The aquatic sports of Swimming (short and long course), Diving, Water Polo, and Synchronised Swimming can all have their needs easily provided for.
The versatile International Sports Hall can provide for Table Tennis, Badminton, Fencing, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Basketball, Trampolining, Fencing, Wrestling and Taekwondo.
Both the Pool Hall and Sports Centre fully meet the Paralympic guideline for facilities, backed up with a staff team that has a deep understanding of the needs of Paralympic sports including those listed above and also Boccia, Goalball, Powerlifting and Wheelchair Rugby.
On-site support services are extensive. The Sports Hall is supplemented by strength and conditioning facility that meets the standards of professional athletes plus health and fitness suites.
There are also dedicated facilities for medical treatment, physiotherapy and doping control plus private offices for squad management and meetings.
Major Events Hosted
Ponds Forge has staged over 300 National and International events and hosted numerous International squads including:
- European Swimming Championships
- Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials
- World Cup Diving Grand Prix
- National League Water Polo
- International Badminton
- International Basketball
- National Table Tennis Championships
- National Volleyball Cup Finals
- National Judo Championships