English Institute of Sport

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English Institute of Sport (EIS) is a nationwide network of support services, aimed at improving the standard of English athletes. It is a grant funded organisation, funded through UK Sport. Services include sports medicine, physiotherapy, sports massage, applied physiology, strength and conditioning, nutrition, psychology and performance lifestyle support. It is based at 9 regional hubs and other satellite centres. The administrative headquarters are in Manchester. The EIS is funded by UK Sport and is run by Steve Cram MBE (Chairman) and Wilma Shakespear (National Director). Wilma was previously an Australian netball world champion player and coach and was also a founder director of the Queensland Academy of Sport.

[edit] Regions

Region	Regional Hub
East	Milton Keynes National Badminton Centre
East Midlands	Loughborough University
London	Lee Valley Athletics Centre, St Mary's College, Brunel University, Crystal Palace
North East	Gateshead International Stadium
North West	Sportscity, Manchester
South East	Bisham Abbey
South West	University of Bath
Yorkshire	English Institute of Sport - Sheffield