Dear Athlete Performance Centre member,

 As many of you will be aware, the Athlete Performance Foundation, formed in April 2010, was established as a not-for-profit organisation, limited by guarantee to pursue charitable status for this facility and secure its future. Prior to this date, the facility operated on a commercial basis and has run at a loss and therefore faced closure.

Regrettably, I have to announce that the Athlete Performance Foundation has to cease trading at close of business, 12noon on Saturday 30^th October 2010. This decision has not been reached without every conceivable option being rigorously explored; however, we have simply run out of time and finances to cover shortfalls.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported this facility since its journey began in November 2006. My thanks also to Steve & Clair Schwarz, David Flood, Keith Ward, Mike Buckley, Gerry Jewson, Steve Raven and Floods Properties & Developments Ltd, all of whom have invested time, considerable effort in management meetings and finance in an attempt to keep this facility operating.

Sincerest thanks to Gavin Roberts, James Thatcher, Mike Rogers, Damien Stretton, Ry Forshaw, Gareth Evans, Kieron McComb, Ashley James, Gavin Williams, Steph Owens and Ed Harper, all of whom have contributed their time coaching at the facility and helping a huge number of young sports athletes become fitter, faster and stronger.

 And finally, thank you to all of you for selecting to train at this unique facility that I am sure you will all miss as much as I will.

Kind regards,

Coach

For and on behalf of,

The Athlete Performance Foundation