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2. FACILITY PROFILES
All Saints Academy
New build (2003). PFI School. Facilities available for community use and used. All bookings via Robertson FM.
Indoor Sports Hall Four badminton courts. Above average standard. Ground wood tile floor. Cricket nets. Availability Mon-Fri 4.30-10pm ...and Sat/Sun. Staffed by Robertson FM. Changing Above average. Not available for community use.
Outdoor Available for community use and used. 1 x Senior football and 1 x Youth 9v9. plus 1 x Youth 11v11 (no goals) - previous use for a rugby pitch. All maintenance completed by external contractor Good standard. Some drainage issues but generally no standing water.
MUGA – synthetic Built 2013. c. Netball court size. Enclosed by fence. 4 x Tennis - Standard. Tarmac. Playground.
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Bishopsgarth School
An Academy since 01 February 2013. All facilities used by the community via Go Sport whose site staff are on site seven days a week, 50 weeks of the year (closed for two weeks at Christmas). c.2,000 visits per week. Three partner Clubs: – TIBS – AFC Leven Youth – Yarm RUFC.
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Conyers School
School is commended on the quality of pitches. Ample car parking facilities. School is a satellite centre for Tees Valley TT and Primary School TT.
Indoor Sports Hall Four badminton courts. Above average standard. Available for community use Mon-Fri 5-10pm ... and Sat-Sun. Sprung floor (c.2010). Re-lined in 2014. Cricket nets. Used by – Thornaby CC, – Yorkshire CC, – Yarm CC and – Martin CC for winter training. Activity Hall One badminton court. Above average standard. Available for community use Mon-Fri 6-10pm and Sat-Sun. Wood sprung floor. Changing rooms Below average standard. Require investment. School runs various gymnastics and trampoline classes. All coaches employed by the school. Currently 7 classes of 15 per week with waiting lists.
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Outdoor Full size 3G (with shock pad) Good quality Re-surfaced in 2013 (with new goals and dugouts) following Sport England funding (c.£200,000). Sinking fund is in place. LIGA turf. Enclosed and floodlit. 9v9 pitch marked in the middle of the pitch. School ground staff maintain on a weekly basis and the school owns a tractor specifically for the AGP (plus snow blade and freezing salt). Warm up/goalkeeper area attached.
Available for community use Mon-Fri 6-9pm Sat 10-5pm and Sun 11-4pm. Fully booked (current users/teams want more time and there are nine clubs on a waiting list). Used by Yarm FC for competitive fixtures (Sat). Half price rental during the summer months. AGP also used by N. Riding CFA and Yorkshire CFA for courses/competitions.
Pitches 2 x Adult football. 1 x Snr Rugby (with a 9v9 football marked inside) 1 x Youth (11v11). 1 x Mini (7v7). 2 x Mini (5v5). Additional pitches are marked as and when required. All natural drainage. Some evidence of standing water on one of the adult pitches and the youth (11v11). School ground staff maintain on a weekly basis and the school owns a second tractor specifically for the grass pitches. Full maintenance programme. Pitches and AGP used heavily by the school for both curricular and extra-curricular activities. School is successful for football. 6 x Tennis 4 x Netball. Tarmac. Std. Enclosed. Some standing water. Limited/occasional community use.
Dan Fowler coaching has a strong link with the school to provide pre-school coaching, ‘footy tots’ and mini league.
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Egglescliffe School
Facilities available for community use and used.
Indoor Sports Hall Four badminton courts. Below average standard. Mat floor. Cricket nets. Well used with limited capacity available (1 hour on Friday night?). Gym . One badminton court. . Below average standard . Wood sprung floor.
Availability Mon-Fri 6-9pm and Sat/Sun 9-5pm. Well used but main issue is not available for community use during exam periods. Member of premises team on site so no access issues. Fitness Suite . Classroom size. . Below average standard . 11 x CV (second hand) and free weights. . Not available for community use. Changing rooms . Above average standard . Built c.2005 (ish) . M/F/Dis/Referee. . Main issue is location as long walk from AGP. . Used by community. PE change is below average. Refurbished c.2001.
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Possible development @ school: ...with Stockton Hockey Club (end of AGP). Sports pavilion including changing facilities, bar, classroom and one badminton court sized gym area. Possibly include new carpet on AGP. Very early stage - potential s106 funding.
Outdoor Full size AGP (sand) Above average standard. Built 2001. Available for community use and used. by Big Hockey. Enclosed/Floodlit. Line marking fading. Premises team brush 2 x per week. Will require new carpet within next 2/3 years.
