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IAKS UK event 15 June Portsmouth: Low-energy sports facilities: Register now!

Ravelin Sports Centre is the new BREEAM outstanding sports facility for the University of Portsmouth. The seminar will focus on the importance of low carbon / low energy facilities in the design and development of sports and leisure facilities. Tickets starting at EUR 50.

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IAKS ANZ activities at NSC 2023

IAKS ANZ has curated a line-up of esteemed guest speakers who will share their expertise during the 2023 National Sports & Physical Activity Convention. Also join us for the Architect Forum on 27 July and Annual General Meeting on 28 July!

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Submit for a guest speaker position at NSC 2024

IAKS in partnership with NSC will be hosting a joint and integrated conference in Australia in June 2024. Until June 15, experts are kindly invited to submit their abstracts regarding active cities, growing participation, play and play environments, sustainability, and sports surfaces.

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Research project on future synthetic turf surfaces

A scientific analysis of the design, construction and operation of synthetic pitches took place in Norway, including a life-cycle cost analysis, maintenance and users’ perceptions. The study also explores the value chain from delivery and operation to removal and recycling of old carpets. Read online in sb 2/2023.

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Sport England publishes new Active Design guidance

The guidance seeks to help planners, designers and everyone involved in delivering and managing our places to create and maintain environments that encourage people to move more.

New member: DGfnB, Grolsheim (Germany)

The association promotes the dissemination of swimming ponds, natural pools and outdoor pools with biological water treatment and is the link for specialists from a wide range of sectors in the industry.

New member: Planum Sport, Heidelberg (Germany)

For about 15 years, Planum Sport has been the contact for sustainable synthetic turf systems, innovative synthetic surfaces, natural turf solutions and energy-saving LED floodlighting systems.

SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau

All-in-one solution

The SportChamp is SMG’s flagship product for advanced cleaning and maintenance of sports surfaces and artificial turf. Ideal for pre-season spring maintenance, this all-purpose solution also performs flawlessly on artificial grass with alternative infill materials such as cork.

Perrot

A pioneer in irrigation technology

The core business includes irrigation for sports fields, golf courses, and other commercial applications. Additionally, Perrot assists football clubs and planners in designing the correct and resource-saving irrigation systems to suit any size and meet any requirements for all club divisions.

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IAKS Nordic organizes study tour to Helsinki on 24-25 May

The study tour will lead to facilities with a focus on energy efficiency, revitalization and sustainable design, and inspiring outdoors elements. Special rates for IAKS members. The annual IAKS Nordic General Assembly will be held in hybrid format on Wednesday.

Quzhou Stadium

Like a halo hovering gently above the landscape

Despite its impressive 30,000-seat capacity, Quzhou Stadium was designed to appear as a continuation of the surrounding landscape rather than an object standing out against it.

New member: Peters + Winter landscape architects, Bielefeld (Germany)

Peters + Winter landscape architects have been designing open spaces of all kinds since 1995, from the initial creative draft to the technical details. A significant proportion of their work has always been the design of playgrounds and sports facilities.

STADICHAIR

Setting new standards with upcycling and recycling

As upcycled fan products, the company gives stadium seating shells a second life as fully functional chairs for your very own home. The company also attaches great importance to sustainability and regional sourcing in its choice of suppliers. The goal is a high-grade German quality product.

Management innovations to drive community outcomes

David Burns, IAKS member and Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder with Collective Leisure will be on the panel. In the workshop session on 27 July he uncovers how sport, leisure, and physical activity can contribute to the wider system.

Polytan

Sustainable football turf

Under the motto “We make Plastic Better”, Polytan will upcycle used plastic and transform it into a synthetic football pitch. Unlike disposable plastics, which are used to keep food fresh for just a few hours, the average lifespan of synthetic turf is 15 years.

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The cable net with many options

X-TEND is a convincing, tested quality product for the often sensitive areas of application as a permanently installed safety net, at and in sports facilities, schools and daycare centres – as well as in residential and office buildings, and as a facade greenery net or horizontal fall protection mesh.

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IAKS UK event on 15 June in Portsmouth: Low-energy sports facilities

The Ravelin Sports Centre - the new BREEAM outstanding sports facility for the University of Portsmouth - will be the venue for the IAKS UK event in spring. The seminar will focus on the importance of low carbon / low energy facilities in the design and development of sports and leisure facilities.

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2023 IAKS Study trip to Tokyo, Japan: International delegates

The 2023 IAKS Study Trip offers a comprehensive sightseeing programme and perfect opportunities for networking with experts from Canada, Europe, and South America - and of course from Japan. Register now!

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