The latest news from SAPCA and its members
Harrod UK heralds an exciting age for Rugby
Harrod UK played its part in this year’s Rug- by League World Cup final by supplying its 17m Millennium Rugby Posts for the game. Played at Old Trafford, the game saw Austra- lia demolish New Zealand 34-2. “Rugby is certainly on a high at the mo- ment and Harrod UK has been at the heart of it since supplying posts for the rugby tour- nament at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India,” commented sales & marketing man- ager of Harrod UK, Kevin Utton. “This was followed by us also supplying the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup in New Zealand, the 2012- 13 RBS Six Nations, and the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens In Moscow.” Harrod UK also worked in conjunction with the RFU to supply 100 rugby posts to counties across the UK to commemorate the two-year countdown to England hosting the Rugby Union Word Cup.
David Moorcroft speaking at the Sports Facility Show at Allianz Park
Sports Facility Show 2013 addresses challenges facing sport
Allianz Park, home of Saracens Rugby Club, wel- comed a host of industry specialists for the final Sports Facility Show of 2013, run by SAPCA, The Sports and Play Construction Association. The show focused on sports facility funding, design, development and management and showcased a special focus on synthetic turf. Opened with a special seminar by former
The university’s new pavilion
£4m sports complex approved for University of Nottingham
Planning permission has been granted for the University of Nottingham’s £4m Riverside Sports Complex which will feature two purpose-built sports pavilions designed by Nottingham-based CPMG architects, with Kier as the main contractors. The 800sq m pavilions will provide spacious and flexible changing facilities as well as a viewing gallery to support the university’s thriving representative and intramural sports programmes. The site is one of the largest sports
playing fields in the country and once work is completed the two pavilions will provide the necessary changing provision to support the 20 full size football pitches, five rugby pitches, two lacrosse pitches, one American football pitch and three cricket squares, making it one of the best sites in the country for large- scale sporting events and tournaments.
5,000m world record holder and Commonwealth gold medallist, Dave Moorcroft OBE, the show hosted a variety of seminars covering a huge range of key topics for facility owners across the sporting spectrum, aimed at engaging with those involved in the development of facilities. Speaking about the legacy of the London 2012
Games, Dave Moorcroft stressed the need to focus on actively creating change. “We need to create a movement to help pro- mote change,” he said. “It’s hugely ironic that
the UK, as one of the world’s most successful sporting nations, has one of the lowest levels of physical activity. We should focus on creating a single strategy for sport for the next 10 years and bridging the gap between play and sports, particularly once children reach 12 years of age, when many aren’t as likely to actively engage in sport as their younger counterparts.” The event included expert industry speakers and 47 dedicated exhibitors, welcoming anyone involved in the funding, design, development and management of sports facilities, from sports clubs and schools to leisure operators. Chris Trickey, SAPCA CEO, was thrilled with
the turnout: “The Sports Facility Show remains an indispensable aid to help those involved in al- most every aspect of indoor and outdoor sports facility development. It’s absolutely invaluable to anyone involved in the industry.”
Register of Playwork Professionals launches
Following a successful four-month pilot, the launch of the Register of Playwork Profes- sionals at London’s Hayward Adventure Playground was warmly welcomed as an exceptional resource for ensuring children have the best opportunities to play creatively. The new register meets the growing pub- lic and private sector demand that playwork
staff have relevant qualifications and adhere to the industry’s nationally recognised standards. Lesli Godfrey, UK strategic lead for Play-
work and the Children’s Workforce, said, “Play is fundamental for children’s health and development. The register will raise the profile of playwork within the children’s workforce, ensuring rigorous standards.”
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