The accreditation exercise aims to foster innovation and enhance the quality of facilities that play a critical role in athlete development. By recognizing centres that meet specific standards in sports science and high-performance training, European Aquatics is reinforcing its commitment to the holistic development of athletes and providing the resources necessary for them to achieve peak performance.

Key Objectives:

• Enhance Facility Quality: Improve the quality of facilities and services that support athletes’ training and development.
• Drive Innovation: Promote forward-thinking approaches in sports science and athlete preparation, creating an ecosystem that empowers athletes to excel.
• Holistic Support for Athlete Development: Ensure accredited centres offer comprehensive resources and expertise to optimize athletes’ training, preparation, and performance.

Entitlements for Accredited Centres:

Accredited Sport Science & High-Performance Centres (Labs) and Training Centres (Centres) will benefit from:

• EA Accreditation Badge: A mark of excellence recognized across the European Aquatics’ community.
• Increased Visibility: The accreditation badge will be promoted through European Aquatics’ communication channels, as well as through the centres’ own channels (terms and conditions apply).
• Inclusion in the EA Innovation Hub: Accredited centres will join a think tank that fosters collaboration between European Aquatics stakeholders, addressing common challenges, sharing ideas, and driving innovation across the sector.

This accreditation process is a critical element in supporting athletes across Europe, ensuring that they have access to the best possible resources, training, and scientific support as they pursue their goals in competitive aquatic sports.

Accredited Training centres

Accredited Sport Science & High-Performance Centres