News: Aquatics

Upgraded Beerwah Aquatic Centre opened for summer

Swimmers and water therapy patients now have a contemporary new pool and better amenities to enjoy following to a $1.8 million upgrade of the Beerwah Aquatic Centre. The Sunshine…

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Dec 17, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Victoria University PhD for swimming champion Shane Gould

Olympic swimming champion Shane Gould has received a PhD from Victoria University in Melbourne. With three Olympic Gold medals, multiple world records, and more than 45 years of…

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Dec 17, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Sport /

 
 

Adventure World in the news for asking patrons to wear ‘appropriate swimwear’

Perth theme park Adventure World has been in the news in recent weeks following a request for guests using its waterpark are to "choose appropriate swimwear when visiting". The…

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Dec 17, 2019 Aquatics / Attractions / Security / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Paris 2024 chooses Tahiti as site for Olympic surfing events

The organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have chosen Tahiti as the site for surfing events, arguing that the waves are more dependable than the French coast, despite being more…

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Dec 17, 2019 Aquatics / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Campaign looks to raise funds to cart water from Lane Cove Aquatic Centre to drought-stricken NSW

Sydney’s Lane Cove Council is looking to transport water from its Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre 500 kilometres north to provide much needed drought relief in the NSW Northern…

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Dec 16, 2019 Aquatics / Entertainment / Finance /

 
 

Christchurch Metro Sports Facility to feature Polin Looping Rocket hydroslide

Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility is set to include New Zealand’s first trapdoor hydroslide, a 12.6-metre-high ‘Looping Rocket’ from Polin Waterparks. Otakaro…

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Dec 13, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport / Waterparks /

 
 

International Swimming League to allow continued participation by Russian athletes

Following the World Anti-Doping Agency decision to ban Russia’s participation in international sport competitions earlier this week, the International Swimming League (ISL) will…

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Dec 13, 2019 Aquatics / Events / Legal / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

New $4.2 million aquatic facility opens at USC Sports Precinct

A major new aquatic facility for the Sunshine Coast has officially opened at the USC Sports Precinct. The $4.2 million USC (University of the Sunshine Coast) Aquatic Exercise Facility…

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Dec 13, 2019 Aquatics / Fitness / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

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