New member: Federesport, Bologna (Italy) Founded in 2017, the Italian e-sports federation seeks to give an organised structure to a new kind of sport which is growing enormously.
New member: Centre for Sport Facilities and Technology (SIAT), Trondheim (Norway) SIAT's aim is to develop scientific knowledge and technological solutions within sports facilities and sports technology, through research, education and dissemination.
Athletics centre LLN The world-class athletics hall opened in May 2019 in Belgium. All the sports surfaces have been made with Regupol from BSW in Bad Berleburg, Germany.
Effective rainwater treatment intercepts microplastics from artificial turf SPORTFIX®CLEAN to combat plastic contamination in water bodies
TAFISA is launching Mission 2030 Platform The platform provides practical answers across 12 themes, sharing good practices from a multitude of organisations who are undertaking exemplary activities to fight the physical inactivity pandemic.
Why attend the 26th IAKS Congress? Debates, keynotes, success story case studies, exchanges, conversation hubs, workshops, focus sessions, presentations…. and talks. More than 600 delegates from 50 nations are expected.
Developing active cities: Global strategies and initiatives What a great start on 5 November: The first congress session is devoted to international, national and local initiatives from around the globe. Experts will present global strategies and planning models to make cities better places for active living.
Enhance your visit to Cologne Once you are in Cologne discover interesting sports and leisure facilities in the surroundings of the trade fair city. For your convenience we have compiled selected sports and leisure facilities which are worth visiting.
Round up your knowledge on best practice in legacy Have you read the sb article on “Designing and running Olympic venues in legacy”? Prior to the 26th IAKS Congress, you will enjoy reading how London 2012 has balanced community use and commercial opportunity.
Hauraton: 2019 Gold Partner We are excited to welcome Hauraton to be the 2019 Gold Partner of the 26th IAKS Congress. Their core business is high-quality and modern drainage solutions that can withstand heavy loads or maximum speeds.
Polycomp Jogging Track - For a more pleasant running in urban living spaces Polycomp Jogging Track comfort floor covering feels good underfoot and is joint-friendly for the joggers and pedestrians.
Stylemaker® Evolution 3D - Ingenious figures out of granules with 3D effect Stylemaker® inspires and is equally perfect for planners and installers
Stylemaker® can do even more - for example, logos, blazons or individual motifs Stylemaker® makes it easy to create floor images online
Active living for all: 2019 IAKS Congress enhanced by four workshops These one hour workshops enable participants to discuss challenges and exchange expertise. Dedicated to a specific topic, these workshops provide an in depth learning opportunity. From schoolyards to the public realm for all ages. Browse the updated programme.
Indoor swimming pool with a view of Lake Ägeri Its breath-taking view of Lake Ägeri invites you to swim and relax. The glazing of the swimming pool on three sides offers swimmers a magnificent view and walkers a glimpse of swimming action.
New IAKS member: Convic, Richmond (Australia) The multiple award winning Landscape Architecture and Construction firm specialise in designing and building active outdoor spaces for the Youth including wheeled sports facilities such as skateboarding, scooters, inline skating and BMX.
New member: GT3 Architects, Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) Specialised in sports and leisure they have delivered a wide range of wet and dry projects throughout the UK. GT3 Architects position people, not buildings at the heart of their projects, which they like to call ‘People Architecture’.
New member: Sommer Needlepunch, Baisieux (France) Sommer Needlepunch is a manufacturer of reputation for sportsfloor protection tiles. The so called Giant Tiles are a durable and easy solution to protect expensive sportsfloors The tiles create better acoustics and a warmer atmosphere.
