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The secrets of successful exporting
Playdale MD Barry Leahey has recently been awarded an MBE for his services to UK trade & investment and exports…. Read more »
First woman on the BGIA Board
Stephanie Zinser, co-owner and Managing Partner of leading golf equipment company Lynx Golf, has become the first woman on the… Read more »
FSPA lobbying on Brexit is ‘hugely reassuring’ for sports & play industries
Beth Tarry is the Marketing Manager at Davies Sports in Manchester, a leading retailer of sports and PE equipment. Beth… Read more »
We’re not just in it for the biscuits!
Chair of the Association of Play Industries, Mark Hardy, tells us how the FSPA is becoming a thought-leader in the… Read more »
Who is speaking out for the UK sports & play industry?
Vicki Braithwaite is the Director of industry-leading play specialists Pennine Playgrounds in West Yorkshire and an Executive Member of our… Read more »
Sport and play matter now, more than ever
It’s the last few days before the general election and the parties will be fighting hard for your vote. It’s… Read more »
Brexit: can we keep in sync with our European neighbours?
There’s a lot of talk about Brexit at the moment, with all the political parties promoting their version of it… Read more »
7 reasons to join the FSPA
Reason 1: You’ll be at an advantage over your competitors.
Raising the profile of the sports and play industry
Why we’re re-branding. Across the UK, there are businesses in the sports and play sector doing great things. The sports…
What Our Members Say
It’s great to be part of an organisation that campaigns for investment in children’s play facilities and which raises the standards of the entire industry.
Michael Hoenigmann - Association of Play Industries
Having the support of the FSPA behind us is tremendously beneficial and greatly enhances the offering to our membership.
Kevin Marshall - Association of Professional Sales Agents
I have been a member of SPE for many years now and every member shows a 100% commitment to promote participation in sport and play in the UK.
Jason Bowers - Sports & Physical Education (PE) Association
The FSPA provides a cohesive voice far louder than any member company or association could achieve alone. It also creates extremely beneficial networking opportunities.
Neil Parker - British Golf Industry Association
It’s sometimes difficult to get heard when you stand on your own. But when you're part of a respected body like the FSPA, people listen and things start to happen.
Nigel Freemantle - British Golf Industry Association
The opportunity to meet with like-minded people across our sector to discuss some of the challenges is always invaluable.
Jason O'Malley - UK Golf Course Owners Association
A must for anyone in the industry who wants to develop themselves and their Club.
Delegate, Management Development Programme - Club Managers Association of Europe
Working with like-minded people who maintain very high standards is both inspiring and reassuring for my customers.
Mike Pomfret - British Association of Golf Course Constructors
The benefits in terms of cash savings alone more than outweigh the membership cost. The opportunities to exchange ideas with other operators are an enormous help too.
Carolyn Maxey - Play Providers Association
Working together as a group of companies creates a stronger voice for the play industry, which benefits both suppliers and customers.