Other facilities 5 x Tennis 4 x Netball Good condition. Refurbished in 2012. Macadam surface. Enclosed (no floodlights). Used by school Tennis Club (Egglescliffe Tennis Club). Playing fields (off site) - Allens West (council owned). Available for community use and used.
Pitches Two senior rugby pitches One senior football and One Youth 11v11? Limited curriculum use (location) but… Big extra- curriculum use
Other Athletics track - gravel. Pavilion - 2 x change (below average). All maintenance completed by external contractor - grass cutting only? Premises team mark pitches. Drainage issues - evidence of standing water.
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Grangefield Academy
Part of Northern Education Trust. Sports & Arts Specialism. Currently an open site. Application for funding (£120,000) to enclose with perimeter fence, have partnership club, poss. fund 3G within current school footprint? New build (with new SH) to be completed April 2016. Old school will be demolished and new playing fields (with land drains). As part of the contract, entire demolition of old school but hoping to retain old Sports Hall (built 1998). Decision lies with Education Funding Agency. Currently no community use at the site but a draft community use agreement (Northshore template) is currently with SE for comments.
Indoor Sports Hall – four badminton courts. Below average. Built in 1998 with upgrade to changing provision in 2013. Cricket nets. Requires new external door and guttering, as well as general cosmetic upgrade and line marking if to be retained. Changing - Below average. Activity Hall - Below average, around one badminton court in size, no floor markings.
Outdoor One adult and one 9v9. One senior rugby and one junior rugby. One artificial cricket wicket (school use and Stockton CC for extra-curricular fixtures). Space available for additional pitches. All available for community use but not used. Pitch quality is good. All maintenance completed by external contractor (GNN Sportscare) - full programme is expensive but good. Drainage is good (land drains) - no standing water. Old cinder running track (poor). Possibly restore? Funding? Demand? Currently some tennis courts but not in good condition. Changing - Below average.
NEW BUILD - Northshore Model New 4 badminton court sports hall New reception/community access area. New activity studio. New 8 x tennis courts. New 4 x changing (plus staff and Dis).
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Ian Ramsey Academy
New build in 2014 (building works ongoing). Currently no community use of any facilities. Academy possibly looking to recruit a Community Use Manager next year Suggestions that it might be a site for Stockton Rugby Club? Separate community use entrance.
Indoor Will be available at some point in the next year (2016). Sports Hall – four badminton courts. Good standard. Mat floor. Cricket nets. Activity Hall - Good. c.25x10. only used for classes Changing - Good. Interest from Grangetown Netball Club to use MUGA and SH.
Outdoor Currently have one rugby and one football pitch Limited school use due to quality. Once building works complete (c.2 years)… it is understood that the above will become two rugby pitches Additional field (currently building site) will have 1 x adult football. MUGA - 6 x Tennis / 3 x Netball. Tarmac surface. Will be enclosed but no floodlights. Change - Good. All maintenance completed by external contractor - grass cutting/line marking only. Drainage not too good - evidence of standing water (Rugby better than Football). Previously had plans for a 4G pitch but funding is not currently available.
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Ingleby Manor Free School
New free school opened in 2014 - School Partnership Trust. Temporary building - previously a disused warehouse. New school is currently in planning process but expected to be built approximately two years in Ingelby Barwick. Currently one year group (Year 7) with 79 pupils. Next year will have a new intake of year 7 (c.120 pupils). New build (with new SH and studio) to be completed Sep 2016. Old school will be demolished.
Indoor Sports Hall (area) – four badminton courts. Below average standard. Concrete floor. Available for community use and used. Site staff on site to allow access. Available Mon-Fri 5-10pm and Sat-Sun if required. Current usages is: o Mon 5-6pm - Football. o Tues 6-7pm - Fit Class. o Wed 5-7pm - Martial Arts Class.
Outdoor Small Grass area with no pitches.
NEW SCHOOL Sports Hall – four badminton courts. Activity Studio. MUGA (all weather) - 3 x Tennis. 1 x Youth (11v11) and grid area. Will all be available for community use.
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Northfield (School) Sportsdrome
LA Control. All facilities available for community use. Mon-Fri 6-10pm and Sat-Sun 8.30-6pm. Sports Centre Staff employed by the school.
