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Basketball court supplier partners with NBL to raise brand awareness Looking to increase awareness of its brand, Victorian-based DreamCourts has partnered with the National Basketball League (NBL) as its Official Outdoor Basketball Court sponsor.

With the ability to create and implement custom-designed basketball courts for backyards, local sports clubs, branded activations and schools, DreamCourts are excited to be involved in the promotion and sustainability of elite basketball in Australia.

DreamCourts founder and Chief Executive, Luke Tadich advised “the NBL has gone from strength to strength in recent years and we are excited to partner with the league.

“Just like the NBL, DreamCourts is a quality-focused business run by people who are passionate about delivering the best experience to their customers.”

Contact 1300 690 991, E: enquiries@dreamcourts.com.au, www.dreamcourts.com.au

S.R.Smith acquires solar pool leader Sunbather Pioneering Australian solar pool heating manufacturer Sunbather Pty Ltd has been bought by US-based aquatic equipment manufacturer S.R.Smith.

Along with the purchase of Sunbather, S.R.Smith has also acquired a 50% in Aspire Polymers Australia, a manufacturer of innovative rigid solar panels that had been working with Sunbather.

The acquisition will see no immediate staffing changes with Tom Boadle to remain as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Sunbather and all staff members expected to remain with the company.

Sunbather’s manufacturing and offices will remain in Hastings, Victoria and Sunbather will operate independently from Brisbane-based SRS Australia Pty Ltd led by Keith Hall.

The transaction aligns with Sunbather founder Simon Boadle’s desire to retire from the industry after 45 years of contribution, innovation and support.

The acquisition was finalised on 31st October 2019 and Sunbather has been contacting clients and suppliers prior to announcing the sale.

Contact 07 3812 2283, E: info-au@srsmith.com, www.srsmith.com/au

Centaman Entrance Control expands security gate range A new Centaman Entrance Control speedgate offering the slimmest pedestal on the market is making unattractive and obtrusive security solutions a thing of the past.

Centaman Entrance Control General Manager Michael Bystram said the EasyGate SUPERB was designed to be as narrow and discrete as possible to ensure minimal impact on a building’s design.

Bystram advised “we find many of our clients are looking for safety, security and reliability, without having to compromise on the aesthetics of their building or lobby area.

“The EasyGate SUPERB is available in brushed stainless steel and with a smoked black glass top as standard but can be finished in different coloured stainless steel and supplied with customised tops of different colours and materials such as stone, Corian and coloured glass.

“The gates also feature LED illumination, which, in addition to enabling user-friendly navigation cues such as green arrows or red crosses, can be configured with a wide range of colours and lighting effects, for aesthetic purposes.”

The gate’s slim design makes it a great option for small, awkward spaces. It can be fitted with barriers up to 1.8 metre high to deter jump over attempts, making it well suited to unmanned applications.

Despite its compact nature, the EasyGate SUPERB can still be configured to feature an integrated motorised visitor card collector, with card return function.

The swing barrier design ensures the same narrow pedestal can be used for both standard width and Disability Discrimination Act compliant lanes.

Contact 02 9906 7522, E: michael@entrancecontrol.com.au, www.entrancecontrol.com.au

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AlphaFit share advice on Commercial Gym Flooring With flooring one of the most important elements to designing a high quality training area - and often something that is overlooked and not noticed until it is too late - premium strength and conditioning equipment supplier AlphaFit has shared its experience on why gym flooring should be ‘front of mind’ when setting up a new, or refurbishing an existing, commercial facility.

AlphaFit co-founder and Manager, Jamie Montesalvo explains “the flooring system you choose from the start of your planning, is literally the line item which dictates how your facility will operate from the ground up.

“When it comes to commercial gyms, not any ordinary type of flooring material will do. Gym flooring takes a beating from members and equipment alike. Different areas - think stretch/ mobility, walkways, heavy foot traffic, weight dropping and big machines which are heavy in weight - in facilities require thought and planning for the suitable flooring material that is strong, resilient and durable.

“These requirements make rubber flooring the most popular choice for a commercial fitness facility. Rubber flooring offers excellent shock absorption, resists traction and safeguards against injuries. Not to mention it is easy to clean and is bacteria/mildew resistant.

“Not all rubber is the same, the thickness and top coat finish will often affect how it feels under foot and also on the skin depending on the movements which will be performed.

