Dive into fun with free aquatic open day at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
A Sheffield leisure centre is inviting residents to make a splash with a free aquatic open day for all the family on Saturday, October 3.
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, run byEveryone Active in partnership with Sheffield City Council, will welcome aspiring divers and swimmers to its Olympic size 50m pool and diving pit for free Rookie Lifeguard sessions, diving tasters, and water polo sessions.
The event will give families, children and the local community the opportunity to try out a range of pool-based activities and build new skills with the help of fully qualified instructors at the venue, which is home to some of the UK’s top diving talent.
Diving tasters for all ages will take place at 9am, 10am and 11am on the day on the platforms which range from 1m to 10m, while the faster paced water polo sessions will run at 10am and 11am for those aged 12 and over.
The Rookie Lifeguard classes, designed to introduce children and young people to essential water safety and lifesaving skills in a fun and engaging way, will take place at 9am, 10am and 11am and are suitable for those aged over 12 years.
Family swims will also be on offer at 1.15pm for £2, while free gym day passes will be given to every attendee on the day to enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness suite.
Phil Bowers, Everyone Active area contract manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be hosting our aquatic open day at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and offer the local community the opportunity to try out something completely new in the pool.
“Whether you’d like to take your first dive, get involved in a team sport like water polo or learn valuable skills through the Rookie Lifeguard programme, there really is something for everyone. If you’re looking to learn, have fun and make new friends while staying active, we encourage you to come along and make a splash this Autumn.”
Councillor Brian Holmshaw, Chair of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council, said: "Ponds Forge is one of Sheffield's most iconic sports venues and this free open day is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to experience everything it has to offer."
"We're proud to work with Everyone Active to make sport and physical activity accessible to all in our communities. I would encourage residents to come along, get involved in the free diving and water polo sessions and discover why Ponds Forge remains one of the country's leading swimming and water venues."
All free sessions will run for 45 minutes and are available to book online at: https://www.everyoneactive.com/news/dive-into-fun-ponds-forge-aquatic-open-day/