Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre has been short listed for Centre of the Year at this year’s FLAME Awards run by the FIA.

Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre started life back in 1975, and was extended in both 1985 and 1995 increasing the range and quality of facilities available. In October 2005 Sports and Leisure Management (SLM Ltd) was awarded the contract by Mid Suffolk District Council on the basis that SLM would implement an investment and improvement programme that would see the centre develop into one of the premier fitness locations in the region.

The leisure facility attracts visitors from the whole community, a good cross section of ages, abilities and interests and there has been huge increase in the number of visits since the refurbishment took place. The site also operates more than 50 exercise classes a week and the swimming lessons programme has over 1,600 children enrolled.

Commenting on the nomination for the site, Anselm Gurney, General Manager, said “Getting to the final is a fantastic achievement when you think that we are up against leisure centres from all over the country. It is great to get this sort of national recognition for the high standard of service we provide. Thanks must go to all the colleagues who have contributed to us getting this far and also to our customers for their loyalty and support.”

The site has already successfully got through the first three rounds of the competition and is now through to the final round of judging.  The centre will find out if they are the overall winners in mid July.

Portfolio Holder, Cllr Diana Kearsley, of Mid Suffolk District Council said, “We are delighted with our partnership with SLM. This achievement demonstrates their commitment and professionalism to managing leisure facilities to a very high standard for both our customers and our Council.”

The FLAME (Fitness Leadership and Management Excellence) Awards recognise and applaud excellence and best practice within the health and fitness industry. It provides clubs with a rigorous independent assessment to help benchmark the facility.

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For further information please contact:

Claire James on 0161 282 8661 or 07890 922757 or claire@essenceagency.co.uk or Rachel Shelton on 01455 890508 or rachelshelton@slm-ltd.co.uk