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The '''Elriskógur Imperial Institute of Sports Science''', commonly known as Elriskógur, is Stormark's National Football Development Centre. It is situated on a 1300-acre (526 ha) site deep in the Fairhair Forest in the Jarldom of Gularike and is owned and operated by the [[Storsk Boldspil-Union|SBU]]. The purpose of the centre is to be the base for all coaching and development work undertaken by the SBU, and the training and preparation ground for all of the Storish national football teams. Elriskógur was developed and inspired to enable Stormark to achieve greater success on the international stage. | The '''Elriskógur Imperial Institute of Sports Science''', commonly known as Elriskógur, is Stormark's National Football Development Centre. It is situated on a 1300-acre (526 ha) site deep in the Fairhair Forest in the Jarldom of Gularike and is owned and operated by the [[Storsk Boldspil-Union|SBU]]. The purpose of the centre is to be the base for all coaching and development work undertaken by the SBU, and the training and preparation ground for all of the Storish national football teams. Elriskógur was developed and inspired to enable Stormark to achieve greater success on the international stage. | ||
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In 2010, Storsk Boldspil-Union and longtime official Fernand Sastre desired for the creation of a national centre of football. The project was initiated by Ștefan Kovács, who was inspired by foreign training centers. One year later, the SBU selected Elriskógur as the site of the center. Construction of the centre commenced in 2011 and lasted nearly three years. The centre opened its doors in January 2014. | |||
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At Elriskógur players, coaches and guests have the opportunity to access the very best medical and sports science facilities on site through the institute's renowned sports medicine, rehabilitation and performance centre It boats 52,000 square feet of cutting-edge technology with elite medical expertise, creating the most advanced sports medicine, rehabilitation, performance science and training centre in Stormark. | At Elriskógur players, coaches and guests have the opportunity to access the very best medical and sports science facilities on site through the institute's renowned sports medicine, rehabilitation and performance centre It boats 52,000 square feet of cutting-edge technology with elite medical expertise, creating the most advanced sports medicine, rehabilitation, performance science and training centre in Stormark. | ||
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Revision as of 05:59, 26 January 2014
The Elriskógur Imperial Institute of Sports Science, commonly known as Elriskógur, is Stormark's National Football Development Centre. It is situated on a 1300-acre (526 ha) site deep in the Fairhair Forest in the Jarldom of Gularike and is owned and operated by the SBU. The purpose of the centre is to be the base for all coaching and development work undertaken by the SBU, and the training and preparation ground for all of the Storish national football teams. Elriskógur was developed and inspired to enable Stormark to achieve greater success on the international stage.
History
In 2010, Storsk Boldspil-Union and longtime official Fernand Sastre desired for the creation of a national centre of football. The project was initiated by Ștefan Kovács, who was inspired by foreign training centers. One year later, the SBU selected Elriskógur as the site of the center. Construction of the centre commenced in 2011 and lasted nearly three years. The centre opened its doors in January 2014.
Grounds
Set in the Fairhair Forest, in 1300 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland, the Elriskógur Imperial Institute of Sports Science is an immense football centre. It is the training base for the Storish national football teams and includes a full-sized indoor third generation football pitch equipped with a viewing gallery for up to 1000 people, a multipurpose indoor sports hall, 13 full size outdoor pitches and one elite training pitch which is an exact replica of Haraldsborgs Idrætsvøllur.
SBU Learning
The Institute is also the home of SBU Learning, the educational department of the Storsk Boldspil-Union. Through the delivery of national coach education courses, Elriskógur will provide a platform for the communication of the Framtíðspil philosophy, which outlines a vision for the development of Storish football.
Medical Facilities
At Elriskógur players, coaches and guests have the opportunity to access the very best medical and sports science facilities on site through the institute's renowned sports medicine, rehabilitation and performance centre It boats 52,000 square feet of cutting-edge technology with elite medical expertise, creating the most advanced sports medicine, rehabilitation, performance science and training centre in Stormark.
