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SAPCA CONFERENCE
The Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) held its annual Conference at
St George’s Park in late May. Featuring
a number of high-profile speakers, the one-day event offered SAPCA members a diverse educational programme, as well as
a number of networking opportunities
This year’s SAPCA Conference was a special one for a number of reasons. Not only was it (due to the pandemic) the first to be held in more
than two years, but it also marked the association’s 25th year of operation. It also acted as a reminder of how
SAPCA and its members’ work to build an active nation is now recognised at
the highest level, through the design, construction and maintaining of facilities, as well as delivering initiatives to improve standards in sports and play construction.
In his message to conference delegates, sports minister Nigel Huddleston said: “SAPCA and its members play a really important part in the sports ecosystem and in achieving
the government’s goal of getting the nation more physically active. Celebrating your 25th anniversary is a significant landmark. I want
Outgoing SAPCA CEO, Chris Trickey (left) with Frank Dick OBE (right)
to offer my congratulations to everyone at SAPCA and thank the association for all it does to help create opportunities for people across the country to enjoy physical activity.
“Through designing, building and maintaining the nation’s sports and play facilities, you and your members have the power to change people’s lives. I’m sure that you will continue to do so – helping people live active lives – for the next 25 years and beyond.”
Climbing mountains
The conference kicked off with an inspiring keynote by legendary coach, Frank Dick
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