Indoor Sports Hall – four badminton courts Above average standard. Cricket nets. G. Wood tile floor. Gym – one badminton court in size. Below average standard. Wood sprung floor. Possibly new lighting. Class use. Table Tennis Centre. Above average. 12 tables. Northfield TT Club (run by school). Dance Studio - Above average. c.15x15. G. Wood tile floor. Change - Below average. Fitness suite - Above average. 27 stations. No A/C. Change - Above average (no school use) for members only. c.200 members. Well used. Open as above but on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Fitness suit is open to members 8.30am- 10pm. SH is fully booked Mon-Thurs 6pm- 10pm (Fri 6-7pm slot booked). Weekend use varies.
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Outdoor Full size AGP - Std. Built 2004 so will require a new carpet in the next couple of years. Enclosed and floodlit. Ongoing maintenance. One floodlight out and various bulbs require replacing but too expensive. Various grass pitches ... including rugby pitch. Grass pitches maintained by GNN Sportscare - full programme. Good. Drainage good on most pitches (drainage installed) but pitches are also used for curricular and extra- curricular use. Pitch seven has some drainage issues. Currently no Tennis but are at the front of the Sportsdrome (c.67x42) will become MUGA area. Tiger Turf to allow Football, Hockey and Tennis/Netball. Agreed with school, funds in place but awaiting Council approval. 6 x changing rooms - Below average standard (feel dated). First aid room.
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Northfield School (Marsh House Avenue site)
Available for community use Mon-Fri 16:00-21:00 Potentially available Sat-Sun but no current demand so not staffed Applications for asset transfer due to close at end of December 2015 Billingham Juniors FC interested in asset transfer
Dry change Above Average M/F Showers
Sports hall Above average 2 x 4 Bad court Sprung floor
Activity hall Above average 2 x old style (1 Bad court) halls Sprung floor
Swimming Pool Closed c.14m Closed due to drainage issues. Money will not be spent due to concerns re: asbestos. c.£500k to refurb and open - not a realistic option!
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Northshore Academy
Part of Northern Education Trust All facilities available for community use and used - Comm Use Agreement in place. Belief in community access/ engagement in the general area Community use takes place over long hours so there is no vandalism. New build in 2013 (previous sports centre site). c.50,000 visits (community) per year. Community Zone Staff - 1 x 30hrs per week plus 10 x casual staff (all ex pupils). No access issues. Alarmed zones within school. Academy working with Durham FA to promote junior football.
Indoor All available for community use Mon- Fri 4.30-10pm and Sat-Sun 9-6pm. Sports Hall – four badminton courts. Good. Mat floor with underfloor heating. Cricket nets. Fully booked Mon-Fri and c.30% usage during weekend. Activity Hall - Good. No markings (prob 1 x badminton). Double height but no ball games. Studio - Good. Fitness Suite - Good. 21 x CV and 13 Resistance plus and free weights. A/C. Lifestyles own and maintain equipment - Academy heat/clean and reception. Shared usage with Academy - available for community use Mon-Fri 7am-9.30pm and Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. 284 members - all memberships DD (£14.99 month (12 month contract) or £20 month rolling). Back of academy is Tilery Site - 3 x Snr Football (Council owned). Teams park at Academy, use changing provision and walk up to pitches. Asset transfer to Academy? Academy willing to maintain and run bookings.
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Outdoor Full size 3G AGP – Good standard. FA Approved. Built 2013. Enclosed/Floodlit. Smith’s Construction maintain (c. £8,000 pa) sweep and drag every other week 2 x Snr Football and 1 x Youth 9v9. Good. Partnership Club - Stockton West End FC. 10 year agreement (£1,000pa (into 3G sinking fund) plus 10% off all bookings). Sole use of grass pitches. Grass pitch maintenance via Leighton Landscaped - full programme. Good. standard and any additional maintenance is completed by Stockton West End. Land drains under pitches - Carillion has left restricted funding for drainage. Portable cricket wicket (artificial). 4 x Tennis / 2 x Netball - Good. Tarmac surface. Enclosed (no floodlights). Changing facilities are good.
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Our Lady & St. Bede
Currently under LA Control but close to Academy status (Feb 2015?). Will become part of Carmel Academy Trust. c.750 pupils. No investment into sports facilities. Community use agreement with Stockton Town FC (6pm onwards and weekend). Fairfield Grange FC (over 50s) used pitch inside track - c.10 fixtures per season. Stockton Town FC running out of space and now also asking to use pitch inside track.
Indoor Activity Hall – one badminton court 1960s build. Below average. Wood sprung floor. Pool - Below average. c.20ft. 4 lane. Last remaining school pool but well looked after. New pool cover in 2012 (£8k) and new pool filters in 2013 (£7k). Change - Below average.
