Describe a place where you have watched or played a sport, such as a stadium, court or pool

The sports place I would like to describe is the swimming pool at the sports centre near my house, where I have been going twice a week for the past two years. It is a public pool, and it was built a few years ago with money from the city council.

It is a modern indoor pool with eight lanes, a separate area for children and a small gym next door. The water is always clean, and the temperature is comfortable, and there is lots of natural light because one wall is made of glass. I normally go on Tuesday and Friday evenings after university. First I swim for about forty minutes, doing lengths of front crawl and breaststroke, and then I spend a few minutes in the sauna. On Saturdays, my friends and I sometimes play water polo in the shallow end, although we are not very good at it and mostly just laugh.

I enjoy spending time there for several reasons. Firstly, swimming is a perfect way to release stress, because when you are in the water, you can only concentrate on your breathing and movements, so you cannot think about exams. Secondly, it has improved my health. I used to have back problems from sitting at a desk all day, and the doctor recommended swimming. Now I rarely feel any pain. Finally, the place is friendly. I have got to know several regulars, including an elderly man who swims every day and always gives me advice about my technique. I feel energetic when I leave, and I always sleep well afterwards.