| 词条 | National Sports Centre (Isle of Man) |
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| stadium_name = National Sports Centre | nickname = | image = | caption = | location = Groves Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man | coordinates = {{coord|54.152357|-4.502549|display=it|region:IM_type:landmark}} | broke_ground = | opened = 1991 | renovated = | expanded = | closed = | demolished = | owner = Department of Tourism and Leisure of the Isle of Man Government | operator = Manx Sport & Recreation | surface = Grass | construction_cost = | architect = | project_manager = | main_contractors = | former_names = | tenants = | seating_capacity = 500 (stadium) | dimensions = }} The National Sports Centre (also known as NSC) in Douglas Isle of Man is a large multi-sports centre and athletics stadium. The NSC is owned by the Department of Tourism and Leisure of the Isle of Man Government and operated by the Manx Sport & Recreation. HistoryThe NSC is built on the site of the former Belle Vue and King George V Park with phase one being opened in 1991.[1] The centre is Quest Accredited (the UK Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure) and has maintained its highly commended status since it was first awarded in December 2001.[2] The 2001 Island Games was held on the Isle of Man with the NSC being used for some of the sports and the closing ceremony.[3] In August 2007 the NSC won the runner-up award in the European City of Sport competition after a visit of assessors from the European Capitals of Sport Association.[4] The centre hosts the annual Manx Youth Games. The opening ceremony is held in the athletics stadium and there are twelve different sports staged throughout the venues in the centre with teams from all over the island.[5] The centre also hosts the annual Manx Gateway Games,[6] with the ninth games being held in July 2008.[7] In March 2008 the NSC was announced as one of 73 venues earmarked as possible training venues in North West England for the 2012 Summer Olympics,[8] with the NSC listed for Road cycling, Mountain biking, Handball and Shooting.[9] In 2009 the Isle of Man Institute of Sport moved into a new purpose-built facility at the athletics stadium in the NSC.[10] 2011 Commonwealth Youth GamesThe NSC was one of the venues for the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games which was staged on the Isle of Man. The athletics stadium staged the opening ceremony on 8 September 2011 as well as all the athletics events. The swimming pool staged the swimming events and the main sports hall staged badminton with seating for 1,000 spectators.[11] 2018 refurbishmentThe site suffered damage during a 2015 flood, as well as a fire in March 2018. That August, the swimming pools were closed to enable a nine month refurbishment to take place. The 4.2 million pound works include replacement of the moveable floor in the competition pool, as well as replacement of the two flumes.[12] FacilitiesFacilities at the NSC include - Outdoor facilitiesThe three outdoor facilities have six group/team changing rooms and two en-suite changing rooms for match officials. For individual competitors there are separate male and female changing areas equipped with lockers, toilets and showers.[13] The outdoor facilities are - Athletics stadiumThe athletics stadium has a 400-metre, six lane (eight lane straight) fully floodlit synthetic running track with a 500-seat grandstand.[14] The track has a current United Kingdom (UK) Athletics Certificate and there is an 11-metre hammer/discus cage.[13] Synthetic pitchAlongside the athletics stadium is a full size (7,000 sq. metres) floodlit all-weather synthetic pitch. The pitch was renewed by AstroTurf in 2002 with a water based playing surface.[13] The pitch is used for various sports including Sunday league football and hockey. RacewayThe other outdoor facility is an 800 metres fully lit tarmac raceway, which forms the perimeter of the outdoor provision and has a competition and training facility for Cycling Criterium racing, Racewalking and Road running.[13] Swimming pool and leisure poolThe competition pool is a 25-metre state-of-the-art Short course pool with two floating floors and a retractable boom to divide the pool lengthways. The leisure pool has flume rides and a flow pool with a separate shallow pool a children's beach area and a spa pool.[15] Sports hallsThe NSC has a full-size sports hall with an electronic scoreboard and a PA system and a four-court secondary sports hall. The main hall can be divided into ten badminton courts. The secondary sports hall can be divided into four badminton courts with facilities for cricket and archery practice.[16] Fitness Zone gym and spa suiteThe Fitness Zone gym and spa suite has a range of cardiovascular fitness and resistance equipment. The health suite has sauna cabins, steam room and a whirlpool spa.[17] Bowls HallThe Bowls Hall has five rinks and a master scoreboard, electronic digital lane scoreboards and a spectator/refreshment area. Portable tiered seating units can be installed to house 100 spectators for special events. The centre is home to the Isle of Man National Sports Centre Indoor Bowls Association.