I found 9 photo memories of staff and volunteers who did great work at the iconic centre which served Sunderland.
They stretch from 1978 to 2012 and we hope you can spot someone you know.
In case you missed it;
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1. Magnificent service from Mildred
Mildred Atherly who received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Ice Skating Association in 2012. She received it for services to skating after she coached at Crowtree from 1978 until it closed. | se
2. Judy's fond farewell
Judy Ledger said a fond farewell in 2011 after giving 34 years of service to the leisure centre. | se
3. Paul in the picture
Operations manager Paul Young was photographed by the Sunderland Echo in 2003. | se
4. Taking you back to 2003
Staff members Kelvin Evans and Rachel Happer who were photographed by the Sunderland Echo in October 2003. | se