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Sports Management news

Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
A wide-ranging facilities audit has been launched by Sport Wales in an attempt to improve
“Isolated” incidents of alleged bullying and duty of care failures within some Olympic sports are
A major sports city district with a striking riverside stadium at its heart will be
The stadium being built for Tottenham Hotspur FC – which will be one of the
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The workforce in the sport sector will need to become more adaptable and flexible if
The capacity of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium could be increased by almost 30,000 seats if the
Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes will host a conference for business leaders in Central
A grassroots tennis initiative that offers young children a free six-week course and tennis racket
KSDL, the firm that operates Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, has lifted the lid on the
To coincide with the publication of its new four-year strategy, the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Paul Thomas, who was appointed chair of Sport Wales last April, has been sacked by
The popularity of eSports competitions – in which opposing players compete at video games played
Pulse, the company tasked with operating the Football Association’s (FA) first two Parklife facilities, has
The government’s Code for Sports Governance, which recommends at least a 30 per cent gender
Liverpool has thrown its hat into the ring to stage the 2022 Commonwealth Games if
AECOM, the architectural firm behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan, has pledged to help
“There’s definitely a trend emerging as an increasing number of facility operators and event organisers
Public Health England and the Department of Health (DoH) should plough investment into outdoor recreation
The UK government has poured cold water on the possibility of allowing safe standing areas
FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) must “take the lead” on stadium sustainability to
The football association of Turkey has lifted the lid the country’s huge stadium-building drive, and
Sports Coach UK has poured cold water on the prospect of merging its Register of
Sport England is preparing to publish a “groundbreaking” piece of research that logs people’s attitudes
The chief executive of British Ski & Snowboard has hailed Dave Ryding’s historic second place
The local area surrounding the 61,000-capacity stadium being built for Tottenham Hotspur FC will benefit
People in Aylesbury, Preston and Weston-super-Mare will be able to play rugby for £1 on
A year on from delivering the first real piece of sporting policy in a decade,
The government department responsible for publishing UK Sports Governance Code – which has thrown the
Several sport and leisure facilities in Manchester, such as the National Cycling Centre, Taekwondo Centre
Fairhurst Design Group, the architect behind Salford’s MediaCityUK and Manchester United’s training ground, has been
The surprise package of this season’s German Bundesliga, Red Bull Leipzig, has unveiled plans to
Sportscotland’s “biggest-ever” capital investment in tennis signifies the body’s intention to put sport front and
As the imperative around fan engagement for sports teams grows, a number of modern, innovative
Sport England will step in and aid four governing bodies financially if UK Sport’s decision
Sport England has ushered in a new era of governing body funding, with director of
Shadow sports minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has encouraged local authorities to continue to spend on
Construction work has kicked off on Tokyo’s new National Stadium, the Kengo Kuma-designed stage for
Changes made to Sport England’s funding model is encouraging national governing bodies (NGB) to “rethink”
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
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Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Featured press releases
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Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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
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Sports Management news

Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
A wide-ranging facilities audit has been launched by Sport Wales in an attempt to improve
“Isolated” incidents of alleged bullying and duty of care failures within some Olympic sports are
A major sports city district with a striking riverside stadium at its heart will be
The stadium being built for Tottenham Hotspur FC – which will be one of the
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The workforce in the sport sector will need to become more adaptable and flexible if
The capacity of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium could be increased by almost 30,000 seats if the
Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes will host a conference for business leaders in Central
A grassroots tennis initiative that offers young children a free six-week course and tennis racket
KSDL, the firm that operates Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, has lifted the lid on the
To coincide with the publication of its new four-year strategy, the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Paul Thomas, who was appointed chair of Sport Wales last April, has been sacked by
The popularity of eSports competitions – in which opposing players compete at video games played
Pulse, the company tasked with operating the Football Association’s (FA) first two Parklife facilities, has
The government’s Code for Sports Governance, which recommends at least a 30 per cent gender
Liverpool has thrown its hat into the ring to stage the 2022 Commonwealth Games if
AECOM, the architectural firm behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan, has pledged to help
“There’s definitely a trend emerging as an increasing number of facility operators and event organisers
Public Health England and the Department of Health (DoH) should plough investment into outdoor recreation
The UK government has poured cold water on the possibility of allowing safe standing areas
FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) must “take the lead” on stadium sustainability to
The football association of Turkey has lifted the lid the country’s huge stadium-building drive, and
Sports Coach UK has poured cold water on the prospect of merging its Register of
Sport England is preparing to publish a “groundbreaking” piece of research that logs people’s attitudes
The chief executive of British Ski & Snowboard has hailed Dave Ryding’s historic second place
The local area surrounding the 61,000-capacity stadium being built for Tottenham Hotspur FC will benefit
People in Aylesbury, Preston and Weston-super-Mare will be able to play rugby for £1 on
A year on from delivering the first real piece of sporting policy in a decade,
The government department responsible for publishing UK Sports Governance Code – which has thrown the
Several sport and leisure facilities in Manchester, such as the National Cycling Centre, Taekwondo Centre
Fairhurst Design Group, the architect behind Salford’s MediaCityUK and Manchester United’s training ground, has been
The surprise package of this season’s German Bundesliga, Red Bull Leipzig, has unveiled plans to
Sportscotland’s “biggest-ever” capital investment in tennis signifies the body’s intention to put sport front and
As the imperative around fan engagement for sports teams grows, a number of modern, innovative
Sport England will step in and aid four governing bodies financially if UK Sport’s decision
Sport England has ushered in a new era of governing body funding, with director of
Shadow sports minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has encouraged local authorities to continue to spend on
Construction work has kicked off on Tokyo’s new National Stadium, the Kengo Kuma-designed stage for
Changes made to Sport England’s funding model is encouraging national governing bodies (NGB) to “rethink”
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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
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