“For most of our fitouts which include rubber flooring systems, we use Regupol and A1 Rubber as our preferred sources as we find their products are world class, affordable and they are both businesses which deliver a seamless experience to clients from concept stages through to installation.”

Contact 07 5574 4975, E: admin@alphafit.com.au, www.alphafit.com.au

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Life Floor surface installed at North Queensland waterpark Anti-slip, non-abrasive foam rubber tiles from Life Floor have recently been installed at Cairns Regional Council’s Sugarworld Waterpark.

Located in Edmonton, 20 minutes south of Cairns, Sugarworld has an array of waterslides, pools and interactive aquatic play for children.

Life Floor anti-slip, non-abrasive foam rubber tiles was chosen by the Council following an extensive public tender process with Queensland based sports surfacing contractor Grassports Australia (Queensland) the successful tenderer.

With the existing Polysoft surface layer to the waterslide area having reached its end of life cycle, work commenced in August with the removal of nearly 800 metres² of the former surface.

The exposed concrete surface was then prepared for Life Floor by diamond grinding and high pressure washing.

Life Floor’s design studio then created a unique, colourful patterned design using three shades of blue - Ocean, Bluebird, and Aviator.

The 10mm thick tile with a ripple texture was installed as it provides impact protection and amazing slip resistance - a P5 to AS4586:2013 Wet Pendulum Test - meaning it can be installed in any wet area including sloped entry areas like ramps, and steps both above and below water.

Contact 1300 721 135, E: info@lifefloor.com.au, www.lifefloor.com.au

Myrtha technology installed at rebuilt Waiau Swimming Pool Christchurch-based aquatics specialist Ian Coombes Limited rebuilt the public swimming pool in the small South Island community of Waiau.

The rural North Canterbury town of approximately 250 people was left without a swimming pool after it was damaged beyond repair during the November 2016 earthquakes.

Having fundraised the required $1.6 million to build a new pool, Ian Coombes Limited, the main contractor for the rebuild, accompanied by a talented team of local and Christchurch contractors, started digging the pool foundations and changing shed foundations early November 2018.

Just a few months later, in February this year, a new Myrtha Pools stainless steel 25 metre lap and 10 x 6 metre learners pool was opened at its Waiau Primary school site.

Architecturally designed and engineered by Create Inc Ltd, the pool uses solar heating panels for the main pool - which make use of summer heat to minimise operating costs - while the learners pool uses a heat pump for assured temperatures.

Contact 03 348 2072, E: info@iancoombes.co.nz, www.iancoombes.co.nz

Urban Play partners with Waterplay to offer solutions for aquatic fun After 15 years designing and installing some of Australia’s most exciting playgrounds, Brisbane-based playground designers, Urban Play have teamed up with world-leading aquatic play experts Waterplay to offer a range of new water-based play solutions.

Introducing the new partnership, Urban Play Managing Director, Ben Urban explains “we are absolutely thrilled to offer innovative aquatic solutions to the Queensland market.

“Waterplay is equipped with over 30 years’ experience and has helped to shape thousands of aquatic playspaces around the world.

“(The company’s) dedication to creative design, products that are backed by research and unmatched quality, encompass (our shared) company values, making them the ideal ‘splash and play’ partner.

“The Waterplay® range is filled with endless possibilities, whether it is using water sprayers to add visual impact to an urban space, transforming a hotel into a unique and beloved destination or bringing a new type of play to an existing park.”

Contact 07 3256 0554, E: info@urbanplay.com.au, www.urbanplay.com.au

Send your product news to leisure@ausleisure.com.au New Sydney Coliseum agrees data insights partnership Sydney Coliseum, the new multi-purpose theatrical development at West HQ, has engaged Activity Stream as its data-visualisation partner.

Activity Stream focuses on technology solutions within the live entertainment and sports industries, with several ticketing partners, such as Ticketmaster and Eventim. The platform applies artificial intelligence and data analytics to create actionable insights.

The firm will be used by the Sydney Coliseum to track sales data, intimately understand audiences, their habits and origins and manage their marketing campaigns more efficiently.

Activity Stream can be instantly used by the service without needing a lengthy set-up time, allowing the Coliseum’s ticketing and sales infrastructure to be set up months before the first show.

The simple interface also allows for anyone working in the theatre to use the system, as well as partners and collaborators.