[18] Squash CentreThe Squash Centre has six squash courts. Four of the courts have glass backs, three of which are portable and can be moved to create two show courts. These can then accommodate fifty spectators for each court in portable tiered seating units.[19] Bar and cafeThe NSC has a bar and café in the main atrium between the pools and dry sports facilities with views of the athletic stadium.[20] References1. ^{{cite web | title = Photo Gallery Index - Sport | publisher = Douglas Borough Council | url = http://www.douglas.gov.im/galleryShowCat.asp?Cat=Sport&ID=57 | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 2. ^{{cite web | title = Welcome to the National Sports Centre | publisher = National Sports Centre | url = http://www.gov.im/sport/nsc/ | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 3. ^{{cite web | last = Cross | first = Alan | title = About the Island Games | publisher = BBC | date = 25 June 2007 | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/jersey/content/articles/2007/06/25/ig07_cross_memories_feature.shtml | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 4. ^{{cite web | title = Island runner up for sports award | publisher = BBC News | date = 10 August 2007 | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/6940178.stm | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 5. ^{{cite web | title = Sports Development Unit - The HSBC Manx Youth Games | publisher = isle of Man Government | url = http://www.gov.im/sport/sportsdevelopment/games.xml | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 6. ^{{cite web | title = Gateway Games this Sunday | publisher = Isle of Man Newspapers | date = 18 August 2008 | url = http://www.iomtoday.co.im/sport/Gateway-Games-this-Sunday.4298566.jp | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 7. ^{{cite web | title = New events included at ninth Gateway Games | publisher = Isle of Man Newspapers | date = 23 August 2008 | url = http://www.iomtoday.co.im/sport/New-events-included-at-ninth.4315845.jp | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 8. ^{{cite web | title = Olympic training venues - North West | publisher = BBC News | date = 3 March 2008 | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/london_2012/7275361.stm | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 9. ^{{cite web | title = Possible Olympic training camps | publisher = BBC North West Tonight | date = 2008-03-03 | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/northwesttonight/content/articles/2008/03/03/030308_olympic_venues_feature.shtml | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 10. ^{{cite web | title = Isle Of Man Institute of Sport | publisher = Manx Sports Aid Foundation | url = http://www.sportsaid.im/ | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 11. ^{{cite web | title = 2011 venues | publisher = 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games | url = http://cyg2011.com/index.php/venues | accessdate = 2008-09-21 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080919151627/http://cyg2011.com/index.php/venues | archivedate = 2008-09-19 | df = }} 12. ^https://www.energyfm.net/cms/news_story_541366.html 13. ^1 2 3 {{cite web | title = National Sports Centre - Outdoor facilities | publisher = National Sports Centre | url = http://www.gov.im/sport/nsc/outdoor/ | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/united_kingdom/isle_of_man/douglas_road.shtml|title=World Stadiums - NSC Athletics Stadium in Douglas|publisher=World Stadiums|accessdate=2008-11-08}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}} 15. ^{{cite web | title = National Sports Centre - Swimming | publisher = National Sports Centre | url = http://www.gov.im/sport/nsc/swimming/pools/ | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 16. ^{{cite web | title = National Sports Centre - Sports Halls | publisher = National Sports Centre | url = http://www.gov.im/sport/nsc/swimming/pools/ | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 17. ^{{cite web | title = National Sports Centre - The Fitness Zone – Gym and Spa Suite | publisher = National Sports Centre | url = http://www.gov.im/sport/nsc/fitness/zone | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 18. ^{{cite web | title = National Sports Centre - Bowls Hall | publisher = National Sports Centre | url = http://www.gov.im/sport/nsc/indoor/bowls/ | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 19. ^{{cite web | title = National Sports Centre - Squash Courts | publisher = National Sports Centre | url = http://www.gov.im/sport/nsc/indoor/squash.xml | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} 20. ^{{cite web | title = National Sports Centre - Bar & Catering facilities | publisher = National Sports Centre | url = http://www.gov.im/sport/nsc/cafe.xml | accessdate = 2008-09-21}} External links
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