Baltic sport Group, the collaboration partner of Riga Football Club (Riga FC SIA) as well as designer of the Baltic sport village – a sports facilities job in Piņķi – are working together with KSS, the leading European design as well as style method of sports venues as well as facilities, whose leading designers as well as designers have took part in prominent jobs including the redevelopment of Anfield as well as the new AXA training Centre for Liverpool Football Club, among others.

KSS believes that Latvia has the prospective to ended up being the leading Baltic specify in offering elite football training centres as well as stadiums.

SIA Baltic sport group is establishing as well as producing what will be the largest as well as many contemporary personal football sports base in the Baltics, with an expected building expense of €50m.

The base, named the Baltic sport Village, will be not only be a training as well as game location for both young as well as experienced Latvian athletes, however likewise a prospective location for holding competitions as well as training camps for foreign club members.

In the developing as well as establishing of the infrastructure, Baltic sport group has engaged KSS, the leading European sports location as well as facilities design as well as style company, which plans to total building of the Anfield road Stand by 2023, bringing Liverpool FC’s house ground to 61,000 seats, making it the fourth largest stadium in the English Premier League.

“The change of Anfield” was discussed during the 2021 edition of ALSD International, held by Liverpool Football Club, with speakers Paul Cuttill, VP, stadium Operations, Liverpool FC, Debbie Camiseta VfL Wolfsburg Power, Associate Director, KSS as well as Jon Lee, Director, 20.20 Ltd; KSS being one of the primary event Sponsors.

KSS has just recently completed the new training centre job for Leicester City Football Club, with a 180-acre master plan as well as seven buildings, 14 full-size training grounds, a show area with a covered stand as well as a full-size covered area. 

First of its kind 
The KSS job in Piņķi is its very first facility of its kind in Eastern Europe, however, the business has completed a number of worldwide projects, including in Stade Océane, house to Le Havre AC in Le Havre, France, the Sammy Ofer stadium in Haifa, Israel, house to Maccabi Haifa as well as Hapoel Haifa, in addition to jobs in Slovenia, Belgium as well as Portugal.

Andy Simons, Founding Director, KSS said:

We are likewise delighted to have been included in the style of Ahmed Bin Ali stadium in Al-Rayyan, Qatar, which will be the primary location of the 2022 FIFA world cup Qatar™.

In establishing the conceptual style for the Baltic sport village project, KSS had a number of sources of inspiration, including the Krasnodar stadium Park in Russia.

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, with the Baltic sports village general Director, Daniels Petrovs
According to KSS, Latvia might ended up being the leading Baltic specify in offering elite football training centres as well as stadiums, as Simons highlighted:

These venues offer Latvia with the facilities for even more advancement of both domestic as well as foreign talents. The advancement of jobs such as Baltic sport village is the primary starting point to assist Latvia accomplish this goal.

Furthermore, KSS is persuaded that Latvia has the prospective to contend with the English Premier league teams, as Simons outlined:

Latvian clubs such as Riga FC continue to contend in the UEFA Champions league as well Camiseta Selección de fútbol de Brasil as European league qualifying Camiseta Sporting CP phases every year. In this case, it is really possible that, in the near future, we will see a Latvian football club contending with an English Premier league club.

Images, courtesy: Baltic sport group / KSS

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We’re pleased to bring you details on the most recent task of the Week – powered by GlobalSportsJobs – which is for an Athlete services UK & Ireland Coordinator Camiseta Corinthians Paulista (m/f/d) at IRONMAN. 

IRONMAN restricted are the organisers of IRONMAN events in the UK as well as Ireland.

