In a different league
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The Flintshire Freeze ice hockey team has been set up as part of the attractions at the new Deeside Leisure Centre, North Wales. Flintshire Freeze Player Manager Mark Stokes is very keen to encourage children to participate in the sport and for adults to come and watch the team. The team receives some sponsorship and the gate receipts from games. Stokes is hopeful support for the team will increase to about 1,000 people during 1999 from 400. Stokes also has as paid position as coordinator for ice hockey at the leisure centre. The new ice rink cost 2 million pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1999
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Graham Thomas
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Racquets and Healthtrack Group chief executive Graham Thomas believes that the Cheshire Oaks Racquet Club in Cheshire, UK, provides a relaxing and stimulating environment for its members. It has a wide range of facilities including saunas, swimming pool, tennis, badminton and squash courts. The group will spend around fifty million pounds sterling on several new clubs during 1997 and 1998.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1996
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