Operational and utilizational competence

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The city of Biel-Magglingen has long served as a backbone for elite sports in Switzerland. In recent years, a growing number of regional training centres have established themselves in the city alongside the leading national performance hubs. The most recent example is the Bözigenfeld indoor sports complex, a multi­functional training facility that serves as a home for gymnasts, sport climbers and roller sports athletes. The facility opened its doors last year and operates on the basis of an operational and financing model developed by BPM Sports.

What makes this new gem special is that elite and grassroots sports come together at Bözigenfeld, allowing the local sports scene to benefit as well. For example, it’s nearby schools that use the inline halls during the day. Overall, the operational guide­lines prioritize cost efficiency and a high degree of autonomy for tenants in both utilization and management. In return, tenants contribute corresponding rental fees, which help alle­viate the project initiator’s (the city) financial burden.

BPM Sports is a Swiss-based specialist for public-sector sports infrastructure, active both in Switzerland and in neighbouring countries.