News: Recreation
Riddington's swim Safety lesson
Former ironman champion Craig Riddington is offering free swimming lessons to counteract Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) current ocean safety 'rip campaign' which urges people...
Feb 8, 2010
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Work starts on Onslow Sporting Complex
Construction of the new $10.9 million Onslow Sporting and Multi Purpose Complex and Precinct started today with the turning of the first sod by Western Australian Regional...
Feb 5, 2010
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Plan for Giant Pool on the Yarra
A giant outdoor swimming pool could soon be built on the banks of the Yarra near the Melbourne Aquarium in Batman Park. Melbourne's The Age newspaper has reported that a...
Feb 5, 2010
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Auckland Tenders Pt Erin Pool
Auckland City Council is calling for interested parties keen to be involved in the redevelopment of Pt Erin Pool. The Council is looking to undertake a public-private project...
Feb 5, 2010
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Hamilton Island Yacht Club opens its doors
The new Hamilton Island Yacht Club has opened its doors to visitors and members. Designed by renowned Australian architect, Walter Barda, alongside famed yachtsman, Iain Murray,...
Feb 4, 2010
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Amanda Bracks to Inspire People to Exercise
Respected fitness sales and marketing leader Amanda Bracks has established a new consultancy, Bracks Consulting. Bracks aims to help aquatic, fitness and recreation operators by...
Feb 4, 2010
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ALFA Admits 500th Member
The admission of the Southwest Sports Centre in Bunbury, Western Australia, marks a membership milestone for the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA). After only six...
Feb 4, 2010
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Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Rises from the Ashes
Devastated during the 2003 bushfires, the ACT Government has invested in its Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve by rebuilding and improving visitor facilities within the reserve. The...
Feb 3, 2010
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Australia's 'worst year for drownings'
The large number of drowning deaths through the recent holiday period means Australia is on target to have one of its worst years for drowning, according to Royal Life Saving...
Feb 2, 2010
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Lifeguards Wrap Up Summer Holiday Season
The Australian Lifeguard Service has concluded their summer safety campaign, Operation Edge. Operation Edge was the summer safety campaign which aimed to ensure that beach goers...
Feb 1, 2010
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Parks Interconnect in western Singapore
The recent completion of Singpore's Western Adventure Park Connector Network (PCN) offers a wide range of recreational experiences for western Singapore awaits residents. The 23...
Feb 1, 2010
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New ProLine V4, 'the most advanced linemarker'
FountainLine has launched their all new ProLine V4 LineMarker for sports pitches. The new upgraded model will deliver sharper, brighter, lines than ever before with the ProLine...
Jan 27, 2010
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SLSA urge Australia Day safety: swim between the red and yellow flags
With hundreds of thousands of people expected to hit the beach over the Australia Day weekend, surf lifesavers are pleading for beach goers to make surf safety a priority and...
Jan 25, 2010
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Sportsground funding a Tasmanian election issue
The Tasmanian Liberal party has pledged that, if successful in the upcoming State elections, it will provide the funds required for the completion of the function centre and...
Jan 22, 2010
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Smart Wins Synthetic Surfaces Work
The Smart Connection Company has begun work with Stonnington Council in developing a synthetic sports surface feasibility study to assess and develop clear strategies for the...
Jan 22, 2010
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Professional Lifeguards reject 'flawed' SLSA Rip Campaign
The Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association Inc. (APOLA) has criticised Surf Life Saving Australia's (SLSA) Rip Campaign, stating that "despite clear advice from...
Jan 21, 2010
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City of Sydney Tenders Aquatic and Leisure Facilities
The City of Sydney has tendered the management of its aquatic and leisure facilities including the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre and...
Jan 20, 2010
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Work starts on Wellington's Indoor Sports Centre
Construction of Wellington's long-awaited Indoor Community Sports Centre (ICSC) has begun at Kilbirnie's Cobham Park. The main contractor, Mainzeal, has started the first major...
Jan 19, 2010
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Hunt Begins for New NZRA Chief Executive
New Zealand Recreation Association President John Latimer has announced that the Association is on for a new Chief Executive following a decision by incumbent Brendon Ward to...
Jan 15, 2010
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Council charges threaten outdoor personal training
As more Sydney councils charge a fee for the use of parks, sporting fields and beaches, personal trainers are warning that they will have to pass the cost on to their clients....
Jan 13, 2010
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NSW Sport and Recreation tenders for Ski and Snowboard Equipment Hire
Communities NSW's agency NSW Sport and Recreation has tendered for the provision of ski and snowboard equipment hire at its Sport and Recreation Centre at Jindabyne. With an...
Jan 12, 2010
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney becomes BGCI Patron Member
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has become a Patron member of Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), joining the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England; the Royal...
Jan 12, 2010
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Severe Weather Guidance Note for Outdoor Activities
The Outdoor Recreation Centre Victoria has released a Guidance Note on Management of Outdoor Activities for Severe Weather Conditions. The document provides guidelines to assist...
Jan 11, 2010
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Canterbury submits proposal for National Cycle Trail
Environment Canterbury has submitted a concept proposal for a cycle trail to form part of the Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trail - one of the Government's initiatives to boost...
Jan 8, 2010
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