Lilleshall reaccredited as UK Sport Elite Training Centre
Lilleshall National Sports Centre has been reaccredited as a UK Sport Elite Training Centre (ETC), reinforcing its position as a key part of the UK’s high-performance sporting system.
The accreditation recognises Lilleshall’s role in providing a world-class daily training environment, where athletes, coaches and practitioners can thrive and perform at their best.
As part of a UK-wide network of Elite Training Centres, Lilleshall works collaboratively with other leading environments to ensure athletes benefit from shared expertise, innovation and high-quality facilities
A centre built on sporting legacy
Lilleshall has a rich heritage in British sport and continues to support national governing bodies, elite athletes and teams across disciplines including gymnastics, archery, hockey and football.
The centre provides:
Dedicated gymnastics halls with Olympic-standard equipment
Indoor and outdoor pitches for football and hockey
Specialist sports halls for multi-sport training
An elite sport strength and conditioning gym supporting high-performance development
Together, these facilities create a complete performance environment designed to support athletes at every level.
Supporting performance and progression
From talent pathways to elite training camps, Lilleshall continues to play a vital role in developing athletes and supporting performance across the UK sporting system.
Part of a national high-performance network
Elite Training Centres play a critical role in the UK’s sporting success, creating environments where athletes, coaches and practitioners can collaborate, innovate and perform.
To achieve accreditation, centres must demonstrate excellence across facilities, people, partnerships and athlete support, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement — ensuring the UK remains at the forefront of Olympic and Paralympic sport.
Laurie Jamie-Williams, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Lilleshall, said:
“This recognition is a fantastic achievement for everyone at Lilleshall National Sports Centre.
“Being named again as a UK Sport Elite Training Centre reflects the quality of our facilities, the expertise of our team, and the strength of the partnerships that support elite sport across the UK.
“Our focus is on providing athletes and their support teams with the environment, resources and specialist support they need to perform at their best.
“We value our ongoing work with UK Sport and our partners and remain committed to supporting both current athletes and the next generation of Olympic and Paralympic talent.”