Pre-Games Training Camp Guide

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Lord Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee today visited Stoke Mandeville Stadium to announce the centre's that have been included within London 2012's Pre-Games Training Camp Guide.

As one of the largest outdoor activity centres in the UK the National Water Sports Centre and our highly trained, friendly staff have helped to set a new standard in the sports, fitness and leisure industries. Using our experience in training camps and elite performance the National Water Sports Centre aims to support Olympic teams as they prepare for London 2012 by providing excellent training facilities, accommodation, catering and all the additional elements that an athlete will require to perform at their best.

The Centre offers a number of Olympic Sports including: Canoe/Kayak Slalom, Canoe/Kayak Sprint Racing, Rowing and Fencing, along with numerous other facilities well suited to a wide range of sports and training methods.

At the accouncement, Lord Coe said "We said that we wanted the London Games to be for athletes, and the facilities listed in this Guide will really help overseas athletes prepare well.  It also provides a great opportunity for towns throughout the UK to get involved in our plans.  The process we have been through shows a great spread of high quality facilities throughout the UK that can be used by elite level athletes.  The new website will continue to be an asset to keep an up-to-date log of the elite facilities we have across the UK."