Harvey Hadden Sports Complex

Named after a local entrepreneur, Harvey Hadden Stadium was opened in 1956. New facilities were developed over the years including the addition of football pitches within the park and in the 1970s a covered stand was built to improve spectator comfort.

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The modern sports centre was added in 1990 to compliment the outdoor facilities and opened in time to host the Volleyball Competition for the World Student Games.

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Centre opening times

Monday9am - 10.30pm
Tuesday9am - 10.30pm
Wednesday9am - 10.30pm
Thursday9am - 10.30pm
Friday9am - 10.30pm
Saturday10am - 4pm
Sunday10am - 4pm


Cafe opening times

Monday5pm - 9pm
Tuesday10.30am - 1.30pm5pm - 8pm
Wednesday10.30am - 1.30pm4pm - 9pm
ThursdayClosedClosed
Friday4.30pm - 7.30pm
Saturday & SundayDependent on events

Centre facilities:

  • One of the largest sports halls in the region consisting of 10 badminton courts. The hall also has markings available for 5-a-side football, basketball, netball, volleyball and indoor hockey
  • Air-conditioned fitness suite with a comprehensive range of resistance and cardio vascular equipment
  • Easy Line Fitness Suite is one of the most modern and user friendly fitness concepts available. The equipment uses hydraulic systems of resistance so there are no weight stacks to worry about. This makes it suitable for younger and older people
  • Cafe/Bar
  • Image of Free Weight EquipmentFull-size football pitches available for hire during the football season
    Indoor 60m running track, incorporating facilities for pole vault, high jump, long/triple jump, shot and discus
  • Function rooms available, ideal for parties, presentation evenings and meetings
  • Excellent track and field facilities in the Harvey Hadden Stadium including a 7 lane athletics track with an 8 lane start and finish straight
  • Covered seating for up to 740 people along the home straight of the athletics track and uncovered spectator viewing surrounding the tracks
  • Improved disabled parking and accessibility
  • Facilities are available for events with a seating capacity of 1,600.  We currently host events such as Sky Sports Boxing, Exhibition fairs, International Karate championships plus many more
Page last updated: 01 July 2010 10:22PM