On 18 May, international experts exchanged information and ideas via a videoconference on how to reopen sports grounds and public outdoor areas. The video cast is available free of charge at the IAKS Youtube channel. It aims at sharing current knowledge and offering learnings for your situation.

The community of aquatic, recreation and sports industry in Australia has developed an industry re-opening framework response, which is proportionate and is committed to providing safe environments for its employees and the community who are keen to exercise, recreate and participate in community sport within managed facilities and space.

How is the current situation with regard to COVID-19 restrictions, and what is important when preparing the re-opening of public pools? On 6 May, five members of the IAKS pool expert circle exchanged their ideas via a video-conference. Learn more from Australia, Austria, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland.

In an announcement on 15 April, Austria has become the first country within the European Union to relax the rules on the practice of sport imposed in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. In the mass sports sector, the ban on using leisure facilities is to be lifted as of 1 May; ordinances to this effect are still to follow and only apply for the time being to outdoor activities.