We provide a family-friendly environment, with Access for all. We aim to give an excellent service and offer a welcoming visitor experience for all our customers, putting them first at all times. For information on our policies please see our Certificates and Policies page.
If you would like to see what's on offer, ask for a tour of our facilities. If you want more information about any of our activities please do not hesitate to contact us on 01325 388406 or e-mail leisure.services@darlington.gov.uk.
Michael Hodgson, a gym instructor at the Dolphin Centre, is one of around only 200 hundred people in the UK qualified to coach cancer patients in exercise, after completing a specialist qualification.
Michael studied for the Cancer Rehabilitation Level 4 Specialist Qualification awarded by the Wright Foundation. His knowledge and expertise will enable him to work with cancer patients to develop specialised programmes designed to meet their needs and support their physical activity. Colleague Krzysztof Nowakowski, also a gym instructor, is also due to successfully complete the qualification.
To achieve the qualification, Michael and Krzysztof, both Level 3 Fitness Instructor qualified, had to complete an intensive training course which included a practical exam, two written exams and a case study.
Nick Wallis, Darlington Council's Cabinet Member for leisure, said: "The advice, guidance and support the gym instructors and personal trainers at the Dolphin Centre provide is second to none.
"The team works hard to continually develop their knowledge and expertise to ensure people get the very best from their time with us in the gym. The range of specialist skills is impressive and enables so many more people to enjoy exercise and see the benefits to their personal health and wellbeing.
"People come to the Dolphin gym for a variety of reasons - some to improve their general fitness, some to train for a specific sporting event they are taking part in and some to develop their ability and fitness levels after or during an illness, surgery or injury.
"Michael and Krzysztof's qualifications will enable so many more people to get the right support they need."
Application form now on line on our Darlington 10k page.
NEW Fit4Life Membership Packages
Take a look at our Fit4Life Membership page for details on all our memberships. We have packages to suit everyone
from Gym Only to Full Membership and Student to Senior Membership.
5 Swims for the Price of 3
Purchase 3 weekday swims and get 2 FREE
Available Monday - Friday, 12noon - 4pm
Collect your pass from reception and start saving today. All sessions must be taken within 2 weeks of first purchase.
For more details telephone 01325 388406, e-mail leisure.services@darlington.gov.uk or speak to a member of our team.
Tees Valley Sport
Tees Valley Sport is one of forty nine County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) in England. A CSP is a partnership of agencies committed to providing a high quality system for people to benefit from sport and physical activity.
The Partnership comprises of five local authority districts - Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees - national governing bodies of sport, Sport England, sports coach UK, equity partners and further and higher education.
Our mission is "to improve the quality of life of all residents in the Tees Valley by increasing participation in sport and physical activity."
For more information please see the Tees Valley Sport Website [external link].