Local leisure operator wins big at awards night

Everyone Active, which operates the Stratford, Studley, Shipston and Southam leisure centres in partnership with Stratford-on-Avon District Council, is celebrating after scooping multiple accolades at a prestigious industry awards night.

The ukactive and Matrix Flame Awards are the health and fitness sector's largest celebration of innovation and excellence. The annual presentation night took place on Wednesday (29 June) with Everyone Active taking home three awards.   

The most coveted accolade of the night, Operator of the Year, was presented to the sports and leisure provider in recognition of its continuously high levels of performance across the organisation. It is the fourth time Everyone Active has achieved this title, having won the award on the three consecutive occasions in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Everyone Active's Lincolnshire-based West Lindsey Leisure Centre also won the prestigious Leisure Centre of the Year (multi-use) award, before Epping Sports Centre in the south east was named as the winner of the Next Level accolade for the significant improvements it has made in the past year.

The Flame Awards recognise leisure centres, health clubs, group operators and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional standards across all areas of the operation. An estimated 850 guests from the health and fitness industry were at the event to watch Everyone Active receive its accolades.

Managing Director of Sports and Leisure Management at Everyone Active, David Bibby, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have achieved the status of Operator of the Year for the fourth time.

“All of our staff from across the company strive to give customers the best service and experience possible, and I'm very proud that their hard work and dedication has been recognised by others in the sector.

“Everyone Active has expanded rapidly in recent years, and now manages more than 140 leisure facilities and cultural services across the country. As we grow, we are determined to bring first-class facilities to more communities across the country and ensure we help as many people as possible to get active."

Cllr Mike Brain, Community and Technical Services Portfolio for Stratford-on-Avon District Council, said: “What a fantastic achievement by our contractors Everyone Active in such a highly competitive market. This award recognises outstanding operating standards and commitment to delivering an unmatched customer experience for each and every user, and it's good to know our Leisure Centres across Stratford District are part of this.

“It is also recognition for the staff who work hard all year round to bring the best services to the people across the District getting our communities more active and healthy."

For more information about Everyone Active visit www.everyoneactive.com.

Everyone Active is the trading name for Sports Leisure Management (SLM), which operates leisure centres in partnership with local councils across England. 

SLM Ltd was formed in 1987, managing just one leisure centre in the Midlands. Today, Everyone Active manages 140 leisure facilities and cultural services in partnership with 40 different local authorities nationwide. These stretch from the north in Sunderland to Mid Suffolk in the east, Fareham in the south and Plymouth in the south west.

Its growth is due to the ability to deliver well managed leisure facilities and an activity offering which is great value for money. Its aim is to increase the participation of local people in leisure activities and advocates a minimum of 30 minutes exercise five times per week.