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In addition to being appointed to the inaugural Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council, Margot Foster has been elected Chairman of the Sports Environment Alliance. World Gym Australia has announced the promotion of Amanda Fraser to Chief Operating Officer of World Gym Australia and Proarc International, World Gym’s master franchise in Australia. Giulio Gasperini has been promoted to the role of National Sales and Marketing Manager - Home Wellness at Technogym. Todd Greenberg, the former Chief Executive of the NRL, has been named as the new Chief Executive for the Australian Cricketers’ Association. The Darwin Entertainment Centre has welcomed Mike Harris as its new General Manager. Kakadu Tourism has appointed highly experienced hotel and tourism professional, Samantha Hartley, to the role of Sales and Marketing Manager. Consultancy firm Fitness Business Sales has expanded with the appointment of Paul Harvey to its staff team. YMCA Victoria has named Shayne Holt as the new Manager at the Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre. ASM Global has announced the appointment of experienced venue professional James Irvine as General Manager Commercial for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park development. Tom Kimball is the new General Manager of the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. The Aquatic & Recreation Institute (ARI NSW) have named Adam Lloyd, Director of International Quadratics Australia, as a Fellow of the Institute for his dedication to the industry. Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, Director of Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art for more than two decades, is to step down from the role in October.
ProSlide launches new website showcasing 35 years of innovations ProSlide Technology Inc has launched a new website designed with improved navigation and functionality allowing customers to see the full product portfolio ProSlide can offer. The new website showcases 35 years of innovation, advanced technologies, best-in-class international projects, and high-performance water rides. ProSlide Chief Operating Officer, Ray Smegal advises “we can’t wait to reconnect with our valued clients and partners in 2021. The new ProSlide website is a showcase of our newest water ride technology and the global projects that are transforming water parks. It’s a celebration of our industry and a roadmap to expanding and developing the next, great water parks around the world.” Created with the user experience in mind, the new ProSlide website aims to provide a valuable resource for existing water parks looking to expand and get support, as well as for owners and developers looking to build their new water park. For more information go to www.proslide.com
SANZAAR have announced the promotion of its current Chief Operating Officer, Brendan Morris, to its new Chief Executive, replacing the former postholder Andy Marinos who has moved to become Chief Executive at Rugby Australia. The Adelaide Football Club has announced the appointment of former Hawthorn Football Club Chief Operating Officer, Tim Silvers as its new Chief Executive. Visit Sunshine Coast has welcomed Matt Stoeckel to the role of Chief Executive. The Otium Planning Group’s new arrangements in Western Australia (see page 64) has seen it appoint Wayne Stuart as Senior Consultant. Kimon Taliadoros has relinquished his role as Chairman of Football Victoria to become the body’s Chief Executive. Also at Football Victoria, Anthony Grima has moved into the newlycreated position of Head of Futsal, in addition to his existing role of Head of Commercial. Mel Tempest, Chief Executive and the founder at Ignite Fitness Business Events and founder of The Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast has been named 2020 influencer of the year by the US-based Fitness Business Association. The NRL’s Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have appointed Aaron Warburton to the position of Chief Executive, replacing Andrew Hill, who left the club in January. Amanda Watson is the new Centre Manager at Mill Park Leisure Centre. A partnership between Quayclean Australia and Weatherill Leadership will see venue manager Simon Weatherill head the new Quay Academy, with a focus on leadership and culture.
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New Sunshine Coast bouldering gym welcomes all levels of climbers The recently opened The Flow bouldering gym at Forest Glen on the Sunshine Coast is already welcoming a range of users - from adventurous climbers to first timers. Equipped by Brisbane-based climbing facility supplier ICP, the gym presents over 50 problems to suit all abilities, along with yoga, fitness and assessment classes. Commenting on the project across its 1,000 metre² space, Silvia Febres, ICP’s Head of Design, explained “it was a real pleasure having a larger space to develop the project. It allowed us to use ICP’s high-quality walls and boulder matting to their full potential by building grand, flowing angles. It also gives more room for socialising, chilling out, and a yoga area. “The daylight streaming in through skylights in the roof was also a big plus. It helps to make it feel lighter and brighter inside, giving the indoor environment a natural connection with the outdoors while really showing off the space.” Contact 0455 559 592, E: info@climbicp.com.au, www.climbicp.com.au Australasian Leisure Management Issue 143 61
