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Cameras Everywhere: Inside Stirling's Curling Hub
11 Feb
Summary
- Advanced technology and extensive camera networks are used for training.
- The National Curling Academy is disguised as a public leisure centre.
- British Curling focuses on nutrition, physical performance, and innovation.
The National Curling Academy in Stirling houses a sophisticated training environment for British Curling. From the outside, it appears to be a standard public leisure centre, but a discreet entrance leads to a specialized facility. Here, an extensive network of cameras, some fixed and others mobile, meticulously monitors the ice sheets and athletes' performances.
Coaches utilize laptops and large screens to analyze data, guiding Team GB's curlers through rigorous training sessions. British Curling is committed to staying at the forefront of athletic development. Head of performance services Nikki Gibson highlights their dedication to innovation in nutrition, physical performance, conditioning, and technology, acknowledging the increasing global competition in these areas.
