Isle of Man Guide - DOUGLAS, National Sports Centre (NSC)

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Open:	All Year: Saturday & Sunday, 9am to 5pm (closed on select days over Christmas Holidays) Monday - Friday, 9am to 10pm
Price:	(Resident discount card scheme available.)
Location:	Pulrose, near Douglas

History

In 1928, 23 acres were acquired to make King George V Park. A public recreation grounds and playing fields for the town of Douglas.

In 1991, the Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Transport were given part of the site to build the National Sports Centre. A fully equipped building and grounds to handle many of the athletic needs for the island. Nearby the main building is King George V Stadium which holds a synthetic track of 400m with 6 lanes, 8 lane straight.

Location

In Pulrose, near Douglas on the east side of the island.

By Vehicle:
Travel to Douglas and then follow signs to Pulrose.

By Bus:
Douglas can be reached by most main bus routes. Buses passing through Pulrose are 1, 1C, 2, 4, 4B, 14.

By Railway:
By Electric Railway, take the trams heading to Douglas. Then walk along the promenade to town to Lords Street. Continue along Lords Street as it turns into Peel Road and then continue on it to Pulrose, about a mile.
(Note: It is a long walk, there are always buses and in the summer a regular service by the Horse Drawn Trams.)

By Steam Railway, take the train to Douglas and then walk along Peel Road to Pulrose, about a mile away.

National Sports Centre
Groves Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 1RB
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 688588

The Site

Facilities Include:

A competition short course swimming pool & leisure pool with 2 flumes & water features
A full size sports hall & a 4 court secondary sports hall
The Fitness Zone gym & spa suite
A 5 rink indoor bowling facility
A 6 court squash facility
An 8 lane athletics track & field facility
An all weather synthetic pitch

Using the National Sports Centre

This is a large and modern building with a range of facilities. Information on the halls and sports of the NSC. Prices change seasonally. Call for the latest times and prices. There are special rates for island residents, full details and forms can be obtained from the NSC reception desk.

Events

Dates:	Saturday 08 May 2010
Description:	Manx Youth Games. HSBC Manx Youth Games. Island wide sports festival for children aged 8-15 years. Takes place at the National Sports Centre from 10am. National Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas, http://www.gov.im/sport.

Dates:	Saturday 26 June 2010
Description:	Parish Walk. Ultimate sporting challenge on the Isle of Man. 85 mile walk around 17 parishes to be completed within 24 hours. National Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas, http://www.parishwalk.com.
Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)

Related News Articles

NSC Atheletics Track Replacement Delayed 22 October 2009
The Contractors replacing the athletics track at the National Sports Centre (NSC) have informed the Department that the completion of the project has had to be delayed until Spring 2010. [More]

NSC Walk and Talk – Short Term Move to Nobles Park 21 September 2009
The Department of Tourism and Leisure’s National Sports Centre Walk and Talk sessions will move to Nobles Park from Monday 28th September for a short period while essential work takes place on the NSC athletics track and raceway. [More]

Schools win swimming trophies 21 May 2009
THE annual Dolphin Trophy Swimming Galas took place on Wednesday (20 May) at the NSC, Douglas. [More]

Taking Swimming Teaching to a Whole New Level 6 November 2008
A UK Coaching Certificate/Amateur Swimming Teaching level 2 course was held recently at the National Sports Centre in Douglas. [More]

MEA & NSC Join forces to Offset Carbon Emissions 25 September 2008
The National Sports Centre, with help from the MEA have reported a 63% reduction in carbon emissions in the year ended 2008 as a result of tapping into waste heat from Pulrose Power Station. [More]

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