Key obligations for this setting include:

Day to day athlete enquiries as well as services, answering emails as well as phone calls

Set up event registration develops in Active, handle entrances as well as the athlete database

Manage Charity, partner as well as pro entries

Maintain the website

Compile the athlete Guides as well as Race Briefings

Assist with bulk ordering

Order all athlete registration supplies for IRONMAN, IRONKIDS as well as night Run events

Provide appropriate material for athlete mailings as well as communications

Assist on social network updates when needed or have info to be announced

Generate regular statistics

Design as well as execute the registration experience onsite from begin to finish

Plan as well as execute welcome/pasta celebration home entertainment as well as presentation

Plan as well as execute athlete rundown material as well as slot allotment ceremony

Work with announcers, timing as well as referee in advancement as well as IT for award ceremony

Athlete welfare

And going to the complying with Events:

26/05/2019 rock N Roll Liverpool

09/06/2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire

23/06/2019 IRONMAN Ireland, Cork

14/07/2019 IRONMAN UK

12/08/2019 rock N Roll Dublin

25/08/2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Dun Laoghaire

15/09/2019 IRONMAN Wales

22/09/2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth

This task specification ought to not be regarded as special or exhaustive. It is meant as an outline of the areas of activity as well as will be changed because of the altering needs of the organisation. A contract will be made on the basis of a full time employment as well as for an indefinite time period.

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Katie McIntyre speaks with Paul Burgess, Head Groundsman for real Madrid CF, who recently topped a poll as the most influential figure in the turf care industry by Turf company magazine readers and was not only named the first European CSFM but also awarded the environmental certification for both the Santiago Bernabéu stadium and training grounds at the STMA.

KM: Firstly, congratulations on being named the ‘No.1 many influential figure in the turf care industry’ by Turf company and also on being named the first European CSFM and awarded the environmental certification for both real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium and training grounds at the STMA. how does it feel winning these types of awards?

Winning awards imply you’re doing something right, this is always a good thing to be told and it’s great to get recognition for your work, this last award was especially pleasing because it was voted for by my peers. I’m in a very fortunate position and I want to share that with people, help people and give something back and I believe this award represents those values.

KM: As Head Groundsman for real Madrid CF, you are responsible not only for keeping the turf at Santiago Bernabéu stadium to an elite standard, but also the practice pitches at the club’s world-class training facility. Can you tell us a little about the main challenges you face on a daily basis and how you conquer them?

I’m in charge of the Bernabéu, probably one of the most challenging stadiums in the world to grow turf due to its size, age, diverse usage, tight event turn arounds and extremes of weather. Our training facility is without doubt the flagship in professional training facilities with 14 pitches, high end landscaped areas and of course all the building facilities the site has to offer. We have 15 professional teams using the site and keeping everybody pleased and keeping the place in top conditions all year round with the climate and usage is very demanding.

KM: What role does technology play in keeping the playing turf in ideal condition? and what kind of turf solution/s do you have installed at Bernabéu and the training centre? i.e. natural grass/hybrid/artificial, a sub soil aeration/heating system, etc? 

We use grow lights in the stadium to try and combat shade, I was actually the first to purchase such a system to treat a whole pitch back in 2004.

The Bernabéu is in its 2nd year with a Mixto system, again a first for a major stadium, due to events we have to turn the pitch around in 10-14 days which implies returning, conventional turf we had been working with and with sensible success but once I found a hybrid system I could work with we developed that into a turf.

In the training ground, we have 2 fibre elastic pitches and 1 Air Fibr, the club put a huge emphasis on player injuries and we try to deliver pitches at the softer end on a clegg.

When you see the amount of injuries some teams are getting there are question marks over the systems they use. Some systems are harder than others and they increase the possibility of injury. There are systems that are great for the Groundsman but maybe not so great for the end user, we install systems with the end user in mind and not the Groundsman, this is something I have insisted on. Aeration is done every 7-9 days again with player Camiseta Ajax comfort in mind, all pitches have some form of pitch protection either with heating or covers.

KM: What are the essential elements of your Pitch management plan? and how essential is it to have a concise plan in place?

In all honesty, I don’t really have a great deal of planning. no one day/week is the same, so you react to the weather and ground conditions, some things you can plan but if you want to use a book to maintain a pitch you will come unstuck.

