English Institute of Sport
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The English Institute of Sport (EIS), established in May 2002, is an organisation which provides sport science and medical support services to elite athletes through a nationwide network of expertise and facilities, working with Olympic and Paralympic summer and winter sports, as well as English and a number of professional sports.
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Abbreviation | EIS |
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Formation | May 14, 2002; 22 years ago (2002-05-14) |
Type | Government agency |
Legal status | Company limited by guarantee (No. 4420052) |
Purpose | Development of sport in England |
Headquarters | EIS Head Office |
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Region served | England |
National Director | Nigel Walker |
Main organ | EIS Board |
Parent organization | Department for Culture, Media and Sport |
Affiliations | British Olympic Association UK Sport Sport England The National Lottery |
Staff | 250 |
Website | English Institute of Sport |
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It is headquartered in Manchester, with regional centers in Bath, Bisham Abbey, Loughborough, London, and Sheffield.
The EIS also works with a range of other sports organisations, including national governing bodies of sport, professional sports teams, and individual athletes.