Sports Facilities
The Fieldhouse Centre is situated near Mercury Building. It offers a large indoor training area with the following facilities:
- A basketball court, badminton courts (x4), cricket nets (x2), a 5-a-side football pitch, an indoor hockey pitch, a netball court, table tennis facilities and a volleyball court
- Also within the centre is a comprehensive weight training area encompassing: fixed weights, free weights, racked weights and an array of cardiovascular equipment
- A sauna and a solarium are available for relaxation and are located between the male and female changing rooms
- The large gym area can be booked in advance for team sports through the PT staff
The facilities are open:
Mon-Thu 0730-1800
Fri 0730-1400
Outside working hours including weekends, the gym can be used at anytime with the use of a swipe card. These can be obtained from the PT staff.
Additional Facilities
There is a floodlit hardcourt area suitable for volleyball, netball and 5-a-side football, and two all-weather tennis courts, all of which can be booked through the PT Office. There are 2 squash courts, glass-backed, bookable up to 48 hours in advance, enhanced by a comprehensive squash league system.
Adventure Training
For leave and general hire the establishment has available a 5-berth motor caravan, booked through the PT Office 57803; 0ther equipment includes rucksacks, climbing equipment, sleeping bags, tents, all booked through the PT Office.
Organised Sport
The establishment fields joint teams in all major sports and enjoys considerable success in league and cup competitions. There is also a thriving inter-departmental sports programme. In addition there are organized activities taking place in the Fieldhouse Centre throughout the year.