News: Recreation
Christchurch takes Group Fitness to the Outdoors
With aquatic, fitness and recreation centres across the city affected by damage from the 22nd February 2011 earthquake, Christchurch City Council is offering free outdoor group...
Mar 24, 2011
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First Look at Palmerston's Water Park Design
Northern Territory Deputy Chief Minister Delia Lawrie has unveiled the chosen design for Palmerston's free water park and announced the opening of tenders to build the $13.6...
Mar 23, 2011
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Queensland aquatic industry advances Environmental Sustainability Program
The Queensland branch of the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFAQ) has joined with the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) under...
Mar 22, 2011
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Environment
Joint Chairmen for FutureNow
FutureNow, the training council for the creative and leisure industries in WA has announced the election of Barry Felstead, Chief Executive of the Burswood Entertainment Complex...
Mar 22, 2011
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TNQT shows sense of adventure in new course delivery
Tropical North Queensland TAFE (TNQT) is to pilot an exciting new approach to the delivery of outdoor leadership programs including the Certificate III and IV in Outdoor...
Mar 22, 2011
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Clarence Valley Council tenders the Management and Operation of its Swimming Pool Facilities
Clarence Valley Council in northern NSW has released a tender for the Management and Operation of Grafton Olympic Memorial Pool, South Grafton Indoor Pool & Boyd-Nattress...
Mar 21, 2011
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Sport to build brighter futures for vulnerable children
State Member for Brisbane Central Grace Grace and Child Safety and Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves have launched a partnership between Softball Queensland and child...
Mar 21, 2011
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Sky City convention centre plans may go back to the drawing board
Plans by Sky City Auckland to transform the city's Federal Street into a pedestrian friendly shared space with extended convention facilities in air space over the road should...
Mar 21, 2011
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Tickets.com General Manager has a close shave
David Borg, the Asia Pacific General Manager of Tickets.com, is to participate in the World's Greatest Shave to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Since 1998, World's...
Mar 19, 2011
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Australia's Anti Wave equips major aquatic events
Australia's premier swimming and water polo equipment specialists, Anti Wave are looking forward to a successful 2011. Chosen to provide lane ropes and other equipment at the...
Mar 18, 2011
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Kiwi Drowning Toll Rises by 46%
15 Drowning deaths in the month of February have taken New Zealand's national drowning toll for the first two months of 2011 to 35; a 46% increase in the number of fatalities...
Mar 18, 2011
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New sports facilities strategy for Singapore
Singapore's Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sport (MCYS) and the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) are developing a new sports facilities strategy for the island...
Mar 17, 2011
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Rebel Group partners with SportingPulse
The Rebel group has partnered with Sporting Pulse to become a retail sporting goods partner for community sport. Rebel Group Chief Executive, John Joyce and Sporting Pulse Chief...
Mar 16, 2011
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Brisbane Pools Reopen as Lord Mayor commits $11.8 million to assist community and sports groups
Two of Brisbane City Council's aquatic centres, affected by January's floods, have reopened. A Brisbane City Council spokesperson told Australasian Leisure Management that the...
Mar 15, 2011
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Battlefield Sports co-Founders to lead 2011 International Live Gaming Conference
Peter and Nicole Lander, the co-Founders of Battlefield Sports, are to play a leading role in the 2011 International Live Gaming Conference. The two day conference, aimed at...
Mar 15, 2011
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Plan of Management Approved for Sydney's Muddy Creek
The NSW Government has approved a new plan of management for the Muddy Creek area adjoining Botany Bay. The plan envisages commercial development along parkland on the Muddy...
Mar 14, 2011
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Turner Joins SportingPulse International
Well known Kilsyth & Mountain District Basketball Association (KMDBA) administrator Ben Turner has joined Sporting Pulse International as its FIBA Project and Services Manager....
Mar 14, 2011
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Women-only Classes Create Media Storm
Plans by Councils in Melbourne to introduce womens-only fitness and swimming sessions in aquatic and recreation centres have been criticised by Melbourne newspaper The Herald...
Mar 14, 2011
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International Focus for Singapore Pool and Spa Show
The first ever SPLASH! Asia event is set to take place from 4th to 5th May 2011 at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore. The exhibition is modeled on the highly...
Mar 14, 2011
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Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screens Released
Smart Digital Australia has released its new 'Rental Tough' inflatable outdoor movie screen. Perfect for the hire or rental industries, the new screen frame fabric is tougher...
Mar 14, 2011
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After-school exercise declines in NSW despite Federal backing
The Australian Sports Commission's Active After-School Communities programs has failed to increase children's physical activity levels in NSW, with participants no more likely...
Mar 12, 2011
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Focus on fitness creates new business opportunities
The fitness industry is in the strongest position it has been in for many years, with a high level of support from community groups and even the entertainment sector. According...
Mar 11, 2011
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YMCA to manage new SA State Aquatic Centre
The South Australian Government has announced the YMCA as the preferred operator of the State's new $100 million aquatic and leisure centre. The announcement comes as the final...
Mar 11, 2011
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Nominate for the Victorian Aquatic & Recreation Awards
With nominations for the 2011 Victorian Aquatic and Recreation Awards set to close on Friday 18th March, those entering are being urged to put the finishing touches on ther...
Mar 10, 2011
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