Our Thoughts - Ponds Forge, Sheffield
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP
website: www.ponds-forge.co.uk
email: info@ponds-forge.co.uk
Tel: General Enquiries: 0114 223 3400 / Business Bookings: 0870 121 3690
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre opened in 1991 as part of Sheffield's bid to transform the city into a centre of excellence for leisure, conferencing and tourism. Built on the site of an old steel mill and on the principles of quality, Ponds Forge is now a distinguished sport and leisure complex.
If you are traveling by car, the nearest motorway exit to Sheffield City Centre is junction 33 of the M1. This will bring you onto the Sheffield Parkway and as you continue to head for the City Centre, Ponds Forge is sign posted.
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre has 157 car parking spaces of which 10 are allocated to disabled users. The height restriction into the car park is 6'6".
Car Park Charges - Please take your car parking ticket with you to main reception at Ponds Forge to get it authenticated and receive discounts for car parking.
- Up to 6 hours - £2:70 (visitors to centre) - £13:00 (ordinary cost)
- Up to 9 hours - £4:05 (visitors to centre) - £19:50 (ordinary cost)
- Up to 12 hours - £5:40 (visitors to centre) - £26:00 (ordinary cost)
There are 10 courts within the International Sports Hall available to hire for a variety of sports including: Badminton, Basketball, Korfball, Indoor Hockey, Short Tennis and Table Tennis.
The International Hall is available to hire
- Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:45am and 10:15pm
- Saturday & Sunday between the hours of 8:45am and 10:15pm
The International Hall is large enough to comfortably stage 4 tatami and 6 if needed. Seating is tiered on one side of the venue and the seats are made of moulded plastic with optional armrests.
Viewing is excellent and there is also a balcony view overlooking the area with large enough space to comfortably accommodate stalls, a walk way, area for staging and a podium.
This hall was hired to stage the prestigious 1st EKF English National Senior and Junior Karate Championships that were held over the weekend of 5th & 6th April 2008.
Karatesite attended this event on the 5th April.
Six tatami were running and although slightly cramped the EKF succeeded in having a very successful opening Championships.
We found that the toilet facilities and changing rooms were well stocked and plentiful and were kept in immaculate condition throughout the entire day.
Karatesite did not visit the cafe but found plenty of reasonably priced vending machines.
Adidas and DE Photos were both in attendance at this event.
The personal address system was clear and the announcements were clearly audible.
All staff encountered on this visit were friendly and helpful.
Karatesite ONLY offers this information for your interest. As always check with the leisure centre directly for details and prices.
