National Sports Open Weekend - 18th and 19th July
Get Ready For The Team England National Sports Weekend at Birtley Leisure Centre
Save the date: 18th and 19th July 2026
Come and join us in partnership with Team England at Birtley Leisure Centre for a weekend filled with free sports and fun family activities for everyone to enjoy.
Ready to unleash your sporting spirit? Members and non-member can jump in and experience the excitement of Commonwealth Games-inspired sports and activities.
Whether you're trying something completely new or rediscovering a sport you love, there's plenty of fun waiting for all ages and abilities.
Throughout the weekend, visitors can enjoy free taster sessions in popular activities including Table Tennis, Badminton, Indoor Football, Basketball & Pickleball.
If your looking for something different then why not try one of our Open Gym Taster Sessions where our Qualified instructors will be on hand to provide expert advice, answer questions, and help attendees find the right programme to suit their goals.
Guests will also be able to tour the gym, learn about the latest equipment, and take advantage of exclusive membership offers available only during the event.
Organisers hope the Open Weekend will encourage more people to become active, improve their wellbeing, and join a welcoming fitness community dedicated to helping members achieve lasting results
| Saturday 18th July 26 | Sunday 19th July 26 |
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Gym Taster Session (Adult & Junior) 10.00 - 14.30 |
Gym Taster Session (Adult & Junior) 10.00 - 14.30 |
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Give it a Go Table Tennis 10.00 - 11.00 |
Give it a Go Table Tennis 10.00 - 11.00 |
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Give it a Go Table Tennis 11.00 - 12.00 |
Give it a Go Table Tennis 11.00 - 12.00 |
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Give it a Go Badminton 12.00 - 13.00 |
Give it a Go Pickleball 12.00 - 13.00 |
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Give it a Go Indoor Football 13.00 - 14.00 |
Give it a Go Basketball 13.00 - 14.00 |
Note: For all Sports Hall Activities and gym activities please bring a small towel, bottle of water and wear approriate clothing and footwear for the activity.
If you have any health conditions that you feel our team should be aware of, please inform the instructor or reception prior to starting your activity.
Book your free session "Create an account and book now"
https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/birtley-leisure-centre
Non-members
Non-members can participate by creating a free account via the app or online at https://bookings.better.org.uk/register, then simply booking an available open day activity. As part of the registration process, customers must agree to the activity terms and conditions, which include a signed waiver granting access into the centre.
Birtley Leisure Centre are looking forward to seeing you!