News: Recreation
Wellington Sports Arena Moves East
The independent review into Wellington's proposed Indoor Community Sports Centre has recommended Kilbirnie in eastern Wellington as the preferred site. The review, conducted by...
May 5, 2009
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2009 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Sector Awards
Three leaders in sport and recreation have been honoured for their dedication and long-term service, while excellence across the sector has also been recognised in the inaugural...
May 4, 2009
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FFA Blueprint for football success
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has unveiled of a new National Football Curriculum (NFC) with the long term aim of improving the skill level, quality and performance of...
May 4, 2009
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Visitor numbers up at the 2009 NSW Supershow
The 2009 NSW Caravan, Camping, 4WD and Holiday Supershow held at Rosehill Racecourse from 18th to 26th April 2009 reported increased visitors numbers and encouraging exhibitor...
May 1, 2009
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Lifeguards catch more than just waves in Coffs Harbour
More than 100 of Australia’s finest career Council Professional Ocean Lifeguards from south eastern NSW to Noosa in the Queensland have gather in Coffs Harbour this week for the...
Apr 30, 2009
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MSAC Institute of Training Launched
The Melbourne School of Sport & Recreation Management (MSSRM) has been relaunched as the MSAC Institute of Training. Specialising in the provision of aquatic, recreation and...
Apr 29, 2009
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Copyright Tribunal concludes hearing evidence in PPCA case
Australia's Copyright Tribunal has heard the final evidence in relation to the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Limited (PPCA) proposal to change the fitness class...
Apr 27, 2009
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Five-a-side Revolution starts on Sydney's Beaches
A new five-a-side football centre on Sydney's northern beaches may well mark the start of a transformation of 'small-sided' football in Australia. Transforming formerly...
Apr 27, 2009
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Fitness Industry Flocks to Germany
Today marks the beginning of FIBO 2009, Europe's largest trade show for fitness, wellness and health. Over more than 20 years, FIBO has grown to welcome more than 50,000...
Apr 23, 2009
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Answers on Facility Management in Tough Times
The Victorian State Sport Centres Trust in conjunction with its training arm, the MSAC Institute of Training and major sponsor Quay Clean, have developed a one day industry...
Apr 21, 2009
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Rooftop Water Playground opens in Singapore
A new water playground has opened on top of the Sembawang Shopping Mall in Singapore. Empex Watertoys and Playpoint Singapore teamed up to create the Splash Park on top of the...
Apr 21, 2009
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New Skills Australia Paper
Skills Australia has released Foundations for the Future, a position paper for consultation containing proposals for a new governance framework for the National Training System....
Apr 20, 2009
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Free Websites for NZ Sport
Sports clubs across New Zealand can now get their own free website, thanks to an innovative approach to supporting sports nationwide. Sportsground.co.nz is giving away more than...
Apr 17, 2009
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Smart Connection Strategies for Success
While headlines talk of recession, consultants the Smart Connection Company have been working with a number of aquatic and recreation centres on how to focus on attracting...
Apr 17, 2009
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New Zealand's Spa and Pool Event Expands
SPLASH! New Zealandâs Pool and Spa Trade Show is expanding over two floors with more than 45 exhibitors and 600 buyers expected to attend. Visitor registrations from New...
Apr 15, 2009
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Locker Innovation from Häfele
Häfele's recently introduced 'Dialock LockerLock' is a simple and secure furniture access control system equipped with the most up-to-date transponder technology. The basic...
Apr 9, 2009
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Fitness Expo unveiling for Orbit club management system
Gladstone Health & Leisure, the market leader in aquatic, fitness and recreation membership management software solutions, has developed Orbit Professionalâ¢, an intelligent yet...
Apr 8, 2009
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ACHPER Conference to Link with Queensland 150th Birthday
The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) has announced details of its 26th International Conference. Incorporating the 20th Fritz Duras...
Apr 6, 2009
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World Leisure announces Future Strategy
The World Leisure Organisation (WLO) has unveiled its strategic planning initiative for the next five years. The paper, called Leisure: Enhancing the human Condition Priorities...
Apr 3, 2009
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Free sport and recreation for Manukau Youth
The John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation is launching AMPâ'd, a sport and recreation initiative for Manukau youth. The AMP'd programme, developed to encourage youth...
Apr 3, 2009
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Panelling Innovation at TRAC
The high humidity and corrosive chlorine environments of aquatic centres present major challenges to building owners and designers who want a thermally stable, high performance...
Apr 3, 2009
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Facts About NZ Culture, Recreation and Sport
New Zealandâs Office for the Community and Volunteer Sector has released a series of facts about sub-sectors of the community sector â covering culture, recreation and sport....
Apr 1, 2009
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Performance Assessment of Sports Surfaces
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Agency (SPARC) have partnered with New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) to develop the Performance Assessment Toolkit for Sports Surfaces....
Mar 27, 2009
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Leisure Management Graduate in new Queensland Ministry
Following the Queensland Labor Party's state election win, Premier Anna Bligh has announced a revamped Ministry. The Premier keeps the Minister for Arts role, while other...
Mar 25, 2009
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