The Doug Ellis Sports Centre

Located on the North Campus of Birmingham City University this health and fitness facility named after the Aston Villa stalwart has plenty to offer any fitness fanatics reading.
This sports centre comprises of a fitness suite, sports hall, workout studios and an all weather pitch
The fitness suite has a variety of equipment for cardiovascular and resistance training and there is a free weights area.
The 8 court Sports Hall has a semi-​sprung wood floor and is marked out for; Badminton, Netball, Basketball, 5-​a-​side football, Cricket and Volleyball
If classes are more you style the following classes are available Aerobics, Body Combat, Body Pump, Circuits, Core Stability, Step, Studio Cycle and Legs, Bums and Tums
Its not just open to students although there are special deals available for students and staff members the price for the general public ranges from £24.99 a month direct debit up to £250 for 12 months .
The Doug Ellis Sports Centre also hosts sports matches and events and as I am more of a spectator than a participant my first visit here involved watching an inter league roller derby bout between the Bad Apples and the Disco Beaters in the Sports Hall. We got front row seats so we were pretty close to the action and there were electronic scoreboards to keep track of the progress of the jams.
I would probably make a return visit here as it looks modern and clean and has nice relaxed atmosphere and it’s even welcoming as you walk up to the buildings as there are paths and plants which are well maintained and it well lit so you’d feel at ease visiting early in the morning or at night.