Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre

14/09/2026

Well done today Wadebridge Wolves 👏
You should all be so proud of yourselves! Being a new team, this is the 1st time you have all played along side each other, well done!
You’ve played your socks off and walked away with 4 wins out of 6 which is incredible!
Thank you Cornwall netball, organisers, coaches and officials.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and put those feet up. 🩵

14/09/2026

🌙 Shorter days, stronger you. 💪

As the nights draw in, there’s no better time to start your fitness journey at the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.

🏋️‍♀️ State-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment
🏃 Cardio, strength & functional training areas
🏊 25-metre swimming pool
🌅 Stunning views across Truro
🚗 Plenty of free on-site parking

And with memberships starting from just £24.75 per month, getting active has never been more accessible.

🎓 Truro School parents & alumni under 25: you can join for just £16 per month!

Ready to make a change this autumn? 🍂

👉 Find out more on our website: https://www.sirbenainsliesportscentre.com/gyms-in-cornwall/

09/09/2026

It was an immensely busy summer at Truro School, and for one week the school was delighted to welcome fencers from across the world for a residential international fencing camp.

Young fencers travelled from as far afield as Hong Kong, Germany, Turkey and Switzerland to train with a world-class coaching team in the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre. The intensive five-day programme was open to epee, foil and sabre fencers of all ages and abilities, excluding absolute beginners. More experienced fencers were also able to take part in a dedicated three-day epee and sabre programme.

The camp also welcomed veteran fencers, who trained in Truro Fencing Club’s Salle at Truro School during a three-day programme. The course was open to veteran fencers aged 40 through to Grand Veteran level and included five training sessions covering footwork, technical and tactical exercises, sparring and competition.

For more than a decade, Truro Fencing Club had hosted a high-level summer training camp at Truro School, attracting fencers from around the world and welcoming more than 100 participants in many years.

The coaching team brought together an exceptional group of international and national-level athletes and coaches, including Alberto Pellegrini, coach of the Italian Senior National Team and World No. 1 Michela Battiston; Paul Corteyn, Head Coach of the Belgian National Team and World Champion in Maitre d’Armes; Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and multiple World Cup winner Joe Choong; Cadet World Champion Amelie Tsang; U23 European Champion Jolien Corteyn; and European Games bronze medallist and four-time British Champion Will Deary.

The week provided an outstanding opportunity for fencers to develop their skills, train alongside athletes from around the world and experience high-level coaching in Truro School’s excellent facilities.

Truro School itself has a long-standing reputation for producing fencers of the highest calibre. Through our partnership with Truro Fencing Club, as part of the UK Fencing Project, pupils have access to outstanding coaching, expert guidance and excellent opportunities for development and competition.

For those interested in finding out more about life at Truro School Community and our range of fencing scholarships, visit the school website https://www.truroschool.com/fencing/ Alternatively, discover Truro School for yourself by signing up for our Senior School Open Morning: https://www.truroschool.com/admissions/tours-and-open-events/senior-school-open-morning/

07/09/2026

Over the summer holidays, a group of aspiring young lifeguards joined tutor Steph for an intensive five-day course to complete their RLSS UK Rookie Lifeguard qualification.

They dedicated themselves to a week of activities in the water, developing their swimming abilities, water safety awareness and lifesaving skills.

The programme provided an engaging introduction to water safety, helping participants build confidence in deep water while developing rescue and survival techniques, teamwork, communication, leadership and emergency response skills.

Children had the opportunity to work towards the Rookie Lifeguard Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, with each level consisting of three stages.

The course was a fantastic opportunity for children who had completed their Learn to Swim journey to develop their swimming and water safety skills further in a fun and supportive environment.

If your child enjoyed the Summer Activity Camps with us, you are very welcome to join us for our Open Day to find out more about life at Truro School. We would love to welcome you: https://www.truroschool.com/admissions/tours-and-open-events/senior-school-open-morning/

06/09/2026

🏐🐝 SAINTS NETBALL CORNWALL EXTENDS BEE NETBALL AGE GROUPS! 🐝🏐

Looking for a fun, friendly way for your child to get into netball?

