Swimming Pool Scene ON LOCATION
ABOVE: Go! Active is one of the only sites to include a separate water flume and it hosts inflatable fun sessions and pool parties.
self-contained.”
The logical layout and support of fully trained staff also makes pool maintenance simpler. The in-house upkeep of facilities is aided by a hyprolyser, the electro-chlorination system that generates sodium hypochlorite on site as the main chlorine donor, with a CO2 pH correction.
Despite the emphasis on the latest technology that keeps Go! Active running, Lee Hickin explains how the centres family-based ethos is just as vital for the business as well as local customers. He cites the 365 membership scheme, which provides up to six residents from one address fully inclusive access to the centre for just £365 for the entire year.
FAMILY FUN
“The ethos behind it is for families to enjoy exercising together,” says Lee. “Facilities and activities are provided for all levels of fitness and all ages. Discovery Duckling swimming lessons are available for babies aged 0-24 months, and an 80-year-old member takes part in the Social Activity Hub.
“The 365 Membership offer offers households the chance to swim together and enjoy the pools at their leisure.” For members, whether they are swimming, enjoying aqua
classes, or simply unwinding in the spa, the aesthetics of the centre are designed to be welcoming and relaxing.
“The design of the deck level pool and the fully coloured glass external pool wall has been a big ‘talking point’ amongst customers, as it has created a stunning visual effect as the colours bounce off the water and the white pool hall walls,” explains Pulse’s Executive Director, Matt Johnson.
“Every member of staff is encouraged to bring forward ideas and have their say in how the facility is operated,” he continues. “Pulse is also looking at staging events in association with local schools and our School Sports Partnership supports people in any training for specific events.
ABOVE: The 25m main pool is used for swimming lessons, lane session, aquafit and social activities.
“The England Phase 1 camps will be hosted at the centre in September, October and November this year. This will see the promising young swimming talent (around 13 years old) of the future using the pool for training and education sessions.” With Derbyshire’s previous history of local swimming superstars including Olympic Gold medallist, Rebecca Adlington, there is plenty to aspire too; and the move has already had a positive impact on youngsters looking to take up swimming, with lesson attendance up by 60% since moving from Creswell Leisure Centre. With Pulse’s high aspirations and Bolsover District Councils aims to provide vastly improved facilities across the region, many will be hoping that Go! Active becomes the flagship pool and sauna complex, with the family fitness theme becoming the blueprint for other facilities across the district.
Go! Active: Fact File
Location: Clowne, Bolsover, Derbyshire
Facilities: 25m pool, Child’s Pool with Water Flume, Thermal Spa, Sauna, Ice Fountain, Rain Shower
Activities: Lane Swimming, Aqua Fitness, Pool Parties, Inflatable Fun Sessions
On-Site Facilities: Gym, Exercise studio, Café
Visitors per year: 400,000 Managed by: Pulse Group
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