News: Recreation
Revenues grow at Goodlife Health Clubs
Ardent Leisure owned Goodlife Health Clubs have recorded a 17.2% increase on revenues in the last quarter. Ardent's Health Club Division portfolio recorded total revenues of...
Nov 3, 2011
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International honour for National Centre of Indigenous Excellence
The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) has been awarded the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Trophy for Sport and Social Responsibility. Each year the IOC...
Nov 2, 2011
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Sponsorship opportunities for 2011 Victorian Sport Awards
Victoria's peak sports body vicsport has announced that sponsorship opportunities are available for the annual Victorian Sport Awards. To be held Monday 28th November at the...
Nov 1, 2011
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Service Skills Australia Excellence Awards Accepting Nominations
Service Skills Australia is accepting nominations for the 2012 Service Skills Australia Excellence Awards. The awards recognise individual trainers, registered training...
Nov 1, 2011
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Funfields to launch Wizard Works' first aquatic installation in Australia
Victorian family amusement park Funfields is set to launch Wizard Works' first aquatic installation in Australia. The multi-level aquatic play unit being installed at Funfields...
Oct 30, 2011
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IAKS, IOC and IPC award international architecture prizes for sports facilities
The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announce this...
Oct 30, 2011
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Renovated Adelaide Aquatic Centre opens
Just months after the opening of the new SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Adelaide swimmers can now choose from two major aquatic centres with the reopening of the Adelaide...
Oct 26, 2011
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New sporting program for multicultural youth
The Australian Government and the AFL have staged a unique sporting program in the lead up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). At the end of last week,...
Oct 25, 2011
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Aquatic suppliers unite for Local Government Association NSW Annual Conference
A group of leading aquatic industry suppliers have united to present a Commercial Swimming Pool display at the Local Government Association of NSW 2011 Conference and Trade...
Oct 25, 2011
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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre chlorine leak hospitalises three
Four people were taken to hospital after a chlorine leak shut down the recently opened South Australian State Aquatic and Leisure Cente (SAALC) this morning. The victims were...
Oct 24, 2011
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Lauren Jackson Sports Centre unveiled in Albury
Australian Opals captain and basketball superstar Lauren Jackson was the guest of honour as the Albury City Council officially renamed the Albury Sports Stadium the Lauren...
Oct 24, 2011
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New Zealand opens National Training Centre for high performance athletes
New Zealand's new National Training Centre for high performance athletes has been opened. High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ), based at the AUT Millennium Campus on...
Oct 24, 2011
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Strong start for Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo
Close to 4,000 visitors were drawn to the inaugural 2011 Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo, held on the weekend of 15th and 16th October at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition...
Oct 22, 2011
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Fitness not fatness should be mantra
The current focus on overweight and obesity by government and health professionals is misguided, according to a keynote speaker said at this week's Australian Conference of...
Oct 21, 2011
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Carlton community centre closes for $10.4 million makeover
Carlton Baths and Family Resource Centre's doors closed yesterday (Wednesday) to allow the $10.4 million redevelopment of the centre to get underway. Acting Lord Mayor of...
Oct 20, 2011
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Links Modular Solutions appointed software partner for the PCYC (NSW)
Leading leisure facility software provider, Links Modular Solutions, have been successful in the contract for the Police Community Youth Centres (PCYC) of New South Wales. PCYC...
Oct 19, 2011
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Safety vital for New Zealand adventure tourism operators
All adventure tourism operators, even those not covered by New Zealand's new adventure activities regulations, are being encouraged to adopt industry-accepted safety standards...
Oct 19, 2011
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Davis Langdon to build new Mackay multi-purpose indoor sports arena
Property and construction consultants Davis Langdon has been selected as the preferred project manager for the Mackay multi-purpose indoor sports facility development. The...
Oct 19, 2011
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'Aquacircus' wins 2011 WWA innovation award
Empex Watertoys and Beachpark Waterpark have been presented with the prestigious World Waterpark Association (WWA) Industry Innovation Award at this year's WWA trade show and...
Oct 19, 2011
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Fitness Australia announces Lift for Life start-up grants
Fitness Australia has announced a series of grants to make to make exercise programs more accessible as part of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Healthy Communities...
Oct 19, 2011
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Kings Park facility to entice children back outside
A new nature-based facility in Perth's Kings Park aims to promote outdoor play while connecting children with nature. The revolutionary Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park has been...
Oct 17, 2011
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YMCA Victoria takes over the management of Moreland Council's Leisure Facilities
Having managed Brunswick City Baths for many years, the YMCA Victoria has won the tender to oversee all six Moreland City Councils's aquatic and leisure facilities, taking over...
Oct 17, 2011
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Queensland clubs win national fitness industry awards
Fitness clubs in south east Queensland have been the big winners at the 2011 Australian Health and Fitness Industry Awards. Dolphins Health Precinct in Redcliffe won the Fitness...
Oct 17, 2011
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Banyule Council reveals WaterMarc's dynamic energy
Banyule City Council has unveiled detailed designs and the branding for its $50 million Greensborough regional aquatic and recreation centre. To be named WaterMarc the new...
Oct 14, 2011
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