Íæż½ã½ã shortlisted to host National Performance Centre for Sport
The Íæż½ã½ã and Íæż½ã½ã Council welcomed confirmation that the city’s bid for the National Performance Centre for Sport (NPCS) has successfully progressed to the second stage of the process.
Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence has joined forces with Íæż½ã½ã Council to establish an iconic performance centre that will ensure Scotland has the best facilities and support for our sports men and women.
Centrally located, Íæż½ã½ã already offers an inspirational backdrop and world-class sports facilities, coaching expertise and applied academic sports research. It is also home to national high performance training centres in swimming, tennis, triathlon and women’s football and is the base for the sportscotland institute of sport.
Professor Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the Íæż½ã½ã, said: “The city of Íæż½ã½ã provides an inspirational setting for the National Performance Centre for Sport and are we delighted to have the opportunity to further demonstrate what Íæż½ã½ã has to offer.
“The University has a proud history of supporting athletes achieve at the highest level and has considerable expertise in the delivery of high performance sports. Working in partnership with Íæż½ã½ã Council, and building on our wealth of experience, we will if selected, create a National Performance Centre for Sport, of which Scotland can be proud.”