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Sport England and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to grow participation in sport. The deal recognises that, as well as national governing bodies (NGBs), operators have Brighton Pier’s fortunes have been transformed

the ability to help encourage image: benis arapovic/shutterstock.com more people to do sport. EfYc\>iflgZfeÔidj Both Sport England and gcXejkfj\cc9i`^_kfeG`\i the FIA will offer support for operators to build beneficial GVA Humberts Leisure has announced relationships with NGBs. A that Noble Group, the current owner of contribution to the digital Brighton Pier, has put the site up for sale legacy from the 2012 Games for the first time in more than 25 years. is also planned, by creating Noble Group has owned the Grade II*- online capabilities to enable, listed structure since 1984 and has helped for example, people to find transform its commercial fortunes, with 18 their nearest sports facilities. The new MoU recognises that operators can help drive up participation themed attractions and rides on offer. Sport England property The disposal of Brighton Pier will include director Charles Johnston said: “This agree- FIA CEO Dave Stalker added: “Our strate- the sale of the entire issued share capital ment further strengthens our relationship with gic goals are aligned so working together to of the Brighton Marine Palace and Pier the FIA as we deepen the links between opera- increase participation and bring benefits to Company, which was established by Act tors and the rest of the sport sector.” the sector makes perfect sense.” of Parliament in 1888.

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) I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj Ÿ:P9cXj^fnZfdgc\o >cXj^fn)'(+Z_`\] \o\Zlk`m\jk\gj[fne A ceremony has taken place to John Scott has resigned as the chief execu- mark the start of construction tive of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth work at the £13.7m Tollcross Games organising committee with immedi- Aquatics Centre in Glasgow, ate effect due to an “error of judgement”. which is to be used for swim- Scott has been replaced by chief oper- ming events at the 2014 ating officer David Grevemberg while the Commonwealth Games. search for a permanent replacement is car- The scheme has been ried out by the organisation. designed by an in-house team Glasgow 2014 chair Lord Smith said: at Glasgow City Council, with “The board has accepted his resignation for Barr Construction appointed an error of judgement he made in accept- to deliver the development. ing, and not declaring, an offer from one of Work will include the cre- Glasgow 2014’s potential suppliers.” ation of a new six-lane, 50m warm-up swimming pool to add to an existing 10-lane, A new six-lane, 50m warm-up swimming pool is among the additions 50m pool at the venue. Meanwhile, 1,000 permanent seats will be The facility will open in early 2013, with a added to the 1,000-capacity spectator area, new community venue also planned to replace with an additional s3,000 temporary seats to the fire-damaged Shettleston Burgh Halls. be installed during the Games. A pool-side Scottish sport minister Shona Robison said: event control room; fitness and health suites; “[This venue] will help to showcase Scotland’s and an upgraded café are also proposed, along world class facilities during the Glasgow 2014 with extended changing facilities. Commonwealth Games.”

The ruling allows LCCC to progress its proposals K?=:j\\bjkfb`Zb$jkXikjkX[`ldjZ_\d\ ;\in\ek?fc[`e^j]X`cj`e Fc[KiX]]fi[Xgg\Xc Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (THFC) has confirmed Derwent Holdings’ bid to block Lancashire that it is seeking public fund- County Cricket Club’s (LCCC) redevelop- ing towards its multi-million ment of Old Trafford cricket ground has pound Northumberland been rejected by the Court of Appeal. Development Project (NDP) The property firm – owner of the White regeneration proposals. City retail park – brought the action despite The Premier League club a High Court ruling in March in favour of had previously stated that the multi-million pound scheme. the development – centered Two new grandstands and a refurbished around a new 56,250-seat sta- pavilion accommodating 15,000 support- dium and designed by KSS ers will be part of the revamp, with the – was not financially viable. potential to increase capacity to 25,000 However, THFC has now with temporary seating. submitted an application for Round Two of the Regional Growth Fund in a bid to push THFC previously criticised a lack of public funding support for its plans :fleZ`cYXZbj9i`[^\e[ forward the NDP. jgfikjm`ccX^\m`j`fe THFC chair Daniel Levy said: “[The NDP] The proposals have already been approved would attract millions of pounds of additional by Haringey Council and mayor Boris Johnson, Bridgend County Borough Council has expenditure in the local economy and lever and will also feature a new heritage square, a backed plans for a new multi-million further private investment into the area.” hotel and improved public spaces. pound sports and leisure village on the site of a former prisoner of war camp. The proposals – including a 15,000-seat J>CcXleZ_\je\n:`iZX[`XeKiljkYiXe[`e^ rugby league stadium and a 2,000-seat foot- ball venue with two pitches – will now go to South Gloucestershire Leisure (SGL), a social a briefing event on 8 July to mark the official the Welsh Assembly Government. enterprise that operates leisure venues in launch of the new brand. HD Limited is leading the Island Farm the West County, has announced that it has It comes five years after SGL was chosen by Sports Village development, which has rebranded as Circadian Trust. South Gloucestershire Council to run venues, been designed by PJ Lee Architect and will The exercise forms part of the organisation’s with the Circadian Trust set to continue its also feature an indoor 4G training pitch and growth strategy over the coming years, with partnership with the local authority. sports hall; and tennis facilities.

