Alexander Stadium
Alexander Stadium
Walsall Road
Perry Barr
B42 2LR
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Telephone Number: 0121 464 8008
Email:alexander.stadium@birmingham.gov.uk
Public Transport: Buses 51, 52A
Parking: 75 free car parking spaces, 5 free disabled parking spaces. The Gymnastics & Martial Arts Centre (GMAC) has 30 free car parking spaces and 2 disabled parking spaces
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm, Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm
Disabled facilities available at this site? Yes
See Essential Information below for further details about facilities, courses, prices and times relevant at this leisure centre.
For more information about discounts and Passport to Leisure, please contact the leisure centre direct.
Other Activities & Special Events
Please see Essential Information below for prices/timetable information.
To make an enquiry, please contact the leisure centre direct.
- Athletics Track
- Conference Room
- Function Room & Bar
- Sports Clubs
The International Athletics Stadium comprises full International Association of Athletics Federations track and field competition areas. It hosts the National Championships each year and at least one other major Athletics competition on an annual basis.
The facility also boasts an Indoor High Performance Centre, a state of the art venue comprising 110 metre track, high jump, pole-vault, triple jump, long jump and an indoor throws cage.
Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club is based at the Alexander Stadium and hold club nights every Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Multiple Facilities
Alexander Stadium is jointly managed with the Birmingham Gymnastics & Martial Arts Centre (GMAC) which is situated on the same grounds and complements the Stadium and the Birmingham High Performance Centre.
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Opening and Closing Times Day
Opening Time
Closing Time
Comments
Monday
7.00am
10.00pm
Track is closed to public from 5.00 pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Track closes at 4.00 pm Fridays (during winter only)
Saturday
9.00am
5.00pm
Sunday
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We are able to host meetings, conferences and seminars for up to 80 delegates within a selection of VIP boxes that overlook the track, hospitality suite, conference room and seminar room.
Catering: We are able to offer hot and cold catering for all your needs. Please contact the leisure centre direct for more information.
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All Classes from £4.90
Aerobics and Fitness Class Information Day Time
Class
In:
Monday 1.15pm - 2.15pm
Circuit & Stretch *
GMAC
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Old Skool Aerobics
GMAC
6.00pm - 6.45pm
Studio Cycling *
ALEX
7.00pm - 7.45pm
Studio Cycling
ALEX
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Boxercise Circuits
GMAC
Tuesday 10.00am - 11.00am
Body Sculpt & Weights (Ladies Only)
GMAC
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Hardcore Aerobics *
GMAC
7.45pm - 8.45pm
Zumba
GMAC
Wednesday 10.00am - 11.00am
Aerobics
GMAC
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Hi & Low Aerobics (with hand held weights)
GMAC
6.00pm - 6.45pm
Studio Cycling
ALEX
7.15pm - 8.15pm
Strength, Endurance & Core
GMAC
Thursday 10.00am - 11.00am
Body Sculpt Plus Weights (Ladies Only)
GMAC
11.00am - 11.45pm
Studio Cycling
ALEX
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Yoga
GMAC
6.15pm - 7.00pm
Studio Cycling
ALEX
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Hi & low Aerobics (with weights)
GMAC
Friday 10.00am - 11.00am
50 +
GMAC
6.00pm - 6.45pm
Studio Cycling*
ALEX
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Old Skool Aerobics
GMAC
Saturday 9.30am - 10.15am
Studio Cycling
ALEX
9.30am - 10.30am
Total Body Workout *
GMAC
9.45am - 10.30am Kangoo Jump ALEX
11.00am - 12.00pm Zumba & Zumba Toning GMAC
Sunday 10.00am - 10.45am
Studio Cycling
ALEX
10.15am - 11.15am
Old Skool Aerobics*
GMAC
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Clubs Club
Contact Details (if run by a third party organisation
Day
Times
Club Information
0121 344 4858
Tuesday & Thursday
5.30pm – 9.30pm
Please phone prior to visiting the club for details of sessions.
Fit Kids
Saturday
10.00am - 12.00am
Fit Kids hold an induction day every month. Contact the stadium for details.
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Alexander Stadium has a selection of rooms that can be hired for meetings, seminars, training essions etc. please contact us direct to check availability and prices.
Denis Howell Suite:
Multi-function room
- Board room style = max 40 people
- "U" shaped style = max 30 people
- Theatre or lecture style = max 80 people
Hospitality Suite:
Multi-function room
- Board room style = max 30 people
- "U" shaped style = max 20 people
- Theatre or lecture style = max 50 people
Seminar Room:
Executive meeting room
- Board room style only = max 18 people
VIP Box 3:
A VIP box overlooking the athletic track with some fixed seating. A maximum occupancy of 6 people round a table
VIP Box 5:
Executive meeting box overlooking the athletic track. A maximum occupancy of 10 people in Board Room / Theatre style.
