The 2025 General Assembly of IAKS Austria offered members an inspiring look into high-performance sport and state-of-the-art sports facility design. Thanks to the initiative of Vice President Sabrina Rohrmoser, participants enjoyed an exclusive guided tour of the Upper Austrian State Sports Centre (LSZ), accompanied by Hannes Seyer, Deputy State Sports Director of Upper Austria.
Insights into elite training environments
Members experienced firsthand how athletes from disciplines such as table tennis, rowing, athletics, parasport, fencing and cycling train at the LSZ. The tour also showcased the centre’s physiotherapy and sports medicine services, followed by a visit to the swimming hall and the impressive ‘Wall of Fame’ - a visual tribute to the region’s sporting achievements.
Architectural showcase: Raiffeisen Arena
A special highlight of the day was the guided tour of the Raiffeisen Arena at Linzer Froschberg. Made possible by Dipl.-Ing. Harald Fux, President of IAKS Austria and architect of the arena, the visit offered a unique perspective on the stadium’s integration into the surrounding residential area. Standout features included the striking grandstand design, the elegant restaurant with in-house bakery, and the multifunctional event box -an excellent setting for this year’s assembly.
Board updates and outlook for 2026
During the formal session, Sabrina Rohrmoser presented the agenda and the Board’s annual report. Two new appointments were introduced: Lisi Schrenk (Managing Director) and Thomas Waldner (Board Member).
Looking ahead, the D-A-CH excursion planned for autumn 2026 promises to be a major highlight. Members also reflected on the success of the 29th IAKS Congress in Cologne, before the meeting concluded with the auditors’ report and the official discharge of the Board.
The Board of IAKS Austria extends heartfelt thanks to everyone involved who made the event a success, including Judith Mader (Gerflor), Christoph Högler (FanInvest), Florian Szeywerth (Austrian Institute for School and Sports Facility Construction) and Philipp Huppmann. Their support helped create an engaging gathering that once again demonstrated the strength and value of the IAKS network.
