News: Safety
JUMP! Swim Schools to open more than 50 new franchises across Victoria
Demand for specialist infant swim instruction across Victoria has led to an unprecedented uptake in JUMP! Swim Schools franchises with 57 sites awaiting development approval...
Aug 30, 2016
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Experts to debate outdoor recreation in a digital age
The impact of technology on how we interact with the great outdoors will be a hot topic at this year’s Outdoors Forum, hosted by the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA)....
Aug 29, 2016
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Fund launched to protect New Zealand's earthquake threatened heritage buildings
The New Zealand Government has launched a new scheme to provide funds to strengthen a number of privately-owned heritage buildings over the course of the next four years....
Aug 25, 2016
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Swim Australia elects inaugural Board of management
Swim Australia has announced the election of its inaugural Board of Management. After a period of change in the representation of the learn-to-swim sector, the key aims of the...
Aug 25, 2016
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World's highest and longest glass bridge opens in Central China
The 'world's highest and longest' glass-bottomed bridge has opened to visitors at Zhangjiajie in China’s Hunan Province. Connecting two mountain cliffs, the 430 metre long, six...
Aug 24, 2016
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Attractions
World Rally Australia on track to be the best yet
New special stages with excellent viewing choices, worldwide live television coverage, greater local support and a more open fight for the FIA World Rally Championship look set...
Aug 24, 2016
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New Life Floor offers safe and durable aquatic surfacing
A new surface designed specifically for wet areas including pool surrounds, water parks, change rooms and showers where people are barefoot is now available in Australia....
Aug 24, 2016
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Waterparks
Blind Football launch first to use inflatable technology
The recent launch of New Zealand Blind Football in Auckland was the first event of its kind internationally to use inflatable advertising hoardings and goals. These rigid...
Aug 23, 2016
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ASCTA to present Coaching and Learn to Swim Conferences in four states
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association is to stage regional conferences in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney in the next two months. Each of the events will...
Aug 23, 2016
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Global tourism resilient to terrorism and further macroeconomic challenges
The global tourism industry continues to register strong growth despite challenges from terrorism, political turmoil, global economic developments, and the United Kingdom’s...
Aug 23, 2016
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ExerciseNZ releases guidelines on management of unsupervised fitness facilities
Following on from the successful recent release of its Health and Safety Considerations Guide , the Exercise Association of New Zealand has issued new guidelines for managing...
Aug 23, 2016
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Fitness
Australian Swim Schools Association launches app, holds first industry conference
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) held its inaugural conference on the Gold Coast last week during the 2016 SPLASH! Expo. Advising that the conference was a...
Aug 22, 2016
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2017 ASCTA Convention to plot paths to the 2018 Commonwealth Games
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association has confirmed its asctaCONVENTION 2017 will again be held at the Sofitel Gold Coast from 26th April to 4th May 2017....
Aug 19, 2016
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Wellington and Auckland Lifeguards recognised with NZRA awards
An Auckland lifeguard and a lifeguard team from Wellington have scooped up two of this year’s top New Zealand aquatics awards. The third award, for innovation, went to the Lido...
Aug 18, 2016
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ExerciseNZ issues health and safety guide for fitness operators
The Exercise Association of New Zealand has issued a 60-page health and safety guide which it is available free to members. Introducing the Health and Safety Considerations...
Aug 18, 2016
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Coroner finds 2014 Watermarc drowning death was preventable
The Victorian Coroner has found the drowning of an Indian student at a public swimming pool in Melbourne two years ago was avoidable. Following an inquest into the drowning...
Aug 18, 2016
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Swimming with humpbacks begins at Ningaloo Reef
Visitors to Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef now have the chance to swim with humpbacks, after a trial tour operation started earlier this month. The trial will run for three...
Aug 18, 2016
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Environment
Boxing deaths prompt Queensland inquiry into combat sport safety
The Queensland Government has announced a parliamentary inquiry will investigate how to improve the safety of combat sports in the state, after the deaths of two young male...
Aug 17, 2016
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Storms cause cancellation of 2016 Rally China
This year's 2016 Rally China, originally the 10th round of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship season, has been cancelled due to weather damage in the Huairou region. Event...
Aug 17, 2016
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First Inductees announced for the Australian Swim Schools Hall of Fame
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced the first Inductees into its Australian Swim Schools Hall of Fame – revealed at the inaugural Australian Swim...
Aug 17, 2016
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Manning Aquatic and Leisure Centre Team Leader named Australia’s Lifeguard of the Year
YMCA NSW has welcomed the recognition of the Manning Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s Mark Rutledge as Australia’s best lifeguard. The team leader at the YMCA NSW run centre was...
Aug 16, 2016
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Rio 2016 organisers admit to using wrong pool chemicals at Maria Lenk Aquatic Centre
Rio Olympics organisers have admitted the wrong chemicals were put in the pool at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre on the day of the opening ceremony, turning it a emerald green...
Aug 15, 2016
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So why did Rio's Olympic diving and water polo pools turn green?
Other than the performances of the world’s top athletes, one of the talking points of the first week of the Rio 2016 Olympics has been the pool water turning green at the Maria...
Aug 13, 2016
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JUMP! Swim Schools a double finalist in national franchising awards
Rapidly growing Gold Coast-based company JUMP! Swim Schools will vie for two national titles in the Franchise Council of Australia’s 2016 Excellence in Franchising Awards. The...
Aug 12, 2016
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