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inside this issue march2019


07 News Government needs to do more to offset decline in play spaces and a summer start for new stands at Lords Cricket Ground


11 Interview: Ben Dixon Talking to the commercial and property director of Anytime Fitness about its new interior design which aims to enhance the member experience


17 Comment: Brexit We talk to professionals from the sector to find out how they think Brexit will affect business in sport and physical activity


21 Focus: Adventure activities Demand for high adrenaline activities continues to grow. In this special focus, we look at Obstacle Course Racing, Ninja Warrior indoor activity centres and high ropes courses


31 Funding: Funding inactivity among youngsters We talk to Street Games about their recent £6.65m funding win and also to Sport England to learn more about their investment decision


35 Flooring: Form and function A look at some recent projects which demonstrate how gym flooring must look good as well as perform


40 SAPCA comment SAPCA’s new Code of Practice on the construction of bases will ensure they are designed and constructed to the standards required by UK sports governing bodies


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