Loughborough's prestigious Elite Athlete Performance Centre starts lining up world class opportunities

Loughborough College is creating an Elite Athlete Performance Centre for talented top athletes aged 16-18 years, the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom.

The centre will capture the elite talent from around the UK and create an environment that will deliver world class coaching, enhanced performance and provide a gold standard education as well as the best in pastoral care. The existing premises with character, built in the late nineteenth century and known as The Gables, will be transformed and refurbished into a state-of-the-art facility.

"For this important venture there is no government support - hence we are seeking sponsorship and need up to £1 million. Your involvement could be an offer of support in sponsorship, making a financial donation, providing goods and services in kind or even organising a fundraising event. The association, publicity and benefits will certainly be rewarding for you and also for your business if it is involved.

"As the scheme develops alongside the build-up to London 2012, the spotlight will fall on Loughborough and Leicestershire. In years to come, successful athletes from a range of sports will graduate from the centre. So over the coming months and years there will be a range of benefits for young athletes, our community and our supporters.

"We also are sure that there will be many important benefits for our sponsors. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be associated with this prestigious project. Dame Kelly Holmes gave her full support at a recent press conference, backing the initiative to provide crucial development opportunities for young people who cannot otherwise access the type of world class provision needed to maintain their sporting ambitions.

"Accommodation and facilities include

  •  high quality accommodation specifically targeted at young sporting athletes

  •  access to Loughborough's world class performance coaching and facilities

  •  lifestyle and sports science support

  •  high quality flexible education

  •  personal development

  •  pastoral care and support

  •  internet access

  •  laundry facilities

  •  a common room for relaxing and a large kitchen where breakfast or evening meals can be prepared

  •  a dedicated member of staff available during College daytime hours

  •  sports nutritionists/advisors available.

"We are seeking sponsorship for the naming rights of the centre, to assist the refurbishment of each room (twenty-two rooms in total), new equipment for kitchens, laundry, internet, common room, bedrooms, and all other facilities this centre requires to operate fully.

"The centre is aiming to be open by Spring 2012 in readiness for the Olympics".

Contact: Barrie Pierpoint

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