Active Places - the most comprehensive database of sporting facilities available to the general public and leisure professionals in England. The database currently consists of just over 30,000 sites which have at least one or more of the following core facilities:
Fitness Suite; Golf; Swimming Pool; Sports Hall; Indoor Tennis Court; Synthetic Turf Pitch; Running Track; Indoor Bowls; Ski Slope; Ice Rink; Grass Pitches; Squash Court (new for 2009); Dance/Aerobic Studio (new for 2009)
The website allows the public to find all the information needed about their nearest sports facilities. Professional access to the information is also offered through Active Places Power www.activeplacespower.com which provides a planning tool for sports facilities.
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Establishing one authoritative register of sports facilities in England has enhanced the quality and reliability of sports data. The register also serves as an integral tool in the strategic assessment of gaps in sporting provision and priorities for future investment. It is designed to assist in investment decisions and the development of infrastructure improvement strategies for sport. Supply of the right sporting facilities to target areas is a key part of the Active Places remit in improving the overall health of the nation.
Each site is audited through a rolling annual telephone audit, using pre-completed questionnaires. Furthermore, individual sites are encouraged to update their own records, ensuring the public have access to the very latest information. Telephone calls may be recorded for training or quality purposes.
If you haven’t yet tried it, log on today and check out how easy it is for consumers to find out all about local leisure facilities. www.activeplaces.com