Ponds Forge International Sports Centre first opened in 1991 for the World Student Games and Since then has remained a world class venue for swimming, diving and many other sporting events. Ponds Forge is now a distinguished sport and leisure complex which covers 6.7 acres, as well as a reputable health and fitness centre for the community of Sheffield.
And in recent weeks has been in the news as a date has not been given for when it will reopen, but take a look back at these pictures from more than 15 years ago and see who you can spot and which events you remember taking place in the city?
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1. On the court
Sheff Sharks played Birmingham Bullets in 2003. Seen is Sheffield's Nate Reinking defending. Photo: Mike Waistell
2. Ready for netball
Netball coach Nicola Cooney with young players Suzanne Rodgers(11) and Sarah Bond(13) at the Sports Festival for Young Deaf Adults at Ponds Forge in 2003 Photo: Roger Nadal
3. Official launch
Link Up supporters Anneesa Ali, Rafieda Nabi, David Beatson and Gillian Barlow pictured at the launch of the Link Up scheme at Ponds Forge in 2003 Photo: Roger Nadal
4. Netball founder with MBE
Sheffield Concord Netball Club founder member Gordon Padley who has been awarded an MBE., pictured with two other founder members and their daughters, l/r: Lucy Crowley(16), Susan Crowley, Liz Hughes and Laura Hughes(15). Pictured at Ponds Forge in 2003 Photo: Roger Nadal