Activity Hall is used by Stockton Town FC every Sat morning (Nov-Jan) for winter training. Pool is used for curricular use and also by local primary schools all day every Wednesday for 30 weeks of the year (term time). Current usage of the Activity Hall: o Mon 7-9pm. o Tues 4-9pm. o Wed 7-8pm. o Fri 6-9pm o Sat 10-12pm.
Current usage of the Pool: o Mon-Fri 5-9pm. o Sat-Sun 9-3pm. o Stockton Amateur Swimming Club o Borocuda (private swimming lessons) - Can’t get enough pool time and has waiting lists.
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Outdoor Stockton Town FC pitch. 2 x adult football (one inside the track (no drainage) is predominantly school use). 2 x Youth (9v9). 2 x Mini (7v7). 2 x Mini (5v5). Training grids - no drainage but predominantly school use. Maintenance contract with Leighton Landscapes. Good. Old running track - poor. Significant investment required. Inside lane unusable and often flooded. £12k quote. c.2 inches below level should be due to wind/water. Playground - 2 x Netball. Tarmac. Poor surface. Not used by school (H&S concerns).
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Red House School
Indoor Sports Hall - 3 Bad Courts. Below Average. Available for community use but not used (restricted due to lengthy exam periods). Sprung floor but lifting in places. Change - Below average. Possible relocation of the school to Wynyard. The school has bought land but not yet finalised. Current site possibly to be sold for housing? If the school relocates, there is a desire for a full size AGP (Hockey). The site also has sufficient land for 6 x Snr Rugby pitches.
Outdoor 1 x Snr Rugby / 1 x Adult football (marked depending on time of year) 1 x Mini (7v7). 2 x Mini (5v5). All natural drainage (relatively poor standard) with some evidence of standing water. Pitches maintained by external contractor (cut and mark only). 1 x Artificial Cricket Wicket (not great condition). Available for community use but not used. 3 x Tennis / 2 x Netball. Tarmac. Std. Part enclosed.
School use Norton Sports Complex for both curricular and extra-curricular activities.
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St. Michaels RC College
Academy since 2012/13. No community use of any facilities. New build (with new SH and studio) to be completed Sep 2016. Old school will be demolished.
Indoor Sports Hall - 4 Badminton courts. Below average standard. G. wood tile floor. Activity Hall - Below average. 1 badminton court size. Wood sprung floor.
Outdoor 2 x adult Football. Space for additional pitches. All maintenance completed by Council - grass cut/line mark. Drainage is poor - standing water. Changing - Below average. AGP - sand. c.60x40. Poor surface with evidence of patched repairs. Quote of £80k to resurface but no funding available. 3 x Tennis marked. Enclose and floodlit.
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St. Patricks College
LA Control but possible plans to become an Academy. Limited indoor facilities. Grass pitches used by TIBS only. 2 year agreement with the school. Club has access to changing provision but not used. Club has keys to the gate (within perimeter fence) but caretaker is present to open/close changing provision if required.
Indoor Activity Hall - Below average. One badminton court size. Wood sprung floor but lifting in places. Not available for community use.
Outdoor 2 x Football (1 x adult and 1 x youth 11v11?). All available for community use and used by TIBS. All maintenance completed by external contractor - same as Thornaby Academy. Drainage is good - no standing water. Tennis? Tarmac? Not available for community use. Changing - Below average. 2 x change.
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Stockton 6th Form College
Access to pitches at OLSB.
Indoor Sports Hall - 4 Badminton courts. Above Average. Available for community use Mon-Fri 6-10pm (and 6-8pm on Sunday evening only) via caretaker. Sprung floor (mat) less than five years old. Cricket nets. Fully booked Monday to Thursday (Friday quiet). Multi gym in a classroom with some free weights. Studio within Stockton Town FC building that the college has access to throughout the school day Change - above average. Likely site for development of Stockton Town FC full sized 3G floodlit AGP.
Outdoor 2 x Adult football. Available for community use and used by Stockton Town FC (overspill). Poor drainage with some evidence of standing water. Maintenance via external contractor - cut and marked only.
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Teesside High School
Independent school with c.400 pupils (3-18). c.£15,000 fee per annum.
Indoor Sports Hall - 4 badminton courts. Good. Available for community use Mon-Fri 6-9pm and Sat-Sun. Mat floor. Cricket nets (used a lot by local CC during the winter). Assembly Hall - 2 badminton courts. Above Average. Available for community use. Wood sprung floor. Fitness suite - Good. All equipment via parent donation. Available for community use as a 1 x 3 hour block booking for a group (£35). Change - Below average.
