Sports centres and swimming pools

Brighouse Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre

The brand new Pool and Fitness Centre located on Woodvale Road (off Bradford Road in Brighouse) is now open. 25 metre swimming pool, 20 metre teaching pool, fantastic multi station technogym fitness studio, extensive fitness class timetable, Swimming lessons and much much more.

Halifax Swimming Pool

Calderdale's first class swimming facility is conveniently situated on the fringes of Halifax town centre. 25 metre swimming pool, with separate teaching pool and diving facilities.

It has a comprehensive Learn to Swim programme, plus Lifesaving, Competitive Swimming Training, Diving and Synchronised Swimming. Available for hire for Gala's and charity events. Fitness Studio with separate free weights area, air conditioned Dance Studio, hosting a large aerobics programme and two squash Courts.

Mixenden Activity Centre

Mixenden Activity Centre has been in operation for more than 23 years, providing outdoor education to young people throughout Calderdale.

North Bridge Leisure Centre

One of Calderdale's largest indoor Leisure Centres, conveniently situated on the fringes of Halifax town centre with ample parking. The Centre is renowned as a venue for a wide variety of events, and has hosted televised boxing events, the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and various major exhibitions, competitions and special events.

The centre has one of the biggest sports halls in Calderdale with facilities for badminton, five-a-side football, basketball, netball, hockey roller hockey and volleyball. Projectile Gallery with facilities for bowls, cricket badminton, roller skating and exhibitions. Active Lifestyles Fitness Studio with the latest technogym equipment. Ancillary Hall hosting a large aerobics programme. Large activity programmes for children and over 50's. Extensive martial arts programme. Outdoor Floodlit Sports Area. Licensed bar, and function facilities including a wide range of children's parties are available.

Ridings Sports Centre

The Ridings Sports Centre is located Ovenden, Halifax. There are facilities for 5 a side football, Netball , badminton, volleyball, basketball, short tennis and a state of the art fitness studio.

Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre

The brand new Sowerby Bridge Pool and Fitness Centre is now open. The centre boasts a 25 metre swimming pool and 10.5 metre teaching pool with varied programmes. Swimming lesson programme for adults and children. It is an ASA Approved Education Centre, offering courses in a range of aquatic disciplines. It has a fantastic multi station technogym fitness studio as well as a varied fitness class programme featuring Zumba, Aerobic and Resistance classes.

Spring Hall Sports Facility

Spring Hall Athletics Track opened in March 2007.

Since opening the athletics track has hosted numerous events including Calderdale Schools Athletics Championships, Young Athletes League meeting and School Sports Partnership Festivals.

A function room is also available on site which is suitable for parties, meetings and training courses.

The Shay Stadium

The new East Stand, conference facilities and car park at Halifax's Shay Stadium are now complete, placing the venue back at the heart of Calderdale's sporting and community life. The stand has covered seating for up to 3,500 spectators, as well as:

* Shops for the football and rugby teams
* New home and away changing facilities
* A physio room for the players
* Food and drink kiosks for spectators.
* Childrens Football Parties and 5 aside Football facilities are also available
* The conference and events facilities include eleven function rooms ranging in size, catering for small meetings or one to one interviews, through to conferences, parties, weddings and other major events. The main conference room is one of the biggest of its kind in Calderdale and can cater for up to 350 guests. Six of the function rooms can also be booked as executive boxes for match days, each one catering for up to twelve people.

Todmorden Sports Centre

Superbly situated overlooking the beautiful grounds of Centre Vale Park.

Todmorden Sports Centre offers a range of excellent leisure facilities. 25 metre swimming pool, comprehensive programme of swimming lessons for children and adults are available as well as the Premier Suite with spa pool, steam room, sauna and relaxation area. Air-conditioned well-equipped fitness studio, air-conditioned dance studio offering a range of aerobic and fitness classes, sports hall with facilities for badminton, five-a-side football, basketball, netball and volleyball and outdoor tennis courts and floodlit sports area.

Upbeat in the Community (see timetables for venues and times)

Upbeat offers physical activities and healthy lifestyle courses that are specifically designed for certain groups of people at various venues in Calderdale.

All Upbeat schemes are free of charge for approved members for the first ten weeks, after which members can benefit from a price subsidy for certain Council Leisure Activities for a further 2 years.

Pitches and courts

There are numerous sports pitches throughout Calderdale available for hire for football and rugby (this excludes pitches attached to sports centres, private land and most school sites).

Availability is based on a block booking or seasonal basis and you can get more information on locations, venue details, availability and hire charges by contacting us. Following your enquiry should we be able to meet your request we would forward you an application form to complete and return.

For "one off" bookings, payment is required in advance of the event and you can pay by cheque or postal order, but are advised not to send cash through the postal system. For seasonal bookings and block bookings, an invoice will be issued for the total sum due, payment then being made through the Council's Finance Section.

Contact Diane Atha on 01422 393255 or email diane.atha@calderdale.gov.uk