News: Venues
New Look Business Development Team at Vbase
The Vbase team at the Christchurch Convention Centre is now back to full strength with the arrival of Catherine Lee from Rydges Hotel Christchurch to fill the role of Business...
May 11, 2009
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Adelaide United licence returned to FFA
Nick Bianco, owner of the Adelaide United A-League licence has officially handed the club back to Football Federation Australia (FFA), with the FFA today announcing that it...
May 8, 2009
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Legacy pool set for Geelong Leisurelink installation
Construction of the new Leisurelink centre in Geelong, is nearing completion, with the base recently being poured ready for the installation of a 50 metre legacy swimming pool...
May 8, 2009
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Asian Games 2010 attracts record sponsorship support
A record 28 sponsors have been secured by organisers of the 16th Asian Games, which takes place next year in Ghuangzhou, China. Organising Committee Director Fang Daâer told a...
May 8, 2009
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Another AFL Stadium for Melbourne?
Melbourne's love for building sporting venues looks set to continue beyond the opening of the new Rectangular Field Stadium early next year with the Herald Sun newspaper...
May 7, 2009
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SportingPulse supports Arafura Games
The 2009 Arafura Games gets underway in Darwin this Saturday (9th May) with the opening ceremony marking the start of nine days of top class sporting competition from the...
May 7, 2009
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New Screen for ANZ Stadium
Sydneyâs ANZ Stadium has recently unveiled the biggest Panasonic HD LED video screen installation in the world. The ASTROVISION High Definition LED screens are the biggest in...
May 7, 2009
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Australia withdraws from race to host Rugby World Cup
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced that it will not tender to host the Rugby World Cup (RWC) tournament in 2015 or 2019. Despite the enormous success of the 2003...
May 6, 2009
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New Spa for Gold Coast Retreat
A new luxury spa has opened at the Gold Coast Ruffles Lodge retreat. The $650,000 development further enhances the lodgeâs reputation as an idyllic escape from the stresses of...
May 5, 2009
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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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Sanctuary Cove to Host 2009 PVMS
The Venue Management Association (Asia & Pacific) [VMA] has announced that the Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast will again be the location for its 2009 Public Venue...
May 4, 2009
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Dunedin Stadium Can Now Be Built
Construction of the new Dunedin Stadium is set to begin following the decision of the New Zealand High Court in Christchurch. At the beginning of last week Dunedin Council...
May 1, 2009
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Norman Gillespie Quits AJC
Norman Gillespie has resigned from his position as Chief Executive of the Australian Jockey Club (AJC). Gillespie, who was appointed to the position in 2007, has been replaced...
May 1, 2009
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Auckland Regional Council managers resign over David Beckham Fiasco
Two senior Auckland Regional Council (ARC) executives have resigned as a result of the losses from last year's David Beckham football match at the ARC-owned Mount Smart Stadium....
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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Renaissance for Free Museums and Galleries
Museums and art galleries which offer free admission are enjoying a renaissance, according to the Sydney Morning Herald , helped by a recession-driven trend towards taking...
Apr 28, 2009
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Populous wins Incheon stadium design for 2014 Asian Games
Global design practice, Populous, created by HOK Sport Venue Event, has won the architecture design competition for the USD $400 million main stadium in Incheon, Korea, for the...
Apr 27, 2009
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Cricket Stadium Opens at Dubai Sports City
After more than three years and at a cost of US $100 million, the 25,000 seat cricket stadium at Dubai Sports City (DSC) has been officially opened. The opening of Dubai's first...
Apr 23, 2009
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Jacobsen Leaves Arena Management
Michael Jacobsen, Executive Chairman of the Michael Jacobsen Group, has stepped down as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive of venue operator Arena Management. Jacobsen, who...
Apr 22, 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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Basketball Summit Helps Set New Directions
A summit meeting of basketballâs key stakeholders hosted by Basketball Australia (BA) in Sydney on Saturday has helped identify some key areas for change as part of the sportâs...
Apr 20, 2009
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Tennis Australia to appeal Chennai venue choice
Tennis Australia is to appeal the International Tennis Federation (ITF)'s decision to make Chennai the venue for next month's Davis Cup. The ITF confirmed on Saturday that the...
Apr 20, 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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