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Zoggs expands environmental commitments with swimwear made from plastic waste and reduction in plastic goggle packaging

Leading swimming products manufacturer Zoggs is continuing with its commitment to help the environment through ongoing significant changes that will see the entire Zoggs Summer 2019…

Aug 1, 2019 Aquatics / Environment / Retail / Technology /

YMCA Victoria names new Chief Executive

After conducting an extensive global search, YMCA Victoria has announced the appointment of Carolyn Morris as its new Chief Executive. Morris, who has been the Y’s acting Chief…

Jul 31, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Sport /

Jonas Leisure confirms long term industry commitment

Jonas Leisure Chief Executive Mike Henton has today outlined the technology leader's plans for the future in the industries it operate in. In a Blog, Henton (pictured) writes…

Jul 31, 2019 Access / Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

Hanmer Springs announces name for new waterslide

A key element of its current $4.5 million development, the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has announced that its new hydroslide/waterslide is to be known as the Conical Thrill - a…

Jul 31, 2019 Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks / Wellness /

ASADA says confidentiality vital to anti-doping process

In a move to clarify the processes in the wake of swimmer Shayna Jack’s recent positive drugs test, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has advised that…

Jul 30, 2019 Aquatics / Legal / Sport /

Northam Aquatic Centre moves toward January 2020 opening

Designed to reinvigorate Northam's sport precinct, the new $6.2 million Northam Aquatic Centre is on target to open by January 2020. Being built next to the Northam Recreation Centre,…

Jul 30, 2019 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre named Belgravia Leisure’s Facility of the Year

With close to 200 members of the facility management company’s team in attendance, the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre was named Belgravia Leisure’s Facility of the Year at its…

Jul 29, 2019 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

Auckland Council apologises to Muslim woman after ejection from West Wave Pools

Auckland Council has blamed confusion about rules on appropriate swimwear for an “unfortunate” incident that saw a Muslim woman ejected from the West Wave Pools in the suburb of…

Jul 25, 2019 Aquatics / Culture / Retail /