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De Boer skating to success with rink project D
e Boer, international suppliers of temporary accommodation for large events and festivals, has created its first semi-permanent ice skating arena.
De Boer has transformed the site of a former multi-storey car park in Brixton, south east London, into a temporary ice rink which will be in place for at least two years. The semi-permanent venue has provided the ideal solution for Lambeth Council following the closure of an ice skating centre in nearby Streatham while a major redevelopment project takes place. The council needed to come up with an alternative facility for the thousands of skaters who take to the ice in Streatham each year and De Boer supplied the answer with a bespoke 2,500-square-metre steel- frame building complete with an international-standard ice bed.
It took just five months to construct the facility, which also includes changing rooms, offices, reception, café, storage and maintenance areas, toilets and spectator viewing for more than 160 people. Day-to-day management of the centre is being handled by market-leading ice leisure company Planet Ice, with specialist Dutch company Ice World International providing the ice bed. Existing management, staff and on-ice coaches
from Streatham have transferred across to Brixton to operate the venue.
Ice Rink Head Coach Diane Towler-Green – fou - times British, European and World Ice Dance Champion – says the new facility is one of the best in the UK.
She said: “At first we were worried about moving here because we were concerned about how small the site was and the level of facilities
Bikes, Bags and Breakfast Smoothies W
ith the countdown to
raising the first €1 million ticking ever faster, there are numerous ways of helping the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) edge closer to their goal at ISPO this year.
Since 2006, the European outdoor industry has been working together to collectively give back to the environment through raising money to put into conservation projects worldwide. 100% of membership dues and monies raised by members are put directly into projects sourced and voted for by the members, as well as the general public.
ISPO is no exception, and members are working harder than ever to keep donations coming in.
For the first time this year you can pick up a 4
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that could be provided but it’s absolutely amazing. The ice is very good and the facilities are marvellous.”
Work on the project commenced in August following demolition of a multi-storey car park. The building, which comes with multi-coloured cladding incorporating insulation and soundproofing, opened for business on December 19.
Patagonia
‘goody bag’ from the EOCA stand and use it to collect all manner of treats from member stands including neck warmers, hydration
bladders, socks,
walking boots and poles, wash kits and thermal mugs. A goody bag costs just €20 to collect goodies worth €140 and the deluxe goody bag will set you back just €60 for goodies worth at least €250! Every goody bag gives its owner the opportunity to win a Bergans rucksack as well.
Finally, when you need a spot of refreshment, head down to the ISPO Snow, Ice & Rock bar in Hall A6 – everything there is available for just €1 – and all the money will be donated by ISPO towards EOCA’s 2012 funding round, taking it a step closer to the €1 million goal.
announces new appointment of sales rep for UK North, Scotland and Ireland
S
teve Fisher is the new UK North, Scotland and Ireland Sales Representative for Patagonia.
Steve has a strong design background and has worked as a store manager at Snow & Rock for the previous 10 years. He is an avid climber and skier, so Steve and Patagonia appear to be a great match.
Commenting on his appointment, Steve Fisher says: “I’m so happy to be joining the Patagonia family at such an exciting time for the brand and hope to bring my passion of the mountain and my experience of retail into a brand I believe in.”
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