About SPORTSCO
Lorna Brady, General Manager, SPORTSCO
Lorna has over 25 years experience in the leisure industry. Throughout her career, she has gained a vast amount of experience and qualifications in all areas of the industry and has been in management for the past 10 years. Lorna’s interest in the industry stems from competitive swimming when she swam for the ESB swimming club. She prides herself on delivering a high level of customer service with her staff at all times.
What is SPORTSCO?
SPORTSCO is the popular name of ESB SPORTS ASSOCIATION.
The Association operates a Sports and Leisure Centre for members at a centrally located 4-acre site at South Lotts Road, Dublin 4, next door to Shelbourne Park Greyhound Track.
The facilities include:
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25 metre 6 lane swimming pool
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Four all weather six-a-side soccer pitches
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Fitness centre, comprising a state-of-the-art gymnasium with over 70 pieces of equipment
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Fitness assessments with qualified fitness instructors
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Aerobic studio - step, circuit, aerobic classe
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Spinning studio
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General purpose sports hall for badminton, table tennis, volleyball, basketball
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Squash courts
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Leisure suite - steam room, sauna, spa pool, deluge shower
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Pilates
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Physiotherapy clinic
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Yoga
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Café / juice bar with free wireless internet access
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Metro Golf - indoor golf lounge (www.metrogolf.ie)
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urban day spa - five therapy rooms, hamam bath, manicure & perdicure room
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Tir na nOg Preschool - open Monday to Friday
Vision
SPORTSCO's long term vision is to be one of the top sports and leisure providers in the industry offering a state of the art product and a caring professional service for our members.
Mission Statement
SPORTSCO is a leading leisure facility within the Irish leisure industry and aims to provide the very best in sports facilities and amenities for its members. SPORTSCO will provide programmes designed to enhance members' health and wellbeing in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere that will cater for our diverse user groups which ranges from children right through to senior citizens.
It is SPORTSCO's intention to strive for quality through the delivery of professional service and excellent facilities. The organisation is committed to continuously improving the complex in order to satisfy members' needs and at the same time remain at the forefront of the leisure industry.
Key Objectives
Quality facilities, professional staff and a commitment to serving its members are the key objectives for SPORTSCO as they move forward. SPORTSCO has just completed phase 1 of a strategic development plan and will retain its policy of continuous improvement in the future through further phases. The leisure industry is more competitive than ever before, however Lorna Brady, General Manager believes SPORTSCO has the competency and plans to retain its position at the forefront of the Irish leisure industry.
Quality
SPORTSCO has been recognised with two awards recently. The Q-mark has been awarded to SPORTSCO by Excellence Ireland in recognition of our systematic approach to assuring a quality product and service. It is Irelands national symbol of quality and SPORTSCO are the first stand-alone sports and leisure centre to receive the award.
SPORTSCO were also granted the White Flag award from ILAM Ireland. This award is sports and leisure specific and covers criteria such as hygiene, waste management, environmental and leisure standards. SPORTSCO are one of over eighty clubs in the country to achieve the White Flag.
METRO GOLF
Metro Golf is a new and exciting Indoor Golf Lounge, offering golfers the opportunity to play on "State-of-the-art" golf simulators, while enjoying food and drink in our contemporary golf lounge.
URBAN DAY SPA
We are partnered with Dermalogica , Yonka and Image Advanced Skincare to ensure guaranteed results from all our treatments. Guests can select from a comprehensive selection of head to toe spa salon treatments. Click here for more.