Outdoor 1 x Adult Football 1 x Snr Rugby 1 x Artificial Cricket Wicket (good). All natural drainage – good. No evidence of standing water. School ground staff maintain on a weekly basis with full maintenance programme. 60 x 40 AGP (sand) - Good. Built 2012. 2 x Tennis. Tarmac. Enclosed. 2 x mini Tennis (Prep school). Macadam. Enclosed. All available for community use (ad hoc basis) but not used. Unlikely to allow a team to be based at the school using the facilities each week.
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Thornaby Academy
Previously Thornaby Community School. Part rebuild in 2013. All facilities available for community use via Thornaby Academy Community Centre (TACC). All staff employed by the school. TASC Mon-Fri 4-10pm and Sat-Sun 9-5.
Indoor Sports Hall - 4 Badminton court. Above average. Mat floor. Cricket nets. Changing - Above average. Refurbished in 2013. Activity Hall - Below average. c.1 Badminton court size but no markings. Wood sprung floor. Studio - Below average (not a sprung floor).
Outdoor 3 x Football (2 x adult and 1 x youth 11v11?). Full Size AGP (sand) - Std. Built c.2000 so will require a new carpet within the next couple of years. Enclosed and floodlit. All available for community use and used. All maintenance completed by external contractor – See Dan e-mail (saved in folder). Drainage is good - no standing water. 3 x Tennis. Tarmac. Not available for community use. Moss. Changing (within TASC) - Above average. 4 x change and 2 x Official change.
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Yarm School
The Friarage (main School Site) Will be a full size AGP - Hockey - Enc/Floodlit. Community use? 3 x Tennis (Good). Sports Hall - 3 Badminton courts. Not assessed but told good quality. Fitness Suite in old Squash Court.
Prep Sch also has a 60x40 AGP (sand)? Not floodlit. Not assessed.
Green Lane Playing Fields 4 x Snr Rugby (two of which are slightly smaller than senior) 5 x Mini Rugby (ranging from prep to mini) 1 x Cricket (12 x grass wickets). Pitches are marked to fit school/age requirements. 1 x adult and 2 x 9v9 football (not included in WM). Not available for community use. Portakabin (changing/toilets). Maintained by GNN Sportscare (full programme). Drainage good.
Aislaby Road Playing Fields (9910) 2 x Snr Rugby 1 x Youth 11v11 1 x Artificial Cricket Wicket (poor condition) No changing provision.
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Tees Barrage
Situated alongside the River Tees and the A66 the facility lies to the east of Queen’s Campus (Durham University) and shares an access road with a David Lloyd Tennis centre.
It comprises white water sports, storage and changing facilities, a café, shop and associated car parking. It will soon be home to the country’s highest outdoor high ropes course and is also a suitable base for cycle routes and walks (further details are shown below).
Building Designed for sailing club 2nd building for storage (c.£50k) funded via the Lottery
General Café – let to a company Shop – run by TAL and also used for web based sales Premises has 16 year lease for TAL – 14 left on it at present (to c.2029) Associated car parking
Changing facilities Below average M/F/Disability provision Includes shower and toilet
Storage Wetsuits etc. Drying facilities
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White water Used for fire and rescue crew training Turbines generate own electricity for course and feeds surplus into national grid
High ropes Highest outdoor provision in UK (about to go in) 18m at maximum but to include four height levels pay point to be at first of three cabins, followed by toilets and ‘outdoor’ vending Ropes to form a linear route To be 2-3m off the water To include zip wires within the ‘framed area’
Cycling The centre could be used as a base for cycling and walking routes
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Billingham Forum - Leisure Centre
Managed by Tees Active Leisure, Billingham Forum is situated alongside The Causeway, diagonally across from John Whitehead Park and to the west of Marsh House.
Overview The Forum comprises a wide range of sporting and leisure facilities including a: Six lane 25m swimming pool with movable floor and a learner pool; Four court sports hall plus a health and fitness suite; Studio facilities and an activity room; Squash courts; Sauna and steam facilities; ‘Playbarn’ for young children; Ice rink with gallery seating and Theatre which seats c.650 (further details are shown below).
