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2024 IAKS Study trip to Australia: Spotlight on aquatic facilities

The 2024 IAKS study trip to Australia offers three options leading to Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane from 25 June to 3 July, combining traditional and modern sports facilities, cultural landmarks, and community engagement. Today we cast a spotlight on aquatic facilities of the tour.

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Workshop "Aquatic Access for All Abilities" - 21 May in Sydney

IAKS ANZ is excited to announce its upcoming half day workshop at the forthcoming ATSA expo on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at Sydney Olympic park. The workshop "Aquatic Access for All Abilities" aims to provide valuable insights into aquatic therapy and the availability of programs.

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Hybrid seminar 28 May: Efficiency and safety in aquatic facilities

On 28 May, IAKS Spain will gather leading experts in the field of aquatic facilities to explore the latest developments and best practices in efficiency and safety. From “energy efficiency analysis” to “pool safety discussions”, this event will provide valuable information and unique insights for all professionals in the industry.

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Webinar 29 May: Navigating the Paris Climate Agreement

Explore the ways to actively contribute to the goals outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement in the context of sports facility infrastructure. The webinar by LOA fonden and IAKS Nordic will see presentations of the „Reduction Roadmap“, the „Sustainability Hierarchy“ and „Organization of Sport Facilities and Public Value“. Attendance: free. Register now!

Ordos Spatial Experience

Spatial experience with river, steppe and desert

PLAT ASIA was commissioned to redevelop an urban square, SHIJIE, in Ordos, China, into an all-people-friendly smart sports park to meet the need for a healthy lifestyle. The site layout reflects the multi-faceted Ordos landscape with desert, steppe and river. The lighting, shading and navigation systems are controlled with smart technology.

New member: Dryden Aqua, Edinburgh (UK)

Dryden Aqua is one of the largest manufacturers of glass filtration media. As pool water filtration specialists, they have a unique knowledge combination and detailed understanding of the biological and physio-chemical reactions in water.

New member: Beca, Auckland (New Zealand)

Their expertise lies in designing aquatic facilities, competently combining imagination, practicality, and sustainability to elevate user experience. Whether it's leisure centres or sports venues, Beca prioritize both financial viability and adaptability, delivering enduring assets that enrich communities.

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US authorities: Synthetic turf with crumb rubber infill safe to use

EPA and ATSDR have released a wide-ranging report on crumb rubber infill used in synthetic turf fields. The study was launched to help address concerns raised by the public about potential exposures and health effects due to the use of recycled tire rubber used on fields as infill material.

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Sustainability for stadium seating

STADICHAIR gives discarded stadium seats a second life and emphasizes the importance of emotions by allowing fans to preserve a piece of their soccer history. The materials are sourced regionally to guarantee short delivery routes and German quality, prioritizing sustainability and regionality.

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A modernised sports paradise

A particularly outstanding feature of the renovation is the use of products for cleaning microplastics. The use of the ACO SPORT® filtration shaft ensures that microplastics released by abrasion from plastic surfaces, for example, are effectively retained.

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Safety and Aesthetics for Sport & Play

As a tested quality product, the X-TEND cable mesh from Carl Stahl ARC is suitable for various sensitive areas of application, including sports facilities, schools, daycare centres, residential and office buildings, as well as facade greening or horizontal fall protection nets, even in critical infrastructure.

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2024 IAKS Study trip to Australia: Spotlight on Brisbane

The 2024 IAKS study trip to Australia offers three options leading to Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane from 25 June to 3 July, combining traditional and modern sports facilities, cultural landmarks, and community engagement. Today we cast a spotlight on the Brisbane leg of the tour (2-3 July).

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NSC | IAKS 2024: Tackling the BIG Issues

On 27-28 June 2024 in Melbourne, Australia, embark on a journey through eight compelling Big Issue Topics at NSC | IAKS 2024, where industry leaders converge to dissect pressing cross-sector challenges and propose innovative solutions. This format promises to inspire thought-provoking discussions and catalyse transformative action. Register now!

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Designing for women sports: Don’t segment us, include us!

On the back of the two Australian sports venues Brisbane Lions Brighton Homes Arena and The Home of the Matildas, Populous Senior Associate Dr Irina Akhmanova describes the impact of the integration of female sports in day-to-day life of the elite and community sports societies, showing the commercial and social benefits from this integration.

IAKS UK seminar in Edinburgh 2024

IAKS UK event hosted 80 delegates from nine countries

More than 80 delegates and panellists converged in Edinburgh to hear and discuss the design, performance and operation of sports and leisure facilities to meet the demands of both elite sport and community use. Comprehensive facility tours at Meadowbank Sports Centre and Oriam - Scotland’s National Performance Centre for Sport – highlighted this unique learning and networking event organized by IAKS UK.

New member: SPACE & PLACE, London (UK)

As an award-winning architectural practice, they proudly maintain a team of 40 design professionals across studios throughout Europe. Annually, SPACE & PLACE deliver projects exceeding GBP 200 million in the sports and leisure sector, drawing over 100 million visits to our buildings each year.

Esportcat and IREC unveil study results on sports centre comfort

The reports provide valuable insights into the most common typologies of weight and fitness rooms in sports facilities in Catalonia and offer an overview of how the topic of indoor environmental quality is addressed in different countries. Read the full report on how to create more comfortable and conducive environments for sports.

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New member: Brett Andrews, Castle Hill (Australia)

Brett has worked across the sports, leisure and aquatic sector for over 25 years. In that time, he has held roles ranging from being in media, to events, venue operations and executive management. He is currently the Head of Sport and Wellness for a hospitality group.

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