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=lj`fej\Zli\j:_Xienff[ c\`jli\ZfekiXZk =`k+c\jjifcc$flkkfÊXZZ\c\iXk\Ë Fusion Lifestyle is set to invest £1.9m in Health club operator éner- upgrading three Charnwood Borough gie has announced that it is Council-owned leisure centres after secur- to accelerate the roll-out of its ing a 10-year deal to run the facilities. Fit4Less budget concept, after Loughborough Leisure Centre; South opening the chain’s 13th site in Charnwood Leisure Centre, Syston; and Chesham, Buckinghamshire. Soar Valley Leisure Centre, Mountsorrel, According to énergie, the are all in line for improvements as a result Chesham site has attracted of the new agreement. 350 sales in its first month- Meanwhile, an additional £2.4m will be and-a-half of business. The spent on equipment over the course of the 14th Fit4Less is now planned 10.5-year deal, with £3.9m to be invested in to open in Stockport. maintenance and repairs. Launched in July 2009, énergie has now set a new target of 45 openings for Fit4Less in the coming two énergie is planning to open 45 Fit4Less clubs over the next two years years. According to the group, an average Fit4Less club achieves around 700 commitment and escalating fees now have a members in pre-sales prior to each launch. clearly defined alternative to the traditional Fit4Less brand director David Beattie established health club groups. revealed that the no-contract model used by “Online social media has also played a large the budget chain has worked for attracting part in building awareness that has enabled us the clubs’ target market. Beattie said: “Fitness to communicate even more closely with mem- enthusiasts historically deterred by long term bers and prospective members.”

The work has preserved the original architecture ;lcn`Z_^pdi\fg\ej JXe[n\ccc\`jli\Z\eki\kfj_lk`eFZkfY\i ]fccfn`e^™-%(di\mXdg Sandwell’s Oldbury Leisure A health club at Dulwich Leisure Centre Centre will close its doors has reopened to the public, following the to customers in late October completion of a £6.1m redevelopment. ahead of the development of The venue’s pool reopened last October a new £18m complex, which is as part of the first phase of work, with the due for completion by 2013. gym launch marking the end of the work. When complete, Portway Housed in the original Victorian Dulwich Lifestyle Centre will com- baths, the 420sq m (4,521 sq ft) gym space prise a four-court sports hall; has been designed with the historic charm a hydrotherapy pool; a sen- of the original architecture in mind. sory garden; a climbing wall; The fitness suite houses 100 stations of a dance studio; and a gym. Life Fitness equipment and strength equip- A full-size artificial turf ment, as well as Power Plate and TRX kit. pitch for senior, junior and five-a-side football; a GP sur- gery; and a café will also form Portway Lifestyle Centre will feature a four-court sports hall and a gym E\n$cffb9cXZbgffc part of the facility, which will c\`jli\Zfdgc\ofg\ej offer healthcare alongside leisure services. Sandwell Council cabinet member for lei- The Portway Lifestyle Centre will establish a sure services Linda Horton said: “Oldbury An open weekend has been held on 2-3 July new centre of excellence, with a specific focus Leisure Centre has served the community well to mark the completion of an expansion on disabled users. It was one of four projects to but it is at the end of its useful life and Portway programme at Blackpool’s new-look Moor receive government funding in April. will be a superb replacement.” Park Health and Leisure Centre. Facilities include a four-court sports hall; a 25m swimming pool and separate teach- =@8cXleZ_\je\ni\j\XiZ_`ejk`klk\`e>i\\en`Z_ ing pool; and a fitness suite. Blackpool Council has developed the new The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has the current focus of research more towards gym in partnership with Life Fitness, which launched its new Research Institute at the structured forms of exercise. boasts a bespoke floor plan and offers more University of Greenwich, London The first programme will be the FIA than 50 pieces of Life Fitness equipment, FIA chief medical officer Dr John Searle, and Structured Exercise Research Study, which is including the Elevation Engage cv series the university’s Professor Alfonso Jimenez will an evidence-based, dose-response intervention and Signature Series Cable Motion. lead the new institute, which aims to re-balance study and is scheduled to last 12 weeks.