Building Refurbished in 2011 - £18m Frontage is somewhat sterile with a largely flagged area and lacks any softer landscaping which could create a more welcoming environment. Reception was previously a large open area (atrium) and now (while still large) includes a café Sports injury/physio rooms
Swimming Pool Good Previously 33m with a boom Now 25m - separate area at end 6 lanes Deck level entry to pool was first in North England Movable floor 2.18m at deep end Lighting plus natural light Balcony c.300 seats
Learner pool 0.9m – 0.47m depth 6 lanes (length)
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Changing village Good Includes disability provision Three group changing areas
Sports hall Above average Four court Wood sprung floor Limited use – income falling as lots of SH provision in the area Possibly split into a two court hall and a climbing area (clip and climb – potentially good use - similar to at Whitehaven)
Fitness (Activ8) Good – flooring, lighting, air conditioning, equipment 98 stations Technogym and Pure-Strength equipment c.2,300 members
Spin studio Good Air conditioning 25 bikes
Studio Good c.25m x 10m Sprung floor
Activity room Accommodates approx 50 people
Squash Two courts
Sauna and steam Facilities in good condition Question as to continued role of S&S within sports centres
Function room Good condition Two parts either side of pool Includes kitchen, licensed bar and meeting room Usage is relatively low
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Ice rink Good Reportedly massively used Three ice hockey teams Balcony – c.600 seats c180,000 visits per annum Built using ICI funds Has fast freeze floor
Playbarn Self regulated business No staffing implications
Theatre Adjoining with separate entrance c.650 seats
Parking No issues
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Thornaby Pavilion - Leisure Centre
Situated at the junction of Mitchell Avenue and Trenchard Avenue the Pavilion lies to the south of Thornaby Academy and east of Village Park.
Overview The Pavilion comprises a wide range of sporting and leisure facilities including a: Sports halls – 2 x four court hall that can be combined to create an eight court area with gallery seating; Health and fitness suite; Studio facility; Squash courts (2); Indoor bowls; Childcare facilities; and a Cafeteria (further details are shown below).
Building The centre has had a shopping centre built onto its car park It feels somewhat lost as it has no immediate frontage Benefited from a £1.2m refurbishment of the reception area in 2009 Car parking c.300 spaces competing with shopping centre Two minute walk is potentially a deterrent during bad weather Venue is also used for Asian weddings Lift is DDA compliant
Sports hall(s) Above average condition 4 badminton courts -x- 2 (8 courts in total separated by a curtain) Badminton performance centre plus club No real demand for volleyball but centre is large (and high) enough New flooring – funded by Badminton England Poor lighting Good table tennis and badminton use Balcony – could be seen as wasted space c.300 seats – potential to create a table tennis or multi- purpose area – possibly including fitness
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Changing rooms Good - refurbished.
Fitness (Activ8) Good – flooring, lighting, air conditioning, equipment 58 stations plus free weights Technogym equipment (contract with technogym) c.800 members Tends to be quiet during the day
Exercise for less programme 12,000 members in Stockton Across two sites – Thornaby and Stockton
Studio Below average Wood floor, multi purpose, classes c.20m x 20m Used for fitness, children’s activities, dance and judo
Squash Above average standard (floors good, walls needing some attention) Two courts Casual use (Mon – Fri 6-9pm)
Indoor bowls Good Previously 8 lanes – now 6 2 others now used for fitness A thriving club, but has dipped of late – Thornaby Bowls Club Bar area plus seating (managed by TAL) Changing facilities Available for public use (casual pay and play but little demand in this form) A changing environment as there are now more over 60s in the gym than at the bowls
Tree Tops Childcare Outstanding grading by Ofsted
Café Managed by TAL Breaks even financially
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Meeting rooms
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Thornaby Pool
Swimming Pool Below average (relative to new - but has been refurbished) 25m 5 lanes (1.8 – 0.9m) – formerly 33m Original pool side tiles ok c.80 seats – 40 per side – pool enclosed by barrier Popular/well used for school swimming Low ceiling – all lighting working New roof Pool plant and Air Handling Units working ok
Changing rooms Below average. M/F, group change within each Family change No specific disability area in either
Used regularly by Thornaby swim club but unlikely to prove viable in the long term, people think it is going to close. The Trust needs to make savings of £150k for next year. Although it is located towards the edge of Thornaby it probably only draws its custom from the Thornaby area. If the pool was to go (from TAL management) there would be the possibility of a community management option.
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Splash
Swimming Pool Above average 25m 6 lanes Small pool for children Two flumes Balcony with c.100 seats Natural light
Wet change - changing village Below average
Dry change Below average M/F Showers
Fitness (Activ8) Good 70 stations (over two floors) Technogym equipment c.1,200 members Air conditioning
Studio Good 3 x edge store Part ½ Air conditioning Bright
Sports hall Above average Wood sprung floor two badminton courts
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Bannatynes Health Club (Ing. Barwick)
First club to open c.15 years ago. Adjacent to All Saints Academy (Ing. Barwick).
