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:

8 lane competition pool with multi purpose movable floors.
Leisure pools - featuring slides, bubble tubes, geysers etc.
Cafe/Bar.
Athletics stadium and 'Astroturf' synthetic pitch.
Fitness Zone & Health Suite.
Indoor flat green bowls hall (5 rinks).
Secondary sports hall.
6 squash courts - competition standard.

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 as well as prices are provided on links from this page. There are special rates for island residents, full details and forms can be obtained from the NSC reception.

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Taking Swimming Teaching to a Whole New Level 6 November 2008
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