Introduction
Edge Hill Sport’s facilities are situated to the East of the main Ormskirk campus, offering some of the best sporting facilities in the region and are fully accessible to wheelchair users and others with disabilities and contains excellent provision for both indoor and outdoor sports.
Operated by the Edge Hill Sport team the facilities are open to staff, students and the local community and provides a wide and varied activity programme. All users need a membership which can be obtained by completing a membership form at The Sports Centre Reception or completed on-line. The possibilities for you within the complex are endless… so why not take a look.
Car Parking
Please note that car parking for Edge Hill Sport customers is located (subject to availability) in Zone A of the main car park throughout our opening hours with the exception of University Term Time Monday – Friday 09.00 – 16.00. During these times parking is only available to Edge Hill University permit and blue badge holders. Any vehicles parked on site without a qualifying permit or in other campus locations will be subject to enforcement action including fines.
Please note parking at any time is subject to availability and does not form part of any Edge Hill Sport membership or facilities hirer package. In addition no liability is accepted by Edge Hill University or Edge Hill Sport for loss or damage incurred whilst using campus parking facilities. Parking rules are subject to change and all campus visitors should take note of and act in accordance with advertised signage and follow instructions issued by traffic management staff. Failure to do so may lead to enforcement action including fines, termination of membership or facilities hirer without refunds and bans from campus in cases of significant or repeated breaches.
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The Sports Centre
Sports Hall
8 court Sports Hall with spectator gallery
Swimming Pool
The Pool is 25 metres with six lanes, each with a starting block and turning board that can be installed when necessary, ideal for competitions.
Fitness Suite
80-station Fitness Suite with Technogym fitness equipment many with in-built internet and entertainment technology
Sauna & Steam room
Exercise Studio
Other facilities
- 6 Outdoor Pitch Changing Rooms
- Starbucks Coffee shop
- Roof Terrace
- Classroom
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The Wilson Centre
4-court Sports Hall
4-court Gymnasium with sprung floor
Sports Therapy Clinic
Classrooms
Other sports facilities
3G Football / Rugby Pitch
FIFA 1* full-sized floodlit football pitch with 3G long-pile carpet. Suitable for high level football matches with team dugouts, it is also marked with 3 small-sided football pitches across width of pitch. The surface is also a World Rugby accredited surface with Rugby Union markings and removable Rugby posts suitable for rugby training and matches
3G Football courts
3 x floodlit courts each 40m x 20m with fixed recessed goals and 3G long-pile carpet, suitable not only for small-sided football but is also an accredited surface for rugby training
Hockey Pitch
Full-sized floodlit pitch with short-pile carpet of National match-play standard. Also marked with 3 small-sided football pitches across width of pitch
Athletics Track
8-lane floodlit competition standard track with 2 x 10-lane straights and full field events, with grass banking and rooftop terrace for spectators provision
Fitness Trail
Purpose-built 2.5km conditioning trail around the perimeter of the outdoor facilities incorporating changes in gradients and fitness stations along the route. Home of the Ormskirk parkrun
Grass Pitches
5 high quality grass pitches ( 1 track infield ) for Football and Rugby
Tennis / Netball courts
4 x floodlit Tennis and Netball courts with tarmac surface.
4-court Gymnasium with sprung floor (Old Gym)
Dance Studio with sprung floor
Hire costs
| Location | EHU Member | Community Junior | Community Adult |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | EHU Member | Community Junior | Community Adult |
|
| 4-court Hall Hire (SH & Gym) | Off Peak | £22.00 | £25.00 | £38.00 |
| Peak | £29.00 | £33.00 | £53.00 | |
| Swimming Pool Hire (Whole pool) | Off Peak | £52.00 | £62.00 | £72.00 |
| Peak | £62.00 | £82.00 | £92.00 | |
| Swimming Pool Hire (half pool) | Off Peak | £26.00 | £31.00 | £36.00 |
| Peak | £31.00 | £41.00 | £46.00 | |
| 3G 7-a-side courts Hire (each) | Off Peak | £10.50 | £13.00 | £18.50 |
| Peak | £20.50 | £23.50 | £35.00 | |
| 3G Main Pitch Hire (Whole pitch) | Off Peak | £30.50 | £37.00 | £48.00 |
| Peak | £51.00 | £58.00 | £85.00 | |
| 1/3 3G Pitch Hire | Off Peak | £10.50 | £16.50 | £21.50 |
| Peak | £20.50 | £26.50 | £37.50 | |
| 3G Main Pitch Hire (per 2 hour match) | Off Peak | £61.00 | £75.00 | £96.00 |
| Peak | £82.00 | £88.00 | £140.00 | |
| Hockey Pitch Hire (Whole pitch) | Off Peak | £25.50 | £29.00 | £41.00 |
| Peak | £38.00 | £43.00 | £57.00 | |
| 1/3 Hockey Pitch Hire | Off Peak | £10.50 | £12.00 | £16.50 |
| Peak | £16.50 | £18.50 | £23.50 | |
| Rugby/ Football Grass Pitch Hire (per match) | Off Peak | £61.00 | £75.00 | £96.00 |
| Peak | £82.00 | £88.00 | £140.00 | |
| Athletics Track Hire (track & field) | Off Peak | £30.50 | £43.00 | £64.50 |
| Peak | £41.00 | £53.00 | £75.50 | |
| Aerobics Studio Hire | Off Peak | £22.00 | £24.50 | £37.50 |
| Peak | £29.00 | £32.50 | £52.00 | |
| Outdoor Netball Court | Off Peak | £8.00 | £9.00 | £13.00 |
| Peak | £10.00 | £11.00 | £16.00 | |
| Meeting Room Hire | Off Peak | £10.00 | £15.00 | £20.00 |
| Peak | £15.00 | £20.00 | £25.00 | |
| Badminton / Short Tennis / Table Tennis | Off Peak | £4.10 | £4.80 | £6.85 |
| Peak | £5.10 | £5.80 | £8.60 | |
| Tennis Court (outdoor) | Off Peak | £4.10 | £4.80 | £6.85 |
| Peak | £5.10 | £5.80 | £8.60 | |
| Tables - per table | £5.00 | |||
| Chairs - per chair | £2.50 | |||
| P.A System - per session | £20.00 | |||
| Extra staff - Duty Manager per hour | £30.00 | |||
| Extra staff - Centre Assistant per hour | £15.00 |
- Long term club bookings may be eligible for a 10% discount based on the above facility hire charges above (conditions apply)
- All prices offer guaranteed activity time of 45 minutes unless otherwise stated (this is to allow equipment changeovers where necessary).
- Off Peak times are up to 6.00pm every day including weekends with last entry into the fitness suite and pool at 4.30pm, all other times are classed as Peak.
- An induction is required before using the Fitness Suite ( free of charge )
- The above prices apply from 1st September 2019.
- To make an enquiry about booking facilities please complete the ‘Booking Enquiry‘ form and email to Edgehillsportadmin@edgehill.ac.uk
A downloadable copy of the 2019-20 price list is available here