+ I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj Ÿ:P9l`c[]fi[c\`jli\m\el\j The Joint Consultative Forum GLL/Freedom Leisure has been appointed has released its latest stan- as the new operator for Guildford Spectrum, dards for Exercise Referral Ash Manor Sports Centre and Guildford – now out to consultation as Lido by the local authority. part of a 10-week process. Guildford Borough Council’s executive Once the consultation made the decision at its meeting on 16 June, period has concluded, the image: de visu/shutterstock.com with an initial 10-year management con- Joint Consultative Forum tract to start on 1 November. will consider responses in In 2009, the local authority commis- September and publish the sioned an independent review to look standards by early 2012. into the best options for the management The new standards build on of local leisure facilities, which prompted the work of the 2001 National the start of a procurement process. Quality Assurance Framework for Exercise Referral systems and the more recent British The latest standards on exercise referral are now subject to consultation Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health Guidance also includes benchmarks for lia- Exercise Referral Toolkit. bility and medico-legal considerations as well The standards set out the minimum require- as reporting to commissioners. ments for risk stratification of patients; the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) chief assessment of patients’ physical activity; and medical officer Dr John Searle said the stan- the communication between patient, exercise dards aim to pave the way for referrals to be referral instructors, and doctors. more widely used by medical professionals. A split-level, 85-station fitness suite is now open =fidlcXkfYffjkliYXegXibY\e\Ôkj6 K_\Gf[jc\`jli\Zfdgc\o fg\ej`eJZlek_fig\ Researchers at the University A split-level, 85-station fitness suite and of Bradford have devised a a six-court sports hall are among the first new formula for measuring image: matthew williams-ellis/shutterstock.com facilities to open at The Pods leisure com- tranquillity, which could help plex in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. to increase the health benefits Two exercise studios; a sauna; a spa bath; of urban and country parks. a steamroom; and a café with an outdoor According to Greg Watts, terrace were also unveiled at the venue on a professor of transporta- 4 July by North Lincolnshire Council. The tion noise at the School of Pods’ swimming pool opened on 11 July. Engineering’s Centre for Andrew Wright is behind the design Sustainable Environments, of the new complex, with S&P Architects the toolkit could help in the acting as the project’s delivery architects. design of better parks. Bowmer and Kirkland built the venue. Methods to assess noise lev- els and the visual setting have been devised by Professor It is hoped the new toolkit will help the design of more ‘tranquil’ parks DfY`c\dXib\k`e^e\kj Watt, which give each ame- ™+''#''']fi=`ke\jj=`ijk nity an accurate “tranquillity rating”. “Our research assessed what particular fac- Professor Watt said: “When people are sur- tors would improve tranquillity in green open A marketing campaign targeting mobile rounded by images of nature and hear natural spaces, and what factors would degrade it, so phone users with location-based messages sounds rather than mechanical noises they find that an overall tranquillity rating can be cal- and offering them a free two-day pass to the it easier to recover from stress. culated,” added Professor Watt. nearest Fitness First has resulted in 1,100 people signing up as new members. The “You Are Here” campaign by O2, the E\nÔke\jjjl`k\fg\ej`e@gjn`Z_ second-largest mobile phone network in the UK, used ‘geo-fences’ which are set up Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) has announced machines respectively, as well as free weights around a particular location, in this case a the opening of a new Profiles Fitness Suite at and stretching areas. Fitness First health club and gym. Northgate Sports Centre – the fourth local Northgate Sports Centre’s Profiles Fitness O2 estimates that with average mem- authority-operated gym to open in the town. Suite occupies around 81sq m (872sq ft) of floor bership costing just under £300 per year, The new 23-station gym has been equipped space and has been officially unveiled by IBC the uptake generated increased revenue of by Technogym, boasting 11 cv and 10 resistance mayor John Le Grys. around £400,000 for the operator.

