Nottingham and Harvey Hadden Sports Village Welcomes the World with over 400 athletes and officials from 13 countries taking part in the Cerebral Palsy International Sports & Recreation Association World Games. Taking place from 6-16 August, the games brings together nations from as far as Australia, Japan and Brazil who will compete in a range of sports including athletics, swimming, Table cricket and Para-Taekwondo. Bowls is taking place at the Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre nearby whilst the IFCPF World Championships under 19 football is taking place at The University of Nottingham Highfields Park.

Nottingham arts organisations City Arts and Dance4 are delivering the ceremonies for the Games. The Opening ceremony, themed 'Aspirations' took place on Sunday 9 August watched by over 700 guests, including athletes and officials.

Tickets for the sporting events and closing ceremony are still available. For more information and to book visit www.cpsport.org/nottingham-2015-world-games/ 

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We are pleased to announce our new five year partnership with Speedo. As part of the partnership, the pool at Harvey Hadden will be named the ‘Speedo Swim Centre’. Speedo are supplying a selection of training aids including kickboards and pull buoys for all to use at the new Speedo Swim Centre and Nottingham City Council leisure centres across the city.

Speedo are also proud to announce the brand new retail store situated in the Harvey Hadden reception. Showcasing a wide range of swimwear, goggles and equipment for all inspired swimmers to see and try on. Make sure to take a look at the newly installed heritage wall calling out Nottingham’s sporting heroes and detailing how technology in swimwear has developed over the years. Click the link below for more information www.mynottinghamnews.com/new-speedo-partnership-is-world-class/

The next generation of home-grown Olympic swimmers are training using state-of-the-art facilities at the new Harvey Hadden Sports Village, ahead of Beechdale Swimming Centre closing its doors to the public on Friday 28 August.

Beechdale has played its part in the success stories of Olympic Gold Medallist Rebecca Adlington and Paralympic Gold Medallists Sam and Ollie Hynd – but as one of the oldest leisure facilities owned by the City Council, it no longer meets the needs and expectations of customers.

As part of the City Council’s commitment to delivering improvements in the quality of its Leisure Centre network, local residents will be able to use the fantastic new facilities at Harvey Hadden Sports Village when it opens on 1 September – less than two miles away. From 3 August Beechdale will reduce its weekly operating hours to 12noon – 8pm. More information at www.mynottinghamnews.com/swimmers-take-the-plunge-into-new-era/

A 1.5km closed road cycling circuit is part of the redeveloped Harvey Hadden Sports Village, funded through Sport England’s Iconic Facilities fund plus a financial contribution from British Cycling. The track will be open to all levels of cyclists from beginners to elite riders.

British Cycling carried out their final inspection for the Cycle Circuit last week and even took the opportunity to be the first to go round and test the facility. The inspection was well received and British Cycling were very positive about the track and the impact it can have on cycling in the city.

Harvey Hadden Sports Village has been designated a hub for disability sports thanks to the new programme offering a range of inclusive and disability specific sports and physical activity activities.

Our investment and support in the Changing Places facility continues with the latest facility being installed at Harvey Hadden, bringing the total across the city to 15.

The design of the building boasts many accessible features, including wheelchair friendly, designated disabled parking bays situated to provide easy access to the front of the building. Other facilities include easy access pool steps, hoists located at the poolside and Jacuzzi.

Sessions including swimming, powerchair football, badminton,  Special Olympics and multi sports will take place six days a week.

Click here  for details of the available sessions. If you’re interested in taking part in any of these sessions please contact Sarah Eyley, Disability Sport and Leisure Officer on 07932 583392 or email: sarah.eyley@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Included in the new facilities at Harvey Hadden Sports Village and opening on 1 September is an exciting new café! Bean Culture specialises in serving high quality food and beverages to cater for all tastes. Menus include:

• Light healthy options
• Junior selection
• Hot and cold snacks
• Cakes and pastries
• Quality beverages

Special offers and loyalty cards will be available in the coffee shop and from the Harvey Hadden reception.

Join Flexible Fitness any time in August and get two months free*! This means you have absolutely nothing to pay till October!

As part of your membership you will get unlimited access to:

• 8 Gyms
• 7 Swimming Pools
• Over 200 fitness classes every week!
• 7 Health Suites including Jacuzzi, Steam room, Sauna, Foot spa and Monsoon Showers*!

Your membership includes access to the BRAND NEW Harvey Hadden Sports Village from September!

For more information, call Sport and Leisure Hotline on 0115 876 1600 or visit our 'Get a quote' page.

Thanks to all those that took part in our recent consultation on the fitness and swim programmes we’ll be launching when we fully open in September.

We received over 750 responses in total. We’re using the feedback to help shape future delivery and will release details of the new timetables shortly.