The Ravelin Centre has been open this week for staff and students of the University of Portsmouth to use all of the facilities and test everything out before it opens to the public on October 1. The multi-million pound build, which received a BREEM award for the sustainable design, has a number of high-tech facilities including a 175 station gym, a ski simulator which cost over £100,000, a climbing wall, a boulder area, a swimming pool, squash courts, a sports hall and a number of studios for exercise classes.
Here is a sneak peek at what the public can expect to see when they are welcomed through the doors in a month’s time.
5. The Bouldering area
The bouldering area has already proved popular. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
6. Ravelin Sports Centre
Ravelin Sports Centre in Cambridge Road, Portsmouth, officially opens to existing members, staff and students on Saturday, September 3 and then to new public members on October 1. Pictured is: Darren Taylor (52) with wife Jo (55) from Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (010922-2476) Photo: Sarah Standing
7. The bicycle area
The studio has adjustable lighting that can go from normal to strobe. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
8. Rowing competitions
The rowing machines have the screens connected to them so that people can have competitions with each other as well as create an immersive experience. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing