Seven-a-Side Football League
Details of the seven-a-side football league which starts on Sunday 18th January 2009 - check the Seven-a-Side League page.
Gymnastics - new session
Details of the January to February 2009 Gymnastics session and how to book are on the Gymnastics page.
Yonex Badminton 2009
Details of the 2009 Yonex Badminton Coaching courses and how to book can be found on the Courses and Breaks page
Tuesday Workshops
A series of theory and practical workshops to help you get the best from your own training and the quality services offered at the National Centre Inverclyde.
Numbers are limited for each workshop - book in advance to avoid disappointment.
These workshops will take place at the centre on Tuesday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
The cost per person is £5 per session pay-as-you-go or book 3 get 1 free (when booked at the same time *). Call 01475 674666 to book on to any of the sessions below.
Sports Feet: Footwear & Gait Analysis By Run 4 It
20th January 2009
Malcolm from Glasgow based sports footwear specialist Run 4 It will be here to explain the pros and cons of different footwear for different activities and answer any questions you may have.
Performance Planning For Personal Best
27th January 2009
How long do you keep to your New Year’s Resolution?
Start 2009 with a plan to achieve your Personal Best! This workshop will help you develop a route to achieve the success you desire in your sport and exercise performance.
Sports Massage: Recovery Is A Training Requirement
3rd February 2009
Get the best from your workout by achieving optimum recovery. This workshop will explain and demonstrate the benefits of sports massage and its role within your training and performance routine.
Eat To Compete
10th February 2009
Having established a healthy nutritional pattern over the last few months come and find out what, when and how to get the best from your body by putting the right fuel in at the right time.
Where Is Your Head At? Practical Mental Training Techniques
17th February 2009
Win or Lose can be as much to do with what is going on in your head as what you have been doing to physically improve your performance. This workshop develops practical techniques for you to use to help you have your mind under control.
Running A Club - Hot Topics: Constitutions & Committees, Applying For Funds
24th February 2009
This is aimed at increasing the capacity of local clubs to reap the benefit of a well informed volunteer workforce. Find out about making your constitution fit for purpose. Hear about how others have achieved success in funding applications and find out how you can too. Struggling to get volunteers? Hints and tips on improving your recruitment and retention success.
Community Programme
Check the Community Programme page for details of coaching classes for young and old.
About the centre
Set on the wooded hillside behind the Ayrshire seaside town of Largs, sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde has magnificent views over the Firth of Clyde, the Isle of Cumbrae and the Isle of Bute to the majestic mountains of Arran.
An ideal retreat for close season squad training with residential accommodation of over 140 beds, we have grass pitches, a floodlit all-weather surface, fitness suite, conditioning facility and fully equipped plush lecture rooms.
Also within the complex there is a six-hole golf practice facility that has scenic views over the Firth of Clyde.
While these facilities have been developed for our top sportspeople, the benefits can also be reaped by other groups; - educational institutes, professional and voluntary organisations, district sports councils, businesses and the community in general.
As well as two relaxing lounges, two comfortable bars and a games room, sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde has a host of sports facilities you can use during your stay.
These include:
- Squash
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Sauna
- Fitness suite
- 5-a-side astro turf pitch
- 7-a-side multi-sports pitch
- 11-a-side multi-sports pitch
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Gymnastics
All in all over 20 sports can be delivered at sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde.
We have been awarded "three star visitor attraction" by the Scottish Tourist Board in recognition of the 20,000 visitors who stay here each year.
Catering is provided by Eurest. We were awarded the healthyliving award which rewards good practice and recognises businesses that are making it easier for their customers to eat healthily.
