Sonic Security at the new St.Mirren Stadium
The new ground comprises of four separate stands, three of the stands are single tiered and of the same height with large windshields to each side. The fourth, the East stand, is taller but contains less seating. Barr Construction was called in to complete the construction of the 8000-seat stadium at a cost of around £8m.
£60 million prize up for grabs as Championship promotion goes to the final day
Paul Rawnsley, Director of the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, commented: “The financial prize for promotion to the Premier League will provide each of the promoted clubs with at least £35m of additional revenue in 2009/10, which largely bridges the revenue gap between the newly promoted clubs and the majority of their Premier League competitors. In addition, even if a club is relegated after one year in the Premier League, guaranteed parachute payments of over £12m per season will be received for two more seasons.”
It’s a turf decision
Interlock is a highly flexible surfacing solution ideal for venues, events companies, architects, landscaping companies or indeed anyone requiring a heavy duty, non-permanent grass surface that can easily be put together then taken apart and stored away. And with its deep cushioning layers Interlock is a safe surface for children to play on.
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Sawston Parish Council gets a new year bonus with Football Foundation and ECB grants
The two organisations have been working with the Parish Council ever since they were told that the existing pavilion on Spicer’s Sports Ground in New Road, Sawston would probably be unsafe by the end of 2009. [Read more] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sawston Parish Council gets a new year bonus with... [Read more]
Arsenal in the Community backs new Diploma
As many as 3,500 employers in the sport and leisure industry have been involved in the development of the diploma over the course of the past three years. A small number of these have been selected as employer champions, their role being to promote the diploma to their networks, represent the diploma... [Read more]
Gopak provides a flash of inspiration for MotorSport Vision
Gopak sourced for this client, bespoke ‘Flash’ chairs, which comprise a sleek, black teardrop-shaped seat with strong chrome legs. These complimented the red and black colour scheme of MotorSport Vision’s FIA Formula Two Championship function area, which is transported to a number of race circuits... [Read more]
The shocking truth about your Defibrillator… (there’s a one in ten chance it won’t work)
That’s why initiatives like the British Heart Foundation’s campaign to increase the availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been so successful, with tens of thousands of units now in place across the UK. And AED manufacturers have responded to the challenge by not only ensuring... [Read more]
Young footballers score as college and club team up
The partnership between newly-promoted Gateshead Football Club and Gateshead College’s Academy for Sport will provide more opportunities for young players to make the transition from college to professional football. [Read more] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Young footballers score as college and... [Read more]
Say it with screens
From the TV to the laptop to the mobile phone, we live in a world of screens. It’s only the oldest generations who grew up in a world devoid of them - and for the youngest, a screen of one sort or another is the natural thing to turn to when seeking information or entertainment. [Read more] SHARETHIS.addEntry({... [Read more]
LMA technical review of Additional Assistant Referees
In this season’s Europa League group stage, which commenced on 17 September 2009, UEFA implemented two new officials, known as AARs, to enhance the control of the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game, particularly inside the penalty area or where the AAR has a better view than the referee.... [Read more]
It would be a crime not to attend
However, as ‘encouraging’ as these figures are, there is still a long way to go and attending the annual Retail Fraud Conference, 20 April 2010, is again proving a popular choice with registrations from names including Abbey National, The Body Shop, Dobbies plc, JD Sports, Monsoon Accessorize, Office... [Read more]
National Apprenticeship Awards launch
More than 11,100 people began a Leisure, Travel or Tourism Apprenticeship in 2009 - an increase of 88% over the last three years. The Awards celebrate these starters and all of England’s apprentices, along with the businesses that employ them. [Read more] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "National Apprenticeship... [Read more]
Record number of new products at the Event Production Show
Around 40 new products and services will be announced at the Show. From eco-friendly light towers ready to illuminate any event with integrated CCTV, public address and Wi-Fi connectivity, to innovative stadium floor and turf coverings, designed to handle heavy loads and to provide the ultimate in ground... [Read more]
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