Top sports personalities and coaches already associated with Bedford
Bedford International Athletics Stadium (BIAS) already holds international status in Athletics
Scope for new large Centre of Excellence within current BIAS building
BIAS has acquired new land to build additional seating, warm-up track and outdoor activity area with running trail and including equipment for the disabled and elderly
Bedfordshire County Sports Partnership could draw down 2:1 matched funding for this initiative
University ranked in top 4 for sports science and PE in UK
University plans to build 500 bed hotel
Bedford Blues Rugby club has national reputation
Strong local tradition in rowing, water-sports and boxing
Top class Equestrian Centre (Keysoe)
Good range of municipal and private Golfing facilities
Good business support available via i-Lab, BDA,
Business Link, Chamber, local University etc
Major private sector players (Unilever)
BDA Board structure ensures initiative led by private sector
Complements food and bioscience e-hub plans for Colworth
