Joined by town mayor Jean Arrick and other councillors, Mr Duckett officially opened the centre on Saturday. The event was celebrated with an open day where members of the community could drop in and learn more about the activities already being held there. Visitors were also able to tour the new hall, football pitch, social rooms and reception area.
The day began with a coffee morning and a Tiddlywinks parent-and-toddler session. This was followed by line dancing and a football match.
During the afternoon, the centre held a children's party with entertainer Mr Giant, who had circus games and balloons for the children.
At the end of the day there was a "come-and-try" Wado Rye Karate session for both adults and young people.
"In the future we hope that the centre will be locally run and managed, by local residents or a management committee," said Waverley's sports and recreation manager, David Gill.
"We would like to develop a programme of balanced activities, led by either qualified groups or individuals, such as youth sessions, aerobics or martial arts, or groups or individuals in the local community such as coffee mornings, Bingo and short-mat bowls".
The building of the centre was surrounded by controversy when the borough council, which built it, refused to purchase two homes overshadowed by the pavilion.
Some residents are also unhappy with the colour of the blue roof.
Anyone wishing to organise an activity at the centre or learn more about existing activities should contact David Gill (for general enquiries) on 01483 523391 or Christine Gomm (for bookings and usage enquiries) on 01483 523447.