Contact E: support@activitystream.com, www.activitystream.com

Camatic releases new Axiom Seating System Camatic Seating, known for providing seating solutions in highprofile stadium and arenas globally, has released its new Axiom Seating System.

Part of Camatic’s line of beam-mounted stadium seats, providing for faster and more flexible installation compared to traditional fixed seats, the Axiom is designed to be the ultimate general admission and club patrons’ seat, maximising venue capacity and combining the durability of a sturdy chair and comfortable design with an aesthetically pleasing product.

Offering a host of additional features and benefits, the Axiom System starts with an updated ergonomic profile.

Though comparable to the company’s Quantum Series featuring polypropylene seats paired with glass-filled nylon supports and arms and a host of accessories to enhance the seating experience, the Axiom has adopted a more contemporary look.

The Axiom seat has already been installed as part of the new seating array at Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena (the former Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre) as well as the Ariaki Tennis Center in Tokyo, Japan; The Curragh Racecourse in Ireland and the new North Queensland Stadium in Townsville.

Contact: 03 9837 7777, E: sales@camatic.com.au, www.camatic.com

Jonas Software acquires marina management experts Pacsoft Jonas Software has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of marina management software specialists Pacsoft International.

Headquartered in Auckland, Pacsoft is best known for its PacsoftNG software used by marina, boatyard and shipyard managers to operate and manage their facilities.

Advising that he was delighted to announce the acquisition at a time when boating was growing in popularity, Jonas Software Australia and New Zealand Portfolio Manager Mike Henton stated “we’re thrilled to bring Pacsoft into the fold and are committed to its continued success. With the 2021 America’s Cup on the horizon and enthusiasm for boating on the rise, Pacsoft is well placed to capitalise on these opportunities.”

Pacsoft has grown steadily since it launched PacsoftNG in 1999, with the software now used in 20 countries by businesses ranging from small marinas and boatyards to major harbours with thousands of berths.

PacsoftNG makes it simple for marina, boatyard, and shipyard managers to efficiently run all aspects of their business, including operations, administration, accounting, management and business analysis.

Contact +64 9 379 7260, www. https://www.pacsoftmms.com/

Byron Bay Bluesfest names Moshtix as exclusive ticketing partner Byron Bay’s annual Bluesfest has announced that Live Nationowned Moshtix will become its primary ticketing platform from the 2020 event onwards, taking over from longterm partner the Queensland-based emedia.

Advising that Moshtix was awarded the exclusive contract by Bluesfest following a select expression of interest process, Moshtix Managing Director Harley Evans stated “Moshtix is incredibly proud to be partnering with Bluesfest. We’re thrilled to bring our experience as Australia’s leading festival ticketing provider to the event and ‘make live easy’ for Bluesfest fans through our suite of products and services.”

With more than 15 years’ experience in ticketing some of Australia’s best known festivals and events, and with first-tomarket technologies like its authorised resale platform, Moshtix brings its industry-leading expertise to enhance the experience for festival-goers.

Bluesfest customers will benefit from Moshtix’s constant investment in new technologies and marketing tools, including the ability to have their tickets delivered directly to their Facebook Messenger account via the MoshMessenger bot.

Contact www.moshtix.com.au

True Fitness appoints Leisure Concepts as exclusive Australian distributor True Fitness, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial cardio, strength and flexibility equipment, has announced the appointment of Leisure Concepts as its new Australian distributor.

Leisure Concept’s extensive industry experience combined with unsurpassed drive and passion was key in the growing international company’s decision.

Founded in 1981, True Fitness began international distribution in 1998 and is currently sold in over 50 countries worldwide.

With Australia an important market for True Fitness - where it has seen good growth over the last seven years - Leisure Concepts’ strategic perspective is expected to continue this growth.

Offering a complete solution for clients from the initial design concept through to optimal product selection, facility layout and ongoing preventative maintenance the team at Leisure Concepts assist in ensuring that their client’s investment in premium equipment delivers the best long-term return on investment.

Contact 1300 911 441, E: sales@leisureconcepts.com.au, www.leisureconcepts.com.au

Salti floating fitness sessions to be introduced at Fleurieu Aquatic Centre The Fleurieu Aquatic Centre in South Australia is to introduce Salti new water-based group fitness classes this month.

