SAPCA and Sport Northern Ireland have partnered to host a special, one-day conference which will take place on Wednesday 3 September 2025 at Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort.
The event – Promoting Excellence in Sports Facilities – provides an opportunity for sports facility stakeholders to engage and discuss the issues around the provision of fit-for-purpose sports facilities in Northern Ireland.
The conference programme, which will run from 10am to 4pm, will provide up-to-date information by key speakers that work within the sports facility funding, testing, recycling and construction sectors.
The topics will include: A discussion around the future of 3G and results from test sites within the UK; an update on research into alternatives to replace rubber crumb infill; advice on artificial turf recycling and disposal; and how to ensure sustainable, inclusive facility provision.
Invited attendees will include local authority representatives, integrated consultant teams, sports facility development consultants, government department representatives, and national governing bodies of sport.
The cost for delegates (and SAPCA members) is £55 per person and for non-SAPCA member company representatives £180 (all prices are + VAT).
The delegate price includes a buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day, plus free car parking at the venue.
A limited number of hotel rooms at the Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort have been reserved at the special SAPCA rate of £140 (+ VAT). This price includes breakfast and access to the resort’s beautiful Thermal Gardens during your stay.
Please click on the link below to secure your place. Bookings for this event will close at 5pm on 27 August.
SAPCA / Sport NI Conference Delegate SAPCA Member/Non-Member – SAPCA