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:G;J\d`eXi&DXjk\iZcXjjfm\im`\n LIW 2011 will see the introduction of the CPD Masterclass Arena & CPD Seminar Theatre, both of which are powered by Skills Active. Th ese exciting new features will give visitors from the fi tness industry the opportunity to collect CPD D`b\9ljjkXb\jfe@ife points through booking Jfc[`\iGfn\iYX^:_Xcc\e^\ onto training sessions and seminars for a taster of the Endurance Athlete, Mike Buss will be industry’s latest training pro- back at LIW aft er the fantastic success of grammes and products. his HERO100 Marathon Challenge culmi- Th e CPD Seminar Th eatre nating at LIW 2010. Th is year, Mike will be and Masterclass Arena, spon- taking on the IRON SOLDIER Powerbag sored by MYZONE, include Th is year’s show will include a number of training sessions and seminars Challenge in true Ultra style, completing training sessions from a range this challenge continuously during the fi rst of industry leading providers including STOTT will include eff ective forms of exercising both day of LIW in support of Help for Heroes. Pilates, Jordan Fitness, FitPro, Gymstick indoors and outdoors. Attendees will also have Th ere will also be an opportunity for visitors International, Premier Training, Peak Pilates, the opportunity to trial FIT2FITE’s ‘Fighting to take on the Iron Soldier Challenge them- Physical Company, FIT2FITE, Escape Fitness, Moves to Funky Grooves’ and the new free- selves. Further information: http://www. Premier Global and Keiser. Session highlights FORM Board which will be showcased by justgiving.com/LIW-IRONSOLDIER-H4H include ‘Unconventional Training’ with ropes, Physical Company. or visit the Jordan Fitness stand H650. chains and sleds, a freeFORM 30-Minute Please visit the LIW website for further masterclass from Physical Company and a information on how to book a place at one of session from Gymstick International which these exciting CPD training sessions. E\knfibn`k_k_\=`ke\jj @e[ljkip8jjfZ`Xk`fe Th e FIA Networking Lounge will off er the chance for attendees at LIW to meet with =Xd`cpYXj\[XkkiXZk`fej\[lZXk`fe representatives of the FIA. Th is interac- tive space will provide the opportunity for ]ifd:XikffeE\knfib attendees to network with their peers and ensure that they are in a position to max- For the first time at LIW, imise industry opportunities which have leading kids brand Cartoon been brought to light by the educational, Network is confirmed to feature and exhibitor content at LIW. Th e present a series of seminars ongoing partnership between LIW and focusing on the infl uence that the FIA will be exemplifi ed by this lounge children have on the activi- in addition to the brand new Spark of ties and attractions families Innovation Showcase. choose. A confi rmed session outline below, with details of other

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Sports Leaders UK (“The British Sports Trust”) is a life-changer - every year over 200,000 people take our leadership courses and gain awards. We use sport as a vehicle for people to learn transferable skills such as leadership, Bluecoat Sports Health & Fitness Club Centre, set in the magnifi cent communication, organisation and motivation. Using these skills, sports leaders grounds of Christ’s Hospital School, offers sporting activities ranging from JURZLQFRQÀGHQFHDQGVHOIEHOLHIDQGDUHEHWWHUDEOHWRDFKLHYHWKHLUSRWHQWLDO a fi tness suite, swimming pool and exercise classes through to kids’ club and parties. Open to members, non-members and local community Foundation Managers (Two Posts) groups we are seeking to recruit candidates for the following roles: 6RXWK:HVWDQG/RQGRQ5HJLRQVKRPHEDVHGLQVSHFLÀHGUHJLRQ Salary £30,990 to £35,339 with Company Car or Car Allowance Plus contributory pension up to 7% 2WKHU EHQHÀWV LQFOXGH FKLOGFDUH H\HFDUH YRXFKHUV DQG F\FOH WR DUTY MANAGER work scheme Full-time (40 hours per week) We currently require 2 Foundation Managers to join our Foundation team to Salary scale up to £17,000 pa promote and assist a wide range of organisations to deliver Sports Leaders UK DZDUGVDQGTXDOLÀFDWLRQV7KH\ZLOOLQQRYDWHPDQDJHDQGGHYHORSSURMHFWVWR make more courses available, particularly for the most disadvantaged people This role will include the responsibility for the successful operation of the DQGFRPPXQLWLHV7KH\ZLOODOVRHQFRXUDJHTXDOLÀHGVSRUWVOHDGHUVWRFRQWLQXH facilities, whilst working on shift basis (between the hours of 6.45am – to lead sport and activities in their communities. 10.30pm including weekends) and undertaking any specifi c projects as 7RDSSO\\RXZLOOKDYH required. Ideally candidates will have a related degree or a minimum of ‡'HJUHHOHYHOHGXFDWLRQRUHTXLYDOHQW at least 1 years experience in a similar role and a good understanding ‡3URYHQWUDFNUHFRUGRIGHYHORSLQJQHZSDUWQHUVKLSVDQGSURMHFWV of the leisure industry. Candidates must hold the RLSS National Pool ‡:RUNLQJNQRZOHGJHRI6SRUWV/HDGHUV8.$ZDUGVDQG4XDOLÀFDWLRQV Lifeguard Qualifi cation, the First Aid at Work and Pool Plant Operators ‡([SHULHQFHRIJHQHUDWLQJLQLWLDWLYHVZLWKGLVDGYDQWDJHGJURXSV qualifi cation. ‡3UHYLRXVH[SHULHQFHRIZULWLQJEXVLQHVVSODQVLPSOHPHQWLQJSODQVDQG delivering key objectives. It is essential that successful candidates have a positive, proactive ‡$EURDGNQRZOHGJHDQGH[SHULHQFHRIQHWZRUNLQJDFURVVVSRUWHGXFDWLRQ approach to work with a customer-focused attitude. In return we offer and youth and community organisations. ‡$IXOOFOHDQGULYLQJOLFHQFH excellent training, use of the health club facilities and the potential for ‡7REHEDVHGLQRQHRIWKHORFDWLRQVVSHFLÀHGRUZLOOLQJWRUHORFDWH career progression. &ORVLQJGDWH)ULGD\WK-XO\ Candidates should note that Disclosure Checks will be obtained. ,QWHUYLHZVZLOOEHKHOGLQ0LOWRQ.H\QHV Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at WK$XJXVW)RXQGDWLRQ0DQDJHU /RQGRQ WK$XJXVW)RXQGDWLRQ0DQDJHU 6RXWK:HVW www.disclosure.gov.uk For an application pack please contact Margaret Dougherty, Human Resources Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 24 July 2011. First Manager on 01908 689203 or by email at [email protected]. stage interviews to take place during the fi rst week of August 2011. Or download an application pack from our website www.sportsleaders.org.

