An introduction to Special Report #35: Athletics Surfaces

di Bruno Grillini - 13 June 202312 June 2023

The classification of surface types given in the World Athletics manuals and the FIDAL’s technical indications call for an in-depth study to clarify the range of technical possibilities, remembering that each surface must be functional for the use that will be made of the sports facility.

Surfaces ‘up to standard

di Bruno Grillini - 13 June 202312 June 2023

Special Report #35: Surfaces for athletics – Any type is permissible as long as it meets the physical requirements.

Veroli: Renovation of the Cereate sports centre

di Riccardo Consoli - 8 June 20238 June 2023

At the Cereate Sports Center in Veroli (Fr), the grandstand and locker room building were newly built and the sports facilities were renovated.

In praise of the puddle

di Bruno Grillini - 11 April 20237 April 2023

How a little rain links our childhood games to today’s drought-related problems.

Balzers (Lichtenstein): a multi-purpose open-air space

di Sabina Orrico - 7 March 20237 March 2023

Playground, mini athletics track and games make up the multi-purpose open-air facility designed in Balzers by Swiss studio Wegmüller.

Cavenago di Brianza: fitness area at Parco Arcobaleno

di Bruno Grillini - 7 March 20237 March 2023

In Cavenago Brianza, in the province of Monza and Brianza, the Arcobaleno park gets a makeover today, starting with the new fitness area with a full complement of equipment.

A renovated pitch at the Youth Development Centre of Inter FC in Milan

di Bruno Grillini - 7 March 20237 March 2023

Milano Centro di formazione giovanile dell'Inter

At Inter’s Youth Development Centre in Milan, the synthetic turf at the Tribuna pitch has recently been renovated.

Upgrading of the football pitch in Romagnano Sesia (No)

di Barbara Potter - 7 March 20237 March 2023

The municipality of Romagnano Sesia, in the province of Novara, has carried out the replacement of the turf of the football field.

Vittoria Park in Brembate: 4 km of bike trails

di Cesare Lino - 7 March 20237 March 2023

Vittoria Park is the first theme park in Italy dedicated to cycling, combining fun for enthusiasts with the research and development functions of the two-wheel tyre company.

New swimming centre in Spinea (Venice)

di Cesare Lino - 7 March 20237 March 2023

For the swimming pool in Spinea, Venice, the designers’ aim was to create a place that was representative for the community, with architectural and urban quality in the buildings and public spaces.

Trevignano (Treviso): renovation of the athletics track

di Riccardo Consoli - 7 March 20237 March 2023

The athletics track of the sports centre in Falzé of Trevignano (Tv) has been refurbished with a high-performance surface.

Continuous Training

di Bruno Grillini - 8 February 20237 February 2023

The public administration needs to be updated and trained, like professionals, to cope with the needs and deadlines demanded by today’s procurement world.

Sports Hall in San Gervasio Bresciano

di Cesare Lino - 11 January 202311 January 2023

The new sports hall in San Gervasio Bresciano allows the practice of 5-a-side soccer, volleyball and basketball and will be used for occasional and temporary events.

Belluno: Renovation of the athletics facility at the Stadio Polisportivo

di Riccardo Consoli - 11 January 202311 January 2023

The purpose of the intervention at the athletics facility of Stadio Polisportivo in Belluno
was to renovate the sports facility and to improve security levels.

Abbiategrasso (Milan): reconstruction of the swimming centre

di Bruno Grillini - 4 January 20232 January 2023

The disused municipal swimming pool has been replaced with a new facility including indoor and outdoor pools and a spray park, built through a public-private partnership project.

Cremona, restyling of ‘Zini’ Stadium

di Bruno Grillini - 22 December 202220 December 2022

A historic facility that today, thanks to a careful preservation and renovation project, enjoys a contemporary feel in terms of comfort and functionality – necessary for a club back in Serie A – without losing its original imprint and recognisability.

Rackets

di Bruno Grillini - 20 December 202220 December 2022

A few thoughts on today’s emerging sports: from padel to pickleball.

FIFA World Cup 2022: the new and the traditional in Qatar’s stadiums

di Antonio Cunazza - 13 December 202213 December 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 could become an important case study of how a tournament of this size can change the paradigms of the ‘legacy’ left to cities in terms of structures and facilities.

Waterville, Maine (USA): Athletics and Recreation Center at Colby College

di Sabina Orrico - 13 December 202213 December 2022

New Athletics and recreation center at Colby College (Maine), with a multi-use field house, an Olympic-sized pool, a competition gymnasium, a fitness center, and multi-purpose studios.

Anzio (Rome): the City of Sport