Lounge area:
Multi-function room. This room has access to a fully equipped kitchen area via a serving hatch.
- Board room style = max 24 people
- Theatre or lecture style = max 50 people
Lounge / Clubroom:
Multi-function room combining the lounge area with Birchfield Harriers’ Clubroom. Suitable for a party venue with access to a fully equipped kitch area via a serving hatch and a licensed bar area.
Theatre or lecture style = max 80 people
Birmingham High Performance Centre:
Consisting of a 10 lane 110 metre track, a high jump bed, long jump and triple jump area, pole vault bed and indoor throwing cage.
Birmingham Alexander Stadium Athletics track:
A 10 lane 100 metre and 8 lane 400 metre international track, full UKA and IAAF standard competition facilities including 6 jump pits for triple jump and long jump, high jump beds, pole vault, discus / hammer cage and and additional practice throws area situated adjacent to the back straight within close proximity. There is seating for over 7000 spectators in covered seating and floodlighting allowing sporting activities to take place in the hours of darkness.
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General Opening and Closing times Day
Times
Please Note
Monday
9.00am – 10.00am
1.00pm – 9.00pmRestricted access due to sharing with UKA.
All technical athletics must be under the
guidance of a UKA approved coach.
£4.00 (PTL members £2.00)
Please contact us for further information.
Tuesday
9.00am – 10.00am
1.00pm – 3.30pmWednesday
9.00am – 10.00am
1.00pm – 9.00pmThursday
9.00am – 10.00am
1.00pm – 3.30pmFriday
9.00am – 10.00am
1.00pm – 9.00pmSaturday & Sunday
9.00am – 5.00pm
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Women Only Sessions Days Activites Opening Times Tuesday & Thursday Body Sculpt 10.00am - 11.00am -
The Be Active Scheme is a free scheme open to Birmingham residents. We are working in partnership with the NHS to offer all Birmingham residents free swimming, group exercise classes and gym sessions. The scheme currently runs until 31 March 2012.
For more information about Be Active please visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/beactive
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Combining the best of both, state of the art cardiovascular and resistance equipment along with a variety of free weights, dumbbells and multi-gym equipment helping you to achieve the workout you desire. Take a look on YouTube at the new gym.
A member of our fitness team is on hand to assist you should you need any advice or assistance in out gym.
At Alexander stadium the last ticket issued 1 hour before the close of gym.General Opening Times Day
Opening Time
Closing Time
Monday
7.00am9.00pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
9.00 am
5.00pm
Sunday
Price List Activity
Price
Adult Gym Session
£5.50
Starter Programme
£11.00
Full Programme
£22.00
Programme Review
£2.20
Junior Gym Session
£2.75
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If you wish to make a booking for yourself click on the button at the top of this page.
If you already have a self service account you will be asked to sign in using your details.
If you do not have a self service account you will be taken straight to the online bookings as a non member guest.
Follow the instructions to make your booking.
If you have the advanced booking option on your leisure card you will be able to book 8 days in advance and pay for the court/pitch when you arrive at the leisure centre
If you do not have the advanced booking option you will only be able to book 7 days in advance and will be required to pay at the time of booking.
If you wish to track your bookings (and take advantage of the advanced booking option if you have purchased this) you need a self service account. Sign up for one now.
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If you wish to make a booking for someone else click on the button at the top of this page. You will need the leisure card number and postcode/surname of the person you are booking for.
If you wish to track the bookings for the person you are acting on behalf of you must have a self service account. Sign up for one now.
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No – you can make bookings up to 7 days in advance but must pay for the booking at the time you make it.
If you wish to book up to 8 days in advance you will need the advanced booking option. An Advance Booking option can be added to a standard card or PTL card for an annual fee of £15. The Advance Booking option allows you to book courts and pitches an extra day in advance of other customers (8 days ahead, instead of 7).
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Juniors aged 14 and 15 can use the fitness studio. They must bring proof of age and a letter of consent from their parent or guardian to the first session.
Juniors can only use the fitness studio at certain times and at other times must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact the leisure centre for specific times.
Alternatively the ICE gym, available at Great Barr LC, Kingsbury LC, Quinborne Fitness Centre, Aston Villa FC, Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre and Northfield Pool, is designed especially for children aged 8 – 16. All our instructors are professionally qualified and have undertaken additional specialist training to enable them to train children. All instructors are cleared via the Criminal Records Bureau.
To use the gym, each child must complete a three stage induction process, where they will be shown how to use the equipment safely. The induction course. After that, kids can visit the gym as often as they like, paying for each visit separately. Alternatively, monthly membership is a available. Please check with your local centre for prices.
If you have any queries about the ICE gym or about children’s fitness, please contact the leisure centre of your choice.
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For all sports and leisure activities an adult charge will apply to anyone aged 16 years and above.
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Please contact the leisure centre direct, if you haven't been able to find the information that you need.
Alexander Stadium Fitness Gym
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