The University of Kent, Olympic Training...

Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Fencing, Gymnastics: Rhythmic, Modern Pentathlon, Table Tennis, Volleyball: Beach, Volleyball: Indoor, Weightlifting
Paralympic sports and disciplines at this camp
Boccia, Goalball, Paralympic Archery, Paralympic Five-a-side Football, Paralympic Power lifting, Paralympic Seven-a-side Football, Paralympic Table Tennis, Paralympic Volleyball (sitting), Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Fencing, Wheelchair Rugby

Set in 200 hectares of flatland overlooking the historic city of Canterbury, the University of Kent is an internationally- renowned University, only an hour from London in the beautiful county of Kent.

With 16,000 students and over 127 different nationalities coming to study every year, the University of Kent is used to playing host to large numbers of people from many different cultures and with diverse needs.

Like Canterbury city, the University of Kent has a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and can accommodate over 4,000 sportsmen and women, in high-quality housing that is all on campus. All accommodation is fully-equipped with modern appliances, kitchen and bathrooms and an internet connection in every room.

The campus has a sports village feel with a superb library containing over 1.3m books and internet access. You’ll also find a theatre, cinema, nightclub, cafés, restaurants and bars, shops, medical centre, a chapel and launderettes all on campus.

Canterbury has great transport links to London; Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and are less than two hours from Paris by Eurostar. A new high-speed rail link from Kent to London is planned to open in 2009, and athletes will be able to travel into London in under 40 minutes.

The world famous city of Canterbury has a thriving cosmopolitan feel. Its historic streets are packed with shops and art galleries and is full of history and culture. The city's - sometimes - grisly history form a great trail of discovery for visitors. Canterbury is very proud of its commitment toward supplying first-class support by its sports-minded team and make the camp an ideal place for athletes and team staff to live and train.

Sports facilities include two multi-purpose sports halls, fully air-conditioned gymnasium and cardiovascular theatre, dance studio, squash courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, floodlit football pitch, floodlit hockey pitch, playing field, spectator seating and changing rooms/showers. The University also has three mobility scooters available for use around the campus.

Flexible access to all facilities is available to athletes and will be supported by a professional team of sports staff.
The University's superb facilities, relaxed atmosphere and excellent road and rail links into London and other venues outside of the capital makes it the perfect camp for any team to stay at during their time in the UK.

Hosting experience
The University of Kent is accustomed to hosting sporting large events. It has hosted Junior International Volleyball events, FENA Commonwealth Games Netball selection events, National Table Tennis events, Powerlifting competitions, and is shortly to host the worldwide Lambeth Conference, held only once every 10 years, and with over 1,500 people staying on campus.

The University regularly hosts events in Boccia, Goalball and Sitting Volleyball and has a current wheelchair fencer (with frame) as part of our fencing club.

The University has a proud history of hosting many major competitions; our reputation has been built on our ability to deliver such events successfully.

The University of Kent is confident that it can meet the high standards demanded from a visiting team in all the sports for which we have been selected.

Sport facility specifications
Olympic sports
Archery
Archery Training area
Training area length: 200m
Training area width: 200m
Number of targets on site : 6
Badminton
Double playing areas 13.4m x 6.10m : 12
Line Markings : Painted lines
Maximum lighting level : 1000lux
Single playing areas 13.4m x 5.18m : 12
Total number of playing areas : 12
Walls
Wall Colour: Blue
Wall Covering: Paint
Wooden Sprung FloorBasketball
Line Markings : Painted lines
Maximum lighting level : 1000lux
Number of courts 28m x 15m : 3
Timing Device
Wooden Sprung Floor
Fencing
Pistes
Number of pistes 14m x (1.5m-1.8m): 6
Wooden Sprung FloorGymnastics - Rhythmic
Rhythmic Hall
Clear height: 9m
Maximum lighting level: 1000lux
Rhythmic Hall Area: 1300m²
Temperature Controlled Environment: Yes
Modern Pentathlon
Access to Equestrian Facilities
Cross Country Running Course
Number of fencing pistes : 6Table Tennis
Line Markings : Painted lines
Maximum lighting level : 1000lux
Number of 14m x 7m play areas : 15
Number of ITTF approved tables : 12
Play surface area 1 : 1300m²
Play surface area 2 : 550m²
Play surface area 3 : 240m²
Walls
Wall Colour: Other
Wall Covering: Paint
Wooden Sprung Floor
Volleyball - Beach
Floodlights for beach volleyball
Number of 28m x 14m beach volleyball courts : 2Volleyball - Indoor
Line Markings : Painted lines
Maximum lighting level : 1000lux
Number of 34m x 19m volleyball courts : 3
Wooden Sprung Floor
Weightlifting
Number of platforms : 3Back to top
Paralympic sports
5-a-side football
5-a-side 3m x 2m goals
Number of 5-a-side 38m x 20m outdoor grass playing areas : 20
7-a-side football
7-a-side 5m x 2m goals
Number of 7-a-side 75m x 55m outdoor grass playing areas : 9Boccia
Number of 12.5m x 6m courts : 4
Goalball
Can create silent conditions
Goalposts 9m x 1.3m
Line Markings : Painted lines
Wooden Sprung FloorParalympic Archery
Archery Training area
Training area length: 200m
Training area width: 200m
Number of targets on site : 6
Paralympic Powerlifting
Concrete flooring
Dedicated powerlifting bars, weights and benches approved by BAWLA
Number of platforms : 3
Training Area : 200m²
Weigh in roomParalympic Table Tennis
Line Markings : Painted lines
Maximum lighting level : 1000lux
Number of 14m x 7m play areas : 15
Number of ITTF approved tables : 12
Play surface area 1 : 1300m²
Play surface area 2 : 550m²
Play surface area 3 : 240m²
Walls
Wall Colour: Other
Wall Covering: Paint
Wooden Sprung Floor
Paralympic Volleyball (sitting)
Maximum lighting level : 1000lux
Number of 10m x 6m sitting volleyball courts : 12
Wooden Sprung FloorWheelchair Basketball
Line Markings : Painted lines
Maximum lighting level : 1000lux
Number of courts 28m x 15m : 3
Timing Device
Wooden Sprung Floor
Wheelchair fencing
Pistes
Number of pistes 4m x 2m: 6
Wheelchair frames
Number of wheelchair frames: 1
Wooden Sprung FloorWheelchair rugby
Number of 34m x 21m playing areas : 2