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[[File:Ponds Forge.jpg|thumb|Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, [[Sheffield]], [[Yorkshire]]]]
[[File:Ponds Forge.jpg|thumb|Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, [[Sheffield]], [[Yorkshire]]]]
'''Ponds Forge International Sports Centre''' is a leisure complex in [[Sheffield]], [[England]]. It has an Olympic-sized swimming pool with 2,600&nbsp;seating capacity, a family and children's pools (50&nbsp;m Competition pool and 25&nbsp;metre diving pit), water slides amongst other facilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fitnessunlimited.co.uk/ponds_forge_international_sports_centre|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107062248/http://www.fitnessunlimited.co.uk/ponds_forge_international_sports_centre|url-status=dead|title=Ponds Forge International Sports Centre|archivedate=7 January 2010|accessdate=5 January 2010}}</ref>
'''Ponds Forge International Sports Centre''' is a multipurpose sports centre and leisure complex in [[Sheffield]], [[England]]. The facility has a 2,600&nbsp;seating capacity Olympic-sized swimming pool and diving pit, a leisure pool, a 10-court indoor sports hall, in addition to multiple gyms and fitness studios. The facility is run by Everyone Active.<ref name="OfficialSite">{{cite web|url=https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/ponds-forge-international-sports-centre|title=Ponds Forge International Sports Centre|accessdate=8 September 2025}}</ref>


Managed by Everyone Active on behalf of the Sheffield City Council.
==History==
Ponds Forge was opened in 1991 ahead of the [[1991 Summer Universiade]], which the facility was a host venue.  


==History==
The 1993 European Swimming Championships were held at the pool. During the event Karoly Guttler of Hungary went 1.00.95 in the heats of the Mens 100m Breast stroke to set a new world record. As of October 20215 it has been the only Long Course world record set at Ponds Forge.
Ponds Forge was opened in 1991 as a venue for the [[1991 Summer Universiade|Summer Universiade]], which the city hosted that year. In the 1994 UK Sports Design Awards, Ponds Forge was highly commended in the overall category, and for the use of steel in its construction it won the British Steel Award.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/architecture-the-winner-is-the-stadium-the-new-uk-sports-design-awards-have-caused-controversy-but-1374022.html |title=Architecture: The winner is ... the stadium – The new UK Sports Design Awards have caused controversy, but can only be beneficial, says Simon Inglis |work=The Independent |date=2 August 1994 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref> The name ''Ponds Forge'' is borrowed from the steel works that formerly occupied this site and a {{convert|7|ft|m}} high anvil has been left in situ next to the building, partly because it was deemed too expensive to move. The [[River Sheaf]] runs under the site and flooded the car park on 21 December 1991, shutting down the complex for 6 days. Proof of this can be found on platform Five of [[Sheffield station|Sheffield railway station]], because the Sheaf also runs under that, and it also flooded at the same time. A piece of debris from "The Flood" is displayed there and the plaque mounted on it has the same date. In the 2000s Ponds Forge was a venue (along with the nearby [[Don Valley Stadium]]) for Channel Four's, ''[[The Games (UK TV series)|The Games]]'', in which celebrities competed against each other in a wide range of events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/games-tv-show-going-belly-up-1-316892 |title=Games' TV show going belly-up |work=The Star |date=9 September 2003 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/on-your-marks-for-the-games-1-331899 |title=On your marks for The Games |work=The Star |date=23 March 2005 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref>
 
In the 1994 UK Sports Design Awards, Ponds Forge won British Steel award for the best use of steel in construction, and was highly commented in the overall category.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/architecture-the-winner-is-the-stadium-the-new-uk-sports-design-awards-have-caused-controversy-but-1374022.html |title=Architecture: The winner is ... the stadium – The new UK Sports Design Awards have caused controversy, but can only be beneficial, says Simon Inglis |work=The Independent |date=2 August 1994 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref>  
 
