set to benefit from the City Council's backing of the ZOVA physical activity resource. In a first of its kind initiative, the Mayor and...
Jul 17, 2013
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Ready Steady Go Kids launched in Albury and Wodonga
Mother and passionate sportswoman, Karina Hickman, is the latest franchisee to join the Ready Steady Go Kids network, having started her new venture with classes in Albury in...
Jul 16, 2013
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Children enjoy rhythm of new exercise program
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) researchers have taken a close look at a new form of physical activity, called ZOVA, and liked what they saw. USC psychologists Dr Rachael...
Jul 14, 2013
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PolySoft basks in the fun at Prince Alfred Park Pool
The recently reopened Prince Alfred Park Pool complex, in the inner Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, incorporates current best practice in sustainability and efficiency including...
Jul 10, 2013
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New playground brings excitement to Greater Springfield
Urban Play continues to set the standard for community playgrounds with the unveiling of a new park at Ipswich in the South-east Queensland. Located in the new suburb of...
Jul 1, 2013
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Karratha Leisureplex opens its doors
Karratha's new aquatic, fitness, sport and recreation centre, a key project in the transformation of the booming Pilbara mining town, has been opened. Named the Karratha...
Jun 29, 2013
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Aquatic play facilities open at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
Visitors to BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park have a new way to escape the Northern Territory heat with the opening of a brand new splash park. The first of its kind for BIG4 in...
Jun 28, 2013
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Ready Steady Go Kids proves popular with Queensland youngsters
Ready Steady Go Kids is proving to be a hit with Queensland children with two more Queensland regions set to introduce the popular multi-sport program. The programs,...
Jun 27, 2013
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New Narrabri Aquatic Centre opens
Narrabri Shire Council recently opened the new Narrabri Aquatic Centre featuring a 25 metre indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor childrens splashpad, cafe and meeting rooms....
Jun 25, 2013
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Play centre investigated over 'sex party' claims
An indoor play centre in south eastern Melbourne has been the subject of media allegations that it has been hosting weekend adult sex parties. Media organisations across...
Jun 25, 2013
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Aquatic play facilities open at Conjola Lakeside Van Park
Conjola Lakeside Van Park in NSW is the latest Big4 Holiday Park to add a pool and childrens' water play facilities to attract family guests. The NSW south coast holiday park...
Jun 24, 2013
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PolySoft revitalises kid's club and aquatic play area at Sentosa Island's Palawan Beach
PolySoft and partners CT-Art Creation have revealed details of their latest major project in Singapore, showcasing the safety surface at the Port of Lost Wonder kid's club and...
Jun 21, 2013
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