The Salti Float is an Australian designed and manufactured floating fitness platform, allowing studio group fitness classes to be moved to water. The units are made from durable, military grade PVC fabric, are light weight and, at 235cm x 90cm, fit between lanes of swimming pools.

Advising that the innovation will be welcomed by members and that he expects the classes to be extremely popular, YMCA South Australia Area Manager, James Lomax stated “this is a great initiative by Tammy and her team and it again sets the centre apart by offering new and innovative exercise options. We will be the first YMCA site in South Australia to host Salti Float classes.”

The classes will be included in the all access memberships at no extra cost. Members and guests can sign up at the centre to be on the mailing list for more information and we now have two floats on display, so people can see what they are.

The new group fitness innovations compliment the recent addition of Centre’s new inflatable obstacle course - Mega Splash - that launched successfully in the October school holidays.

Contact, E: hello@salti.com.au, www.salti.com.au

World’s largest artificial cave attraction opens in Beijing A showpiece project that installer Walltopia claims is the largest recreational artificial cave structure in the world, has opened in the Chinese capital of Beijing.

Named Green Box, the 330 metre² installation offers six tunnels totalling 250 metres of tunnels and presenting 26 different routes.

Well known for its climbing walls and ropes courses, Walltopia has now completed 17 artificial cave projects around the world.

Using its expertise in creating rock style formations for climbing facilities, the Bulgarian company adapted its skills to build custom-designed cave features.

When enjoying the attractions, after an introduction in the briefing chamber, guests set off on an expedition during which they encounter stone-like obstacles that challenge their physical skills.

Comprising of chambers and tall tunnels, the cavern-like structures offer guests the opportunity to squeeze through tiny holes, walk through stalactites and stalagmites and dive into sumps. Along the way they can take part in games that enrich the adventure, including interactive challenges, treasure hunts and RFID-based electronic activities.

According to a Walltopia spokesperson, the caves look “so authentic that you can literally feel the shivers as if you’re entering a natural void in the ground.”

Contact +359 2 448 57 44, E: adventure@walltopia.com, www.adventure.walltopia.com

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Technology from Marina Bay Sands used to build a pre-fabricated pool in remote

Western Australian Aboriginal community Technology used to build the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool at the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has been installed in the remote Kalumburu community in Western Australia.

Manufactured in the USA and sent to Australia in three shipping containers to Perth via Melbourne, the six lane 25 metre stainless steel, prefabricated pool was installed by Natare Corporation with its Australian partner, State Wide Pool Services Australia Pty Ltd as part of long-awaited facilities for the community - the northernmost settlement in Western Australia and one of the most remote Aboriginal communities in the country.

Built by Kimberly Green Constructions from Kununurra, the construction takes advantages of the cost savings that prefabrication allows as the remote location makes a traditional concrete public pool structure too expensive. It also allows for much faster installation on site.

While Natare Corporation has built many innovative pools across the globe including at Taiora QEII in Christchurch, New Zealand; Pridham Hall in Adelaide’s CBD and Marina Bay Sands, Kalumburu is the first remote project for Natare with their Australian partner State Wide Pool Services Australia.

State Wide Pool Services Australia are passionate about pools in regional and remote areas of the country, having previously built pools in locations such as Mutitjulu and Borroloola in the Northern Territory, Amata in South Australia and Bathurst Island in the Tiwi Islands.

Contact State Wide Pool Services Australia on 08 8169 9500, E: info@swps.net.au, www.swps.net.au

Jasstech highlights history of LED sport lighting innovations and installation durability Sport lighting innovator Jasstech has highlighted its legacy of

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innovation on LED sport lighting. Having, in 2012, become the first company to bring true, Affordable and reliable LED Sports lighting

and specifically designed, LED sports lighting to Australia, its current distribution of Luxtronik is, according to Jasstech Managing Director Justin Albin “proving to be a big win for endusers of our efficient and effective LED Sports lights.”

Advising of no failures of installed products in the past 12 month, Albin adds “reliability, and delivering as promised, are just some of the key attributes of a good luminaire installation and responding to failures quickly and effectively is also very important, and only some do it well.” JASSTECH sports lighting is Australian designed and tested to last in our harsh environment Our unique designs mean that we deliver market-leading spill and glare outcomes No matter what your sport, JASSTECH has a solution for your lighting needs - whether a retrofit or new install Affordable and reliable LED Sports lighting from JASSTECH From supply-only, through to turnkey solutions, JASSTECH’s reliable products and services will ensure you get the best project results

Jasstech’s luminaires have been designed in partnership with Luxtronik to meet Australia’s harsh conditions and offer solutions for all sports fields, courts or arenas of all sizes and for all levels of play.

