Olympiad Leisure Centre

The Olympiad in 2024, seen from Monkton Park

The Olympiad Leisure Centre is a leisure centre in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.

History

The centre opened in 1989 and is owned by Wiltshire Council.[1][2][3]

In late 2019, the swimming pool was closed to allow the water slides to be removed.[4]

In January 2023, the sauna was closed along with saunas in six other centres in Wiltshire as a cost-saving measure due to rising energy prices.[5]

In July 2024, the gym was refurbished and its equipment renewed.[6]

Facilities

The Olympiad Leisure Centre has a four-lane 25-metre swimming pool, sports hall, squash courts, and fitness suite.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Chippenham centre cheers its 20 sporting years". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. 7 May 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  2. ^ Holden, Jude (20 May 2023). "The Olympiad leisure centre in Chippenham 'needs investment'". Wiltshire Times. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Leisure centre cost has doubled". Evening Post. 18 January 1991. p. 11. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  4. ^ "No water fun for seven weeks at Olympiad Centre". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Energy costs force Wiltshire leisure centres to close popular facilities". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Olympiad Leisure Centre gym reopens after extensive refurbishment". Wiltshire Council. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Facilities". Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 29 May 2023.

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