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The Hogarth Group are currently looking to recruit a dynamic Health and Fitness Manager for The Park Club in West London. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and able to clearly demonstrate leadership skills to head up a well-established and highly skilled health and fi tness team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential along with a thorough knowledge of pre-exercise screening, exercise planning and health behavioural change. The successful candidate should also be IT literate as The Hogarth Group operates the FitLinxx Interactive Network. Relevant qualifi cations (to degree level or similar) along with at least one year in a supervisory role are essential. The role of Health and Fitness Manager will also carry duty management responsibility, therefore an understanding of customer service excellence is required. Candidates should send a CV and supporting letter to: Terry Rodham, Group Health and Fitness Manager, The Hogarth Health Club, Airedale Avenue, Chiswick, London W4 2NW Email: [email protected] www.theparkclub.co.uk

Duty Manager at the Rolls-Royce Leisure Fitness Centre SALES AND FITNESS Salary: £16,000 - £17,500, excellent benefi ts package DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 40 hours per week including evening and weekends Up to £28,500.00 www.inspireleisure.co.uk We are looking for an experienced Duty Manager Thrive on a challenge and enjoy exceeding targets? to assist in the general running of the Rolls-Royce Leisure Fitness Centre, a fully Inspire Leisure is looking for an outstanding candidate to provide leadership equipped gym, squash courts, sports hall, and class studio. for its sales and fi tness operation. You will: Essential criteria s be responsible for developing further our health and fi tness brand • Level 3 Gym qualifi cation and/or • Experience of devising progressive s be an outstanding leader with a passion for realising the potential of sales and fi tness operations impacting on member retention, sales growth and the Sports Studies/Science Degree personal training programmes, taking wider community. • Management experience within the fi tness assessments & delivering s have previous management experience within health and fi tness together leisure industry various group based classes with membership sales and income targets achievements. • IT literate • Be able to work alone and under own s Managing 2 facilities, across multiple disciplines you must have excellent commu- • Ability to communicate both in initiative nication and organisational skills with an innate ability to inspire and motivate. writing and verbally • Have a fl exible approach to work • Proven track record in customer care • Be confi dent, friendly, approachable If you are excited by the challenge we would like to hear from you. • Have a high degree of integrity and trust and enthusiastic To request information on how to apply please email [email protected] Or for further discussions Please send your CV to Michael Tietz, Rolls-Royce Leisure Fitness Centre, The contact; Tom McMutrie on 01243 850 210 HR on 01243 850 221. Pavilion, Moor Lane, Derby, DE24 9HY or email to [email protected] Subject to CRB. Closing: Friday 29th July

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