News: Recreation
YMCA of Christchurch to reopen after February earthquake
The YMCA of Christchurch is to reopen on Monday (1st August). After over five months of closure following Christchurch's 22nd February earthquake, the facilities on the corner...
Jul 29, 2011
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Recreation
NT Government to fund international squash centre
The Northern Territory Government has announced that it will fund the building of a new international standard Squash complex at Marrara. With its longstanding home having been...
Jul 27, 2011
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Recreation
Victoria highlights moveable goalpost safety
The importance of using football goalposts that are safe and complaint with Australian Standards has been highlighted by Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs Michael O'Brien....
Jul 27, 2011
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Recreation
Federal Government will put the 'national' into national parks
The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) has welcomed moves by Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke to add Commonwealth protection to Australia's national parks. VNPA...
Jul 27, 2011
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Parks
New Splashpad for historic Parkes Pool
The historic 'little pool' at the Parkes swimming complex is to be demolished to make way for a modern wet play area. Set to be completed in time for the start of the Christmas...
Jul 26, 2011
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Waterparks
Leisure Centre manager doubles as Ironman
Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope executive Nichole Edsall not only serves as the facility's Operations Manager but has another life as an international athlete. Now in her...
Jul 26, 2011
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Aquatics
Breakers' success driving Kiwi basketball growth
The championship success of the New Zealand Breakers in the National Basketball League has been credited with driving attendance growth in the recently completed New Zealand...
Jul 26, 2011
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Recreation
Interactive outdoor playground combines computing with climbing to win top design award
An interactive children's playground designed to include the attraction of electronic gaming to draw children outdoors has taken out the top prize in the 2011 Australian...
Jul 25, 2011
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Parks
Keep Australia Beautiful Week to focus on nation's waterways
Removing litter from waterways is the goal of this year's Keep Australia Beautiful Week, to be held at the end of August. Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) Week is designed to...
Jul 22, 2011
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Parks
Booming holiday rental industry comes together for inaugural summit
The Stayz Group is today hosting Australia's first-ever conference dedicated to the thriving industry of holiday rentals. The Stayz Holiday Rentals Summit is an opportunity to...
Jul 21, 2011
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Recreation
ANZLSA 2011 conference to explore Ethics in Sport
With the theme 'Drawing the Line: Ethics in Sport' the 21st Australia and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) annual conference will be staged at the Crowne Plaza, one...
Jul 20, 2011
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Traverse wall climbing solutions reach new heights
Making the most of the growing interest in indoor climbing and with an aim to improve youth fitness, Eye Fitness has launched Traverse Wall. As Eye Fitness Director David Norman...
Jul 20, 2011
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Fitness
Bowling's Belmonte honoured at USA's ESPY awards
Australian tenpin bowling sensation, Jason Belmonte, has received the ESPY award for tenpin bowling. Just a fortnight before his 28th birthday, Belmonte strode the red carpet at...
Jul 19, 2011
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Recreation
Nordic Walking makes tracks
One of the highlights of April's Australian Fitness and Health Expo was the introduction of Nordic Walking. A global phenomenon that is just taking off in Australia, Nordic...
Jul 18, 2011
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Wellness
NZRA names new Aquatics Project Manager
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced that Alison Law, an active member of the aquatics industry since 1999, NZRA Board member and Regional Chair, has been...
Jul 18, 2011
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Aquatics
Melbourne facilities' renaming heralds the rise of Sports Hubs
Victoria's State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) has released a strategic direction and branding for its newly formed Melbourne Sports Hub. The Hub encompasses three of the world's...
Jul 16, 2011
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$42 million Albany Waterfront project opens
A 30-year vision has been realised today with the Western Australian Government opening the $42 million waterfront development at Albany. Speaking at the official opening,...
Jul 14, 2011
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Recreation
Singapore iFLY up and running
Singapore's first skydiving simulator, iFLY, has officially opened after meeting the legal requirement of its Public Entertainment License. The S$25 million attraction on...
Jul 13, 2011
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Attractions
Dempsey to leave Ardent Leisure Group
Ardent Leisure Chief Executive Noel Dempsey had resigned from his role with the group, which owns Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and Skypoint, and will...
Jul 8, 2011
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Waterparks
UQ Sport opens new fitness and aquatic facility
UQ Sport has opened a new fitness and aquatic facility at the University of Queensland's Gatton Campus. Both students and the local community will benefit from the opening of...
Jul 8, 2011
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Fitness
Sydney Councils increase fees for personal trainers using parks and beaches
Personal trainers in Sydney look likely to be hit with a rise in Council fees for outdoor classes at beaches and in parks. The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Randwick...
Jul 7, 2011
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Parks
Bendigo Golf Club investigates sale of 13th hole
Bendigo Golf Club is considering the sale of its par-five 13th hole under a bold new plan to save the 110-year-old club. Club members recently voted for the board to investigate...
Jul 6, 2011
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Golf
Native title win for North Stradbroke's traditional owners
The Quandamooka people have won native title recognition over most of North Stradbroke Island. The decision will give the Quandamooka people an increased role in managing...
Jul 4, 2011
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Environment
Registrations open for International Health and Fitness Forum
Tickets are now on sale for an event that will provide a forum for world class fitness and allied health practitioners to discuss, learn and work together. The International...
Jul 4, 2011
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Fitness