Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope has changed!!

The stage two developments at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are nearing completion with new the squash court opening to members and the public on Monday, July 20, 2009.

The new squash court is of international standard with lighting and flooring of the highest quality standards and is suitable for single or doubles play.

The squash court will be available for hire Monday to Sundays for 1 hour sessions during the Leisure Centre's hours of operation. Equipment hire will be available from reception and casual visits from non-members will also be available, however bookings are essential.

"The extensions to Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope further extends Council's commitment to providing quality recreation and sporting facilities to local residents", Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Charlie Lowles said.

The squash court is not the only addition to the Leisure Centre, with the stage two developments also including:

• Cafe Breeze - now open
• Spin / Cycle Studio - set to open in late July
• Extended gym with additional equipment
• Social lounge area
• Creche
• Extended car parking - now available

"These facilities will provide a fantastic sporting addition to the already comprehensive range of activities available at the Centre, giving local residents, existing and future members access to an A-grade facility", Mayor Lowles continued.

The stage two developments will be officially opened by the Mayor Lowles on Friday, August 7 followed by a FREE Community Open Day on Saturday, August 8. On the day, the Leisure Centre will be open FREE to the community with numerous sports clinics, activities and a chance for people to see the new facilities.

The Community Open Day will held be in conjunction with Dennis Johnson Branch Library (co-located with the Leisure Centre), which will also open for the first time to the public on the day.

Existing facilities at the Leisure Centre include: a group fitness studio, a health and fitness studio, two court indoor sports stadium suitable for basketball, netball, soccer/ futsal, volleyball, badminton and a capacity to seat 300 people, western Sydney's only wave pool, toddles splash pools and whirl pool, 10 lane 25 metre lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, retail area and a program pool with moveable floor.

For prices and bookings for the squash court, or details on the various memberships available for the Leisure Centre (note some include complimentary squash court hire), please call 9421 2600.

Opening times for Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are:

• Weekdays 6am - 9pm
• Weekends and most Public Holidays* 8am - 5pm
• Easter Monday, Boxing Day and New Years Day 12pm - 5pm
• Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day