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Inspire Innovation – Drive Participation at NSC | IAKS 2024

Experience the future of community sports, recreation, play, and leisure facilities at NSC | IAKS 2024, APAC's largest industry convention and expo. The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) is collaborating with IAKS to create a global convention with impact. This year’s motto is “Inspire innovation, drive participation”.

Maritime Esbjerg

The elegant and the robust

Designed by WERK Arkitekter and Snøhetta, Maritime Center fosters activity, engagement, and learnings for the visitors since the building has room for everyone, from the experienced diver or professional kayaker to a crab-fishing school class or a random passer-by.

Carl Stahl Tower

Beyond the trees

The impressive treetop trail in Avondale House and Forest Park, Ireland, captivates visitors not only with its breathtaking views, but also with its modern design. The railing infill of the tower was realized by X-TEND stainless steel mesh, a stainless steel product by Carl Stahl ARC.

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New state-of-the-art training hall

The Heidelberg Gymnastics Centre offers everything that trainers and gymnasts want for optimal training. Covering an area of 1300 m², the hall offers a ceiling height of an impressive 10 meters, 3 pits with a total of 109 m² of open pit system. Spieth Gymnastics equipped the hall.

Rainbow Park Vancouver

A magnetic and multilayered “community porch”

Rainbow Park is downtown Vancouver’s first new park in over ten years, and a vibrant and inclusive gift to its residents. The design by DIALOG exemplifies inclusive and creative engagement tactics by an interdisciplinary design team. Bringing green space to the city centre, it provides a place to gather, engage in social activities, enjoy an on-site café, and take in one’s environs from the pedestrian bridge.

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FIBA Venue Guide presented to world-leading architects

The FIBA Venue Guide provides technical recommendations, best practice examples and inspiration to support the build and renovation of basketball venues. On 25 October 2023, FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre Senior Associate Jasmine Long showcased the guidance at the IAKS Congress in Cologne, Germany.

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Sustainable energy and workforce solutions

The ice thickness regulation system: Not only does it cut energy costs, but it also paves the way for more advancements in this sector. WM technics is thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in ice technology: pioneering Mammoth Autopilot 3D with an integrated laser levelling system.

Lindner Chemnitz

Sport hall complex Chemnitz

Lindner Group outfitted both sports facilities with ball-impact resistant ceiling constructions. The LMD-St 213 BWS system with emphasised joints was secured using hold-down clips to achieve the certified ball-impact resistance.

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IAKS Congress advocates for more resilience

Over 485 guests and delegations from 38 countries took the opportunity to learn about current trends and global approaches to sports facility infrastructure. The 28th IAKS Congress offered four days of stimulation with high-calibre speakers and inspiring contributions. See picture gallery.

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2023 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prize winners revealed

At the festive gala on 24 October 2023, IOC, IPC and IAKS presented their international architecture prize for sustainable, accessible and innovative sports and leisure facilities. Canada occupies a leading position in terms of the number of award winners.

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Networking and professional exchange on four days

A picture says more than a thousand words. Our picture gallery gives an insight into what happened at the IAKS stand at FSB, the inspiring conversations, dynamics, ideas and solutions at the 28th IAKS Congress.

aquanale and FSB 2023: co-located events in top form again

The trade fair duo attracted an audience of around 25,000 trade visitors from 123 countries to Cologne. In total, 824 exhibitors from 45 countries presented pioneering products, technologies and concepts from 24 to 27 October.

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2023 IAKS Trends Report out now

Design trends in sports and leisure facilities are continually evolving to meet the changing needs and preferences of users while addressing emerging challenges. As the world‘s leading association for these facilities, the IAKS aims to provide an overview of recent developments and industry trends.

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„Café Iberoamericano“ on 24 October

On 24 October 2023 in the afternoon, on the occassion of the IAKS Congress, IAKS LAC hosted a forum dedicated to „Realidades deportivas en paises hispanoparlantes“ (Current situation of sport in spanish speaking countries).

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New brochure: Getting your public pool facility right

Communities contemplating or starting on a public swimming pool project face a wide range of questions. This white paper from the IAKS Pool Expert Circle offers advice for successful decision making. It was presented as part of the ISWF at this year's aquanale. The brochure is available as a free download.

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IAKS LAC Board elected

On 24 October 2023, the IAKS LAC Board of Directors was elected for the term 2023-2025. All board members were re-elected, so that with the newly elected board a proven team can continue the work of the past years.

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On the way to NSC24

Experience the future of community sports, recreation, play, and leisure facilities at the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) | IAKS 2024, APAC's largest industry convention and expo. Save the date: 27 – 28 June 2024 in Melbourne, Australia

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How skate parks can be designed to be WCMX-friendly

Dr Veith Kilberth gives us a preview of an academic publication on the inclusion of wheelchair skating in skate parks, due to be published in 2024. It can also be seen as a call to municipalities to take action.

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