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SUMMARY:SPORTENG Webinar - Delivering High-Performance Sports Facilities at a Community Level\, within Realistic Council or School Budgets
DESCRIPTION:Parks and Leisure Australia x SPORTENG \nTitle:Delivering High-Performance Sports Facilities at a Community Level \nOverview: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. \nAs 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. \nKey Themes: \n\nDelivering quality facilities on constrained budgets\nDesigning for shared use across multiple sports\nManaging high demand while maintaining surface performance over time\nSeasonal considerations\, particularly in the lead-up to winter\nNatural vs synthetic surfaces: benefits\, limitations\, and appropriate applications\nEvolving standards in sports facility design and their connection to elite-level practices\n\nPresenters: \n \n\nMardi Cuthbert\, COO\, Team Lead\, SPORTENG\n\n \n\nMat Poultney\, Field of Play Consultant\, SPORTENG\n\n \n\nLucas Skelton\, Field of Play Team Lead\, SPORTENG\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nLocal government asset and facility managers\nParks and leisure professionals\nSchool facility managers and planners\nSports clubs and associations\nInfrastructure planners and project managers\n\nLearning Outcomes:Attendees will: \n\nUnderstand how to maximise facility performance within budget constraints\nGain insight into surface selection and design for multi-use environments\nLearn practical approaches to managing wear\, demand\, and seasonal pressures\nDevelop awareness of current and emerging standards in sports facility design\nBe better equipped to make informed\, cost-effective infrastructure decisions\n\nDelivered by:SPORTENG\, in partnership with Parks and Leisure Australia
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/sporteng-webinar-delivering-high-performance-sports-facilities-at-a-community-level-within-realistic-council-or-school-budgets/
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