News: Recreation
Older adults losing strength
Australians do not exercise at sufficient levels to promote good health, according to a study to be presented at the Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport...
Oct 14, 2011
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Fitness
Bay of Plenty oil disaster has significant affects on leisure
The leisure industry in the coastal Bay of Plenty area is suffering significant affects as a result of the Rena oil spill with container debris now continually entering the...
Oct 14, 2011
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Environment
TRAC exceeds 3,000 members backed by Technogym
Recognised as one of the top five best equipped facilities in the world, the Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) has attracted more than 3,000 members in less than a...
Oct 12, 2011
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Fitness
Surf Life Saving makes $3.6 billion economic contribution to the community
The total value to the Australian economy of Surf Life Saving's coastal drowning and injury prevention efforts in 2009/10 has been estimated to be worth $3.6 billion. This is...
Oct 12, 2011
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NZCT backs Wellington Indoor Community Sports Centre
As one of the largest funders of amateur sport in the country, the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has backed the recently opened Wellington Indoor Community Sports Centre....
Oct 12, 2011
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Recreation
Key factors for successful and sustainable small tourism destinations
Research and a comparison of Akaroa and Hanmer Springs have highlighted the requirements for successful small sustainable tourism destinations. The research, undertaken by...
Oct 11, 2011
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Attractions
Enrolments open for Recreation Planning Diploma
HM Leisure Planning has announced that it will again be offering its nationally-accredited vocational and educational training (VET) course in recreation planning. The...
Oct 11, 2011
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Recreation
Little Athletics Australia and Athletics Australia make history
Little Athletics Australia and Athletics Australia have cemented their relationship by signing a Joint Venture Agreement with the support of the Australian Sports Commission....
Oct 10, 2011
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Recreation
National Coastal Safety Report confirms 61 coastal drownings in 2010/11
Surf Life Saving Australia's 2011 National Coastal Safety Report has confirmed a fall in coastal drowning deaths in 2010/11 with 61 confirmed coastal drowning deaths nationally,...
Oct 10, 2011
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Aquatics
Inaugural conference on fabric structure design
The Lightweight Structures Association of Australia (LSAA) is holding a two day Conference 'Collaborative Design in Lightweight Structures' on 13th and 14th October. To be held...
Oct 10, 2011
Design /
Recreation /
Venues
Landmark study into Australia's sporting future
A landmark new study will investigate major trends likely to impact Australian sport over the next thirty years. Launching soon, The Future of Australian Sport is a partnership...
Oct 9, 2011
Sport /
Recreation
'Great Improvements' for Genesis Energy Recreation Centre
The past year has been an outstanding one for the team at the Genesis Energy Recreation Centre in Masterton, with managers CLM reporting that "great improvements" have been made...
Oct 8, 2011
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Aquatics
NZRA appoints new Chief Executive
New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) President John Latimer has announced that Andrew Leslie has been appointed as the Association's new Chief Executive. Leslie has had...
Oct 7, 2011
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Environment /
Parks
New Marrara facilties a boost for NT Cricket
Northern Territory Cricket's new state of the art office and training facility at Marrara Cricket Ground are now fully operational. The $3 million facility upgrade resulted from...
Oct 6, 2011
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Venues
$15 million funding boost for Karratha Leisure Complex
The Federal Government has agreed to contribute $15 million towards funding of the Karratha Leisure Complex. The funding, from Australian Government's Regional Development...
Oct 5, 2011
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Aquatics
Victoria's new home of athletics up and running
Victoria's new home of athletics, Albert Park's Lakeside Stadium, has been completed and is ready for use. Speaking after a recent site tour with Victorian the Minister for...
Oct 4, 2011
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Surfaces
New FIFA-backed football facility opens in Christchurch
A new football facility, opened yesterday (Sunday 2nd October), is set to provide a boost to Canterbury's football recovery. Marking a significant milestone in a plan to improve...
Oct 3, 2011
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Surfaces
Key appointments at CLM
CLM (Community Leisure Management) has announced the appointment of Brett Jude into a role that will oversee all the CLM operated facilities in the Counties Manukau region....
Sep 30, 2011
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Fitness
Surfing Australia launches world first junior surf participation program
Surfing Australia has launched Vegimite SurfGroms, offering youngsters aged 5-12 years old an opportunity to develop strong ocean awareness and beach safety skills at a very...
Sep 30, 2011
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Recreation
Year round mountain biking at new Queenstown circuit
The hottest new destination in offseason biking, offering spectacular scenery and the only gondola-accessed downhill mountain tracks in the southern hemisphere, has opened for...
Sep 28, 2011
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Environment
Macquarie University unveils cutting edge Health Club
A new state of the art fitness club has opened as part of the Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre. Based on the University campus at North Ryde, NSW the addition of new...
Sep 28, 2011
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Coalition states challenge Federal controls on State national parks
The Governments of NSW, Victoria and Western Australia are challenging the Federal Government's plans to impose new controls over state national parks. In July, Federal...
Sep 27, 2011
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Government /
Environment /
Parks
International body calls for tariff reductions
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has joined its international body, the World Federation of Sporting Goods Industies (WFSGI) in calling for the reduction of...
Sep 27, 2011
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Retail
CLM backs Debitsuccess OMG system for online member sign-ups
Since its establishment in 1995, Community Leisure Management (CLM) has grown to become one of New Zealand's leading health and fitness chains. With an unyielding commitment to...
Sep 26, 2011
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