News: Recreation
Western Australian Government backs Beatty Park refurbishment
One of Western Australia's best known aquatic and recreation facilities is to receive a makeover following the handover of $5 million funding from the Western Australian...
Aug 23, 2011
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Ron Mell to head YMCA Australia
Ron Mell, the former Chief Executive of YMCA Perth and an acknowledged leader within the' Y' movement in Australia, has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of YMCA...
Aug 21, 2011
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Record numbers contribute to CERM industry benchmarks
A record 184 Australian and New Zealand public aquatic, recreation and sport centres have contributed data to the 2010 CERM PI Operational Management Benchmarks. Managed by the...
Aug 20, 2011
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Aquatics
Aquatics and recreation doesn't receive 'recognition it deserves'
A recent industry forum, hosted by the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA), resulted in an overwhelming agreement among invitees "that the industry does not receive...
Aug 19, 2011
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JAWS (Just Add Water Seminar) turns 50
The New Zealand Recreation Association's annual aquatics conference is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this week. The 2011 JAWS (Just Add Water Seminar) is being held todau and...
Aug 18, 2011
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Comment invited on plans for Wet 'n' Wild Sydney
Plans for the proposed $80 million Wet 'n' Wild Sydney waterpark have been on display for public comment. Local newspaper The Blacktown Sun reported that a NSW Department of...
Aug 18, 2011
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Sports Source Asia 2011 to present unrivalled sport product platform
Further details of this year's Sports Source Asia, a trade event for sports equipment, clothes, accessories and a wide range of other sporting goods, have been announced....
Aug 17, 2011
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AJ Hackett Bungy executive looks forward to new opportunities
Bungy New Zealand Group Chief Executive Michelle Trapski has announced that she will be leaving the multi-award-winning adventure tourism company to focus on new opportunities...
Aug 17, 2011
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WA launches swimming pool water optimisation calculator
Western Australian Minister for Sport and Recreation Terry Waldron has launched a software tool that allows managers of aquatic facilities to quickly determine potential savings...
Aug 17, 2011
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Environment
Masters sport - keeping fit for generations
In just 50 days, 10,000 competitors will descend upon Adelaide to compete in the largest multi-sport event to be held in Australia in 2011 - the 13th Australian Masters Games....
Aug 16, 2011
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Sport's key role in the new Christchurch
Key central city sporting assets will help create jobs and attract international events to the Canterbury region, according to Christchurch's Central City draft plan. Further...
Aug 16, 2011
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Prime Play launches cruise industry's first ever ropes course
Canadian-based Prime Play has installed a SkyTrail® Ropes Course on the Carnival Magic - the first cruise ship to offer this type of family attraction. Launched in May, the...
Aug 13, 2011
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Sentosa attracts 9.2 million visitors in first half of 2011
Numbers visiting Singapore's Sentosa Island rose to 9.2 million in the first half of this year. Sentosa Leisure Group said that represented an 18% increase compared to the same...
Aug 11, 2011
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Upgraded Belconnen Skatepark launched
The newly upgraded Belconnen Skatepark was officially opened on Saturday by local MPS Chris Bourke and Andrew Leigh. The new Convic designed park retained the original 'Belco...
Aug 9, 2011
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Recreation
Seminar to explain environmental health issues in public pools and splashpads
The Environmental Health Association (Australia) [EHA] is holding a one-day seminar exploring the optimum use of water in aquatic and recreation facilities and the operation and...
Aug 6, 2011
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Singapore's national water safety program introduces open water module
Singaporean parents now have the opportunity to ensure their children gain the necessary water safety knowledge and survival skills in open water through a new module, SwimSafer...
Aug 3, 2011
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NZRA Chief Executive resigns
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has accepted the resignation of its Chief Executive Steve Gibling. Explaining that Gibling's resignation will be effective from...
Aug 3, 2011
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Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo gains momentum
The Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo has continued to gather momentum ahead of its staging in October, with Fitness Australia's support adds to the weight of credibility...
Aug 3, 2011
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Links Modular Solutions introduces new innovations and technology
With technology evolving at breakneck speed, Links Modular Solutions (Links) are using cutting edge technology to stay at the top of the leisure industry with new products and...
Aug 3, 2011
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Borrowing to back Kalamunda Water Park reopening
The Shire of Kalamunda will borrow about $2 million to complete the Kalamunda Water Park so that it can reopen in December. In its 2011/12 budget, passed last week, the Shire...
Aug 3, 2011
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Ceramic tile surfaces reduces need for cleaning agents in aquatic and recreation facilities
In aiming to keep their facilities hygienic, managers face a dilemma in cleaning surfaces in public areas. Aggressive cleaning agents in high concentration can be harmful to...
Aug 2, 2011
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Weight-loss campaigns a waste of money
Overweight and obese persons' bodies are programmed to regain any weight that is lost and authorities are wasting money on campaigns urging people to exercise and eat healthy...
Aug 2, 2011
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Falls Creek developer to auction 77 resort properties
Melbourne property developer Morry Schwartz is to sell his entire portfolio of 77 properties at Victorian ski resort Falls Creek. A total of 73 apartments and four retail spaces...
Jul 31, 2011
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Mariners break ground on Centre of Excellence
Central Coast Mariners have commenced construction of their state-of-the-art training and recovery base. Dignitaries and guests were on hand yesterday (28th July) for a ground...
Jul 29, 2011
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