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New member: Thomas Beyer, Hamburg (Germany)

The consultant to large sports clubs was full-time managing director of Hamburg university sport for almost 30 years, managing partner of a sports consultancy agency and director of the Hamburg Land sports department.

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New member: Enrique Maximo Galvez Gonzales, Lima (Peru)

Enrique Maximo Galvez Gonzales is a student of architecture and environmental urbanism at the “Universidad Cientifica del Sur” in Lima, Peru. He works in his grandfather’s architecture studio. His focus is sustainable planning and design.

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Early bird registration ends on 7 August

More than 600 delegates are expected to attend the 2019 IAKS Congress. Register today to take advantage of special very early bird rates available until 7 August. Day tickets starting at EUR 40.

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IAKS invites to General Assembly on 6 November

The agenda comprises the Executive Board’s report and the approval of the annual accounts from 2017 and 2018. Any member can submit motions to the General Assembly. The General Assembly takes place in Cologne, Germany during the 26th IAKS Congress and FSB trade fair.

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Polytan: 50 per cent less infill granules needed

The new generation of LigaGrass Synergy synthetic turf from Polytan needs a further 50 per cent less infill granules than its LigaGrass Pro CoolPlus predecessor without having to compromise on the highest standards of injury protection for players and the playing qualities of the turf.

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Extension and modernisation of Val Blu outdoor pool and sauna in Bludenz

Thanks to the placement of the clearly shaped poolscape at the lowest point of the site, the terrain now forms a kind of arena around the water surfaces. These consist of a competition pool with diving tower, a large fun pool and a wide slide.

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FSB exhibitor search now available

Are you already preparing your visit to FSB, the leading international trade fair for public space, sports and leisure facilities? The exhibitor search data base may serve you well. New technologies, product innovations, optimized processes and visionary plans!

New IAKS member: Barbara Sedlmeir, Mering (Germany)

Barbara Sedlmeir (Dipl.-Ing. FH) was sworn in as an öbv expert by IHK Schwaben (Swabian Chamber of Industry and Trade) in 2016. Her field of responsibility is the construction, production and maintenance of sports grounds. She has been running her own consultancy agency with two employees since 2018.

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New IAKS member: Sadahiro Mizumoto, Chigasaki City (Japan)

After being a professional handball player, Sadahiro Mizumoto started teaching sports activities. Since 2015 he has been working as a city council member in Chigasaki City in the Japanese prefecture Kanagawa.

New IAKS member: Helmut Haas GmbH, Wangen (Germany)

For over 30 years, Helmut Haas GmbH has been a specialist in the construction of new sports facilities along with their maintenance, regeneration and refurbishment in southern Germany and Vorarlberg. This includes natural and artificial turf pitches as well as athletics and beach sports facilities.

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Sport England publishes “Planning for Sport Guidance”

The Planning for Sport Guidance focuses on twelve principles which seek to help the planning system provide opportunities for all to take part in sport and physical activity. The guidance builds on the importance the Government places on the need for the planning system to enable and support healthy lifestyles.

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International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum in Cologne

The aquanale congress is being held for the eighth time. The International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum is focusing on eight areas. Public pool refurbishment, aspects of sustainability (in social and economic terms), and future trends are the topics to be dealt with.

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Jury selects winners of IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes

The international jury for this year’s IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Awards were challenged by the quality and diversity of the submissions. With a total of 98 projects submitted from 31 countries,

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HARO ranks first

The Germany test organised by the magazine Focus Money and the Cologne-based analytical and consulting firm ServiceValue has named HARO the flooring manufacturer with the strongest commitment to sustainability. With this TOP award, HARO partners have gained another highly persuasive selling point for high-quality and sustainably produced floors made in Germany.

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ETOLIS® – NEW PLAYGROUND

ETOLIS® is the new modular play equipment system from PLAYPARC. With its advanced components, PLAYPARC offers the greatest play value for children aged four to ten. Special emphasis is given to social aspects as well as to risks and communicative play. In addition, motor skills are trained in a playful fashion. In order to give free rein to children’s imagination and creativity, the design of a theme world has been deliberately avoided.

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The impact of climate in indoor pools on the architectural design

More advanced building technologies with improved insulation and air tightness allow for a new approach in the design. A better understanding on how disinfected biproducts in the water are formed, about the evaporation of gas from the water into the room, and the possible impact of these substances on health, call for a ventilation concept where the swimmer in the water plays a more important role.

Eight game changers

When attending a conference or expo, there is always the question of what learnings a delegate can ‘take back to work’. Martin Sheppard, co-founder of the National Sports Convention 2019 (NSC) identifies the eight game changers that will feature at this year’s NSC Sport and Recreation Expo which will provide delegates with learnings to implement into their own workplaces, systems and cohorts.

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New IAKS member: Marco Hortz, Mülheim an der Ruhr (Germany)

After studying to become a qualified expert in pool operation and his two courses in pool operation and sports management, Marco Hortz gains his Master Professional of Business Management (CCI) degree alongside his work. Hortz is employed full-time as head of pool technology at LEDOS AG.

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