10 years ago, Queen’s Park Sports Centre opened its doors to Chesterfield residents for the first time and has since grown to be a community hub for many different groups, organisations and individuals to use and enjoy.
On Sunday 11 January, Queen’s Park Sports Centre will be hosting an open day and is encouraging local people to come along and join them in celebrating 10 years of the sports centre so far.
The open day will include a range of activities for all of the family from fitness classes to swimming lessons and vouchers will be hidden for customers to find, there’s loads to get involved in.
All of the individual sessions will be bookable in advance via reception in person, or by calling 01246 345 555. Fitness classes, racket sports and netball are available to book online
It is advised that sessions are booked ahead of your visit to the open day to avoid disappointment. Many of the sessions will be free of charge or low cost to mark the open day, and we will be advertising these via Chesterfield Borough Council’s Facebook page when they can be booked.
Councillor Amanda Serjeant, deputy leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “It’s a genuine pleasure to be part of celebrating this ten-year milestone of Queens Park Sports Centre serving our communities. The vision we had for an inclusive space, providing activities to get people moving and bringing them together has been more than realised.
“I encourage anyone, especially those who may not previously have taken part in exercise to come along to the open day and take advantage of the activities on offer on the 11 January.
“Getting active has so many benefits both physically and mentally and it’s never too late or early!”
Please find below a list of organised activities taking place during the open day. There will also be membership offers available in January for anyone looking to sign up for a membership.
Activities on Sunday 11 January – to be booked via Queen’s Park Sports Centre reception. These will be released in stages from mid-December to early January, and we will let you know when bookings will open via the Chesterfield Borough Council Facebook page:
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Fitness classes
- 8.30am Indoor Cycling
- 9.30am Clubbercise
- 10.30am Rockbox
- 11.30am Legs, Bums, Tums
- 12.15pm Aquacise (pool)
- 12.30pm Fitball (optional fancy dress)
- 2.30pm Yoga
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6pm Body Pump
- Racket and ball sports
Open to all ages and abilities, this is a great way to try out a new sport:
- From 11.30am to 4.30 – try your hand at badminton and pickleball, with 30‑minute games available
- From 2pm to 3pm – Queen’s Park Netball Club coaches will offer a free family netball taster
The sessions are free. Equipment is available to hire.
- Tumblers – pre-school gymnastics
Bring your little ones for taster tumbler sessions for children up to age 5 years.
Sessions include games, gentle stretching and the use of gym equipment to support motor skills, coordination, balance, flexibility, and confidence.
Sessions (£1 per child):
- 9am to 9.45am: Tumblers ages 2 to 3 years
- 9.45am to 10.30am: Tumblers ages 3+ years
- 10.30am to 11.15am: Tumblers ages 3+ years
- 11.15 to 12noon: Tiny Tumblers under 3 years
Parent participation is required.
- Pool
Swimming lesson tasters for adults and children (£1 per adult / £1 per child):
- 10am – Adult beginners (main pool)
- 10.30am – Adult improvers (main pool)
- 1pm – Ducklings 3 to12 months
- 1pm – Ducklings 12 to24 months
- 1pm – Stage 2
- 1pm – Rookie 1 (main pool)
- 1.30pm – Ducklings 24 to 36 months
- 1.30pm – Stage 1
- 1.30pm – Stage 2
- 1.30pm – Rookie 1 (main pool)
- 2pm – Ducklings 3 to 4 years
- 2pm – Ducklings 12 to 24 months
- 2pm – Stage 1
At 2.45pm, both pools will host a family splash session with toys, floats and sinkers.
This session is chargeable at the standard swimming price and is not included in Active Fitness membership.
- Get to know our gym!
Members of our fitness team will be on hand to show you around, explain equipment, and provide inductions for anyone taking out a membership on the day. Also:
- Try our Tanita body composition scanner – measures body fat, muscle mass, hydration, bone mass and more.
- Register for our TRAKK app to automatically upload your results
To find out more about the Queen’s Park Sports Centre open day on 11 January, please visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/open-day-celebrations
