B&FC has fantastic indoor and outdoor sports facilities available for use by students, staff and members of the public.
All weather 3G pitch
Hire rates:
Sports hall
Our sports hall is a great resource and ideal for indoor sports such as volleyball, badminton and basketball.
Hire rates:
Block bookings (minimum 6 weeks): the hourly rate is £30 for adults or £25 for under 16s and £8 for a badminton court. You can hire sports equipment too. The hall is also available for children’s parties. Throughout May and August, prices will be discounted to £25 for adults and £15 for juniors.
One-off bookings: the hourly rate is £35 for adults and £30 for under 16s. We also require a £10 non-refundable deposit on booking.
For bookings, please call the Sports Centre on 01253 504184 or email sportcentre@blackpool.ac.uk.
Inspirations Fitness Suite
Our fully-equipped gym is open to everyone aged 16 and over from 7.30am till 9.30pm Monday to Friday and from 9am till 2pm on Saturdays. Here you can access:
- A range of cardiovascular and resistance machines
- Arc trainers (the most up-to-date cross-trainer on the market)
- A Smith weight training machine and a free weights area
- TVs, audio entertainment equipment and air conditioning
- An induction for all new members
- Personal trainers and personalised fitness programmes
- Circuit training
Membership rates:
Annual (12 months membership)
- Members of the public: £150
- Staff: £125
- Students and senior citizens: £100
Monthly direct debit
- Members of the public: £15
- Staff: £12.50
- Students and senior citizens: £10
One month’s payment is required upfront when setting up a direct debit which will be taken on the 1st of each month.
No minimum length contract. To cancel a direct debit arrangement, 15 days’ notice must be given to the sports centre manager in writing.
Monthly pay-as-you-go
- Members of the public: £18
- Staff: £15
- Students and senior citizens: £12
Or you can pay per session at a cost of £3. We operate a pay-as-you-go system, which means you can stop your membership at any time.
Fitness class timetable
We run the following fitness classes, which are free to members and £3 to non-members.
- Boxing Fitness - Mondays 5-6pm
- Yoga - Monday and Friday 1.30-2.15pm
- Circuits - Thursdays 5-5.45pm
- Metafit - Tuesday 5-5.30pm
For more information about the Inspirations Fitness Suite, please call the Sports Centre on 01253 504 184 or email sportcentre@blackpool.ac.uk.
Holiday sport camps
Who is it for?
Our holiday camp is aimed at kids aged 5-14.
When and where?
October Half Term
- Monday 22 October - Friday 26 October 2018
January New Year
- Wednesday 2 January - Friday 4 January 2019
Limited availability only 25 spaces
February Half Term
- Monday 18 February - Friday 22 February 2019
Easter Half Term
- Week 1: Monday 8 April - Friday 12 April 2019
- Week 2: Monday 15 April - Thursday 18 April 2019
Closed: Friday 19 April 2019, Good Friday
May Half Term
- Tuesday 28 May - Friday 31 May 2019
Closed: Monday 27 May 2019, Bank Holiday Monday
Summer
- Monday 22 July - Friday 30 August 2019
Closed: Monday 26 August 2019, Bank Holiday Monday
How much?
£12 per day, per child or £55 for the full week. Book early to get a reduced rate of £10 per day or £45 for the week.
A minimum payment of £5 per week per child is required at the time of booking to secure your child's place. For more information and to book, please contact the Sports Centre on E sportcentre@blackpool.ac.uk or T 01253 504 184.