In the 2000s Ponds Forge was a venue for [[Channel 4]]'s, ''[[The Games (UK TV series)|The Games]]'', in which celebrities competed against each other in a wide range of events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/games-tv-show-going-belly-up-1-316892 |title=Games' TV show going belly-up |work=The Star |date=9 September 2003 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/on-your-marks-for-the-games-1-331899 |title=On your marks for The Games |work=The Star |date=23 March 2005 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref>


==Olympic-sized swimming pool==
==Facilities==
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===Olympic-sized swimming pool===
[[File:Ponds Forge- The 'Theatre of Dreams' (6866303849).jpg|thumb|The swimming pool at Ponds Forge]]
[[File:Ponds Forge- The 'Theatre of Dreams' (6866303849).jpg|thumb|The swimming pool at Ponds Forge]]
The 50&nbsp;metre pool at Ponds Forge is [[List of long course swimming pools in the United Kingdom|one of twelve]] in the [[United Kingdom]] built to current [[Olympic-size swimming pool|FINA standards]], and hence is home to many sporting events. The main pool hall is 90&nbsp;m long by 60&nbsp;m wide and when the arches for the roof were constructed temporary supports for them were necessary. When these were removed it "settled" 150&nbsp;mm. It has two movable bulkheads (so it is possible to split the main tank into 2 or 3 individual pools) and the floors at the end quarters can be raised or lowered from surface level down to 2&nbsp;m depth. In its long course mode with the bulkheads at the extreme ends it has 10 lanes. If used "width ways" up to twenty 25&nbsp;m lanes are available. A sophisticated ozone water treatment system is employed that results in lower levels of irritants and reduced toxicity compared with traditional methods of treatment. A number of [[List of world records in swimming|world records]] have been set in the pool although only one was long course. The latter was in the heats of the European Championships on 3 August 1993 when [[Károly Güttler]] of Hungary went 1.00.95 to set a new world mark in the 100&nbsp;m breaststroke. As well as competition-level swimming, the pool is also used for lessons, diving, kayaking and scuba diving. It is also open to the general public for lane swimming.


===Events hosted===
The swimming pool hosted the 1993 Men's [[European Water Polo Championship]] (part of the [[1993 European Aquatics Championships]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.todor66.com/Water_Polo/Europe/Men_1993.html|title=Men Water Polo European Championship 1993 Sheffield (GBR) – 31.07–08.08 Winner Italy|website=www.todor66.com|accessdate=7 November 2021}}</ref> It has also hosted the 2006 [[Underwater Hockey World Championships]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/4538582.stm|title=New sport is not out of its depth|date=17 December 2005|work=BBC Sport|access-date=22 October 2021}}</ref> in addition to the junior world championships in 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/sheffield-play-host-underwater-hockey-world-championship-490062|title=Sheffield to play host to Underwater Hockey World Championship|work=The Star|accessdate=22 October 2021}}</ref> The pool is also used for the [[Underwater hockey in Great Britain#Competitions|national underwater hockey competitions]] run by the [[British Octopush Association]].
The swimming pool hosted the 1993 Men's [[European Water Polo Championship]] (part of the [[1993 European Aquatics Championships]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.todor66.com/Water_Polo/Europe/Men_1993.html|title=Men Water Polo European Championship 1993 Sheffield (GBR) – 31.07–08.08 Winner Italy|website=www.todor66.com|accessdate=7 November 2021}}</ref> It has also hosted the 2006 [[Underwater Hockey World Championships]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/south_yorkshire/4538582.stm|title=New sport is not out of its depth|date=17 December 2005|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=22 October 2021}}</ref> in addition to the junior world championships in 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/sheffield-play-host-underwater-hockey-world-championship-490062|title=Sheffield to play host to Underwater Hockey World Championship|work=The Star|accessdate=22 October 2021}}</ref> The pool is also used for the [[Underwater hockey in Great Britain#National competitions|national underwater hockey competitions]] ran by the [[British Octopush Association]].


