Scotland’s National Performance Centre for Sport on the Home Straight

Scotland’s National Performance Centre for Sport on the Home Straight . Scotland’s new landmark £33 million National Performance Centre for Sport, at Heriot Watt University is on track for completion in the summer of 2016. The Sports Consultancy developed the financial business case for the project from its inception, through to completion of the detailed feasibility, helping the Heriot Watt secure a £25m grant from Sportscotland in the face of fierce competition from other bidders. Known as Oriam, the centre will become the heart of performance sport in Scotland, with Gordon Strachan’s national team, Vern Cotter’s rugby side, as well as Basketball Scotland, Scottish Handball and Scottish Squash and Racketball set to utilise the facilities. Oriam will boast an indoor 3G pitch, matching the dimensions of Hampden Park, with seating for 500 people. It will also have top-level grass and synthetic outdoor pitches and sports halls and a high-performance strength and conditioning centre. The project has already been given a thumbs-up by Strachan, who visited the site earlier this month with SFA chief executive Stewart Regan. Chief executive Catriona McAllister said: “Gordon Strachan was delighted with the facility. Not just because of the immediate difference it will make, but with the opportunity to technically develop a player over a longer period of time. It is about developing the best coaches, the best sports scientists and improving every aspect of an athlete’s development.” If you would like to find out more about The Sports Consultancy’s role please contact Tom Pinnington on 07747007053 or tom@thesportsconsultancy.com <<...>>