By Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports

Singapore Sports Hub

Enjoying a game of basketball is one of the many things you can look forward to at the new Singapore Sports Hub. (Photo © Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports)

With the official opening of the new Singapore Sports Hub, access to facilities will be made free for general public use until July 31. Here are the 10 things that you can check out at the new Sports Hub.

1. Play indoor sports
Look forward to playing popular indoor sports such as badminton, basketball, netball and volleyball at the new OCBC Arena.

2. Play outdoor and water sports
Two sand courts by the waterfront are available for beach volleyball, netball and frisbee games. Other sports such as futsal and rugby can be played on these courts as well. Basketball and tennis enthusiasts can play at the hard courts along the Stadium Promenade. Canoes and kayaks will be available for public rental at the soon-to-be-opened Water Sports Centre.

3. Swim
The OCBC Aquatic Centre, a world-class swimming facility featuring a 50-metre competition pool, a 50-metre training pool and a 5-metre deep diving pool, is open daily for public use.

4. Walk, run, jog and cycle
Visitors can take a leisurely walk or run along the Stadium Riverside Walk, which boasts a scenic view of the city skyline.

5. Skate
For skateboarding enthusiasts who are in the area, there is a skate park along the Stadium Promenade. The skate park is catered with features to suit both beginners and professionals.

6. Rock climbing
Rock-climbing enthusiasts can visit the indoor rock-climbing wall at the new Kallang Wave retail mall, which is now open to the public with free trials every weekend until the end of July.

7. Shop and dine
The Kallang Wave retail mall has shops featuring sports themes, including popular well-known fashion retailers and local and international eateries.

8. Visit the library and museum
The Sports Hub Library has an extensive collection of sports and recreation related resources. At the soon-to-be-opened Sports Museum, visitors can take a walk down memory lane and revel in the past achievements of our athletes.

9. Visit the new National Stadium
Bask in the grandeur of the new National Stadium with guided tours which will commence in July.

10. Watch sports, events and concerts
The different state-of-the-art venues will host international and world-class competitions, including the 28th SEA Games come June 2015. The National Stadium will also play host to ‘live’ entertainment shows and concerts by international artistes.

Prior booking is required for some facilities and tours.
For more information on the Singapore Sports Hub, visit: http://www.sportshub.com.sg