Swimming Pool Dry change Good Above average 14m Lots of natural light Fitness Suite Sauna/Steam room on poolside Good Full refurbishment (inc. new equipment) Wet change Oct 2015 Above average Technogym equipment Air conditioning
2 x Studio Above average Air conditioning
David Lloyd
Excellent quality (as you would expect)
Swimming Pool Dry change Good Good Full refurbishment in 2015 25m Fitness Suite Lots of natural light Good Sauna/Steam room on poolside Air conditioning Also an outdoor heated pool which is good quality. 2 x Studio Good Wet change Air conditioning Good Indoor Tennis Good 4 x tennis
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Exercise 4 Less (Stockton North)
£9.99 per month membership. Located within a large Tesco superstore.
Dry change Studio Good Good Air conditioning Fitness Suite Good CV and resistance / free weights All new equipment Air conditioning
Exercise 4 Less (Stockton South)
£9.99 per month membership. Basically a large warehouse.
Dry change Studio Good Good Air conditioning Fitness Suite Good Downstairs - resistance & free weights Upstairs - CV All new equipment Air conditioning
Queens Campus (Durham University)
Built 2010 Available for community use Opening hours are Mon-Fri 07:00-22:00 and Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00
Dry change Sports hall Good Good M/F 8 Bad courts size Showers Full Basketball specification Sprung floor Fitness Good 44 stations (new equipment) Air conditioning
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Total Fitness
Same layout as Wirral (generic). Club has recently undergone a refurbishment.
Swimming Pool Fitness Suite Good Good Complete poolside refurbishment Full refurbishment (inc. new equipment) Main (25m), Learner (c.12m) and Hydro Nov 2015 pools Air conditioning Sauna/Steam room on poolside 3 x Studio Wet/Dry change Good Above average Air conditioning Next area of club to be refurbished
TruGym
Told all information online. Starting to looking a little tired inside
Fitness Suite Dry change Above average Above average. Downstairs - CV Upstairs - resistance & free weights Air conditioning?
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3. SPORTING FUTURE: A NEW STRATEGY FOR AN ACTIVE NATION MEASURING THE OUTPUTS (extract taken from Government strategy).
An important shift in this strategy is the move beyond participation in sport and winning medals as the only outputs we want to encourage. Both are clearly very important and are retained in our new strategy, but sport has other ways of delivering the overall outcomes. Recognising and understanding how sport makes a positive difference through broader means will help the sector to deliver the five outcomes more effectively. We have designed a set of indicators for each output to support this new way of thinking.
The data that underpin these KPIs will be drawn from a variety of sources including the new Active Lives survey, the Taking Part survey, the Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment survey1 and the Sport Satellite Account as well as being gathered by UK Sport and Sport England through the course of their work.
More People Taking Part in Sport and Physical Activity
Taking part in sport and physical activity contributes to all of the outcomes of this strategy. To make the link to physical wellbeing in particular as strong as possible, we will measure both taking part in sport and levels of physical inactivity. This will also help ensure an adequate focus on under-represented groups in the population whose sporting behaviour we will monitor as part of the population-level KPI on taking part. The barriers to taking part for these groups are likely to be greater and so changes in behaviour may initially be slower. However, we would ultimately like to see a faster rate of change among under-represented groups than the population as a whole. We expect Sport England to provide the right incentives to tackling under-representation through their performance management approach.
Given the evidence of the enhanced impact on mental wellbeing of exercising outdoors, we will monitor taking part in this way. To get more people to enjoy an active lifestyle, we need to support children and young people to develop the confidence and skills to take part and to be positive about sport and activity. We will therefore also have specific KPIs for 5-18 year olds to track this alongside their behaviour.
Key Performance Indicators KPI 1 – Increase in percentage of the population taking part in sport and physical activity at least twice in the last month KPI 2 – Decrease in percentage of people physically inactive (KPI 1 and 2 from Active Lives survey) KPI 3 – Increase in the percentage of adults utilising outdoor space for exercise/ health reasons (MENE survey) KPI 4 – Increase in the percentage of children achieving physical literacy standards KPI 5 – Increase in the percentage of children achieving swimming proficiency and Bikeability Levels 1-3
1 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/monitor-of-engagement-with-the-natural-environment- surveypurpose-and-results
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KPI 6 – Increase in the percentage of young people (11-18) with a positive attitude towards sport and being active (KPI 4, 5 and 6 from Taking Part)
More People Volunteering in Sport
Volunteering has previously been treated like any factor that supports participation. But volunteering is different as it allows the volunteer themselves to benefit from the outcomes we are seeking. We will therefore measure how many people are volunteering in sport. As this is a complex area to measure accurately Sport England will take time to design and test the right questions and introduce them to Active Lives in 2016.
