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New WHO-led study: Adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active

The first ever global trends for adolescent insufficient physical activity show that urgent action is needed to increase physical activity levels in girls and boys aged 11 to 17 years. The study produced by researchers from the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that more than 80 % of school-going adolescents globally did not meet current recommendations.

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International Ice Facilities Expert Circle met for first time

Inaugural meeting of the Ice Facilities Expert Circle, hosted by HDR architect and former professional hockey player Mark Hentze. IAKS Vice President Conrad Boychuk had invited international experts who design, supply, install and operate ice facilities either permanent or temporary. The participants identified differences between North American and European approaches.

New member: SSG Dienstleistung GmbH, Hamburg (Germany)

The Hamburg-based company provides the full range of professional playground services. These include playground planning, playground assembly, playground maintenance, sand-pit servicing, the installation of fall protection and the delivery of the playground sign.

New member: BASF, Ludwigshafen am Rhein (Germany)

BASF is a listed chemical company with a commitment to chemistry for a sustainable future. The six segments of its portfolio are Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions.

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New IAKS Future Trends for pools presented at ISWF

The IAKS pool expert circle has identified 16 future trends for public pools. They were presented to the public for the first time during the International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum taking place from 5 to 8 November 2019 in Cologne, Germany.

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Brilliant ceremony: IOC, IPC and IAKS award their international architecture prizes

Smiling faces among this year's winners of the international architecture awards for sports and leisure facilities. At the festive gala on 5 November 2019, the IOC, IPC and IAKS presented the much-coveted medals for exemplary architecture.

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IAKS General Assembly on 6 November 2019

President Dr Stefan Kannewischer welcomed around 70 members to the IAKS General Assembly. He reported on the activities of the Executive Board and the IAKS Office over the last two years.

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IAKS Nordic at the 26th IAKS Congress in Cologne

Join the Nordic Meet Up and Nordic drinks in Cologne!

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Properly operating leisure infrastructure in large metropolitan cities

Experts from Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 6 November at 2.00 pm at the 26th IAKS Congress. Often large urban areas suffer from outdated indoor and outdoor facilities that are difficult to effectively program and maintain. The process of offering meaningful programs and facilities is complicated by ongoing community growth and diversified expectations.

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New member: Dion Gosling, Brunswick (Australia)

The former Olympian, World Cup athlete, and New Zealand Commonwealth Games hockey silver medallist established 106 Architects to focus and specialise in the masterplanning, design, and delivery of sports-related infrastructure.

New member: NatürlichKunstrasen.de, Aschendorf (Germany)

NatürlichKunstrasen.de powered by SevenRelax Group GmbH offers customers various types of artificial turf for gardens, businesses, sports and play. The company from Lower Saxony attaches great importance to environmental protection.

New member: PENTA Architecture, Bandung (Indonesia)

PENTA Architecture claims to be the largest and most prominent design consultant in Indonesia for sports venue design. Their portfolio ranges from aquatic stadia, athletic stadia, soccer stadia, to arenas.

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Diverse and successful activity areas on the agenda on 8 November

Insights in “The planning of skate parks between subculture and the Olympics” will be given by Landskate Partner Veith Kilberth. Learn more about the “Skills Park Winterthur”: the urban activity area for the youth and for the young at heart in Switzerland. HCMA Managing Principal Darryl Condon’s presentation is dedicated to “Activating underutilized urban spaces”. According to CONVIC Partner Bryce Hinton from Australia, public open space becomes the life blood to a living city.

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Ice rinks for leisure and physical activity on the agenda on 7 November

Ice rink experts from Northern America will exchange ideas how to develop the planning and design of ice arenas beyond the traditional model. The international panel will provide examples of successful single-pad and multi-pad ice facilities for sports and leisure use, as well as community-scaled spectator arenas that bring an aspect of entertainment into the market.

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Making schoolyards places of active living for all

Experts from Denmark will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 7 November at the 26th IAKS Congress. Schoolyards can provide a uniquely accessible opportunity for those who have a more informal approach to active living. This workshop looks at some innovative approaches to schoolyard design as part of a larger and broader active realm.

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Social and financial sustainability of public pools on the agenda on 7 November

What is the benefit and logic of regional planning? Why should we calculate and know all life-cycle costs of a project? The 26th IAKS Congress brings fresh ideas from Canada, Ireland and Switzerland to you.

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Indoor recreational facilities for future generations on the agenda on 7 November

The international panel will show strategies for activating leisure elements into traditional sports hall concepts, as well as how to realize integrated concepts for recreation, cultural and social uses. The 26th IAKS Congress brings best practices from Canada, the UK and the US to you.

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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.