About Defence

Sports information

The Physical Training Staff of Northwood Headquarters are based in the Sports Centre (Building 455B). Their aim is to provide individual excellence, inter-departmental and unit sport, and sport for all. A weekly sports programme is issued by the PT Office and given full distribution.

Sports Facilities

The Sports Centre offers a large indoor training area with the following facilities:

Indoors

  • A basketball court, badminton courts (x4), cricket nets (x2), a Football court, an indoor hockey court, a netball court, 2 Squash courts 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 on Ext 57803

Outdoors

  • Astro Turf Football Pitch, 2 Tennis courts and Unit perimeter Trim Trail.


The facilities are open:

Mon-Thu 0730-1800
Fri 0730-1400

Outside working hours including weekends, the Sports Centre can be used at anytime with the use of a swipe card. These can be activated by the PT Staff on completion of an Induction.

Adventure Training Facilities & Equipment

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 and tents, all booked through the PT Office.

Arsenal Season Tickets

The Sports Centre has a pair of season tickets for Arsenal FC. These tickets are open to all Northwood HQ staff, at a price of £120.00 for the pair. Further information can be obtained from the PT Staff on Ext 57803.

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 gym throughout the year, which are all advertised in Sports Programme.

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