Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
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The Main Pool caters for every need from casual swimming and tuition and sub aqua training, to all the excitement of competitive galas and water polo matches. The Main Pool is a 33.3 by 12.5 metre, six lane, indoor, competition pool. There is an additional 60 metre flume ride, and diving pit which accommodates a 5 metre diving platform and 1 and 3 metre spring boards. The smaller (20 by 10 metre) Learner Pool has been specially designed for new swimmers of all ages. Young children will love to play in the warm water, which ranges from a depth of 75cm to 90cm. Situated in an enclosed grassed area with sunbathing terraces, the free form heated open air pool is an ideal setting for a family outing on a sunny day (open during summer months only). For those who prefer to sit in comfort around the pool, there are picnic tables and a refreshment kiosk serving cool drinks and ice cream. Each of the pools offer a varied range of sessions and activities to provide enjoyment for everyone. From the very young to the not so young, from the learner to the experienced competitive swimmer - there is something for everyone. Torrents of water cascade riders down the 60 metre water slide of pure thrill and excitement which takes a slippery twist out over the garden pool and safely back into the shallow end of the main pool. The flume ride is suitable for use by 'competent' swimmers and children over 5 years of age not wearing armbands. Details of opening hours are listed on all Pool Programmes (see above for links). Please note flume operating hours are subject to change. The latest in sound and lighting effects combine with a lively disco atmosphere in Riverside's ice rink, one of only two rinks in the whole of Essex. It's also the home of the Chelmsford Chieftains Ice Hockey Team and the venue for their exciting home matches. Rink-side facilities at Riverside include a fully licensed bar, cafeteria, hot and cold vending and seating for over 600 spectators. There are over 2000 pairs of skates available for hire at the rink. The programme for the Ice Rink has been specially designed to provide the widest possible range of entertainment and enjoyment for everyone. From sessions for the whole family to the late evening disco sessions, ice dance, ice hockey, private lessons, parties and courses. A great place for all ages. Very good and has a lot of activities which you will enjoy. [Jamie Young - Essex] Public Sessions We want you to enjoy your time at the centre no matter how good you are at ice-skating. To ensure that everyone is able to use the ice rink safely, the centre operates a number of sessions that are publicly accessible to all. Ice skates are available to hire (from child size 7 to adult size 14). The prices listed apply to everyone (all ages) unless otherwise stated. When do general ice-skating public sessions run?
*The general public session uses a price that does not include skate hire. Please ensure that you ask for skate hire in addition if you require it, which is £2.30 per pair of skates. Spectator admission is £2 (Leisure Card Holder) or £2.10 (Non Leisure Card Holder). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||