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Reutlingen Polytan

Brimming with holiday vibes

A multifunctional playing field with basketball hoops and two PolyPlay Arena mini playing fields in the popular DFB size of 20 x 13 m have been added recently to Reutlingen’s attractions. The durable PolyPlay S all-round surface in brick red adorns the multifunctional playing field.

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IAKS LAC to host virtual meeting on 21 July

Experts from Argentina and Mexico will give insights about the "Tottenham Hotspur Stadium" (UK), Madre de Ciudades" (AR) and "Estadio Universitario UANL (MX). Register now, spaces are limited.

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Gary Conrad Boychuk appointed IAKS honorary member

Conrad Boychuk from New Westminster (Canada) has been appointed IAKS Honorary Member. IAKS President Dr Stefan Kannewischer congratulated Conrad on the occasion of the IAKS Study Trip to Greater Vancouver Area.

Gar Holohan

Swimming pool and sports facility planning

After 40 years specialising on sports design, Gar Holohan is weary of clients and architects continuing to make the same mistakes and waste scarce resources on badly planned and poorly designed sports and leisure facilities.

New member: Drees & Sommer, Vienna (Austria)

The European consultancy, planning and project management company has been providing assistance – analog and digital – to private and public clients and investors in all matters relating to property and infrastructure for over 50 years.

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FINA and Myrtha Pools collaborate on FINA’s Pools for All Programme

With the aim to promote and develop grassroots aquatics participation, FINA is pleased to announce that Myrtha Pools will support FINA’s Pools for All Programme for the next four years, providing swimming pools in locations around the world.

Troldtekt

Function meets design: Acoustic solutions from Troldtekt

When function and design are sensibly combined, this can make a huge difference to well-being. Successful examples can be found at the Paracelsus-Therme spa in Bad Liebenzell and at the Schwaketenbad swimming pool on Lake Constance.

BOCA seat

BOCA seat won 2022 Red Dot Award

Avant Sports new product BOCA seat won the 2022 Red Dot Award - Product Design Award. As the "Oscar" of the design world, the Red Dot Award jury consists of 40 designers, professors, and professional journalists from all over the world.

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Profound learnings and excellent networking at 2022 IAKS Study Trip

Visiting and learning from eight exceptional sports and leisure facilities on two days – this was the ambitious goal of this year’s study trip to Greater Vancouver, Canada. What are the take-aways? This is what the international delegates say.

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IAKS ANZ Networking Event in Melbourne Australia 12 July

In addition to the exhibition space, IAKS is hosting a members’ networking event on the evening of 12 July. Come and connect with like-minded professionals and promote cross-sector exchange, information sharing and knowledge-transfer, to support the growth of the sports industry. We would love to connect with those in Australia and across the globe.

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IAKS ANZ with two streams at 2022 SPLASH!EXPO

Prominent issues around community aquatic operations and design: IAKS Australia & New Zealand held the seminar on Thursday 22 June 2022 in conjunction with the largest aquatic exhibition in the southern hemisphere, the 2022 SPLASH!EXPO.

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Honorary member Prof. Dr Carlos Vera Guardia has died

He was a magnificent athlete, esteemed university professor and stalwart supporter of IAKS causes in South America. Prof. Dr Carlos Vera Guardia passed away on 22 June 2022 in Bloomington (MN), USA at the age of 93.

Colby pool

Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center (HAARC) for Colby College in Waterville

Key to the design by Hopkins Architects and Sasaki was deliberate transparency – conveying a sense of intimacy despite its expansive scale.

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New member: Bruno Plasencia, Doha (Qatar)

Bruno Plasencia is a PMP certified Project Manager and lawyer. He acts as advisor in legacy topics for the Panamerican Games and worked as Procurement Lead for the Lima 2019 Panamerican Games.

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New member: Emmanuel Morales, Salta (Argentina)

Emmanuel is a Registered Architect, with years of experience in projects in the field of commercial, hospitality, residential, and sports. He completed a Diploma in Executive Architecture and is specializing in Project Management, along with PMI standard.

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New member: Matthew Cohen, Phuket (Thailand)

Having worked in a staggering 80+ different countries throughout his career, Matthew has undertaken 40 % of the world‘s Class-1 athletics track surveying and line marking.

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New member: Brett Diprose, Melbourne VIC (Australia)

Brett brings over 20 years of dedicated sports architecture understanding and experience. He is focused on the delivery of sports infrastructure that directly impacts communities. Brett recently delivered the La Trobe Sports Park and Stadium.

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New member: RJ Houston, Broadway NSW (Australia)

The National Manager - Aquatics at Royal Life Saving Australia has an extensive background in leadership roles across local government, non-profits, aquatic facility management organisations and peak bodies, having started out in the industry as lifeguard and aquatic program instructor over 17 years ago.

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