==Diving pool==
===Diving pool===
Ponds Forge has Europe's deepest [[diving (sport)|diving]] pool at 5.85&nbsp;metres.<ref>{{cite web |title=City of Sheffield Snow Frills – 1st & 2nd December – Ponds Forge |url=https://www.nottingham-portland.org.uk/2012/12/13/city-of-sheffield-snow-frills-1st-2nd-december-ponds-forge/ |access-date=5 December 2016 |publisher=Portland S. C. Nottingham}}</ref> This pool hosted the FINA World Diving Series Championships in April 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/diving/8455610/Tom-Daley-and-Peter-Waterfield-take-gold-in-the-10-metre-synchro-at-FINA-World-Series-event-in-Sheffield.html |title=Tom Daley and Peter Waterfield take gold in the 10&nbsp;metre synchro at FINA World Series event in Sheffield |work=The Telegraph |date=16 April 2011 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref> and was home to USA Diving Squad for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/lane-closed-the-us-olympic-diving-team-is-over-here-already-6917682.html |title=Lane closed – the US Olympic diving team is over here already |work=The Independent |date=14 February 2012 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref> It is also home to the [[City of Sheffield Water Polo Club]], a first division water polo team.
Ponds Forge has Europe's deepest [[diving (sport)|diving]] pool at 5.85&nbsp;metres.<ref>{{cite web |title=City of Sheffield Snow Frills – 1st & 2nd December – Ponds Forge |url=https://www.nottingham-portland.org.uk/2012/12/13/city-of-sheffield-snow-frills-1st-2nd-december-ponds-forge/ |access-date=5 December 2016 |publisher=Portland S. C. Nottingham}}</ref> This pool hosted the FINA World Diving Series Championships in April 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/diving/8455610/Tom-Daley-and-Peter-Waterfield-take-gold-in-the-10-metre-synchro-at-FINA-World-Series-event-in-Sheffield.html |title=Tom Daley and Peter Waterfield take gold in the 10&nbsp;metre synchro at FINA World Series event in Sheffield |work=The Telegraph |date=16 April 2011 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref> and was home to USA Diving Squad for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/lane-closed-the-us-olympic-diving-team-is-over-here-already-6917682.html |title=Lane closed – the US Olympic diving team is over here already |work=The Independent |date=14 February 2012 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref> It is also home to the [[City of Sheffield Water Polo Club]], a first division water polo team.


==Surf City leisure pool==
===Surf City leisure pool===
The "Surf City" leisure pool complex comprises various water-based attractions open for public use:
Surf City leisure pool includeds a 25 metre lane pool, a lazy river that goes around the outside of the pool, slides, a smaller and shallower children's with, a sensory wall, fountains, and a mini slide,<ref>{{cite web |title=Surf City Leisure Pool |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27rLp-G8xdE |access-date=6 January 2024 }}</ref> and a leisure pod for disabled swimmers equipped with a disabled hoist.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 January 2024 |title=Surf City leisure pool re-opens at Ponds Forge |url=https://www.rmcmedia.co.uk/vibe/watch-listen-do/article/Surf-City-leisure-pool-re-opens-at-Ponds-Forge |access-date=6 January 2024 |website=RMC Media }}</ref>
*A leisure pool, which can be used for lane swimming or leisure swimming. At regular intervals a wave machine is activated in this pool.
*A lazy river that goes around the outside of the leisure pool.
*A smaller children's pool with shallow waters, a sensory wall, fountains and a mini slide.<ref>{{cite web |title=Surf City Leisure Pool |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27rLp-G8xdE |access-date=6 January 2024 }}</ref>
*A leisure pod dedicated for disabled swimmers, equipped with a disabled hoist.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 January 2024 |title=Surf City leisure pool re-opens at Ponds Forge |url=https://www.rmcmedia.co.uk/vibe/watch-listen-do/article/Surf-City-leisure-pool-re-opens-at-Ponds-Forge |access-date=6 January 2024 |website=RMC Media }}</ref>
 
==Gym==
In 2008 the gym at Ponds Forge had a £3&nbsp;million refurbishment.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 June 2008 |title=Gym re-development completed {{!}} TheBusinessDesk.com |url=https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/3554-gym-re-development-completed |access-date=6 January 2024 |website=Yorkshire }}</ref> It now houses a 130-piece gym, a spin studio, numerous group fitness class studios.


