Rebecca Adlington Leisure Centre Wins ukactive Award

Rebecca Adlington Leisure Centre is delighted to have been named the winner of the Club/Centre of the Year for the Midlands region at the prestigious ukactive Awards.

At a glitzy award ceremony held at the New Dock Hall within the Leeds Royal Armouries, Rebecca Adlington Leisure Centre was revealed as the winner to a jubilant team and room full of industry people for the physical activity sector’s premier recognition showcase.

Gavin Short, the super proud Facility Manager at the Rebecca Adlington Leisure Centre, said: “This is the first time in the centre’s history that we’ve entered these awards, so to come away with the win is incredible.

“We’re just a small, community-focused facility, but we have an amazing team who love what they do and love supporting the people of Mansfield to stay active. I’m so proud of my team – every single one of them has played their part in this success.”

Brian Taylor, Chair of the More Leisure Community Trust, which manages the centre on behalf of Mansfield District Council, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for the Rebecca Adlington Leisure Centre, and all the sweeter for being a first-time win for them. As always, this was a highly competitive category. We were up against some excellent leisure facilities in the Midlands – so to be named as the best centre in the region is just incredible.”