News: Recreation
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope to offer 'ultimate in community leisure'
Stage II developments at the Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope (BLCS) in western Sydney are now well underway. When complete, the expanded facility will incorporate a variety of...
Mar 25, 2009
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Aquatics
Head Returns to WA Aquatics
After a lengthy sabbatical in the South of France, Western Australian aquatic industry identity Tony Head has returned to the role of Executive Officer of LIWA Aquatics. With...
Mar 20, 2009
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YMCA Calls for Investment in Health
While the economy is facing recession, the YMCA Victoria is reporting signs that consumers are taking care of their health and fitness. As Chief Executive Peter Burns (pictured)...
Mar 19, 2009
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Elite Review Delayed: Community Sport Consultation Begins
The Federal Government appointed Panel investigating how to reform Australia's sporting system is to delay releasing its recommendations on elite sport until later in the year....
Mar 18, 2009
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Government
Monotek Innovates with anti-slip flooring system
Among the many innovations at the recently opened Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is the installation of an anti-slip flooring system on the swimming pool concourse and in...
Mar 17, 2009
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Fitness music battle heads to Court
Today sees the Copyright Tribunal of Australia begin its hearing a claim from The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) to change both the rate and the nature of...
Mar 16, 2009
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Fitness
Earthworks begin on Papatoetoe's multisport facility
After eight years of planning, grounds development work has begun for a new multisport grounds and facility on the Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds and Kingswood Recreation...
Mar 13, 2009
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Community Infrastructure Projects Announced
The Federal Government has announced the first projects funded under its Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. The Projects announced by the Australian Government...
Mar 11, 2009
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Parks
LMS Group looks to second year of BayFit success
Leisure Management Services (the LMS Group) is looking forward to the second year of operations at the refurbished former Altona Leisure Centre in suburban Melbourne. Now known...
Mar 4, 2009
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Fitness
Councils and architects Link on infrastructure projects
Architects are offering their services on an initial pro bono basis to local councils for projects worth more than $1 billion under a partnership between the Australian Local...
Mar 3, 2009
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Huge Losses for NSW Clubs
The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) has reported that registered clubs in NSW are reporting record losses. On Saturday, SMH State Political Editor Andrew Clennell wrote that...
Mar 2, 2009
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Jeff Blunden Advises
Golf industry expert Jeff Blunden has established an independent advisory company offering specialist advisory services for the golf industry. Announcing the establishment of...
Feb 23, 2009
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Environment
Cycling can 'help make Australia the healthiest country'
The Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) has called on the Australian Federal Government to promote cycling in mass marketing campaigns and to establish targets to increase...
Feb 19, 2009
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Wellness /
Government
SFRITO rebrands as 'Skills Active' Aotearoa
New Zealand's Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry training organization (SFRITO) has been rebranded and relaunched as Skills Active Aotearoa. The renamed organisation will...
Feb 16, 2009
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Sportscover assists insured clients affected by bushfires
Sports and leisure insurer Sportscover has offered immediate assistance to client businesses that have been directly affected by the Australian bushfires. Sportscover has set...
Feb 13, 2009
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Insurance
TRAC moves forward with RFID
The Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in Murwillumbah has now opened with the latest in Links Modular Solutionsâ RFID technology. The centre access is controlled by turnstile and...
Feb 12, 2009
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Aquatics
Basketball Managers Come Together
Basketball Managers Victoria (BMV) will be staging its fourth Convention and Trade Show on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th April 2009. Designed to give delegates direct access to...
Feb 11, 2009
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Go Ahead for Brisbane Bike Hire Scheme
Brisbane City Council has awarded an exclusive 20-year contract to JCDecaux Australia to operate the City's planned bicycle hire scheme. An election commitment from Lord Mayor...
Feb 11, 2009
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Consultants
Marketeers head to Sport is Fantastic conference
This year's Sport is Fantastic conference is to again bring some of the world's foremost sport marketers and sponsorship experts to Australia. Over 10 international speakers...
Feb 10, 2009
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Recreation
New Agent for AquaClimb
AquaClimb, the innovative modular climbing wall system for swimming pools, is now being distributed by a new representative in Australia and New Zealand. The US-manufactured...
Feb 4, 2009
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Aquatics
NZRA and YMCA combine for professional development
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has joined with the YMCA to host a series of recreation planning workshops. The 'Recreation Programming 101' workshops are to be...
Feb 2, 2009
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Recreation
Now its PCYC Fitness
PCYC NSW, the Police and Community Youth Clubs organization, has launched a new fitness initiative. PCYC Fitness is aimed at those who have wanted to join a gym but find...
Feb 2, 2009
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Falls Creek and Mt Hotham price 'freeze'
Skiers purchasing a Full Season Pass for Falls Creek and Mount Hotham before the end of February 2009 will be able to do so at 2008 prices. This 'price freeze' is applicable to...
Jan 30, 2009
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Ticketing
Planning the Future of Victoria's Alpine National Parks
The Victorian Government is using an innovative online platform to shape its vision for Victoria's Alpine National Parks. Victorian Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin...
Jan 23, 2009
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Environment