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Sport in Leeds
Sport in Leeds
There are plenty of leisure centres, gyms and swimming pools across the city, though unfortunately there won't be a public swimming pool in the city centre until the University one is completed. Major city centre fitness/leisure centres are deluxe Esporta, LA fitness and the ubiquitous Virgin Active. Some hotels have great leisure facilities or agreements with local centres for free access for guests.
John Charles Centre for Sport, South Leeds, . International standard facilities for all four jumping disciplines: triple jump, long jump, high jump and pole vault. As well as an area for javelin throwing, an indoor throwing cage is available for discus and hammer. The centre also has its own specific weights area, designed specifically for use by athletes, dedicated to high performance and strength training. An eight lane all weather outdoor athletics track conforms to full International Association of Athletics Federations specifications. Six indoor tennis courts and six outdoor floodlit courts provide the ideal tennis environment either for the complete beginner or the established player. Leeds has a brand new (2007) 50 metre pool and diving centre. �
Cricket (Yorkshire County Cricket Club), Headingley, . April-September. Also a Test Match venue. �
Rugby League (Leeds Rhinos), Headingley, . Best supported Rugby club in the UK (League or Union). World Champions 2005 & 2007, Superleague Champions 2004, 2007, 2008 & 2009. �
Ice Cube, Millennium Square, . January-March. Outdoor ice skating. �
Pole Position Indoor Karting, . �
Rugby Union (Leeds Tykes), . September-May. Currently in the Guinness Premiership (the top tier of English Rugby Union) - Powergen Cup Winner 2004. �
Xscape Castleford, Colorado Way, Castleford, . Real snow indoor ski slopes (with designer outlet, cinema and nightlife). Indoor real snow skiing, Ice climbing wall, cinema and restaurants! �
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