Activating the public realm for all ages on the agenda on 7 November Experts from Denmark and the United Kingdom will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 7 November at 2.30 pm in the framework of the 26th IAKS Congress. This workshop looks at walkability and sometimes “swim-ability” in the public realm, broadening the scope and definition of urban active living.
Properly operating leisure infrastructure in small and mid-size cities Experts from Denmark and Canada will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 6 November at the 26th IAKS Congress. This workshop will look at the challenges and the complexities of dealing with an ever-evolving community of users and the challenges of funding.
Punto: 2019 Platinum Partner We are excited to welcome Punto to be 2019 Platinum Partner of the 26th IAKS Congress and Presenting Partner of the congress session dedicated to active living infrastructure. Discover Punto Design - a leading Russian urban and park furniture manufacturer.
Active living infrastructure on the agenda on 6 November How to build stronger active living infrastructure in small and mid-size cities? The 26th IAKS Congress brings best practices from Canada, Denmark and the UK to you.
350 attendees from 35 countries Six weeks prior to the 26th IAKS Congress, more than 350 delegates have signed up. Registrations are coming from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, ...
IAKS to present at 26th TAFISA World Congress Tokyo 2019 On 14 November, IAKS Executive Board Member Yoshiko Osamura is presenting “Future Trends in Sports and Leisure Facilities” . The congress theme “Sport for All through Tradition and Innovation” draws inspiration from the Japanese context.
IAKS Japan welcomed eleven delegates On 17 September, IAKS Japan held the expert circle for sports and leisure facilities in Tokyo, Japan and welcomed eleven delegates. They learned about “The evolution of sports and leisure facilities in France and the role of the state”.
Signgrass adds new fun & play elements Signgrass is happy to announce the addition of several new play elements to their assortment. The new selection contains a step-jump game in the shape of tree trunks, several cute animals, leaves and separate tree trunks.
Innovative strategy at Smale Riverfront Park’s Destination Playscapes in Cincinnati As a part of a larger masterplan, the city of Cincinnati played host to an innovative and nuanced park project. The resulting design activated a wealth of multidisciplinary research and theory to create an engaging and challenging play space for children and families alike.
Best practices from Australia, Canada and the US on the agenda on 6 November How to build stronger active living infrastructure in metropolitan cities responding to different cultural, geographic and urban settings? The 26th IAKS Congress brings best practices from Australia, Canada and the US to you.
PARKITECT: 2019 Gold Partner We are excited to welcome Parkitect to be 2019 Gold Partner of the 26th IAKS Congress. With well over 400 installations in more than 40 countries, the Modular Pumptrack has proved to be an effective way to inspire non-athletes to get physically active within their communities on a regular basis.
Wonder Wood schoolyard and forest activity zone in Rebild In recent years there has been an increased focus on what happens in the schoolyard between lessons, and what play, exercise and motor skills can do for learning. In an area of 12,000 m² in the Rebild municipality, VEGA landskab has created an animating activity zone connecting the schoolyard with the nearby forest.
Curious?! Fun with Stylemaker® Floor Games New to the Stylemaker® app are motif templates for floor games. Jumping games, long jump competitions and Twister fun can all be made possible in no time – maximum variety for maximum fun.
26th IAKS Congress: Early bird registration until 30 September Save up to 30 per cent and secure your ticket to four days of keynotes, success story case studies, workshops, presentations…. and talks. Day tickets starting at EUR 40.
IAKS Japan invites to expert circle on 17 September in Tokyo, Japan Former project manager for the Ministry of Sport in France François Vigneau will report on the current situation in France and the challenges which sports and leisure facilities are facing.
IAKS LAC organises VI International Congress in Villavicencio, Colombia 10-11 October The 6th edition of the “Congreso Internacional IAKS LAC” is dedicated to “Operation, Design, Planning and Innovation”.
New member: Robbins Sports Surfaces, Cincinatti (USA) Robbins designs and engineers the surfaces that set the stage for a community or school’s greatest performances. A surface that promotes performance, speeds recovery and reduces injury.
New member: GRUPPE PLANWERK, Berlin (Germany) With its extensive expertise in the field of sports infrastructure planning, GRUPPE PLANWERK has been preparing nationwide integrated sports development plans and sports facility concepts.
