The latest news and views from SAPCA
World record holder on board with SAPCA
Former 5000m world record holder and Com- monwealth gold medallist, David Moorcroft OBE, has joined the Board of SAPCA (The Sports and Play Construction Association). Moorcroft is best known for his world record-
breaking exploits on the athletics track – breaking the world record for 5000m in 1982. Since then, he has covered athletics events for the BBC, de- veloped the Coventry Sports Foundation – which owns and operates three major sports facilities in the Coventry area – and led UK Athletics as its chief executive. He is also the chair of the West Midlands Leadership Group for the 2012 Games, an organisation set up to lead and drive forward 2012 activity in the region. CEO of SAPCA, Chris Trickey, said: “As an independent director David will represent the voice of sport on the SAPCA Board – a role for which he is ideally suited with his extensive ex- perience in both athletics and the boardroom. “He also brings a passion for ensuring that
quality sports and play facilities should be avail- able throughout the UK and will draw on his experience of sports administration, funding and developing top quality sports amenities.”
Former Olympian David Moorcroft OBE will raise SAPCA’s profile in sport Moorcroft will take up his role with immediate
effect. Commenting on his appointment, David said: “I have known SAPCA for several years, as a result of my development of indoor facili- ties on behalf of UK Athletics, and I have always been impressed with its drive and enthusiasm in raising the quality of construction standards in the industry.” “My role will be to insure that the profile of
the organisation and its relationships with exter- nal bodies is good and that there is open dialogue. I want to ensure that the sporting world always refers to SAPCA when developing its facilities.”
SAPCA is the recognised trade association for organisations involved in building sports and play facilities. Its role is to raise standards, regulate the industry, improve skills, promote research, liaise with sports and governing bodies, and be the voice of the industry. Its aim is to ensure that only high quality facilities are built at all levels of sport, physical activity, recreation and play. The move to recruit Moorcroft to the SAPCA
Board follows an extensive strategic review by the organisation, the results of which was unveiled at its Annual Conference in January 2012 and high- lighted by SAPCA chair Eric Page (opposite).
SAPCA continues to grow
With more than 240 organisations now members, SAPCA continues to demonstrate that fostering excellence, professionalism and continuous improvement reaps benefits – not only for sports and play construction companies but, more importantly, for the specifier, buyer and user of sports and play facilities
THE LATEST NEW SAPCA MEMBERS ARE:
ABG Ltd – manufacture and supply of geosynthetics
ACT Global Sports BV – international manufacturers of artificial turf Ecosse Sports Ltd – specialists in sports surfacing installation Genan A/S – manufacturers of high quality rubber granulate Gewiss UK Ltd – lighting manufacturer Global Maintenance Ltd – specialists in sports surface maintenance R&J Hill Engineering Ltd – manufacturers of sports equipment
Reflex Sports Ltd – design, testing and supplier of timber/ hardwood and PU sports flooring Sekisui Alveo AG – providers of high-performance polyolefin foam Specialist Sports Surfaces Ltd – installers of synthetic surfaces Verde Recreo Ltd – artificial grass design, construction and refurbishment The University of Nottingham – physical recreation and sport department
For details of all SAPCA members, scan the QR code or visit
www.sapca.org.uk
Valuable resource for the sports and play industry
The new SAPCA website is a valuable resource for anyone involved in specifying, designing, building, buying and maintaining sports and play facilities. The website, which has been totally re- designed, includes codes of practice for the construction and maintenance of different sports and play facilities, information leaflets and guides, details of forthcoming events, help with finding a supplier or product and train- ing scheme or qualifications information. Visit
www.sapca.org.uk
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