The John Charles Centre for Sport is a sports facility in South Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was previously named (and is still known locally as) the South Leeds Stadium and was renamed to honour John Charles (1931–2004), the former Leeds United, Juventus F.C. and Wales footballer. It is located to the south of Leeds city centre roughly on the border of Beeston, Belle Isle and Hunslet. The sports centre opened in 1996.
The stadium has been used by Leeds United for reserve matches, and since November 1995 by Hunslet Rugby League Club. It is the principal athletics stadium in the Leeds area and is the home of Leeds City Athletics Club. The sports complex also includes a tennis centre and indoor bowls and athletics centre. The stadium is one of the best available to clubs at Hunslet's level. The complex is comparable with the Gateshead International Stadium.
Read more about John Charles Centre For Sport: Hunslet Hawks & Rugby League in South Leeds, Access, Aquatics Centre, Gaelic Football, Tennis Centre, Indoor Bowls, 2010 Election
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