Instructors - Meadowbank Sports Centre
Meadowbank Sports Centre, London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
Tel: 0131 661 5351
Email: mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Meadowbank Sports Centre is situated in central Edinburgh and comprises of a 25 acre complex of indoor and outdoor facilities.
The Centre provides sport from grass roots to international standards in the form of coaching and events. Courts and halls can also be booked on a casual basis.
A former host of the Commonwealth Games is sure to be a good reference!
The Centre is also used regularly for exhibitions, conferences and meetings.
Opening Hours
Daily
- 07:30 - 22:00
Times
Standard: Mon-Fri - after 4pm, Sat - before 6pm, Sun - All day
Off-Peak: Mon-Fri - before 4pm, Sat - after 6pm
Sports Hall
Main halls have a 3 stage system of artificial lighting giving illumination for general use, club matches or championships. Halls 1 & 2 additional lighting is installed directly over areas which may be used by boxing or wrestling rings. Hall 1- largest hall at 36.58m x 33.83m x 9.14m high with 900 permanent seats and additional 1400 bleacher seats. Many configurations of temporary seating to suit your needs. Hardwood flooring and timber ceiling provides good acoustics for both speech and music. Hall 2 – is 36.58m x 24.38m x 9.14m high with bleacher seating for approx 700 and variety of seating arrangements on floor level. Hall 3 – is 36.58m x 16.3m x 9.14m high with no fixed seating.
Combat Sports Dojo
Three combined sport areas are available for competitions or club use on an extended let basis
Car Parking
Clearly marked free parking for over 150 cars with disabled parking and access.
Seating is tiered and situated down one side of the venue. The hall is able to accomodate six tatami comfortably with ample room at the front for staging. The P.A. system and the accoustics of the hall make the announcements clearly audible.
Vending machines are well stocked as are the toilet facilities. All staff approached by Karatesite throughout the day on the day we visited were courteous and friendly.
Meadowbank was the venue chosen to host the 4th Scottish International Open Karate Championships that were held in Edinburgh on the 19th and 20th of April 2008.
Karatesite ONLY offers this information for your interest. As always check with the leisure centre directly for details and prices.