Jasstech’s market-leading sports solutions continue to evolve, with the Brisbane-based business also offering intelligent lighting control using various protocols and platforms, JASSTECH are LED pioneers, having installed the first LED installations for many sports across Australia. We have the longest history in providing true LED sports lighting. (Please contact us for a list of projects we have completed since 2011). JASSTECH also provides grant application assistance. JASSTECH is an approved contractor by LG Procurement as a pre-qualified supplier to local and state government. Sports clubs, local governments and not-for-profits may be able to access discount pricing under these arrangements.

Contact us for more details JASSTECH Pty Ltd PH: 1300 665 135 enquiries@jasstech.com.au www.jasstech.com.au

Gold Coast waterpark WhiteWater World has provided an update on the development of its Fully 6 waterslide attraction, due to be completed and ready to slide this summer.

A team of more than 40 local contractors behind the development of Fully 6, including the creator Swimplex-Polin Australia, have been working hard since construction started in July.

Everything needed to construct the six waterslides was transported to WhiteWater World recently in 13, 40ft containers all the way from their place of manufacture in Turkey.

The waterslides, with a combined surface length of half a kilometre, have been assembled on site and are starting to be erected onto their steel support columns, weighing a total of more than 50 tonnes.

Once operating, the slides will pump up to five million litres of water in a day, down the six slides with sustainability initiatives in place to reduce power usage and recycle the water.

As part of a $7-million investment into the Dreamworld site, Fully 6 will feature six body slides with five unique ‘splashtacular’ experiences and multi-coloured natural light effects.

Contact 1300 665 135, E: enquiries@jasstech.com.au, www.jasstech.com.au

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including: the Sporte system, DALI, Zigbee, LoRaWan, LED scoreboards, perimeter signage, poles and allied infrastructure.

The company’s lighting and media services also include design, supply (including poles), installation and auditing.

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Otium Planning Group and Parkdale Amber combine to deliver events strategy partnership Leading facility development consultancy the Otium Planning Group Pty Ltd has announced a collaborative partnership with multi-sport, e-sport and recreational projects managers Parkdale Amber.

Introducing the parntership, Peter Stewart, Managing Director of Parkdale Amber, commented “the events industry worldwide generates billions of dollars that, if properly managed, can make enormous contributions to local communities. We hope that our global experience, combined with Otium’s local understanding, will allow us to provide a valuable service to Australian and New Zealand tourism and local Government agencies”.

Stewart and his team have extensive experience in large scale, high profile, global projects, with Parkdale Amber having led large multidisciplinary teams in locations as widespread as the UK, China, India, Singapore, PNG, Australia, the Pacific Islands and Africa.

He has held senior roles in Olympic, Commonwealth and Regional Games for both government and local organising committees and is used to working in high profile public environments where the local community has a strong emotional link and a vested interest in the outcomes.

Contact Peter Stewart on 0484 650 876, E: peter@parkdaleamber.com or Otium Director Mike King on 0417 536 198, E: mike@otiumplanning.com.au, www.otiumplanning.com.au/events-strategy/

VenuesWest undertakes smart venues transformation Western Australia’s VenuesWest agency has completed the implementation of the use of Ungerboeck Software across their seven self-managed venues that will see the technology operate the management of concerts, sports courts, swimming lanes, sporting and corporate events and catering functions.

With a growing number of events every year involving a large range of stakeholders, prior to installing Ungerboeck Software, VenuesWest had identified their need to take a contemporary event management system to the next level.

Working closely with VenuesWest to understand their vision, Ungerboeck transformed how staff were currently performing day-to-day tasks, delivering a range of new solutions which helped them reach an all new level of organisation.

Commenting on the new technology, Lynn McDonnell, VenuesWest’s Project Manager stated “this is the smoothest software implementation we have experienced in recent years. The framework adopted has set the standard for future upcoming software implementations as part of the overall digital transformation agenda.”

Call 07 3359 7919 in Australia or +852 2815 6169 in Hong Kong, www.ungerboeck.com

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