News: Education

3,000 Christchurch residents enjoy $1 swims

Christchurch City Council’s policy of charging just $1 pools for entry at the Linwood Avenue School’s swimming pools has proved popular during the summer season, with people…

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Mar 9, 2015 Aquatics / Education / Finance /

 
 

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson adapts for Australasia and Asia

Making allowances for time zone differences between regions, this year’s World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) will be held at 10am in each country where its events are being…

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Mar 8, 2015 Aquatics / Education / Finance / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

Research reveals the social value of a football club

A new Latrobe University research project has revealed the true benefits of being involved with community football clubs. The landmark study into the influence and impact that local…

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Mar 3, 2015 Education / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Keith Spry Pool reopens its doors in Wellington

After 10 months of major renovations which have included new pools, changing rooms and a new roof, Wellington’s Keith Spry Pool has re-opened to the public. The $6 million upgrade…

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Mar 1, 2015 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

NRL celebrates 15 years of Community Carnival

More than 255,000 children have experienced Rugby League’s ‘Health and Wellbeing’ program as part of the 15th annual Community Carnival. Delivered at 965 schools and 77…

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Feb 28, 2015 Education / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum to relocate to Parramatta

In a widely anticipated announcement, the NSW Government has revealed that the Powerhouse Museum is to be relocated from its current location in the Sydney inner city suburb of Ultimo to…

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Feb 26, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Education / Tourism /

 
 

World Leisure headquarters relocates to Spain

For the first time in its almost 60 years of history, the headquarters of the World Leisure Organisation are to be located outside of North America. To be located in the Institute of…

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Feb 20, 2015 Education / Entertainment / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Research aims to understand barriers to sport as a tool for social inclusion

University of Melbourne researcher Dr Karen Block has set out to identify a best practice model for promoting social inclusion for refugee-background youths through sports participation.…

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Feb 20, 2015 Culture / Education / Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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