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IAKS Spain invites to pool seminar on 25 March

“From Paris 2024 to the future: Circular economy, innovations and air quality in public swimming pools” will be the title for the next pool event hosted by IAKS Spain. Hybrid format, free of charge. Registration now open.

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Spotlight on schoolgrounds: 'Active wellbeing in communities', 10-11 April in Cardiff

Large new buildings may not be the answer to boosting activity. How to be imaginative with what you already have, and how to make existing redundant buildings or places like school playgrounds more beneficial and active for entire communities? Join Lisa Mari Watson and 12+ thought leaders for the seminar and facility tour in Wales.

IAKS Managementtagung 2025 München Programm

20th IAKS Ice Rink Management Conference: These are the topics!

Sustainable utilisation concepts for league and public operations, modern website, contract models for personnel service providers for cashier systems, catering, and cleaning, GDPR... Anticipate these and many more topics. See full programme and register now as early bird until 21 April!

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2025 IOC IAKS Architecture Prize in 100 seconds

Sensible sustainability and innovation, strong functional planning, exceptional architectural design... Does this sound like your project? Don’t wait to submit your sports or leisure facility to the 2025 IOC IAKS Architecture Prize! Early Bird deadline until 31 March.

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Decarbonizing buildings: A key topic at 29th IAKS Congress 2025

The latest “Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction” by UNEP and GlobalABC highlights both progress and challenges in the decarbonization of buildings. The 29th IAKS Congress will discuss sustainable solutions - particularly in energy-intensive public facilities like swimming pools and ice rinks. Join us from 28-31 October!

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Distinctive architecture interlacing fitness and nature

The architecture of SAFRA@CCK expresses itself with exuberant, distinctive forms that recall and inspire fitness – from bold super-scaled trusses to the precast pigmented concrete bulwark frontage symbolizing unity and strength. Yet beneath its robust exterior, it hosts a dynamic community of nature and people, flowing in through a central spine from the park.

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New IAKS team assistant Cathrin Völlmecke

Cathrin (32) has been part of the IAKS team at the Cologne head office since March 2025. As team assistant, she takes care of member services, is largely responsible for accounting, in particular invoicing, and supports the team with day-to-day and project-related tasks.

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Jannis Krampen new at IAKS team

Being student trainee, Jannis is responsible for planning and implementing IAKS's marketing and sales activities. He is responsible for preparing competitor, industry and benchmark analyses and acts as a competent contact for business partners in the IAKS network.

New member: National Sports and Cultural Center (Luxembourg)

COQUE prides itself on being a real ‘temple dedicated to sport and culture’ nestled in a huge 60.000 m² building characterized by rounded and harmonious lines. The venue includes an aquatic center, an indoor athletics track, a gymnasium, a table tennis hall, a martial arts area and a climbing wall.

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New member: Manuel Granja, Mason (USA)

A licensed architect in the USA, Manuel specializes in fitness facility design, exceeding 46,450 m² across 100+ projects, spanning residential, commercial, clubs, and resorts. He has collaborated with brands like Adidas, CycleBar, Lifefitness, and Marriott.

GEZOLAN news

Gezolan: Michael Karpe new CEO

Michael Karpe is taking over the baton from his predecessor Josep Roger, who is retiring after 25 successful years at GEZOLAN and the KRAIBURG Group. For GEZOLAN, this staff-wise development means continuity in the management, as Michael Karpe has been part of the GEZOLAN management team since the beginning of 2023.

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Update on IAKS webinar series 'Inclusive design'

Postponed to Thursday April 24. The webinar day will provide a broad overview of inclusive design in sports and leisure facilities. Mark your calendars for this free online event AND advance the conversation on creating accessible and inclusive spaces for all.

IAKS Managementtagung 2025 München Programm

20. IAKS Ice Rink Management Conference in Munich, 19-21 May: Register now as early bird!

The SAP Garden in Munich, which opened in September 2024, is the practical example of this year's IAKS Ice Rink Management Conference - and therefore THE meeting place for all directors, operations managers and other staff at ice rinks! Register now!

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Home for sport in all its facets, including eSports

The SAP Garden is the new home of ice hockey team EHC Red Bull Munich and basketball team Bayern Munich while three additional underground ice rinks serve as training and public facilities. The bowl can gather up to 10,796 spectators for ice hockey and 11,500 for basketball.

2025 Architecture Prize

2025 IOC IAKS architecture prize with six categories: Join now!

Experts call it the ‘Oscar of the architecture industry’: the IOC IAKS Architecture Prize. The exciting competition will be awarding innovative and inspiring sports and leisure facilities in six categories. From small grassroots sports facilities to stadiums for major events: submit your project now!

2025 Studens Awards

Young talent wanted: 2025 IOC IAKS Architecture and Design Award - Apply now!

Young architects and designers at the early stage in their career are kindly invited to submit innovative ideas, designs and concepts for sports, leisure and recreational facilities to the international architecture prizes launched by IOC and IAKS.

New member: Oris Jorth Desarrollo y construcción, Puebla (Mexico)

At Oris they are proud to be a leading Mexican company in the field of construction, rehabilitation, design and construction of both public and private projects. With a trajectory that spans more than a decade, the company has consolidated its position as a reference in the sector.

New member: kosaplaner, Leobersdorf (Austria)

As a general planner, Kosaplaner covers the entire spectrum of construction project management - from analysis to realisation. With expertise and experience in structural engineering, civil engineering and electrical planning, the team has been offering reliable solutions for complex construction projects for almost 20 years.

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