News: Wellness
AFL Chief Executive suggests 2020 season could resume in June
AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has briefs clubs on the potential for the League to resume as of next month. Speaking today in a video conference following Friday's...
May 2, 2020
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Guangzhou Chimelong Resort partially reopens after Coronavirus closure
The Guangzhou Chimelong Tourism Resort in southern China, one of the world’s most visited attractions, has partially reopened with precautions in place to protect visitors and...
May 2, 2020
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Fitness Australia report shows massive impact of Coronavirus closures on the industry
An analysis of how the fitness industry has been impacted by the Coronavirus crisis, undertaken by Fitness Australia, has found that among clubs and studios less than 10% of...
May 1, 2020
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Royal Life Saving makes the case for the reopening of Australia's aquatic centres and swim schools
In response to inquiries about when aquatic centres and swim schools might be allowed to re-open as Coronavirus restrictions ease, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has...
May 1, 2020
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Goulburn Mulwaree Council seeks to advance aquatic centre redevelopment plans
With the facility closed as part of Coronavirus enforcement measures, Goulburn Mulwaree Council is looking to bring forward its planned $30 million redevelopment of Goulburn...
Apr 30, 2020
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Northern Territory Government commences easing of Coronavirus restrictions on golf courses, gyms, pools, parks and gatherings
The Northern Territory Government has announced a three step 'roadmap' for the reopening of businesses and activities, including golf courses, swimming pools, parks, playgrounds...
Apr 30, 2020
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ASSA raises concerns over future of swim schools
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has warned of a potential rise in drownings if learn-to-swim programs remain closed because of the Coronavirus shutdown, sharing...
Apr 30, 2020
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Federal Sports Minister warns that NRL's return could be threatened by players' breach of social distancing requirements
Federal Youth and Sport Minister Richard Colbeck has warned that the NRL’s plans to recommence its season on 28th May might be in jeopardy following players having broken...
Apr 30, 2020
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ASM Global to launch environmental hygiene program
Leading venue management and services company, ASM Global, has today announced plans to launch VenueShield , a new environmental hygiene protocol in response to evolving guest...
Apr 30, 2020
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Dubai aims to welcome back visitors from July
Dubai has signalled it wants reopen borders and welcome visitors back from the middle of the year. The Emirate has already started easing its lockdown restrictions, starting...
Apr 29, 2020
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The Ascott Limited provides uninterrupted work environments during Coronavirus shutdown
CapitaLand's wholly-owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited is offering a new package in Australia, ' When in Doubt, Zoom it Out' , which offers working parents or...
Apr 29, 2020
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Pavigym floor markings to aid social distancing in reopened gyms
With fitness clubs in Australasia looking at post Coronavirus lockdown reopening, and gyms in some states in the USA already back in use, flooring innovator Pavigym is offering...
Apr 29, 2020
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European Waterpark Association releases guidance on two stage plan for the re-opening of aquatic facilities
The European Waterpark Association (EWA) has released guidance on a standardised procedure for the re-opening of waterparks and spas that can be put in place when Coronavirus...
Apr 29, 2020
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FFA prepares guidelines for the resumption of football
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced thar it has produced Guidelines in readiness for a return to community football. Also confirming the FFA’s support for...
Apr 28, 2020
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Technology
Glofox delivers live streaming and on-demand content to fitness industry through new platform
Gym management software company Glofox has launched a new platform that enables gyms and fitness studios to deliver live streaming and premium on-demand content. The company has...
Apr 28, 2020
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ASCTA advocacy highlights the value of swim coaching and teaching
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has shared a letter with its members and industry stakeholders highlighting the value of swim coaching, swim...
Apr 28, 2020
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NRL announces 20-round season schedule with 25th October grand final
In anticipation of its proposed restart on 28th May, the NRL has announced a 20-round restructure of its 2020 competition. Having finalised negotiations with broadcasters this...
Apr 28, 2020
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Facing up to the Fitness Industry's post lockdown challenges
Having last week assessed the challenges that the fitness industry will face in the post-Coronavirus lockdown world, Dan Henderson, Director of the Functional Training Institute...
Apr 27, 2020
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TSG acquires health and fitness software provider TrueCoach
TSG, an Advent portfolio company and leading global business management software and payment solutions provider, has acquired US-based health and fitness software provider,...
Apr 27, 2020
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Lumin Sports launches Lumin Wellbeing to tackle corporate staff isolation
Lumin Sports, an Adelaide-based sports technology firm with customers across the globe, has launched its wellbeing application, Lumin Wellbeing, bringing its technology...
Apr 27, 2020
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Professional football in South Korea set for 8th May resumption
The top two men's professional football leagues in South Korea are set to begin early next month following a two-month delay to the start of the season caused by the Coronavirus...
Apr 27, 2020
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Western Australia eases Coronavirus restrictions to allow outdoor exercise and group training
The Western Australia has detailed activities that it will allow under the easing of its Coronavirus restrictions, which include outdoor personal training up to 10 people....
Apr 27, 2020
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New Zealand Sports Minister advises of permissible activities under eased Coronavirus Alert
New Zealand Sports Minister Grant Robertson has advised of the activities that will be allowed as the nation moves to its eased Level 3 status, with rules around exercise,...
Apr 26, 2020
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Global Fitness Business Women's Leaders Virtual Event launched
Fitness entrepreneur and gym owner, Mel Tempest has announced the launch of Australia's first Ignite Women's Fitness Business Virtual Event. The event coincides with The Women's...
Apr 26, 2020
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