29Nov
Meet the expert: Majella Smyth, Head Groundsman at Aviva Stadium
ESSMA interviewed Majella Smyth, who has been Head Groundsman at the AVIVA Stadium in Dublin for several years. He will participate in the ESSMA Summit 2018.
28Nov
ESSMA's new staff structure
As Oscar Perez is leaving ESSMA, we would like to thank him for his years of commitment, passion and dedication in the growth of ESSMA. His support has contributed in significant progress in Spain with a successful 2016 Summit in Bilbao. We would like to wish him all the best with the further development of INsports Management and the organisation of the EuroLatam congress, which builds a bridge between Europe and Latin America.
27Nov
RSE - RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting solution showcased at 1. FC Köln
During the FSB trade show earlier this month in Cologne, RSE-RHENAC gave a dedicated delegation the chance to participate in an experience tour of FC Köln’s Franz-Kremer-Stadium where they showcased the RSE-RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting solution at Geissbockheim of 1. FC Köln.
23Nov
Close-up: Tony Stones at Stade de France
Earlier this year, ESSMA interviewed Tony Stones, Head Groundsman at Stade de France. Together with three colleagues, he is in charge of the Stade de France pitch and the untroubled transition between football, rugby and non-pitch events.
22Nov
Key takeaways of the 3rd FC Barcelona Sports Technology Symposium
For the third year in a row, FC Barcelona organised the Sports Technology Symposium at the famous Camp Nou stadium. With a clear vision on leadership, the club embraced technology and innovation as never before. As such, the event became part of the Barca Innovation Hub, the club's platform to facilitate networking and cooperation in various domains. The goal is clear: be the best in the world. About 500 people from across the globe were brought together during this 2-day event. A mix of topics were presented by speakers with different backgrounds in soccer, basketball, baseball, Formula 1 and other sports and technological domains.
20Nov
LFP Belgian Stadium Tour: ESSMA facilitated visit, placing knowledge exchange at the centre
ESSMA supported the French Professional Football League – LFP – with a Belgian stadium tour for 30 representatives from 13 clubs. The delegation visited KV Oostende, Royal Antwerp FC, KAA Gent, KV Mechelen and STVV to listen and learn how they are managing topics within CRM, hospitality, ticketing, construction and revenue generation.
17Nov
First construction phase of the VTB Arena Park is completed
On October 22, VTB Arena Park, home of FC Dynamo Moscow, officially announced the completion of the first construction phase; the new football pitch and tribunes of the reconstructed “Dynamo” stadium. The stadium is planned to be fully operational in April 2018 while the first match is scheduled for 5 June 2018.
16Nov
ESSMA thanks outgoing Advisory Committee Member Mickel Lauritsen for his hard work and commitment
This month marks the end of the ESSMA Advisory Committee role of Mickel Lauritsen. He has done an outstanding job for the past 3 years shaping the Safety and Security cluster to what it is today. ESSMA thanks him for his work and commitment in the message from the Executive Committee.