LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--David Lloyd Belfast won the coveted title of Club of the Year 2013 at David Lloyd Leisure’s annual gala awards last week.
Europe’s leading health, sports and leisure (http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/at-david-lloyd) group recognised the achievements of its 91 clubs (http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/club-finder) and teams across UK and Europe, with David Lloyd Belfast receiving the top accolade and David Lloyd Teeside winning Progress Club of the Year.
Guest speaker at the event, held at the Forest of Arden Marriott, Birmingham, on May 14 was the former Paralympic swimmer, four-time gold medallist Marc Woods.
David Lloyd Belfast general manager Elaine McCrory commented: “‘I am absolutely delighted that Belfast has won the Club of the Year award. I am so proud of the effort and determination the team have displayed throughout the year to achieve the outstanding results that have delivered this success.”
David Lloyd Leisure’s chief executive Scott Lloyd paid tribute, saying: “Our clubs work incredibly hard all year round to provide exceptional service and unrivalled facilities that enable our members of all ages to enjoy active, healthy lives.
“I am very proud of all our teams across the UK and Europe for their continued dedication and commitment, and particularly our deserved winners who have demonstrated performances of the highest calibre.”
The winners were:
Club of the Year
David Lloyd Belfast (http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/club-finder/belfast)
Progress Club of the Year
David Lloyd Teeside (http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/club-finder/teesside)
Sports Team of the Year
David Lloyd Bolton (http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/club-finder/bolton)
Sales Team of the Year
David Lloyd Finchley (http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/club-finder/finchley)
F&B Team of the Year
David Lloyd Dublin (http://www.davidlloyd.ie/club-finder/dublin-riverview)
Operations Team of the Year
David Lloyd Exeter (http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/club-finder/exeter)
Team Member of the Year
Chris Swain – lead coach, David Lloyd Chorley (http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/club-finder/chorley)
Club Support Team Member of the Year
Jo Monk – membership team leader, IT
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About David Lloyd Leisure Group
The David Lloyd Leisure Group operates 81 clubs in the UK and a further 10 clubs across Europe, comprising David Lloyd Clubs , Harbour Clubs and Next Generation, plus the new high street concept, David Lloyd Studio, in Islington, Putney and Winchester. It has over 440,000 members and employs 6,000 people. This includes an expert health and fitness team of over 1,800, while it contracts the services of more than 400 tennis professionals. Across all clubs, David Lloyd Leisure has over 150 swimming pools (of which half are indoor) and offers over 10,000 exercise classes per week. Every week 20,000 children learn to swim at David Lloyd Leisure and 12,500 learn to play tennis. Its racquets facilities are unparalleled with 700 tennis courts (http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/home/activities/racquets) as well as 180 badminton courts and 140 squash courts. Additional facilities include health and beauty spas, club lounges with free internet access, crèches, nurseries and specialist sports shops.
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