Talking robots serving refreshments, drones capturing birds-eye views from the sky, and laser gentle reveals, are among the many prime developments – kids are eager to see in future sports activities stadiums, analysis has discovered.
A survey of 500 kids, aged six to 10 years outdated, revealed what they most hoped to see in a sporting venue in years to come back – with over a 3rd (34%) wishing for ice-cream machines in each stand.
Other enjoyable recommendations included glow-in-the-dark balls, bouncy trampoline flooring, and water slides to get across the stadiums.
However, it appears kids additionally take sustainability critically, as seven in 10 (69%) agreed it was essential to them that sports activities grounds develop into extra environmentally pleasant.
Some of the issues they wish to see as commonplace embody energy-efficient lighting, photo voltaic panels, and re-used rainwater – because the UK will get loads of it, anyway.
The findings emerged as Scottish Gas have teamed up with Scottish Rugby to sort out carbon emissions, with plans to decarbonise Scottish Gas Murrayfield – and create a stadium match for the long run.
The partnership can be offering rugby golf equipment throughout Scotland with entry to funding to make sustainable enhancements to clubhouses, scale back their carbon footprint, and save on power payments.
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And former Scotland and Gloucester Rugby participant, Rory Lawson, together with present Scotland Woman’s worldwide, Coreen Grant, took a bunch of youngsters on a tour of Scottish Gas Murrayfield – and listened because the little ones enthused about their visions for future stadiums.
Former Scottish Rugby star, Rory Lawson, stated: “I really enjoyed hearing all the creative ideas from the kids on what stadiums could look like.
“I’m not sure if we’ll see robot waiters and glow-in the dark balls any time soon, but it’s brilliant that they think sustainability should play such a major role in the future of this fantastic ground.”
Other future tech children wish to see launched embody milkshake fountains, and stadiums that may morph their form for various sports activities (each 22%). Meanwhile, one in three (32%) can be serious about seats providing digital actuality, so individuals can really feel like they’re on the pitch.
It additionally emerged 63% of the kids questioned, through OnePoll, wish to study extra about how sports activities and stadiums might be extra environmentally pleasant. It comes as eight in 10 kids declare they attempt to do issues of their on a regular basis life which have a optimistic impression on the atmosphere.
And whereas 77% want they might do extra to assist the planet, 65% already be sure that they’re on prime of their recycling, and 59% take care by no means to litter. More than half (57%) have their very own refillable water bottle, and 54% be sure that to show off the faucet whereas brushing their tooth.
Exactly six in 10 kids have been taken to a stadium to observe a sporting match in actual life – and of those that have not, 35% can be up for watching a recreation of rugby sooner or later.
However, 36% of all the kids polled say they might be extra prone to wish to go watch a reside rugby match, if the stadium was as much as scratch from an eco-standpoint.
Rory Lawson added: “Sport has an amazing power to influence society and inspire positive change – so, by teaming up with Scottish Gas to make one of the world’s most iconic stadiums more sustainable, we’re teaching young people how important it is to preserve the environment.
“Whether it’s minimising waste, embracing sustainable materials, or reducing our carbon footprint, we can set an example now, and help achieve a greener future.”
TOP 15 THINGS KIDS WANT TO SEE IN FUTURE SPORTS STADIUMS:
- Drones capturing views from the sky for spectators
- Talking robots to serve drinks/snacks
- Laser gentle reveals
- Ice-cream machines within the stands
- Seats the place you need to use digital actuality (VR), so you’re feeling such as you’re on the pitch/nearer to the sport
- Holographic performances throughout breaks, e.g. a 3D image within the air of individuals performing, who aren’t really there in actual life
- Interactive play zones with digital actuality (VR) video games associated to the game
- Robot mascots
- Glow-in-the-dark balls
- Milkshake fountains
- Stadiums that change form for various sports activities
- Smart uniforms on gamers, giving real-time well being and efficiency knowledge
- Slides to get across the stadium
- Floating platforms
- Bouncy trampoline flooring