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Free open Day at North Herts Leisure Centre
North Herts Leisure Centre
Sat 21st September 2024
Three-time gold medallist sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey will headline a free community open day across three newly refurbished North Herts leisure centres on Saturday 21 September, marking the completion of a £1.1 million investment project.
A core member of the Team GB sprint relay team, Harry has won medals at each of the past three Commonwealth Games, including gold at Birmingham 2022 and Gold Coast 2018. He is also a three-times gold medallist at the European Championships and won individual bronze in the 100m in the 2014 Europeans.
As well as being a popular face on BBC TV, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is also an Elite Athlete on Everyone Active's Sporting Champions programme, which helps guide aspiring athletes in the community.
On the day, at 11am, Harry will officially open the brand-new gym at North Herts Leisure Centre, where after visitors will be able to enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities through free taster sessions led by expert personal trainers and gym challenges, with prizes to be won.
The £750,000 gym refurbishment saw the introduction of cutting-edge Life Fitness cardio equipment, advanced resistance equipment and brand-new free weights, benches, dumbbells and squat racks.
Throughout the morning, visitors will also be able to meet and greet Harry, having the opportunity to take photos and ask questions about his impressive career to date.
For all members of the family, taster sessions including Under 5's gymnastics, Pickleball and walking tennis will be on offer. Free swimming lesson sessions will also be available, as well as the exclusive opportunity to trial a session with Hitchin Water Polo Club.
Little ones will have the opportunity to join in with the Play Wild Soft Play Centre, which includes a princess-themed session, as well as face painting, balloon modelling, and a meet-and-greet with Spiderman.