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National Badminton Academy
06/03/2003
A £3.5 million National Badminton Academy was opened
today at Scotstoun Leisure Centre in Glasgow.
It has 10 full size courts and, as well as being
available for public use, is the base and training ground
for Scotland's national squad and coach.
Deputy Sports Minister Elaine Murray praised the
partnership of sportscotland, the Scottish Institute of
Sport and Glasgow City Council, who combined expertise and
funding to create the new facilities.
Dr Murray said:
"Sport makes a significant contribution to many areas of
Scottish life and to the Executive's objective is to expand
that contribution, to make Scotland a geniune sporting
nation.
"Our aims are to widen opportunities, to develop
potential and to achieve excellence. The National Badminton
Academy's facilities and services will cater for all, from
the high performers to clubs and members of the
community."
The National Badminton Academy It will be available for
use by memebers of the public for recreational play.
2. The total cost of £3.5 million was met by
sportscotland, Scottish Institute of Sport and Glasgow City
Council.