PlayRope
Playrope Aqua-Fun, are the Australian & New Zealand exclusive distributors for Vortex Aquatic Structures International, the world leader in aquatic playgrounds and urban water landscapes.…
read moreFitness Australia has today revealed the results from the recent Board of Directors election, with three new faces - Chantal Brodrick, Jen Dugard and Ty Menzies - set to serve as Board members.
AusREPs Brodrick and Dugard along with business member Ty Menzies, Chief Executive of Lift Brands Asia Pacific, are the newly elected members of the Fitness Australia Board of Directors who will be officially appointed at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 26th November in Sydney.
Jayne Blake, Chairperson of Fitness Australia says “Jen, Chantal and Ty are each very highly respected and skilled professionals who have already contributed to the fitness industry in a major way over many years.
“Fitness Australia’s Directors and I are very excited about what these new Board members will bring to the team, and what’s to come for Fitness Australia.
“Our organisation will continue to support the industry through advocacy at all levels of Government, the media, and the general public as well as collaboratively set industry standards and support a high quality workforce.
“Our members embody a well-recognised international standard for which we’re extremely proud to be representing, so that the Australian public can access quality physical activity services whilst living an active lifestyle.
“Congratulations in particular to Jen Dugard and Chantal Brodrick for being the first two AusREPs to be elected onto Fitness Australia’s Board of Directors - paving the way for others AusREPs to come."
The Board is responsible for providing strategic leadership to Fitness Australia within a framework of prudent and effective controls and establishing the organisation’s vision, mission, values and standards of conduct in the interests of industry members, stakeholders and the communities in which it operates.
Existing business member Justin McDonell, Co-Founder & Chairman of Anytime Fitness Australia and Collective Wellness Group, will continue to serve as an elected Business Member on the Board.
Blake added “I would like to thank all candidates that nominated for the Board positions and all past and current Board Members for the passion and commitment to make a difference to our industry and the wellbeing of all Australians.”
AusREPs and Business Members are invited to attend the AGM in person or via teleconference on Tuesday 26th November.
Please RSVP by Friday 22nd November 2019 to Liz Richardson of Fitness Australia on email: liz.richardson@fitness.org.au or call 1300 211 311.
Images show (from left): Chantal Brodrick, Jen Dugard and Ty Menzies.
18th November 2019 - Research shows Baby Boomers as Australia’s most active generation
5th November 2019 - Fitness Business Podcast hits half a million downloads milestone
31st October 2019 - Fitness Australia announce a record number of professionals seeking election to its Board of Directors
24th October 2019 - Lift Brands introduces mentoring program to help investors achieve Snap Fitness and 9Round franchise ownership dreams
22nd October 2019 - Snap Fitness launches five new clubs in five weeks
16th October 2019 - Fitness Australia endorses Sport Australia’s Position Statement on Physical Literacy
9th October 2019 - Snap Fitness backs Mental Health Awareness Week
4th October 2019 - Fitness Australia opens Board of Directors applications process
2nd October 2019 - Fitness Australia opens nominations for 2020 industry awards
30th September 2019 - Constitutional changes allow Registered Professionals to be elected to Fitness Australia’s Board of Directors
20th September 2019 - Fitness Australia looks for constitution changes to add registered personal trainers on board
2nd September 2019 - Fitness Australia to back Lorna Jane’s Active Nation Day 2019
5th August 2019 - Fitness Australia creates new membership category for small boutique studios
13th April 2019 - Sport Australia Chief Executive backs Fitness Australia’s new physically activity goals
12th April 2019 - David Allan, Ken Baldwin, Amanda Bracks and Leon McNeice inducted into Fitness Australia Roll of Honour
11th April 2019 - New permanent Fitness Australia Chief Executive announces peak body will focus on ‘core business’
22nd October 2018 - Chantal Brodrick named as Moderator of IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit
8th September 2017 - Fitness Australia introduces Nutrition Advice guidelines for AusREPs
Asking a small favour
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?
The news we publish at www.ausleisure.com.au is independent, credible (we hope) and free for you to access, with no pay walls and no annoying pop-up ads.
However, as an independent publisher, can we ask for you to support us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine - if you don't already do so.
Published bi-monthly since 1997, the printed Australasian Leisure Management differs from this website in that it publishes longer, in-depth and analytical features covering aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues management.
Subscriptions cost just $90 a year.
Click here to subscribe.
The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.
Playrope Aqua-Fun, are the Australian & New Zealand exclusive distributors for Vortex Aquatic Structures International, the world leader in aquatic playgrounds and urban water landscapes.…
read moreJonasLeisure offers a complete range of leading leisure and recreation software brands – envibe, Centaman, Gladstone Health & Leisure, The Retention People, Nutrition Complete and…
read moreBODY BIKE® International is a leading manufacturer of indoor bikes with a 20-year track record of creating the best indoor bikes. Stay connected with Body Bike Australia…
read moreATS are global leaders in altitude training and research. From mask systems and inflatable tents to simulated altitude facilities, we help all athletes gain the competitive edge. Our…
read moreAusfit began in 1992, providing software services to the health and fitness sector including ClubWise, a fully hosted web-based product which combines state of the art club management software,…
read moreDigonex is a leading provider of customised dynamic pricing solutions to clients in arts and entertainment, sport, attractions, cultural institutions and retail sectors. Digonex’s technology is…
read morePathMinder Pty Ltd have partnered with AllUser Industries srl to bring Europe’s most advanced high security portals to the Australian and New Zealand markets. AllUser Industries started to…
read moreOur team believes floors should be beautiful, comfortable, and engineered for safety, even when wet. Life Floor tiles meet six unique performance based standards: slip-resistance, impact absorption,…
read moreGet your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!