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Aligned Leisure excitedly saw the return of children to the water in July with the recommencement of its Learn to Swim programs at two of its key sites across the state. After three months on the sidelines, students ranging in age from infants to adults at Mildura Waves and Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre eagerly returned to lessons, providing a valuable opportunity to continue building essential water safety skills and swimming development, in a fun and safe environment. In light […]

Aligned Leisure is pleased to begin the re-opening of aquatic facilities located in their local and regional communities, following a two-month closure in response to the COVID-19 health alert. A subsidiary business of the Richmond Football Club, Aligned Leisure operates 26 sport and leisure facilities across Victoria and New South Wales, with a strong focus on connecting with local communities to drive important health and wellbeing plans. This exciting step forward sees the return of lap lane swimming and warm […]

COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH THE KEY FOR ALIGNED LEISURE TO RE-OPEN FACILITIES In preparation for re-opening its facilities, Aligned Leisure has undertaken a research project with its members and customers to understand the concerns and expectations of communities. Aligned Leisure, a subsidiary business of the Richmond Football Club operates 26 health and wellness facilities across Victoria and New South Wales. In accordance with government restrictions, facilities closed their doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aligned Leisure has been […]

Nillumbik Shire Council has made the decision to engage Aligned Leisure to operate the Shire’s five sport and recreation centres. The facilities – Eltham Leisure Centre, Community Bank Stadium, Diamond Creek Outdoor Pool, Diamond Creek Community Centre and Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre – are currently managed by three separate providers. Aligned Leisure, a subsidiary company of the Richmond Football Club, is the current operator the Eltham Leisure Centre. Mayor Karen Egan said Aligned Leisure was an outstanding leisure […]

Richmond and Aligned Leisure held a three-day department conference in Wangaratta and surrounding towns including Whorouly, Myrtleford, Bright, Rutherglen and Oxley to give much needed support to the bushfire affected communities. Starting Monday March 2, the Tigers and Aligned Leisure had 52 staff members travel to the conference, staying at local hotels, eating at local restaurants, purchasing petrol and holding breakout sessions at cafes around different rural towns. It is estimated the Club tipped over $40,000 into the local economy […]

Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure has recognised its outstanding staff, players and volunteers who have best role-modelled the Club’s four values of United, Relentless, Disciplined and Aware in its annual Bunjil Awards. This is the sixth year of the Club’s annual peer-voted Bunjil Awards, and this year’s awards are represented by the Turtle, inspired by Richmond’s 2019 Dreamtime guernsey, designed by Daniel Rioli together with his parents. The turtle is Rioli’s totem, and is the dreaming and spirit animal […]

The VICSWIM programs conducted in regional Victoria are about to have an injection of more qualified swim teachers following Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s announcement today of an exciting partnership with Aligned Leisure, including the introduction of a scholarship program for new teachers. Under the new agreement, VICSWIM and Aligned Leisure will conduct several swim teacher courses between July and November 2018, aimed at increasing the industry workforce in regional communities but also assist in growing the number of VICSWIM programs […]

A 16-year old Paralympic world champion sprinter, a Para Alpine skier and a former Little Athletics competitor have taken out top honours in the female, male and junior sportsperson of the year categories respectively at the 2017 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. Held on 17th August at Price Waterhouse Coopers Southbank, the awards recognise the accomplishments of people with disability, those who support them and the inclusive sport and recreation sector across the state. Winners were also announced for […]

Mentored by Richmond Football Club defender Steven Morris, the Cardinia Young Leaders program will encourage and support young people (15-17 year olds) to become actively engaged as leading young citizens. They will work directly with local sporting clubs to encourage and facilitate the implementation of a healthy sporting environment. Participants will be exposed to leadership development programs including mindfulness, personality profiles, public speaking and teamwork. Participants will also be offered funded positions in accredited training programs such as pool lifeguard, […]