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1 September 2005 AIS services hub to boost sports innovationThe Australian Sports Commission has started work on the construction of a new ‘AIS Services Hub’ to position the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) at the cutting edge of elite world sport in the lead up to the Beijing Olympics and beyond. The ‘AIS Services Hub’ will provide a new improved one-stop-shop which integrates a range of sports science and medicine specialists under one roof including physiology, performance psychology, biomechanics, physical therapies, nutrition, performance analysis, skill acquisition, and strength and conditioning. The Australian Government is investing $70 million in the redevelopment of the AIS with $13 million of this earmarked for the completion of the AIS Services Hub to ensure the future success of Australian sport. ASC CEO Mark Peters says the AIS Services Hub will contribute to driving leadership, excellence and continuous improvement in high performance sport. ‘With improved competition from countries around the world, Australia needs to be dynamic and innovative in furthering athlete development, coach education and sports science to maintain its winning edge,’ Mr Peters said. ‘The AIS Services Hub will boost the capacity and resources of the AIS to remain at the competitive edge of elite sport. ‘The AIS Services Hub will ensure that AIS athletes and teams gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, coaching expertise and support in sport science and medicine.’ The AIS has a well-deserved reputation and is renowned for its innovative, cutting edge sports science and medicine, research and technology development in helping maximise the performance of elite athletes and teams. This includes conducting groundbreaking research and innovation in micro-technology applications for athlete monitoring and performance. Improvements to the existing sports science and medicine building include new physiology laboratories, an enhanced strength and conditioning gymnasium and indoor 110-metre running track (with jumping pit), and a new altitude house complex. AIS staff expertise contributed to the success of Australian athletes and teams at the 2004 Athens Olympics Games in roles as scientists, doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists, massage therapists and a range of other important support services. The AIS Services Hub will be a national base to support the training and development of Australian athletes and teams preparing for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and beyond. The AIS Services Hub is scheduled to be completed by December 2006. Contact: Richard Howes, Media Liaison, (02) 6214 1456 or 0408 662 123 |
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