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2007 issue Q3


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04 letters
06
industry news
12
people news

13
sapca news
New qualification for the installation of sports and play surfaces

14
INTERVIEW: derek casey
The former chief executive of Sport England tells Kath Hudson why being director of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games bid is his finest moment yet

18 TALKBACK: risky play
Karen Maxwell asks play experts how providers can manage risk while offering stimulating play

23 RESEARCH: sports spending
Sheffield Hallam University’s Daryl Wilson and Richard Coleman explain that participation is key

26 european nations water polo
Karen Maxwell is briefed on the LEN European Nations Water Polo Trophy and looks at the sport’s prospects

28 NEW OPENING: community sport in litherland

Jonathan Ives discovers leisure and healthcare regeneration in Litherland

32 a grass for all seasons

Karen Maxwell takes sports advice from the turf experts

36 access all areas
Guy Brown checks out disabled access in the UK’s football stadia

41 tennis court makeovers
Bob Froud discusses the issues behind court refurbishment

49 sustainable sports provision
Silcock Dawson’s Barry Redman talks about establishing environmental benchmarks for sports buildings

53 LIGHTING CASEBOOK: croke park
As part of our regular look at lighting solutions, we profile the home of Gaelic football – Dublin’s Croke Park

56 social cohesion
Ted Candle speaks to Jan Upton about how sport is being increasingly recognised as a vital tool in building community relationships

60 autumn show previews
Karen Maxwell looks at what’s in store at IOG SALTEX, LIW AND FSB 2007 and gets some tips on sport paticipation from Jennie Price

65 dangerous waters
Vicky Kiernander looks at the lessons learned from the Peel
Centre pool tragedy in 2002 in readiness for the Corporate
Manslaughter and Homicide Bills

70 GROWING THE GRASSROOTS: triathlon
The sport is gaining in popularity and participation at all levels says the British Triathlon Federation

75 LEISURE-KIT FOCUS: skateparks

A round-up of the latest skatepark products and services, plus recent installations into leisure areas in Bristol, Ramsey on the Isle of Man and East Sussex

78 sapca directory
82 sports directory
85 diary dates
85 advertisers’ index
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19 Aug 2008
Gladstone Park to get upgrade
Brent Council has earmarked £1.2m to upgrade sports facilities at Gladstone Park in north London.
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19 Aug 2008
Funding boost for Welsh grassroots rugby
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has announced a new £1m funding initiative aimed at improving facilities at community clubs across Wales. A successful application by the WRU to the Foundation of Sports and Arts for £250,000 is helping to fund the new initiative.
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08 - 24 Aug 2008
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
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27 Aug 2008
Sports Business Summit
Crowne Plaza, darling Harbour, Sydney
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27-28 Aug 2008
IHRSA Traveling Seminar & Showcase
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Expression of Interest - Fitness Equipment
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