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ice skating news

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
Royal Caribbean is preparing to launch its new 18-deck ship, Wonder of the Seas, which
South Korea's largest airport could host an international museum as early as 2024. According to
Historic Belgian city Bruges has been illuminated with a 2km walk-through lighting and visual experience
Plans have been unveiled for an ice skating destination in east London. Featuring an Olympic-size,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
American architecture studio LPA Design have created The Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena –
Canada’s Méga Parc has reopened following a multi-million dollar steampunk-themed redevelopment that includes the building
Dutch fairytale-based theme park Efteling will transform into a “winter wonderland of twinkling lights, bonfires
Former Deutsche Bank executive Kevin Parker and former New York Rangers player Mark Messier have
The value of Olympic and Paralympic sports to the UK now stands at £19bn (€21.42bn,
One of Europe’s most iconic resorts has had a soft re-opening after nine years of
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A major adventure resort offering a wide variety of physical, thrilling and wellness activities, a
Swedish studio Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA) have proposed transforming a one kilometre stretch of “mundane
Architect Margot Krasojevic has designed an ice rink facility on a Russian lake that will
US National Football League (NFL) franchise the Green Bay Packers has revealed it is nearing
St Moritz’s Kulm Eispavillon – which hosted the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics – has
A Japanese theme park has faced a deluge of criticism after reports of an ice
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
A mine in western Quebec has become so popular with tourists that officials have been
Two Dutch architecture studios and a Russian firm have won an international design competition to
International innovators and architects NBBJ have revealed their latest unusual design concept: a series of
Barcelona FC officials have announced that 14 design teams are in the running to play
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, London, UK, has been given the green light to build a
The Miami Beach EDITION – a collaboration between entrepreneur Ian Schrager and operator Marriott International
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Spurs) has received final approval for its plans to build a
Work has started in Cardiff on a 3,000-seat £16m ice rink ahead of a 2015
On Saturday 27 July, Aquaterra celebrated the 40th birthday of the Sobell Leisure Centre, Islington
A London 2012 legacy project, aimed at getting more than 400 people participating in sport,
Disq Group is a new group fitness programme which uses the Disq – a belt
Aquaterra was delighted and honoured to welcome special guests Catherine West, Leader of Islington Council,
Over 350 young people celebrated the return of the highly successful Saturday Night Project on
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Sylvia Dunkley, has backed a new leisure scheme which
Netherlands-based De Boer Structures has transformed a former multi-storey car park in Brixton, south London,
The National Ice Skating Association (NISA) has relocated to the English Institute of Sport in
Annecy's 2018 Winter Olympic bid team has revealed that it has netted six new commercial
Plans for a redevelopment of the Tropicana site in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, appear to have collapsed
North Somerset Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its intention to back the Nightingale Group in its
North Somerset Council (NSC) has awarded the exclusive rights to develop the Tropicana site in
A large indoor destination snow resort could be created on the site of the 2012
A temporary ice rink is to be created on the site of a condemned car
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Footballer and entrepreneur
Ronaldo is estimated to command up to $3.23 million per Instagram post
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Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Insight
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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Recovery
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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Life lessons
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Insight
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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In a drive to support healthy hydration habits, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has launched a range of drinks bottles, including the new eco-friendly Ocean Bottle, to provide always-at- hand hydration solutions that are good for the planet as well as the individual.
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Cryotherapy
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Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
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ice skating news

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
Royal Caribbean is preparing to launch its new 18-deck ship, Wonder of the Seas, which
South Korea's largest airport could host an international museum as early as 2024. According to
Historic Belgian city Bruges has been illuminated with a 2km walk-through lighting and visual experience
Plans have been unveiled for an ice skating destination in east London. Featuring an Olympic-size,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
American architecture studio LPA Design have created The Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena –
Canada’s Méga Parc has reopened following a multi-million dollar steampunk-themed redevelopment that includes the building
Dutch fairytale-based theme park Efteling will transform into a “winter wonderland of twinkling lights, bonfires
Former Deutsche Bank executive Kevin Parker and former New York Rangers player Mark Messier have
The value of Olympic and Paralympic sports to the UK now stands at £19bn (€21.42bn,
One of Europe’s most iconic resorts has had a soft re-opening after nine years of
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A major adventure resort offering a wide variety of physical, thrilling and wellness activities, a
Swedish studio Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA) have proposed transforming a one kilometre stretch of “mundane
Architect Margot Krasojevic has designed an ice rink facility on a Russian lake that will
US National Football League (NFL) franchise the Green Bay Packers has revealed it is nearing
St Moritz’s Kulm Eispavillon – which hosted the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics – has
A Japanese theme park has faced a deluge of criticism after reports of an ice
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
A mine in western Quebec has become so popular with tourists that officials have been
Two Dutch architecture studios and a Russian firm have won an international design competition to
International innovators and architects NBBJ have revealed their latest unusual design concept: a series of
Barcelona FC officials have announced that 14 design teams are in the running to play
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, London, UK, has been given the green light to build a
The Miami Beach EDITION – a collaboration between entrepreneur Ian Schrager and operator Marriott International
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Spurs) has received final approval for its plans to build a
Work has started in Cardiff on a 3,000-seat £16m ice rink ahead of a 2015
On Saturday 27 July, Aquaterra celebrated the 40th birthday of the Sobell Leisure Centre, Islington
A London 2012 legacy project, aimed at getting more than 400 people participating in sport,
Disq Group is a new group fitness programme which uses the Disq – a belt
Aquaterra was delighted and honoured to welcome special guests Catherine West, Leader of Islington Council,
Over 350 young people celebrated the return of the highly successful Saturday Night Project on
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Sylvia Dunkley, has backed a new leisure scheme which
Netherlands-based De Boer Structures has transformed a former multi-storey car park in Brixton, south London,
The National Ice Skating Association (NISA) has relocated to the English Institute of Sport in
Annecy's 2018 Winter Olympic bid team has revealed that it has netted six new commercial
Plans for a redevelopment of the Tropicana site in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, appear to have collapsed
North Somerset Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its intention to back the Nightingale Group in its
North Somerset Council (NSC) has awarded the exclusive rights to develop the Tropicana site in
A large indoor destination snow resort could be created on the site of the 2012
A temporary ice rink is to be created on the site of a condemned car
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme open-house shock takeover
In a shift from tradition, Keepme have announced that the upcoming May Open-House session will be led by their expert Marketing team.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: Sustainable hydration – protecting the world, one sip at a time
In a drive to support healthy hydration habits, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has launched a range of drinks bottles, including the new eco-friendly Ocean Bottle, to provide always-at- hand hydration solutions that are good for the planet as well as the individual.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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