sportscotland national centre Inverclyde accredited as UK Sport Elite Training Centre

sportscotland national centre Inverclyde has been accredited as a UK Sport Elite Training Centre (ETC), recognising its role in supporting Paralympic athletes to achieve success on the world stage.

The centre is the first venue outwith of England to receive accreditation and highlights its contribution to providing world-class camp based environments, bringing together high-quality facilities, expert practitioners and a strong performance culture to support athletes and coaches.

As part of the UK Sport network of Elite Training Centres, sportscotland national centre Inverclyde will work collaboratively with centres across the UK to support a connected and high-performing system, enabling athletes to access the environments and expertise they need to succeed.

This network of centres plays a vital role in the UK’s high performance system, creating environments that bring together people, expertise and facilities to drive performance and support sustained Olympic and Paralympic success.

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Boccia UK's Paris Paralympic sendoff at Inverclyde

About sportscotland national centre Inverclyde

“At sportscotland national centre Inverclyde athletes from Boccia UK performance programme benefit from access to facilities specifically designed for disability sport, enabling athletes to focus on their performance. The centre has played a key role in supporting athletes to achieve success at Paralympic Games and world championships level."

Barry Fleeting, Head of Centre, sportscotland national centre Inverclyde:

“We are incredibly proud to be accredited as a UK Sport Elite Training Centre.

“At sportscotland national centre Inverclyde we are committed to creating an environment where athletes and staff can thrive, with access to world-class facilities.

“This accreditation recognises the strength of our partnerships and the role we play in supporting Paralympic & Olympic sport in the UK.

“We look forward to continuing to work closely with UK Sport and partners across the system to build on this success and support future generations of athletes.”

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About the UK Sport Elite Training Centre network

To achieve UK Sport accreditation, centres must demonstrate excellence across areas including facilities, people, partnerships and athlete support, alongside a clear commitment to continuous improvement.

Elite Training Centres form part of a UK-wide network of high performance environments, designed to support athletes, coaches and practitioners through collaboration, shared learning and access to world-class expertise.

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Date published: 1 May 2026
Date updated: 1 May 2026