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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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All Year:
Saturday & Sunday, 9am to 5pm (closed on select days over Christmas Holidays)
Monday - Friday, 9am to 10pm
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| Price: |
(Resident discount card scheme available.) |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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| Dates: |
Saturday 26 June 2010 |
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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) |
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