Key Performance Indicators KPI 7 – Increase in the number of people volunteering in sport at least twice in the last year (from Active Lives survey) KPI 8 – The demographics of volunteers in sport to become more representative of society as a whole (from Active Lives survey and ONS population data)
More People Experiencing Live Sport
People who regularly turn up and experience live sport, particularly when they support a specific team or athlete, can experience improved wellbeing or greater community engagement.
This strategy is not about getting people to watch sport on television instead of taking part in sport. Activity under this heading must clearly and demonstrably contribute to the overall outcomes to the same extent as participating or volunteering in sport.
Key Performance Indicators KPI 9 – Number of people who have attended a live sporting event more than once in the past year (from Active Lives survey)
Maximising International Sporting Success
The public’s support for the UK’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes is incredibly high and the results of UK Sport’s recent strategy review showed continued support for the ‘no compromise’ principle that has underpinned Olympic and Paralympic investment since 1996. We do not need to change the overall output being sought here. We will, however, ensure that the link between Olympic and Paralympic success and the overall outcomes for the public is clear and incentivised through our continued support for elite sport.
There are some sports that either do not feature in the Olympic or Paralympic Games or whose highest international achievement is not at the Olympic or Paralympic Games. Despite this, there is still significant value to be gained and a significant contribution to be made to delivering the outcomes from success at the highest level in these sports and we will measure our overall performance.
Key Performance Indicators KPI 10 – Number of Olympic and Paralympic medals won at Summer and Winter Games KPI 11 – Position in Olympic and Paralympic Summer and Winter medal tables
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KPI 12 – UK/Home Nation performance in pinnacle World, European or
Commonwealth competitions (provided by UK Sport)
Maximising Domestic Sporting Success
Domestic success can also inspire and therefore can be part of getting more people involved in sport. It can also provide the positive wellbeing and social benefits that international sporting success brings along with the economic benefits from ticket sales, merchandising and attracting tourists.
Key Performance Indicators KPI 13 – Average attendance levels at national-level domestic sport
Maximising the Impact of Major Events
The UK has a strong track record of delivering world class major sporting events and this is something we want to continue, for the vital role many events play in preparing our athletes for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, for the economic impact they can bring and the potential to inspire those that experience the events themselves. In ensuring these benefits are maximised, we can ensure that major events continue to play an important role in the overall success of sport in this country.
Key Performance Indicators KPI 14 – Attendance at events supported through government and UK Sport major events programmes KPI 15 – Economic impact of events supported through government and UK Sport major events programmes (both from UK Sport figures)
A More Productive Sport Sector
A more productive sport sector will be one that maximises its available resources and assets (including facilities, skills and workforce) and contributes directly to economic development. By ensuring it can be more productive, the sector can better deliver everything else in this strategy.
Key Performance Indicators KPI 16 – Employment in the sport sector (from Sport Satellite Account) KPI 17 – Position of the UK in the Nation Brands Index, both a) overall and b) in answer to the specific question about the UK excelling at sport (from the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands Index) KPI 18 – Percentage of publicly owned facilities with under-utilised capacity (through revised National Benchmarking Service)
A More Financially and Organisationally Sustainable Sport Sector
Financial and organisational sustainability are vital to build the strong foundation needed for successful delivery. This means that individual organisations and the sector as a whole must become more sustainable, including through robust governance and a capable workforce with a good pipeline of the right skills for the future.
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Key Performance Indicators KPI 19 – Increase in the amount of non-public investment into sport bodies which are in receipt of public investment KPI 20 – Increase in the number of publicly funded bodies that meet the new UK Sports Governance Code (collated annually by UK Sport and the Home Nations Sports Councils)
A More Responsible Sport Sector
A more responsible sport sector is one that makes sure that the people within it, whether playing, working, volunteering or watching, feel welcome and can do so safely. Sport should be inclusive and open to everyone that wants to take part, and also meet its responsibilities towards the rest of the sector, ensuring that organisations work in partnership and those areas that enjoy commercial success are able to support those for whom a commercial business model may not be feasible.
Key Performance Indicators KPI 21 – Number of sports that meet the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s Voluntary Code to reinvest 30% of their net UK television broadcasting revenues in grassroots sport (collated by the SRA) KPI 22 – Headline results of the new Sport Workforce People Survey (Sport England benchmarking) KPI 23 – Relevant indicator to be developed as part of Duty of Care review
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