KM: As a UEFA pitch consultant, keeping yourself up-to-date concerning all the most recent technological advances, best practices, etc., is a must. how do you keep yourself ‘in the know’ so to speak?

I completely agree, I’m very fortunate that the club support me in this. I attend the STMA and GIS shows in America. I also attend Saltex in the U.K. and typically do 2 facility trips per year, plus I get to do the pre season trip with the team where ever in the world that is. This, along with speaking with various Groundsmen, and my own research keeps me well informed.

KM: You have certainly witnessed numerous advances in the Turf industry over the last decade. Which do you feel have had the most significant and many essential impact? and what kinds of developments would be many beneficial to the industry moving forward?

In the past, it was grow lights and field top makers, much more recently it was hybrid returf solutions, and now we have UV light to treat diseases (we have purchased 3 machines and are the first major venue and major training facility to go pesticide-, fungicide- and herbicide-free).

Goingforward, I believe the Groundsman should adapt, think much more of the end user when setting up a pitch, become much more commercially aware and assist in making stadiums much more multi use and financially viable (not just ‘get off the grass!’).

I believe products, systems and technology have all advanced, but we as Groundsmen have stood a little still. I do believe they all do a good job in in some cases challenging situations but I don’t believe we are moving forward at any speed.

KM: If you could give one piece of guidance to an industry colleague or someone aspiring to become a Head grounds Manager, what would it be and why?

Work hard, study, fight, think outside the box, be creative and ambitious.

KM: What are your thoughts concerning knowledge-sharing between industry peers?

For me this is very important. I have an open door policy here and anybody can speak with me, no secrets, not guarded. I don’t believe this is the case everywhere, but I hope this develops.

KM: are there are any current hot topics &/or best practices that you would like to comment on? 

This year, I got La Liga to purchase into the idea of all clubs giving an information sheet about the pitch 150 minutes before kick off. This includes the following information: game date and competition, last pitch use, pitch size, pitch type, turf type, is it hybrid, if so what type, hardness and rotational testing, ground temperature, watering schedule and weather for game day and pre game day.

This gets passed to both teams, media and referee, it creates transparency and makes teams and Groundsmen accountable, it helps see how and where injuries occur, it gives media information which stops speculation and keeps things facts based.

We also do this for the Champions league on a voluntary basis and I believe they will roll this out to every game in the future. I want to see this rolled out in all the other leagues too.

Huge thanks to Paul Burgess, Head Groundsman, real Madrid CF, for taking the time out of his incredibly busy schedule to do this interview. You can follow Paul on Twitter at: @paul_pburgess

Paul Burgess was recognised as the first European CSFM and awarded the environmental certification for both the stadium and training grounds at the STMA 2017. Image, courtesy: Twitter
 

Images, of Santiago Bernabéu stadium courtesy: real Madrid CF / Víctor Carretero

New Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

On January 31, 2014, Florentino Pérez unveiled what will be the Santiago Bernabéu of the future. on that day, the president of real Madrid announced the winning project of the international Tender for Architectural Ideas, which was that of the joint candidature of GMP Arquitectos and L35 Ribas.

Pérez explained:

Once again we should take on a challenge that will change our history. In this stadium a large part of our legend was born and our greatness will continue to grow here.

The winning design included the construction of a spectacular outer-skin, which will engulf the stadium. The eastern façade will feature a huge screen that will be used on special occasions to show the interior on the outside. The skin will come alive through an LED system, allowing the Bernabéu to communicate with its surroundings.

The stadium will be equipped with the most recent technology: information and communication systems, 360-degree screens positioned above the stands and state-of-the-art management systems. It will be safer and much more comfortable for spectators. The project has taken into account the sustainable use of energy.

