The trade association for UK sports and play construction
SAPCA provides step-by-step support to reduce the stress of managing sports and play construction projects. We promote collaboration and innovation to help ensure successful projects, every time.
Building an active nation
SAPCA’s goal is to ensure that every project meets the customer’s expectations, is designed, built and maintained to last, whilst delivering excellent value for money. Our aims and objectives include:
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Supporting better choices
We want to take the stress out of sports and play facility projects, providing step-by-step guidance to help even the most inexperienced of volunteer project managers
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Open communication
We will endeavour to provide expert advice on all aspects of sport and play construction, without the technical jargon – online, by phone or face to face
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Sharing best practice
We strive to promote collaboration and innovation to ensure the best possible results, helping to create environments to inspire an active nation
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Supporting all projects
We aim to provide support and guidance for projects of all sizes, from the smallest play facilities through to national sporting venues
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Maintaining integrity and ethics
We strive to promote ethical and trusted working practices, working closely with members to ensure projects are designed, built and maintained to last, whilst delivering excellent value for money
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Safeguarding the industry
Our vision is to be recognised and trusted as the leading authority on the design, construction and maintenance of sports and play facilities across the UK
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Promoting learning and development
We aim to work with members to provide training and development opportunities that improve the standard and quality of installations without impacting customer budgets
The SAPCA Team
The SAPCA team have decades of experience supporting organisations from across the sports and play construction industry. From events to IT, operations to membership the SAPCA team are here to help you.
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Richard Shaw
Chief Executive
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Colin Corline
Project Manager
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Tom Walker
Communications Manager
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Paul Johnson
Operations Manager
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Karen Maxwell
Events Manager
The board of SAPCA
The SAPCA board is made up of experts from across the sports and play construction industry, working together to promote excellence and shape standards across the industry.
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Kathryn Severn
SAPCA Chair
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Garry Martin
SAPCA Vice-Chair
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Alex Talton
SAPCA Vice-Chair
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Bob Edge
Director
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Mark Oakley
Director
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Prof. David James
Technical Chair
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Tim Richards
Independent Director
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Charlotte Malyon
Director
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Paul Fraser
Director
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Matt Young
Director
The Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is made up of experts from across the sports and play construction industry, working together to promote excellence and shape standards across the industry.
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Prof. David James
Technical Chair
MD, Labosport UK
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Dr Kathryn Severn
Committee member
Product Director, Greenfields BV
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Mark Oakley
Committee member
MD, Hunter Construction
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Richard Nixon
Committee member
Technical Director, Sports Labs
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Prof. Alastair Cox
Committee member
MD, Alastair Cox Associates
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Prof. Paul Fleming
Committee member
Associate Dean (Teaching), Professor of Sports Surface and Ground Engineering, Loughborough University
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Graham Finnie
Committee member
Lead Manager Facilities, sportscotland
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Dr Russell Seymour
Committee member
BASIS
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Colin Corline
SAPCA Project Manager
Become a member
SAPCA sets the standard for sports construction excellence
Technical Guidance
For information on SAPCA Codes of Practice, Technical Standards and Guidance on 3G Pitches, Infills, and End of Life Disposal.
Funding Providers
Getting your projects off the ground
Case Studies
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