Activities at Dewsbury Sports Centre
For further information about any of Dewsbury Sports Centre's activities, please e-mail dewsbury.sc@kirklees.gov.uk or call 01924 325020.
Swimming
Please see attached Pool Timetable
Swimming lessons
We offer a wide range of lessons from water confidence to adult lessons, further information available at site or go to our swimming lessons page
Throughout Summer 2010 we are offering 12 junior swimming lessons for the price of 11! That's 12 lessons for just £48.40! This offer is open to all new and existing customers.
The next swimming lesson public enrolment will take place on Sunday 27th June 2010 from 12 pm onwards.
Exercise Studio
Please see attached Studio Timetable
SHOKK
Fitness for 8 – 16 year olds
Please see Junior Fitness Timetable
Playscheme
- Ages 8 to 13 years old
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday during school holidays
- 9.00 to 15:30 – extra hours available – 8.00 to 9.00 & 15.30 to 16.30
- Lots of fun activities on offer, including swimming, team games, Shokk gym, dance mats, badminton and much much more!
- Contact reception to book on the playscheme
Gymnastics
- Age 5+ Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 8 week courses for all levels, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Trampolining
- Age 8+ Wednesday and Thursday
- 8 week courses
Martial arts
- Judo: Tuesday and Friday
- Karate: Sunday
- Tang soo do: Tuesday
- Tae kwon do: Monday and Thursday
- Aikido: Tuesday
- Sessions run for both adults and children, further information available at site

Over 50s - OWLS
- A full day from 10 – 15.45 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Activities include badminton, keep fit, table tennis, squash, carpet bowls, swimming and social activities
- Lunch and refreshments included
- Click OWLS for more information
Events/Parties
- Our bar & function room can hold up to 80 guests
- Choose from our catering or self catering options
- Menu pack available on request
- Room can be decorated to suit party
- Late bar licence available until 12 midnight
- Changing facilities available if required
- Air conditioned room
Large Events – Sports Hall Hire
- Hall space available – 32m x 34m
- Hall can be dressed/decorated to suite celebration
- Extra rooms available i.e. prayer room, green room etc
- We can supply alcohol & soft drinks
- Use of kitchen facilities are available with proof of liability insurance
- Changing facilities available if required

Children’s Parties
- Football Party - age 5 +
- Bouncy Castle and Games Party - age 5 to 9 years
- Dance Mats Party - age 8 to 15 years
- SHOKK Gym Party - age 8 to 16 years
- Small Pool & Water Slide Party - any age – minimum height for slide 1m
- Large Pool Party & Inflatable - age 8 and over
Adult Activity Classes
Our Activity Timetables offer a range of health and fitness classes which have been created to suit everybody regardless of age (over 16), gender or fitness level. Some classes may vary in difficulty, therefore some classes are available for different stages such as beginner and advanced, allowing participants to choose their current level of comfort.
Activity Class Descriptions:
Aerobic/Step- Set to music this range of classes will work your heart and lungs and are designed to improve overall body tone, stamina and coordination.
Dance Aerobics- These incorporate aerobic and dance moves offering an energetic and fun workout.
Circuits- A dynamic workout which combines cardiovascular fitness with muscle strength and endurance exercises. Working at different stations, the programme can be set to suit your own level of fitness.
Boxercise- A circuit based cross training workout using boxing techniques to help develop stamina and endurance.
Studio Cycle- Using stationary indoor bikes, the instructor led cycle sessions seek to combine cardiovascular fitness with muscle strength and endurance exercises.
Low Impact- These classes are designed to help prevent the effects of ageing on our bodies and will gently increase fitness, coordination, muscle tone and flexibility. Working at your own level of fitness, these classes are open to everyone and are especially suited to mature groups and PALS referrals.
Specialist- Our specialist activities range from ball room dancing, martial arts, salsa dancing to volleyball. For further information and details about specialist activities please ask at reception.
Relaxation- This group of classes helps engage the mind and body. Working to develop flexibility you will also improve your posture, core stability and self confidence.
Toning- These classes will work on strength, tone and flexibility and also improve your posture, core stability and self confidence. Please note, some of these classes will focus on specific core areas, please ask your instructor for more details.
Useful Information for Classes
Terms and Conditions
- Please ensure you arrive in time to complete the warm up process. This is an important part of the class and helps prevent potential injuries.
- Class entry will be refused five minutes after the class start time.
- Please inform the instructor prior to the start of the class if you have an injury, illness or anything that may affect your ability to participate in exercise.
- Participants must be 16 years old and over (excluding junior sessions)
- Where considered necessary KAL reserve the right to amend or cancel class times, teachers, or courses without prior notice.
- Correct footwear (trainers) and appropriate clothing must be worn.
- Courses must be block booked and payments must be made in full at the time of booking.
- Please note that courses are not part of the membership and should be booked and paid for separately.
Class Etiquette
- To prevent dehydration we recommend that you bring water with you.
- A light snack is recommended up to ten minutes before a class.
- If you have any queries regarding nutrition please see your instructor
- Please let the instructor know if it is your first class.
- Please do not leave a class before completing a thorough cool down.
- If you like our classes tell everybody, if you do not, tell us!
- Most of all have fun!
- Please bring a towel to your session.