The plan includes the construction of retail, Camiseta Eintracht Frankfurt leisure and restaurant zones, a hotel and underground parking. The Bernabéu will be transformed and the museum improved. The retractable roofing system will allow the stadium to be used for various sporting events. Moreover, the nature of the design will allow its construction to be carried out without interrupting the normal sporting calendar.

Pérez explained:

We want the Santiago Bernabéu to become the best stadium in the world. The new twenty-first century Bernabéu will continue to be a hallowed ground and it will remain in the heart of our city and be a model and icon in world football. A Bernabéu for all our fans and members to be happy of.

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growth mindset is the belief that you can improve your intelligence, abilities and performance. A growth mindset is useful to many different groups of people: teachers, students, professionals, athletes… However, one group that growth mindset may be particularly valuable for is children with special educational needs (SEN).

SEN children find it harder to learn than other children Camiseta PSV Eindhoven their age, which can lead to a variety of difficulties, including:

Struggling with schoolwork;

Trouble communicating, including expressing themselves and understanding others;

Behaviour problems;

Difficulties making friends;

Finding it difficult to organise themselves.

So, how can we harness the power of growth mindset to help children experiencing these kinds of difficulties?

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Grow their learning

By definition, SEN children struggle with their learning. They may have particular difficulties in certain subjects – for example, claiming that they’re no good at maths. They can get frustrated and demotivated, and typically display a fixed mindset belief that they just can’t do it, it’s a lost cause. This can lead them to give up, believing that they are not as bright as others.

Growth mindset helps children to change this view from “I just can’t do it” to “I can’t do it yet”, with the all important “yet” illustrating to children that they can improve and develop Camiseta Selección de fútbol de México their abilities. For example, researchers in this study provided growth mindset training to SEN children and found that it improved their motivation for learning.

Growth mindset also helps children to cope better with mistakes, by seeing setbacks as something that can help them learn and improve, rather than proof that they’re not capable of doing it. This of course, can help SEN children to overcome “stuck points” in their learning, developing their resilience.

Teachers can help with this through praising children for hard work and effort rather than for any natural ability. This helps children to Camiseta Manchester United realise their potential and that they can do and learn pretty much anything if they put their mind to it.

Help them manage their own behaviour

As well as learning difficulties, it’s common for SEN children to display some problem behaviours, which typically come from them feeling “stuck” in their bodies and minds. When they try to communicate these feelings, it can come out as explosive emotions and behaviours. SEN children may struggle to deal with emotions such as anger and anxiety and end up blaming others for their misbehaviours and emotional outbursts. For example, they might say “he made me angry, so I kicked the chair”, defaulting their kicking the chair on the person who made them angry.

Growth mindset teaches children that they are in control, of their intelligence and performance but of their behaviours too. developing a growth mindset encourages SEN children to take more responsibility for their own behaviours, allowing them to take control of them. This can reduce their stress and aggression, improve their well-being, help them to deal with their emotions, and improve unhelpful behaviours.

Helps them get through the Coronavirus crisis

Finally, growth mindset can help SEN children to cope with the stresses and worries of the Coronavirus crisis. The pandemic has presented challenges for everyone, but particularly for vulnerable groups, including SEN children. They may be more at risk of falling behind, and more unsettled and stressed by all the change and uncertainty.

Since growth mindset can help children to regulate their emotions better, and help them to see things more positively, developing a growth mindset can help SEN children to be more resilient during these tough times.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Children with special educational needs can experience a variety of difficulties in their lives. Although they may share these difficulties with many other children, such as struggling with classwork, being unable to manage emotions, and misbehaving, it is much harder to undo the negative thinking processes that lead to these difficulties for SEN children than it is for other children.

This is where growth mindset really comes in handy. It can be a powerful tool to allow SEN children to overcome their difficulties and unlock their potential.

So, how can you help your SEN students develop a growth mindset? We have plenty of tips on our blog on how to actually help children develop a growth mindset, but we highly recommend our growth Mindset teacher CPD workshops for more in-depth strategies and research.