News: Recreation
Intelligenz Solutions achieves PA-DSS Validation
Intelligenz Solutions International Inc, developer of the IntelliSpa, IntelliRecreation, IntelliLeisure, IntelliFitness and IntelliFore applications, has announced that it has...
Jun 8, 2011
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New Appointments for MYZONE
Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM), developers of the MyZone real time heart rate monitoring and calorie counting system, have appointed two new senior members of staff. Mike...
Jun 7, 2011
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Sport and Recreation Earthquake Leadership Group joins forces on recovery
Sport Canterbury West Coast, Christchurch City Council and SPARC have joined forces to help coordinate efforts to deliver sport and recreation in post-quake Canterbury. Key...
Jun 6, 2011
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ARV Lunch with Victoria's new Minister for Sport & Recreation
Aquatic and Recreation Victoria (ARV) have announced details of an Executive Lunch with Victorian Minister for Sport & Recreation Hugh Delahunty MP. The lunch, being held at The...
Jun 6, 2011
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Cricket NSW names Blacktown Reserve 'Ground of the Year'
Blacktown City Council's Joe McAleer Reserve, located in the suburb of Glendenning, has been recognised as Ground of the Year by Cricket NSW. The recognition for first and...
Jun 1, 2011
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Recreation SA develops Aquatic sector group: Announces Aquatics 2011 conference
Recreation SA has developed an aquatics sector group, 'Aquatic Recreation SA', to represent the professional interests of the South Australian aquatic industry. Sponsored by...
May 26, 2011
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Treble Cone ranked as top New Zealand/Australian ski area
New Zealand ski resort Treble Cone has been ranked first in a survey by Australian magazine, Your Money, to find the best value ski area throughout Australia and New Zealand....
May 26, 2011
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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre looks forward to 2012 Olympic trials hosting
The YMCA is welcoming Swimming Australia's announcment that the South Australian State Aquatic and Leisure Centre, which it manages, has won the rights to host the London...
May 25, 2011
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Football NSW appoints new Chief Executive
Football NSW Chairman Robert Sestan has announced that Eddie Moore has been appointed as the organisation's new Chief Executive. Moore joins the troubled organisation, which is...
May 25, 2011
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GNFP highlights health fears for Western Australian aquatic play space
A children's pool at a Western Australian waterpark should be permanently closed amid grave concerns about water quality, an independent water treatment assessor says. Kalamunda...
May 24, 2011
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TFG unveils True Fitness Agency
The recent Australian Fitness & Health Expo saw Melbourne-based equipment supplier The Fitness Generation unveil its agency for True Fitness. US-based True Fitness is a...
May 24, 2011
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Sportscover appoints new Sydney office manager
Sportscover has announced that Damian Kerin will take over responsibility for its Sydney office with effect from 1st June 2011. Kerin replaces Simon Trowell who has decided to...
May 22, 2011
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Manukau Swim Program delivers 200,000 free lessons
Community Swim, the cornerstone project of Sir John Walker's Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation, marked a major milestone this week with its 200,000th swim lesson for Manukau...
May 20, 2011
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Prime Minister opens Tamworth Sports Dome
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said the new Tamworth Sports Dome will offer unparalleled sporting opportunities for people in the New England region. The Prime...
May 18, 2011
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Groote Eylandt Basketball Increases Indigenous Participation
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib and Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon have jointly lent their support to the more than 200 women and girls participating in...
May 17, 2011
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Revamped Caneland Park lures Mackay families
Another link in Mackay's Bluewater Trail has been completed with a $2.6 million revamp of Caneland Park along the Pioneer River. Mackay Region Mayor Col Meng said the public...
May 17, 2011
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Water Management in Aquatic Centres: Best Practice Guidelines
Sydney Water, in consultation with the NSW Aquatic and Recreation institute, the Australian Leisure Facilities Association and the NSW Department of Health, has developed a...
May 16, 2011
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Shotover Canyon Swing lands OutdoorsMark
The world's highest cliff jump has picked up a New Zealand outdoor safety certificate for its award-winning, undie-staining, rope-swinging experience. Queenstown-based Shotover...
May 16, 2011
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Gold Coast's Tallebudgera Beach named Australia's cleanest beach
Tallebudgera Beach on the Gold Coast has been named Australia's Cleanest Beach in the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Clean Beaches Awards 2010/11. Tallebudgera Beach...
May 13, 2011
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Christchurch City Council seeks placements for recreation staff
With a number of Christchurch City Council recreation and sport facilities closed due to damage sustained in the 22nd February earthquake, and not expected to re-open for some...
May 13, 2011
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UAE and Qatar to develop extreme sports parks
Two new adventure sports parks are to be built in the UAE and Qatar. The two projects, conceived by Abu Dhabi-based iMCC GREEN and USA-based Thelma & Boom will rely on a large...
May 10, 2011
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Parks Essential for Human Health
A walk in the park is more than just a nice way to spend time, it's an essential component for good health, according to University of Illinois environment and behavior...
May 10, 2011
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Minister pays tribute to sporting volunteers
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has praised the work of Australia's 1.7 million sporting volunteers, the largest volunteer sector in Australia, to mark the start of...
May 10, 2011
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Should public pools hire lane space to commercial operators?
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) is looking for opinions on the matter of hiring of lane space in public facilities to commercial operators. ALFA is aware...
May 9, 2011
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