Parks and Leisure Australia x SPORTENG
Title:
Delivering High-Performance Sports Facilities at a Community Level
Overview:
This webinar explores how local councils, schools, and community organisations can deliver high-performance sporting facilities within realistic budgets. Drawing on SPORTENG’s experience across both community and elite environments, the session will unpack practical strategies to achieve elite-level outcomes within everyday constraints.
As demand for quality sporting infrastructure continues to grow, facility owners and managers are increasingly challenged to balance performance, durability, and cost. This session will provide actionable insights into designing, delivering, and maintaining facilities that meet user expectations without exceeding available resources.
Key Themes:
- Delivering quality facilities on constrained budgets
- Designing for shared use across multiple sports
- Managing high demand while maintaining surface performance over time
- Seasonal considerations, particularly in the lead-up to winter
- Natural vs synthetic surfaces: benefits, limitations, and appropriate applications
- Evolving standards in sports facility design and their connection to elite-level practices
Presenters:
- Mardi Cuthbert, COO, Team Lead, SPORTENG
- Mat Poultney, Field of Play Consultant, SPORTENG
- Lucas Skelton, Field of Play Team Lead, SPORTENG
Target Audience:
- Local government asset and facility managers
- Parks and leisure professionals
- School facility managers and planners
- Sports clubs and associations
- Infrastructure planners and project managers
Learning Outcomes:
Attendees will:
- Understand how to maximise facility performance within budget constraints
- Gain insight into surface selection and design for multi-use environments
- Learn practical approaches to managing wear, demand, and seasonal pressures
- Develop awareness of current and emerging standards in sports facility design
- Be better equipped to make informed, cost-effective infrastructure decisions
Delivered by:
SPORTENG, in partnership with Parks and Leisure Australia