Sport facilities unit
The Sports facilities unit is a centre of expertise for building techniques and functionality, for commercial and spatial planning matters, and for the management and maintenance of sports facilities. It makes its knowledge available to both internal and external customers as well as to its partners.
The core areas of sports facilities construction range from outdoor facilities, sports halls, swimming pools and ice sports centres to sport-specific facilities. The unit also lobbies for exercise-friendly residential environments and is involved in developing municipal and cantonal sports facility concepts. It makes this knowledge available to others through its publications, advisory services and educational activities. In addition, the unit provides support for FOSPO's own building projects.
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Teaching / education and training
Every year the Sports facilities unit organizes a conference in Magglingen to discuss topical issues as well as a visit to a sports infrastructure site. The unit is also responsible for running the CAS Sports Facilities course (DE).
Research and development
The Sports facilities unit collaborates with other universities in research projects relating to the further development of sports facilities.
Services
The Sports facilities unit can answer questions about the planning, construction and operation of sports facilities. Oral or written assessments, e.g. of project plans, can be provided.
Publications
Publications relating to standards and recommendations for the planning, construction and operation of sports facilities may be ordered in the FOSPO shop.
Useful documents
«Sports facilities» conference
The «Sports Facilities» Conference is held once a year by the Sports Facilities office of the Federal Office of Sport FOSPO.
Visits to sports facilities
The Sports facilities office organizes an annual visit to sports facilities for construction professionals and people responsible for sports facilities.
Directories of sports facilities and centres
These directories give an overview of Switzerland’s sports infrastructure and allow organisers of sports courses, camps and events to find suitable facilities.
FAQ sport facilities
FOSPO's standards and written recommendations are not legally binding, but are rather intended as planning guidelines that reflect the latest technology. They may be declared binding for particular planning approval procedures (planning permission, grants), or they may be consulted if the courts are asked to resolve legal disputes.
Eidgenössische Hochschule für Sport Magglingen EHSM
Hauptstrasse 247
2532 Magglingen