Get Ready For The Team England National Sports Weekend at East Manchester Leisure Centre
Come and join us in partnership with Team England at East Manchester 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. Book your spot in advance to enjoy a whole range of 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.
Saturday 18th July we will be offering taster sessions in the gym and pool.
09:00-14:00 - Adult Gym
14:00-17:00 - Adult & Junior Gym
10:00-12:00 - Swim for All
15:30-16:30 - Family Fun Swim
Sunday 19th July our taster sessions include:
09:00-14:00 - Adult Gym
14:00-17:00 - Adult & Junior Gym
13:30-15:30 - Swim for All
15:45-16:45 - Family Fun Swim
There will also be drop-in Swimming Lessons running across the weekend.
Adult & Junior Gym
Kickstart yours and your child’s fitness journey with a free trial of the gym. Staff will be on hand to demonstrate machines and advise on the best ways to achieve your fitness goals.
What to bring!
A water bottle, suitable flat soled training shoe and a towel. A water fountain is available for you to stay hydrated.
Health Advice
If you have any health concerns prior to exercise, we will ask you seek advice from a medical practitioner. Our fitness team will be able to offer advice on how to approach starting an exercise programme.
Open Day Swim Taster Session
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Jump into safety and confidence— Join us for your child's initial assessment in joining our Swim School and get an introduction to water safety ahead of summer for free! Suitable for 4 years and above, for those just starting out on their learn to swim journey
What to bring!
Swimming costume/trunks, towel and a £1 coin for a locker.
How to book
If you already have an account, you can sign in and book activities.
If you're not a member with Better or do not have an account you'll need to sign up for a free account so that you can book any of the activities available during the open weekend.
Booking your open weekend activity online
Log in via our customer portal. Once logged on, follow these steps:
- Click the ‘Book Activity’ button.
- Select a local leisure centre by entering your postcode or choosing from the list.
- Choose the category 'Open Weekend'
- Scroll to 18th or 19th July and find an open weekend activity that interests you.
- Click ‘Book’ and confirm the booking.
You can also book activities through the Better UK app. After setting up your account:
- Tap the menu at the top-left and select ‘My Clubs.’
- Tap the plus button and choose a leisure centre.
- Choose the category 'Open Weekend'
- Scroll to 18th or 19th July and find an open weekend activity that interests you.
- Click ‘Book’ and follow the steps to confirm.