HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS CENTRE IN MAIA

PRESENTING THE HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS CENTRE IN MAIA/HIGHSPORTUGAL

The High Performance Sports Centre in Maia results from the evolution and improvement of a sports structure built in 1987 and has since served Portuguese athletics. Since its foundation, the sports complex in Maia has been decisive to all the athletes living in Portugal’s north. This infrastructure is part of the Portuguese Network of High Performance Sports Centres/HIGHSPORTUGAL.

An improved athletics track and training field, as well as four new tennis courts, were part of the infrastructural renovation that culminated with the inauguration of the High Performance Sports Centre de Maia.

The High Performance Sports Centre in Maia, placed on the sports complex of the municipality, currently provides sports services, not only for athletics, but also for tennis and gymnastics.

Besides all the conditions and equipment needed to the various modalities, athletes, technical teams and staff also benefit from a relationship of proximity and cooperation by the staff of the center, which is reflected in the preparation and training.

This equipment has a technical team properly trained by the Faculty of Sports of the University of Porto and the Instituto Superior da Maia, each corresponding to an area of expertise, according to their specialization.

The investments on the High Performance Sports Centre in Maia have been considerable in recent years. High-performance athletes, teams, technical staff and sponsors can find in this equipment the best training conditions, essential for a better performance.

Since 2014, the year Maia was the European City of Sport, the quantity of sport events has almost doubled, as a result of the added value that sports infrastructures ensure, as well as the excellence of the existing accessibility and means of transportation. Currently, there are more than 200 sport events, and the majority take place in the High Performance Sports Centre.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS

TRAINING & TECHNICAL AREA

The High Performance Sports Centre in Maia is prepared for three Olympic and Paralympic sport modalities, each one having a fully equipped area, with the best conditions for the High Performance training.

The following infrastructures are part of the centre:

Estádio Prof. Dr. José Vieira de Carvalho;
Municipal Tennis Complex;
Municipal Gymnastics Complex;
Maia Municipal Pavilion.

TRAINING & TECHNICAL AREA

The Estádio Prof. Dr. José Vieira de Carvalho has 1 football field with natural grass, the official dimensions for professional football and a capacity of 12 000 seats; 1 soccer field with artificial turf, with the minimum dimensions for the practice of football at an official level; 5 locker rooms; conference rooms, athletics track with 8 lanes, as well as areas for throws and jumps; and artificial lighting.

TRAINING & TECHNICAL AREA

The Municipal Tennis Complex has 3 outdoor clay tennis courts; 2 outdoor hard tennis courts; 5 indoor tennis courts, with a central court with capacity for 1500 spectators, VIP zone, individual seats for the press and a retractable roof; 2 locker rooms with capacity for 40 people; service rooms; and a public dinning and bar area.

TRAINING & TECHNICAL AREA

The Municipal Complex for Gymnastics is classified as one of the five best in Europe for the practice of artistic, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastics, and has been the stage for the most diverse events and sports activities. It has all the equipment for training and events. Besides gymnastics, you can also find a considerable variety of activities, such as fitness, cardio fitness, bodybuilding and climbing.

SPORTS DISCIPLINES AT THE HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS CENTRE IN MAIA

The High Performance Sports Centre in Maia is fully prepared for athletics, tennis and gymnastics High Performance training.

MAIN EVENTS AT THE HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS CENTRE IN MAIA

EXCELENTE CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT

Due to its excellent technical conditions and equipment, the High Performance Sports Centre in Maia can host national and international events. Here are some of the main events already hosted by the HPSC Maia:
– Maia Acro Fig Cup;
– Maia International Acro Cup
– Acrobatic Gymnastics World Cup
– Rhythmic Gymnastics International Tournament
– Taça Internacional Maia Jovem – Tennis
– International Maia Junior Cup (under 16, Level 3 Tennis Europe) – Tennis
– Gold Gala Fernanda Ribeiro – Athletics
– Athletics Meeting “Maia Cidade do Desporto”
– Portugal Hip Hop Dance Championship

ATHLETES & TEAMS WHO VISITED HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS CENTRE IN MAIA

The top conditions available, make the High Performance Sports Centre in Maia the best choice to every High Performance athlete, team and sponsor looking for the ideal High Performance training conditions and, also, for great achievements and victories.

Proof of that is the list of teams and athletes that already attended this HPSC.

ATHLETES

Rui Silva – Athletics
Fernanda Ribeiro – Athletics
Jéssica Augusto – Athletics
Sara Moreira – Athletics
Luis Novo – Athletics
José Regalo – Athletics
Nuno Borges – Tennis
Leonardo Tavares – Tennis
Maria Inês Fonte – Tennis
Margarida Santos – Kung Fu Wushu

TEAMS

MAIASTARS – Handball
ADA Maia – Handball
Ginásio Clube da Maia – Artistic Gymnastics, male and female
Acro Clube da Maia – Acrobatic Gymnastics
Associação Atlética de Águas Santas – Handball
Futebol Clube do Porto – Handball
Sporting Clube de Portugal – Handball
Portugal National Team – Tennis
Portugal National Team – Football (under 19)

Georgia National Team – Football (under 19)
China National Team – Football (under 19)
Portugal National Team – Handball (female)
Romania National Team – Handball (female)
Portugal National Team – Football 7-a-side (athletes with cerebral Palsy)
Portugal National Team – Artistic Gymnastics
Finland National Team – Gymnastics
Shangai SIPG FC – Football
Portugal National Team – Korfball

OUR TARGETS

The High Performance Sports Centre in Maia has its doors open for all High Performance athletes and teams looking to make the most of their training.

We offer the best conditions for High Performance training on athletics, tennis and gymnastics.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MAIA

Maia is a municipality full of history combined with modernity, business, cultural and sport events. A city where the light favours the clicks of the cameras that visit it.

Right at the centre of the large metropolitan area of Porto, and in the tourist region of Porto and North of Portugal, the city Maia has enjoyed the visits of tourists that have been increasing exponentially in this region over the last few years.

Geographically, Maia benefits from an excellent geostrategic position, having in its territory Porto International Airport – Francisco Sá Carneiro. It is evident, therefore, the ease of access promoted by it.

WHAT TO DO

From incomparable gastronomic experiences, to itineraries that go through areas of true visual and natural splendour, Maia fits perfectly with the distinctive beauty of the northern region of the Portugal, bathed by the Douro River.

We highlight the following tourist attractions: