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2010 issue 2

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3   Editor's letter: Evangelical about sport
We're not great at self promotion and as a fragmented industry without a proper representative body, we're vulnerable when it comes to making a case for our own survival More>>
 
6   Letters: Write to reply
We need to start exploring the options and making the most of them if school sports facilities are ever going to deliver their full potential. More>>
 
7   Analysis: John Goodbody
The new government's challenges. More>>
 
8   Industry news: £36m Surrey Sports Park opens
A new multi-million pound sports facility - Surrey Sports Park - has opened its doors at the University of Surrey, Guildford, after nearly two years in development. More>>
 
13   2012 profile: Chris Hespe
Kent County Council's head of sport, on creating a sustainable sporting legacy. More>>
 
14   People news: Reddish appointed Disability Chief
Tim Reddish has been announced as the new executive director of British Disability Swimming. More>>
 
15   SAPCA news: SAPCA exhibition dates announced
The Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) will present three Sports Facility Construction events in 2010. More>>
 
16   Interview: Sir Craig Reedie
The IOC official talks to Karen Maxwell about Olympic values. More>>
 
20   Fifa World Cup: Facility focus
We put the spotlight on Johannesburg's Soccercity football stadium. More>>
 
24   Growing the grassroots: Hockey
With the Women's Samsung Hockey Champions Trophy in Nottingham on 10-18 July fast approaching, the EHB highlights its strategic plan for the sport up to 2013 and beyond. More>>
 
28   Synthetic surfaces: SportSURF
Dr Paul Fleming and Dr Colin Young give an update on sports surface research. More>>
 
36   Swimming: Free swimming
A year into the government's initiative, Kath Hudson checks on its progress. More>>
 
38   Research review: The benefits of hosting major sports events
Deloitte reports on the lasting legacy of major sports events Chris Gratton gives his verdict. More>>
 
40   Women's cricket: Going large
Tom Walker finds out how the ECB is welcoming this market with open arms. More>>
 
43   Sports conditioning: Golf
Sports scientists advise Vicky Kiernander on how golfers can raise their game. More>>
 
46   Employment: Upskilling the workforce
Crispin Andrews looks at how to obtain the skills to work in the sports industry. More>>
 
32   New opening: Scotstoun
Pete Hayman finds out how the redeveloped stadium offers more than athletics. More>>
 
51   Tennis: Selling tennis
Kath Hudson on the LTA/AEGON link-up. More>>
 
57   Non traditional structures: Building schools for the future
SAPCA's Dr Colin Young looks at the technical guidance available for schools and LEAs in the building progamme. More>>
 
60   Sport-kit.net: Product focus
Wherever you are in the world, find the right products and services 24/7 by visiting Sports Management's free search engine www.sport-kit.net. More>>
 
62   Indoor flooring: Maintaining indoor sports flooring
Never underestimate the importance of maintenance to sports flooring says Karen Maxwell. More>>
 
66   Play: Playable communities
Susan Pape discusses the highlights of Play England's recent national conference at the British Museum. More>>
 
68   Big screens: Sport's new media age
3D TV, pitch-side ads and club TV. More>>
 
70   Lighting: Temporary lighting solutions
Karen Maxwell checks out Musco lighting rigs at the Winter X Games in Tignes and how Philips' LED lighting allows for night-time sports in South Africa. More>>
 
72   Buyers guide: Ground keeping
An update on grounds keeping products and machinery. More>>
 
76   Directories: SAPCA directory
SAPCA, is the recognised trade organisation for the sports and play facility construction industry in the UK. More>>
 
80   Directories: Sport directory
Be seen by over 5,500 active buyers in the most exciting full colour buyer's guide in the sports industry. More>>
 
83   Diary : Diary dates
2-4 June 2010, Stadia and Arena ExCeL, London, UK. More>>
 
Latest jobs
Spa Therapists

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Centre Manager

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Company: Parkwood Leisure
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News headlines
08 Sep 2010
ODA unveils Athletes' Village park plans

An "extensive" wetlands park is to be created at the site of the London 2012 Athletes' Village under new proposals confirmed by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

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08 Sep 2010
LC appoints new waterpark manager

Swansea's LC leisure complex has confirmed the appointment of Rachel Tobin - area manager of the Afan Lido in Port Talbot - as its new waterpark manager.

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Diary dates
07-09 Sep 2010

National Pool Plant Operators Certificate (ISRM)

Wales National Pool, Swansea, United Kingdom
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07-09 Sep 2010

National Pool Plant Operators Certificate

Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth, United Kingdom
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09-11 Sep 2010

People's Poker Tour 2010

Maestral Resort & Casino , Montenegro
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Property & tenders
Heritage and Leisure Business Opportunity

Location: Poole, Dorset
Company: Borough of Poole

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Southwold Pier For Sale

Location: Suffolk
Company: Christie + Co

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For Sale Freehold: Recently Refurbished Two Storey Nightclub and Bar

Location: Kingston upon Thames
Company: Bonsors Penningtons

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