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.
Ponds Forge is recognised as a world class sporting event venue and as a reputable health and fitness centre to the community of Sheffield.
Ponds Forge boasts a 50m, 10 lane Competition Pool; an Olympic sized Diving Pool; Leisure Pool; two Fitness Suites and an International Sports Hall. Ponds Forge offers a diverse choice of health and fitness activities to the local community, providing first class amenities for everything from recreational use to professional instruction. The centre also houses several national-sporting societies, providing a professional service for professional athletes.
The site offers extensive opportunities for conferencing and exhibitions. The modern facilities cater for all events from company meetings to international banquets and exhibitions. The transformation from sporting facility to event venue amazes visitors.
Ponds Forge answers to the demands of the fitness, sport and conference industries, providing excellence and superiority for all its customers' needs.