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Stainless-steel swimming pools

Since September 2018, the ageing pool in Gänserdorf near Vienna has been partially torn down and rebuilt. Beyond its core competence – the construction of swimming pools – Berndorf Bäderbau also assumes the role of general contractor and bears the full responsibility for construction right through to turnkey delivery.

New IAKS member: X2 Architects, Huddinge (Sweden)

Learn to move, move to learn. X2 Architects wants the world to be everybody's playground. X2 Architects deliver designs for outdoor landscapes as well as indoor solutions for multi-sport uses such as parkour, play, gymnastics, OCR, climbing, and dance.

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New member: Doug Wournell, Vancouver BC (Canada)

Doug has over 25 years of architectural experience exclusively in sport and recreation facilities. He spent ten years competing internationally in track & field team. The combination of Doug’s sport background and his professional experience allows him to move comfortably between the boardroom and the locker room.

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2020 IAKS Study Trip to Greater Vancouver

The 2020 IAKS Study Trip will provide international delegates with an opportunity to visit one of the largest concentrations of IAKS-recognized projects anywhere. The travel package costs 265 euros for IAKS members (315 euros for non-members) and includes:

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Meeting the needs of today’s and future users

Lessons learned at the 26th IAKS Congress on day 3: Multi component indoor recreation facilities are a typology of sports halls which are well established in North America and in the UK, showing potential for new approaches in Europe. Presentations available for download.

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ASB GlassFloor awarded

With a total of five awards, the company has been honoured for various products and projects – a perfect affirmation for the strategic direction, motivation for the future and a confirmation of the rule that “great ideas prevail”. “Innovations are born when modern technology and inspiration come together” – that is the wording of the ISPO Award 2019 Jury’s justification.

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Waterslide activities

The revitalised "Norikus Bay" waterfront park in Nürnberg, Germany has a bathing cove as well as features including a fitness trail and a water playground. Both of these activity areas have been covered with high-quality synthetic surfaces from Polytan, duly adapted to the specific requirements.

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New advertising partner

Denmark’s national dressage trainer, Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, is sports flooring manufacturer REGUPOL BSW’s new advertising partner for equestrian flooring. The four-year contract was signed by the two parties in Bad Berleburg, the home town of the former Olympic dressage rider and location of the REGUPOL BSW head office.

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IAKS LAC co-organized accessibility seminar in Chile, 28-29 November 2019

An average of 50 professionals per day met for presentations in the morning and workshops in the afternoon. Architect Eduardo Elkouss from Spain reported on the work program “Architecture for all” giving a very interesting presentation on “Sustainable mobility: Cycleways and pedestrian circuits”.

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New WHO-led study: Adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active

The first ever global trends for adolescent insufficient physical activity show that urgent action is needed to increase physical activity levels in girls and boys aged 11 to 17 years. The study produced by researchers from the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that more than 80 % of school-going adolescents globally did not meet current recommendations.

IAKS member Smartconnection launches Guides for Synthetic Sports Surfaces

An independent and comprehensive resource comprising “Surface and standards”, “Football turf – synthetic and hybrid”, “Environmental and sustainability considerations”, “Challenges, perceptions and reality”, and “Maintenance of synthetic long pile turf”. The five volumes are downloadable on the Smartconnection website free of charge.

New member: International Kempo Federation, Bucharest (Romania)

The IKF (International Kempo Federation) claims to be the leading Kempo/Kenpo world governing body with hundreds of sport centers all over the world. IKF is an organization related to “Sports For All”, and is leading projects at schools and universities.

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Building and operating stronger active living infrastructure

Lessons learned from the 26th IAKS Congress. Taking best Practices from Calgary: The City’s response to providing both programs and facilities is based in part on “Influencing Trends” including the critical levels of physical inactivity, increasing child obesity, increased risks for women and girls, adults living alone, and the supporting traditional and non-traditional activity opportunities.

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International Ice Facilities Expert Circle met for first time

Inaugural meeting of the Ice Facilities Expert Circle, hosted by HDR architect and former professional hockey player Mark Hentze. IAKS Vice President Conrad Boychuk had invited international experts who design, supply, install and operate ice facilities either permanent or temporary. The participants identified differences between North American and European approaches.

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WM Mammoth Autopilot

Many visitors to the ice rinks of the future will rub their eyes in amazement at an ice resurfacing machine that can operate while the driver’s seat remains empty. This is the result of the innovative approach to ice resurfacing machines by the manufacturer WM ice technics of South Tyrol in Italy.

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Polycomp Jogging Track

Jogging is one of the most popular and common types of exercise. Whether the jogging track is located in a city or on a cruise ship, a floor covering that feels good is an important comfort factor. Polycomp Jogging Track comfort floor covering feels good underfoot and is joint-friendly for joggers and pedestrians.

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26th TAFISA conference in Tokyo: IAKS Japan shared IAKS Future Trends

In the framework of one of the main sessions entitled “Making change happen ‒ How to build communities through sport?“ IAKS Japan Executive Board member Yoshiko Osamura presented the IAKS Future Trends in Sports and Leisure Facilities.

New member: Naturfreunde Wien Kletterhallen, Vienna (Austria)

Throughout Austria and beyond, Naturfreunde Wien Kletterhallen GmbH is the biggest and best-attended climbing hall for bouldering and rope-climbing (indoors and outdoors), offering more than 3,000 m² of climbing space and over 300 routes in all degrees of difficulty.

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