A fully inclusive training centre
One of the highlights of the year for Scottish Disability Sport was the 2nd Scottish International Boccia Open held at the sportscotland National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde. The event is only possible given the nature of the centre and the significant level of inclusive accommodation it provides. There was representation from nine countries at the event and the field included World and Paralympic Champions. The centre would be a great fit for schools or clubs with participants with a disability looking for a venue to hold a residential camp. More information about the centre can be found below.
The centre is a first of its kind, designed with inclusivity in mind. The centre is an ideal retreat for training, development and competitions and has been utilised by a range of disability sport groups from across Scotland and beyond.
The facility is capable of accommodating 120 wheelchair users across 60 accessible twin bedrooms all with wet rooms. Eight bedrooms have adjoining doors with six of these containing hoists from bed to wet room. Additionally, there is lip and step free transitions between spaces and all floors are accessible via four extra-large lifts. Facilities include:
- Sports hall, equivalent to 8 badminton courts and 8 boccia courts
- Gymnastics hall
- Fitness suite including adapted equipment
- Indoor and outdoor 3G pitches
- Grass pitches
- 2 studio spaces
- 4 x sand based tennis courts
- Flexible meeting rooms
Any clubs looking for more information should contact the centre on 01475 674666 or at inverclyde.enquiries@sportscotland.org.uk
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