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Skypark Shenzhen

Skypark recreational urban strip in Shenzhen

The previously unutilised 1.2 km long rooftop of the southern terminal and depot building of Shenzhen‘s Metro Line 2 has been converted into a vibrant sports- and playscape.

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Facility Tour and Indoor Sports Conference 24 May, The Hague, NL

Registration open until Friday 20 May (12 pm - Berlin time) International experts will discuss modern approaches in programming and designing indoor facilities for school sports or community use. The conference includes a guided tour of the IOC IAKS Award Gold Medal winning facility Sportscampus Zuiderpark. An excellent networking opportunity to reconnect in-person!

2022 IAKS UK Spring Event on 04 May 2022 at University of Birmingham

An insight into some of the facility infrastructure for this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and exploring the legacy benefits of hosting major international sporting event. The networking event will give delegates a chance to learn more about the design and operation of the sports facilities at the university and a chance to explore them afterwards with a building tour.

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IAKS Conference on innovative sports and leisure facilities 24 May, The Hague, NL

International experts will discuss modern approaches in programming and designing indoor facilities for school sports or community use. The conference includes a guided tour of the IOC IAKS Award Gold Medal winning facility Sportscampus Zuiderpark. Early bird registration until 24 April.

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Webcast available: Four experts discuss innovative sports hall concepts

There is a clear need for adaptable, modularised and mobilised exercise spaces that are in the right balance with standard sports halls. Watch the webcast with sports hall experts Harald Fux, Daniel Glimvert, Casper Lindemann and Oliver Vanges.

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IAKS event calendar 2022

There is a lot going on in the IAKS international network in 2022. Looking forward to exciting events that offer a wealth of information and opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange with experts - worldwide. An overview is provided by the new IAKS calendar of events, both in-person and online.

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IAKS Study Trip 2022: new dates 14/15 June

Looking forward to exclusive sight visits with eight high-calibre sports and leisure facilities in the Greater Vancouver area. The 2022 IAKS Study Trip: background information, insights and international networking!

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Successful projects through effective project planning

Sports facilities – sports halls, outdoor recreation, artificial ice rinks, swimming pools and the like – are highly complex and have costly ongoing operational requirements. Over a facility’s lifetime, operating costs exceed the construction costs by a wide margin. Pool experts Darryl Condon and Dr Stefan Kannewischer explain why careful planning is crucial.

New member: Sportocioplus, Cuarte de Huerva (Spain)

The company is dedicated to the design, development and technical support in the construction of sports facilities and installations in general. Sportocioplus produces sports flooring and equipment, technical, vinyl, linoleum and rubber flooring, as well as artificial and natural grass for both sports and decorative use.

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IAKS and FIBA sign MoU

Both parties agreed to create an expert circle that can advise for the design, construction and renovation of modern basketball facilities; and continuously adapt and enhance the knowledge about architectural and building-related best practices and operational topics, including the areas of venue and event management.