Ponds Forge International Leisure Centre - News

Serbia and Sheffield forge links ahead of London 2012

Fri, 09 Jul 10 11:38:36 +0100

July 9, 2010, 11:38 am
With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games now just over two years away, Sheffield reinforced its links with the Serbian Olympic Committee during European League volleyball games at the Sheffield International Venues managed Ponds Forge International Sports Centre on Saturday 3 July and Sunday 4 July.The event gave people in Sheffield the chance to experience some of the opportunities that ...

World Champion bowled over by Sheffield sports facilities

Fri, 09 Jul 10 11:09:06 +0100

July 9, 2010, 11:09 am
The World’s Matchplay Bowls Champion has backed Sheffield’s bid to be a World Cup host, naming it a “fantastic sporting city”.Ian Bond, 37, from Crediton, Devon, took the Cooperative Funeralcare Matchplay Bowls Championship title in his first attempt at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield.Ponds Forge has hosted the competition, which attracts the best bowls...

Nurse puts his heart into weight loss

Wed, 05 May 10 09:46:07 +0100

May 5, 2010, 9:46 am
A cardiac intensive care nurse has avoided becoming one of his own patients by joining the award winning fitness scheme Fitness Unlimited. Neil Crichton-Smith, 41, from Hillsborough, sought help from Fitness Unlimited specialists at Concord Sports Centre in Shiregreen because obesity, high blood pressure and back pain were putting a massive strain on his health. When Neil tipped the scales at 20 a...

Sheffield health scheme fighting fit during recession

Wed, 05 May 10 09:16:45 +0100

May 5, 2010, 9:16 am
An award winning fitness scheme is helping thousands of people in Sheffield to beat the squeeze and stay healthy during the recession. Fitness Unlimited, the city’s most popular health and fitness scheme, has defied the economic downturn to record bumper membership figures. More than 16,000 people in Sheffield are now using Fitness Unlimited’s gyms, spin studios, swimming pools, group ...

Businesses encouraged to sign up to ‘oar inspiring’ challenge!

Thu, 29 Apr 10 12:39:39 +0100

April 29, 2010, 12:39 pm
Sheffield commercial law firm Nabarro LLP are calling for all budding Sir Steve Redgraves and Matthew Pinsents to take part in a charity corporate rowing challenge.The inaugural challenge is taking place over three days, May 19 – 21, at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre. To ensure as many people as possible can take part, teams can choose their preferred time to complete the challenge ...

Free fitness sessions to celebrate Inclusive Fitness Week

Thu, 29 Apr 10 11:21:03 +0100

April 29, 2010, 11:21 am
One of Sheffield’s top sporting venues will be helping disabled people to increase their participation in physical activity with free fitness sessions. On Friday May 7, Don Valley Stadium will be offering free Fitness Testing for disabled users, which includes BMI, body fat and blood pressure testing, body measurements and general fitness testing. The sessions have been organised to mark the...

Herol ‘Bomber’ announces World Marathon Skipping Record attempt

Mon, 26 Apr 10 12:48:45 +0100

April 26, 2010, 12:48 pm
Sheffield boxing legend Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham has officially announced a challenge which will see him attempt to make it into the world record books.Herol, a former British, Commonwealth and European boxing champion, will take part in a World Marathon Skipping Record challenge at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in aid of The Children’s Hospital Charity.The World Marathon ...

Sheffield swimmer Crisp breaks British record

Tue, 20 Apr 10 15:46:36 +0100

April 20, 2010, 3:46 pm
Swimmer James Crisp has continued his record breaking form by achieving a national best at the British International Disability Swimming Championships in his home town of Sheffield.Crisp, who is part of the City of Sheffield Swim Squad, clocked 2.21.97 to claim bronze in the 200 metre medley at the championships, which took place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre at the weekend (17-18 Apr...

Televised events put SIV in spotlight

Tue, 20 Apr 10 15:28:21 +0100

April 20, 2010, 3:28 pm
Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has been propelled into the TV spotlight this spring after staging a series of high profile events.SIV, which operates one of the biggest concentrations of diverse international venues in Europe, welcomed BBC camera crews, celebrities and sports stars for the filming of ‘We are the Champions’.The 70s kids TV classic was recreated at SIV’s Pond...

FINA/Li-Ning Diving World Series - CANCELLED!

Mon, 19 Apr 10 09:54:27 +0100

April 19, 2010, 9:54 am
BRITISH SWIMMING STATEMENTThe final leg of the FINA/Li-Ning Diving World Series, due to be held in Sheffield this week, has been cancelled following the continued closure of air space across Britain as a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland and ensuing ash cloud. The FINA/Li-Ning Diving World Series, powered by British Gas, was set to take place at the Sheffield International Venues managed ...