Sports news
Abacus completes Edgbaston installation
pete hayman
Abacus Lighting has announced that it has completed work on a £1m contract to install new floodlights at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham. Te project forms part of a £30m over-
haul of the venue, which is being carried out by Warwickshire County Cricket Club to enhance its international capabilities. Five bespoke cantilever masts contain-
ing 320 Challenger 3 floodlights have been installed at Edgbaston, which meet England and Wales Cricket Board regulations.
Rugby participation on the up pete hayman
A new study by the Centre for the International Business of Sport (CIBS) has reported that global rugby union par- ticipation is up nearly a fiſth since the 2007 World Cup. MasterCard commissioned
the research, which found that participation in Africa alone had grown by 33 per cent when compared with figures four years ago. South America and Europe
(both 22 per cent up) have also reported significant increases, as well as Asia – where partic- ipation levels have increased by 18 per cent. Te research uncovered three main factors
that have contributed towards the growing uptake of rugby union, including Rugby Sevens’ inclusion in the Olympics from 2016. Event hosting strategies that are linked to International Rugby Board (IRB) legacy
ISG has been appointed to build the new facility
Godalming Leisure Centre proposals approved
pete hayman
Plans for the construction of a new leisure facility in Godalming, Surrey, have been referred to the government aſter the £6m scheme was given the green light. Waverley Borough Council approved the
project at a meeting on 30 March, with the final decision now resting with communi- ties secretary Eric Pickles. Te Pozzoni-designed venue will be built
by ISG and will boast a 25m swimming pool and a learner pool, as well as a 60-station fitness suite and a dance studio.
Councillors adopt new Kettering facilities strategy
pete hayman
Kettering Borough Council (KBC) has formally adopted a new sports facilities strategy for 2011-21, following a meeting of its executive committee on 6 April. More than 1,200 residents and 30 local
organisations helped shape the new document in an effort to ensure that “appro- priate” facilities are planned. An “action plan” outlining facility
requirements forms part of the strategy, which includes a new purpose-built venue for Kettering Olympic Gymnastics Club.
10 Rugby participation has grown in the past four years across the world
schemes and a £153m investment by the govern- ing body in 2009-12 has also been credited. IRB chair Bernard Lapasset said: “This
report, commissioned by MasterCard, under- lines that growth is not just continuing, but is accelerating and is as prominent in emerging markets as traditional rugby countries.”
Green light for Castleford Tigers stadium pete hayman
Castleford Tigers rugby league club has been awarded detailed planning permission for a new 13,300-capacity sta- dium at Glasshoughton. Wakefield Council’s plan-
ning committee approved the project, which has been designed by Leeds-based Ramsden and Partners archi- tects and aims to secure the club’s Super League status. Te club has also recently
signed a deal with Opus Land (North) and Palmer Capital to sell its current Wheldon Road venue for redevelopment. Castleford Tigers chief executive Richard
Ramsden and Partners are behind the design of the Tigers’ new stadium “Opus Land (North) Ltd and Palmer Capital
Wright said: “Te delivery of the new stadium will act as a catalyst for further development of the Glasshoughton site.
will fully fund the new stadium construction immediately once planning permission has been granted for the current site.”
British sport ‘on track’ for 2012 medal success tom walker
UK Sport has revealed that 20 Olympic and Paralympic sports achieved a “green” rating as preparations continue for London 2012. Te new Mission 2012 Panel said that “posi- tive momentum” from last year has continued
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into 2011, with 11 of the 27 Olympic sports securing “green” status. A further 16 were rated “amber” and none
received a “red” , while half of the 18 Paralympic sports were also found to be in good health. Te remaining nine were “amber”.
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