API Launch Top Ten Tips for Play
PRESS RELEASE
Date: 18th January 2012
To combat misuse of the API brand and highlight the benefits of using an API member, the API has created a new resource for schools, communities and local authorities.
Top Tips for Finding a Quality Play Provider gives advice on recognising a genuine API member and choosing a company to design and build play spaces. “Top Tips…” also highlights the benefits of using an API member such as adherence to a professional code of conduct, financial security checks and testimonials of previous work.
API Chairman, John Croasdale, said: “This play resource has been drafted to encourage people to shop around for their play provider and consult within their community. Our key aim is to raise standards in play but also to discourage a recent spate of brand misuse of the API logo, preserving the quality reputation people have come to expect from our members.”
To view the Top Tips for Finding a Quality Play Provider document, visit the API website: www.api-play.org/resources
To check whether your play provider is a genuine API member, please check the API website www.api-play.org/api-member-details
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Editors Notes:
The Association of Play Industries (API) www.api-play.org is the lead trade body within the play sector, representing the interests of the manufacturers, installers, designers and distributors of both outdoor and indoor play equipment and safer surfacing.
Founded in 1984 it represents approximately 85% of the market with more than 80 members.
Follow us on Twitter: @apiplay
Children’s Rights: The API is a partner of the Right Year for Children campaign (RY4C) which aims to strengthen and raise awareness of children’s rights in England. To find out more, visit: www.ry4c.org.uk
The API operates under the umbrella of the Federation of Sports and Play Associations (FSPA) the national trade body responsible for representing 18 Associations in the UK’s sport and play industries. www.sportsandplay.com
API Media Contact: Adam Steiner, PR/Communications Officer T: 024 7641 4999 ext. 217
E: adam@sportsandplay.com