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IAKS expert talk on re-opening public pools

How is the current situation with regard to COVID-19 restrictions, and what is important when preparing the re-opening of public pools? On 6 May, five members of the IAKS pool expert circle exchanged their ideas via a video-conference. Learn more from Australia, Austria, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland.

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IAKS ambassador for Australia and New Zealand

“I am looking forward to increasing IAKS memberships within Australia and New Zealand. There will be a series of information sessions, and post Covid-19 there will be site visits as well other networking events”, Yvette said.

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Easing of Covid-19 restrictions in sport

In an announcement on 15 April, Austria has become the first country within the European Union to relax the rules on the practice of sport imposed in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. In the mass sports sector, the ban on using leisure facilities is to be lifted as of 1 May; ordinances to this effect are still to follow and only apply for the time being to outdoor activities.

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KO Kindergarten and Nursery in Matsuyama, Japan

Early childhood is the best time to encourage to an active lifestyle. The activity zone at KO Kindergarten and Nursery – invented by the architects at HIBINOSEKKEI, together with Youji no Shiro and KIDS DESIGN LABO – is based on the concept of “creating health by playing”.

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Werk 12 Leisure Centre in Munich, Germany

WERK12 is a mixed-use building with an expressive artistically styled façade and a joint design from MVRDV in cooperation with Nuyken von Oefele Architekten BDA, structural engineers Wolf+ and MEP specialists Teuber + Viel. A fitness centre extends over three storeys and a fourth floor is occupied by a swimming pool.

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2020 IAKS Study Trip postponed to 29-30 September

The 2020 IAKS Study Trip has been postponed from 26-27 May to 29-30 September. The new promising agenda includes a multitude of innovative sports and leisure facilities in metro Vancouver area.

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2020 Conference on Innovative Indoor Sports and Leisure Facilities: Dates realigned

The 2020 Conference on Innovative Indoor Sports and Leisure Facilities has been postponed from 13 May in The Hague until a later date. We are now working with all collaborators and Sportcampus Zuiderpark to re-schedule the conference.

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2022 Conference on Innovative Indoor Sports and Leisure Facilities

24.05.2022 | Sportcampus Zuiderpark

How to foster the development of modern modules for usage patterns and spatial qualities? How to implement this in decision-making processes and planning procedures? The IAKS is organising this conference specifically devoted to the exchange of international expertise among operators / owners, designers / consultants and manufacturers.

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Master planning in pool construction

Is it possible to refurbish and extend a thermal spa in the middle of a resort zone during ongoing operation?

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Richmond Olympic Oval at 2020 IAKS Study Trip

The signature venue of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, the Richmond Olympic Oval, has been transformed into a multipurpose international centre for sports competitions, recreation, health, wellness, and entertainment. Ten years after the Winter Games, it is one of the eight facilities to be visited during the 2020 IAKS Study Trip.