Registrations Open For ALFA Professional Development & Networking Event – SPLASH!

Australian Leisure Facilities AssociationALFA will be hosting a professional development and networking event on Tuesday 24 July 2012 in conjunction with the Gold Coast SPLASH! Pool & Spa Trade Show 2012.  This is a must attend event for the Community Leisure Facility industry and a great opportunity for those travelling interstate to fly in the day prior to the Expo and include a professional development and networking opportunity into your trip.

Delegates will hear from a variety of industry experts from around Australia, sharing experiences and providing advice on a variety of industry topics, including: [Read more...]

Centaman Customers Top Of The Class At ARI

Three of the four award winners at the 48th Aquatics Recreation Institute conference were to facilities that utilise Centaman software solutions. Held in Manly on 2nd and 3rd May and the awards are designed to recognise the very best practice in the area of aquatic and recreation facility management in NSW. [Read More...]

Nominations Open For The Recreation SA 2012 Aquatic & Recreation Awards

Do you know a lifeguard or facility in South Australia that should be recognised by the industry? Nominate them for a Recreation SA Aquatic & Recreation Award! Nominations are now open for these awards which recognise the achievements of aquatic and recreation industry people and facilities and highlight their contribution to the health and wellbeing of South Australians.

The Awards will be presented as a part of the 2012 Aquatic & Recreation Conference on Friday September 7 at the SA Aquatic & Recreation Centre. (Conference invitation coming soon.) [Read more...]

Inaugural SWIMNT Conference 2012

The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA), Swim Australia and Swimming Northern Territory have been working together to launch the inaugural SwimNT Conference 2012. The event will be held in Darwin from the 15th to 17th June.Keynote speakers for the event include Silver Licence Coaches John Bladon from New South Wales and Shaun Crow from Queensland. [Read More...]

Donations And Industry Support Spur Fit For Good

Fit for Good, the charitable foundation designed to provide health and fitness opportunities for Australians in need, enjoyed a successful Australian Fitness & Health Expo and FILEX Convention, raising in excess of $23,000 thanks to support from the Australian Institute of Fitness, Les Mills, OzAccom Travel, Gwinganna Health Retreat, Australian Fitness Network and event attendees. [Read More...]

International Quadratics Partners With SPASA NSW To Deliver Pool Management Training

International Quadratics (IQ) and the Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA) NSW have reached an agreement that will see IQ will offer and conduct swimming pool training competencies.

The agreement will cover the SPASA3001A unit of competency (Chemically treat Swimming Pools & Spas) for the Certificate III in Swimming Pool Repairs, Servicing and Interior Finishes. This Unit is one of the compulsory units required to achieve a license to service pools and spas. [Read More...]

Australian Water Safety Conference 2012 – Draft Conference Program Now Available

The Australian Water Safety Conference, From Strategy to Action will be held at the Novotel Hotel Brighton Beach Sydney on Monday 4 to Tuesday 5 June 2012. The conference provides a forum for those working in water safety and drowning prevention to share valuable water safety information, best practice and research.

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Australian Water Safety Conference 2012 – Tradeshow and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Australian Water Safety Conference, From Strategy to Action will be held at the Novotel Hotel Brighton Beach Sydney on Monday 4 to Tuesday 5 June 2012.

The conference provides a forum for those working in water safety and drowning prevention to share valuable water safety information, best practice and research.

The Australian Water Safety Conference will see the release of the draft Australian Water Safety Strategy for 2012-2015. The draft strategy will be presented and discussed, with the opportunity for delegates to provide feedback for implementation over the coming period. [Read more...]

Federal Budget Delivers Wins And Losses For Leisure

Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan’s 2012 Budget has delivered funding boosts for sport, the arts and tourism marketing while an increase increase in the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) will hit travellers when they depart Australia. [Read More...]

Crystal Pools Releases Planning And Procurement Guide For Public Pools

Leading swimming pool constructor Crystal Pools has released a guidebook that aims to answer many frequently asked questions relating to the planning and procurement of commercial public swimming pools.

With Crystal Pools’ 54 years of swimming pool construction experience ‘A Guide to the Planning and Procurement of Commercial and Public Swimming Pools’ covers, and answers questions on, the following topics: [Read More...]