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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.

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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.

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Proplay Shockpads

Shock pads are an essential component as they absorb the impact when players fall on the pitch. ‘There are many different synthetic turf systems and it takes time for buyers to evaluate and understand which one they should choose,’ says Leon Behr, regional sales manager for Schmitz Foam Products.

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New member: Thomas Beyer, Hamburg (Germany)

The consultant to large sports clubs was full-time managing director of Hamburg university sport for almost 30 years, managing partner of a sports consultancy agency and director of the Hamburg Land sports department.

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New member: Enrique Maximo Galvez Gonzales, Lima (Peru)

Enrique Maximo Galvez Gonzales is a student of architecture and environmental urbanism at the “Universidad Cientifica del Sur” in Lima, Peru. He works in his grandfather’s architecture studio. His focus is sustainable planning and design.

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Early bird registration ends on 7 August

More than 600 delegates are expected to attend the 2019 IAKS Congress. Register today to take advantage of special very early bird rates available until 7 August. Day tickets starting at EUR 40.

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IAKS invites to General Assembly on 6 November

The agenda comprises the Executive Board’s report and the approval of the annual accounts from 2017 and 2018. Any member can submit motions to the General Assembly. The General Assembly takes place in Cologne, Germany during the 26th IAKS Congress and FSB trade fair.

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Polytan: 50 per cent less infill granules needed

The new generation of LigaGrass Synergy synthetic turf from Polytan needs a further 50 per cent less infill granules than its LigaGrass Pro CoolPlus predecessor without having to compromise on the highest standards of injury protection for players and the playing qualities of the turf.

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Extension and modernisation of Val Blu outdoor pool and sauna in Bludenz

Thanks to the placement of the clearly shaped poolscape at the lowest point of the site, the terrain now forms a kind of arena around the water surfaces. These consist of a competition pool with diving tower, a large fun pool and a wide slide.

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FSB exhibitor search now available

Are you already preparing your visit to FSB, the leading international trade fair for public space, sports and leisure facilities? The exhibitor search data base may serve you well. New technologies, product innovations, optimized processes and visionary plans!

New IAKS member: Barbara Sedlmeir, Mering (Germany)

Barbara Sedlmeir (Dipl.-Ing. FH) was sworn in as an öbv expert by IHK Schwaben (Swabian Chamber of Industry and Trade) in 2016. Her field of responsibility is the construction, production and maintenance of sports grounds. She has been running her own consultancy agency with two employees since 2018.

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New IAKS member: Sadahiro Mizumoto, Chigasaki City (Japan)

After being a professional handball player, Sadahiro Mizumoto started teaching sports activities. Since 2015 he has been working as a city council member in Chigasaki City in the Japanese prefecture Kanagawa.

New IAKS member: Helmut Haas GmbH, Wangen (Germany)

For over 30 years, Helmut Haas GmbH has been a specialist in the construction of new sports facilities along with their maintenance, regeneration and refurbishment in southern Germany and Vorarlberg. This includes natural and artificial turf pitches as well as athletics and beach sports facilities.

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Sport England publishes “Planning for Sport Guidance”

The Planning for Sport Guidance focuses on twelve principles which seek to help the planning system provide opportunities for all to take part in sport and physical activity. The guidance builds on the importance the Government places on the need for the planning system to enable and support healthy lifestyles.

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International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum in Cologne

The aquanale congress is being held for the eighth time. The International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum is focusing on eight areas. Public pool refurbishment, aspects of sustainability (in social and economic terms), and future trends are the topics to be dealt with.

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