Saints Netball Cornwall is expanding its Bee Netball sessions and is now welcoming children in Years 2–5 at Truro School Prep! 🎉

With an extra session added for the new term, there are now more opportunities for young players to get involved, develop their skills, build confidence and make new friends — all while having fun on court.

📅 Sessions start tomorrow – Monday 7 September
📍 Truro School Prep Sports Hall

It’s a great opportunity for children to take their first steps into netball or continue developing their skills in a supportive environment.

🐝 Places are available, so don’t miss out!

📩 To find out more or secure a place, contact [email protected]

👉 Spread the word and help get the next generation of netballers started! 🏐💙

05/09/2026

Join Truro Junior Hockey Club for Junior Club Day!

🏑 Looking for a new sport for your child? Come and discover Truro Junior Hockey Club tomorrow - Sunday, 6 September!

Join the team for Junior Club Day and find out what makes Truro Junior Hockey Club such a special place to learn, play and develop.

Truro Junior Hockey Club has consistently been one of Cornwall’s most successful junior hockey clubs, developing talented young players from their first steps on the pitch through to senior and county hockey.

But it’s about much more than results. The club believes hockey helps young people develop confidence, teamwork, friendships and resilience, as well as their sporting skills. Players become part of a wider hockey family, with a strong sense of camaraderie both on and off the pitch.

The club has a comprehensive junior programme taking players through to U16, with many youngsters also progressing into senior hockey from around the age of 13 or 14. This gives them the opportunity to play alongside experienced players, build their skills and continue developing in a supportive environment.

And the club’s success reaches far beyond Cornwall. Former Truro Junior players have gone on to play for National League clubs, colleges and universities, earn international caps and continue their hockey journeys around the world, including in Holland, the USA, New Zealand and Australia.

Come along and give hockey a try!

Whether your child is completely new to hockey or already has experience on the pitch, Junior Club Day is a great opportunity to meet the coaches, discover the club and see what junior hockey at Truro is all about.

📅 Sunday 6 September 10am - 12pm

📍 The Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre, Truro

Come along, get involved and who knows where your child’s hockey journey could take them!

We look forward to welcoming you to the club this Sunday.

04/09/2026

Cornwall's biggest Pokémon & Trading Card Show with vendors, buying, selling, and trading is coming to the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE ENTRY TO A BOOSTER BOX GIVE AWAY!

Join us for our premier card show, bringing together Pokémon fans from across the South West for a great day of trading, buying and selling!

The event will showcase a wide variety of vendors, bringing everything from high-end slabs to binders packed with cards to look through.

Whether you’re looking to add to your collection, make some trades, or simply enjoy a day surrounded by fellow Pokémon fans, we’d love to see you there!

More info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cornwall-card-show-20th-september-2026-tickets-1996981247669?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demonv80fhuy&fbclid=IwY2xjawTxN1BwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMFNVamFrQkVoMzl5NHlkNXdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0PYnU3hIunyz0YqYAtrejRBSaIKIKrJTGYHneJ5wTVH9t9T15Lm4IPp0E2Q_aem_GlolSmNVMoIoK_uP_liQ3Q

02/09/2026

As pupils now return to the school site, we have reverted to our term-time opening hours for members and sports centre users.

Gym Opening Hours:
The gym will be open Monday to Friday from 6:30–8:00am and again in the evening from 6:00–9:30pm. At weekends, the gym will be open between 9:00am - 6:00pm.

Lane Swimming:
Lane swimming will be available at the following times:
Monday: 7:00–8:00am and 5:30–6:30pm
Tuesday: 4:30–6:30pm
Wednesday: 5:30–7:30pm
Thursday: 7:00–8:00am and 5:30–6:30pm
Saturday: 9:15–10:30am
Sunday: 9:30–10:30am

Family Swim Sessions:
Our family swim sessions will take place:
Friday: 4:30–6:30pm
Saturday: 10:30am–12:00pm
Our popular inflatable sessions will also return on Sundays from 12:15–1:15pm.

31/08/2026

30/08/2026

Bank Holiday
We're open from 0800-1500, so grab some friends and book a court online at https://www.sirbenainsliesportscentre.com/