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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) news

Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has partnered with a psychologist to provide new mindfulness and
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) and Leisure Opportunities have extended their strategic partnership. The extension
A new lifeguard qualification will "break the industry mould" by offering employers more flexibility in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has introduced a new lifeguard qualification, which it says is
A partnership between leisure operator GLL and the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) – designed to
Safety Training Awards, the awarding organisation of the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA), has been handed
Image: The single qualification framework is set to come into force in 2014 SkillsActive has
Spatex is announcing an exclusive partnership with the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA). The STA and
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has launched a new online management tool for swiming pool
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Roger Millward will retire as chief executive of Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) in July 2012
Katy Sexton MBE, the first British female swimmer to win a World Championship gold medal,
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) will take over the management and delivery of Shropshire County
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has appointed Alan Siddons as its new Business Development Director.
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has expanded its operations north of the border with the
Steven Franks is leaving his role as operations director of the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The DCMS has rebutted claims made by Roger Millward, chief executive of the Swimming Teachers'
The British Standards Institute (BSi) has published its new publicly accessible standard for the operation
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has responded to views expressed by the Amateur Swimming Association
Renfrewshire Leisure is the first swimming organisation in Scotland to be awarded the STAmark by
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) news

Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has partnered with a psychologist to provide new mindfulness and
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) and Leisure Opportunities have extended their strategic partnership. The extension
A new lifeguard qualification will "break the industry mould" by offering employers more flexibility in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has introduced a new lifeguard qualification, which it says is
A partnership between leisure operator GLL and the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) – designed to
Safety Training Awards, the awarding organisation of the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA), has been handed
Image: The single qualification framework is set to come into force in 2014 SkillsActive has
Spatex is announcing an exclusive partnership with the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA). The STA and
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has launched a new online management tool for swiming pool
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Roger Millward will retire as chief executive of Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) in July 2012
Katy Sexton MBE, the first British female swimmer to win a World Championship gold medal,
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) will take over the management and delivery of Shropshire County
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has appointed Alan Siddons as its new Business Development Director.
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has expanded its operations north of the border with the
Steven Franks is leaving his role as operations director of the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The DCMS has rebutted claims made by Roger Millward, chief executive of the Swimming Teachers'
The British Standards Institute (BSi) has published its new publicly accessible standard for the operation
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has responded to views expressed by the Amateur Swimming Association
Renfrewshire Leisure is the first swimming organisation in Scotland to be awarded the STAmark by
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
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Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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