Pavilions project brings double the attractions

Two run-down facilities have been transformed into a superb new leisure centre in Horsham that is both a pay-and-play facility for the local community and a focus for local sports clubs.

And since it was opened the complex has seen a massive 124 % rise in users from 230,000 to 515,674.

The flagship Pavilions in the Park swimming and leisure centre attracted Sport England funding of £3.5 from Lottery proceeds.

The result is a high quality centre which boasts a 25 metre swimming pool, gymnastics training hall, health and fitness suite, multi purpose activity hall, indoor children’s play centre and a crèche.

Pavilions in the park factfile

• 8,000 people take swimming lessons every week
• 9 amateur sports clubs use the multi-sport facility
• The Sunbeam Club for disabled swimmers has increased membership from 32 to 70 and four members have qualified for national finals
• The club has witnessed a 75% increase in the number of females under 18 and an 81% increase in males under 18 using the facilities
• The number of coaches has increased from 46 to 70
• 60 new full time jobs have been created since the club was redeveloped
• Weekly coaching hours for under 18’s have now increased from 42 to 102 hours
• Members of the Atlantis Swimming Club have increased from 90 at the old pool and the club has joined the Speedo national league
• The GP referral scheme has been expanded on the new site creating positive health benefits

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