Tag: Swimming
Starlight Children’s Foundation dives into challenge
The Starlight Children’s Foundation is calling on Novocastrians to dive into its latest initiative and make a splash for sick kids.
A Super Swim will challenge individuals to swim at a location...
How to spot and stay safe in a rip
The calmest part of the ocean at the beach is likely the most dangerous.
That’s the message from Hunter Surf Lifesaving President Henry Scruton.
While these spots may look like an inviting place to...
Maitland’s sporting history on show
From legendary boxer Les Darcy to rally car driver Ken Tubman, Maitland’s list of sporting heroes is long and illustrious.
A new exhibition will showcase the city’s athletic prowess while also highlighting the...
Flags signal start of lifesaving season
Red and yellow flags will be hoisted at surf lifesaving clubs across the Hunter this Saturday, with beachgoers being warned to expect a summer like no other.
Hotter than average temperatures forecast by...
Maitland Aquatic Centre to open, East Maitland delayed
Maitland Aquatic Centre will open its outdoor pools, splash pad, change rooms and showers on Monday 28 September - just in time for the school holidays.
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the...
Swim centres reopen early due to growing demand
Swansea and Speers Point Swim Centres have opened early this year to cater for growing lap swimming demand.
Both swim centres usually kick off their season to coincide with the September school holidays,...
Teens’ sporting chances dashed
Charlie Hawke, Leroy Reid and Michael Walker are names you might not be familiar with now, but the trio are in the running to achieve great sporting success, once life gets back...
West Wallsend Swim Centre to reopen to lap swimmers
Lappers will be able to swim indoors at West Wallsend Swim Centre, with the pool set to reopen its doors from Monday 15 June.
Similar to Charlestown, lappers will be required to call...