A “Pôle France” is any permanent structure or group of structures linked to each other, in particular by agreement, mainly hosting athletes registered on the list of top-level athletes provided for in article R. 221-1 of the present code in the Elite, Senior or Rookie categories and enabling them to benefit from:
1° High-level sports preparation ;
2° A school or university education adapted in accordance with articles L. 331-6 or L. 611-4 of the Education Code, or vocational training;
3° Medical supervision that meets the conditions set out in article L. 231-6 of this Code.
The “pôles France” can only take athletes who are at least twelve years old or who are enrolled in a secondary school during the year in which they are enrolled in the centre.