| Athens 2004 Programme
Choose Malta “from Malta to Athens”
Programme 2004
The Malta Olympic Committee was established in 1928.
It is the supreme and exclusive authority on matters
relating to representation of Malta at the Olympic Games,
the Commonwealth Games, the Mediterranean Games, the
Games of the Small States of Europe and other International
Games, which fall under the jurisdiction of the MOC.
Our main commitment is that of encouraging, promoting
and funding Maltese athletes participation at these
Games and through support programmes to improve their
level of competitiveness.
We are also committed to enhancing Malta’s sporting
facilities for Maltese athletes and guests alike. In
fact the MOC is more than aware of the needs of squad
training especially in preparation for the next Olympic
Games “Athens 2004”. With the cooperation
of the Maltese government, Malta’s national airline
‘Air Malta’ and Tourism Authority the MOC
can help support your plans and offer first rate facilities
in the best environment to produce the best results.
By signing up for “from Malta to Athen’s”
Programme 2004, to implement your training schedules
and realise your objectives, we will be able to arrange
and organise ‘special rates’ directly with
local hotels, coach companies, indoor and outdoor sports
facilities, sports federations, clubs and other suppliers
and service providers.
We are ready to assist you with your travel bookings
and hospitality services, access to sports training
facilities as well as competition against top local
teams for all sports.
Objective:
Our goal is to offer Olympic Teams the opportunity
to train at top level facilities located in a Mediterranean
climate; allowing athletes to climatise in preparation
for their endeavours at the next edition of the Olympic
Games in Athens 2004.
Sporting facilities: Malta
Millions of pounds have so far been invested in building
3 new multi sport halls and upgrading existing sporting
facilities; with the aim of providing top level sports
venues for up and coming Maltese athletes; offering
first rate facilities for hosting of international events,
and offering international top athletes/teams training
facilities, should they wish to locate in Malta for
their training requirements.
The many sports complexes and halls in Malta available
are designed to provide top class training and support;
all that is needed for athletes to improve their performance
which includes an impressive range of facilities, which
can be tailored to the needs of the user. Most venues
are also a training centre for the local national squads
and clubs. However, under this scheme athletes will
be considered as priority users providing them with
a number of exclusive benefits when using these facilities.
Full support and services to help individuals reach
and maximise their goal are provided for from sports
science with first-rate medical/scientific personnel
to first class advanced training equipment allowing
athletes to concentrate on improving their competitive
performance.
Numerous international events have been hosted in Malta
over the years which include various Small States competitions
held regularly in various disciplines, two editions
of the Games of the Small States of Europe, first in
1993 and again in 2003; the Juniour European Swimming
and Diving Competitions (2002), the FISEC games (2003),
and many various other international events from a wide
range of sports disciplines; which all contribute to
giving Maltese sport administrators plenty of experience
in hosting sport events on a large scale.
Choose Malta! to implement your training schedules
and realise your objectives of success. You are never
far away from the excellent facilities. Given the climate
and amount of sunshine here, you can practice your sport
both indoors or outdoors all year round.
Functional Diagnostic Laboratory
Through the Malta Olympic Committee’s sports
clinic we offer performance enhancement services available
to athletes of all ages and abilities. With our international
medical and scientific personnel we will be able to
provide tests and programs geared to meet your specific
goals and to improve performance. Our sport-specific
tests use the latest in technology to identify individual
strengths and weaknesses in aerobic capacity, anaerobic
power, speed, strength, technique, and more. Test results
are explained for your complete understanding and applied
to your specific training and goals. These tests and
other supporting services eliminate guesswork and ultimately
help you achieve peak performance!
The functional diagnostic laboratory aims
to:
- Provide and monitor highly specialist training
methodologies to high performance athletes;
- Provide concentrated rehabilitation and treatment
allowing the injured sports person to regain full
fitness in the shortest but safest possible time;
- Assess and devise fitness programmes for sports
people and other patients
- Promote the importance of sports medicine including
diet, nutrition and exercise.
Testing and Services include:
- BOD POD Body Composition Analysis
- VO2 max (Maximal Oxygen Uptake)
- Blood Lactate Analysis
- HR Training Zones & Training Intensities
- Dynamic Bike Fit & Treadmill Analysis
- Sub-maximal Testing
- Anaerobic Power and Capacity
- Nutritional Analysis
- Scientifically-Based Training Programs correction
- Individual Consultations
- Training Log Reviews
- Speed of reaction and Explosive Power Analysis
- Bio Chemical substrate Analysis
- Pulmonary (Spirometry) Analysis
- Muscle Strength and endurance (upper & lower)
Analysis
Each assessment includes a one-on-one feedback session
with our personnel who will interpret the results and
explain how to apply them to your training. Each athlete
receives a comprehensive pack, which includes test results
and explanations, training zones, training tips, and
other information on how to apply the results to achieve
peak performance.
Staff
The functional diagnostic laboratory is run by Maltese
and Russian specialists in rehabilitation and treatment
of sports injuries, physical education and fitness.
The C.O.N.I. act as advisers to the Malta Olympic Committee
regarding the implementation and monitoring of the functional
diagnostic laboratory.
Contact
Mr. Joseph Cassar
Secretary General
Malta Olympic Committee
National Swimming Pool Complex
Maria Teresa Spinelli Street
Gzira GZR 06
Malta
Tel. +356 21 332801
Fax. +356 21 332798
Email: josephcassar@nocmalta.org
Email: moc@nocmalta.org
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