==Basketball==
===Gym===
Within the complex is the International Sports Hall, which is occasionally used as a [[basketball]] venue. The maximum [[seating capacity]] of the arena is 1,000; until 2006 it was the home venue for the [[Sheffield Sharks]], before they temporarily relocated to the [[English Institute of Sport - Sheffield|EIS Sheffield]], and in 2019 the Sheffield Sharks returned to Ponds Forge as their home venue, until their departure in 2023 to the newly opened Canon Medical Arena, in Attercliffe. Amongst other events it has also hosted several [[Great Britain national basketball team|Great Britain]] international matches, as well as the Semi-finals of the [[BBL Cup]] in 2004 and the [[BBL Trophy]] in February 2008.
The 140-piece gym<ref name="OfficialSite" /> was refurbished in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 June 2008 |title=Gym re-development completed {{!}} TheBusinessDesk.com |url=https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/3554-gym-re-development-completed |access-date=6 January 2024 |website=Yorkshire }}</ref>


==Location==
===Sports hall===
Ponds Forge is at the south-western side of the traffic [[roundabout]] at [[Park Square, Sheffield|Park Square]], nearby the Sheffield City Centre. It is within walking distance of the [[interchange station|bus and rail interchange]] at [[Sheffield railway station]] and is also served by the [[Sheffield Supertram|tram]] stop at [[Fitzalan Square]]/Ponds Forge. The [[Sheffield Parkway]] dual-carriageway runs directly from Park Square to junction 33 of the [[M1 motorway]].
The 10-court sports hall can facilitate badminton, table tennis, netball, volleyball, basketball, and indoor football.<ref name="OfficialSite" />


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Sheffield Arena]]
*[[List of long-course swimming pools in the United Kingdom]]
*[[Don Valley Stadium]]
*Everyone Active ([[Sports and Leisure Management Ltd]])
*[[List of Olympic-size swimming pools in the United Kingdom]]


==References==
==References==

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Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, Yorkshire

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre is a multipurpose sports centre and leisure complex in Sheffield, England. The facility has a 2,600 seating capacity Olympic-sized swimming pool and diving pit, a leisure pool, a 10-court indoor sports hall, in addition to multiple gyms and fitness studios. The facility is run by Everyone Active.[1]

History

Ponds Forge was opened in 1991 ahead of the 1991 Summer Universiade, which the facility was a host venue.

The 1993 European Swimming Championships were held at the pool. During the event Karoly Guttler of Hungary went 1.00.95 in the heats of the Mens 100m Breast stroke to set a new world record. As of October 20215 it has been the only Long Course world record set at Ponds Forge.

In the 1994 UK Sports Design Awards, Ponds Forge won British Steel award for the best use of steel in construction, and was highly commented in the overall category.[2]

In the 2000s Ponds Forge was a venue for Channel 4's, The Games, in which celebrities competed against each other in a wide range of events.[3][4]

Facilities

Olympic-sized swimming pool

File:Ponds Forge- The 'Theatre of Dreams' (6866303849).jpg
The swimming pool at Ponds Forge

The swimming pool hosted the 1993 Men's European Water Polo Championship (part of the 1993 European Aquatics Championships).[5] It has also hosted the 2006 Underwater Hockey World Championships,[6] in addition to the junior world championships in 2019.[7] The pool is also used for the national underwater hockey competitions run by the British Octopush Association.

Diving pool

Ponds Forge has Europe's deepest diving pool at 5.85 metres.[8] This pool hosted the FINA World Diving Series Championships in April 2011[9] and was home to USA Diving Squad for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.[10] It is also home to the City of Sheffield Water Polo Club, a first division water polo team.

Surf City leisure pool

Surf City leisure pool includeds a 25 metre lane pool, a lazy river that goes around the outside of the pool, slides, a smaller and shallower children's with, a sensory wall, fountains, and a mini slide,[11] and a leisure pod for disabled swimmers equipped with a disabled hoist.[12]

Gym

The 140-piece gym[1] was refurbished in 2008.[13]

Sports hall

The 10-court sports hall can facilitate badminton, table tennis, netball, volleyball, basketball, and indoor football.[1]

See also

References

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