Hastings leisure centres open on 25 July

Freedom Leisure teams at Summerfields Leisure Centre and Falaise Fitness Centre can't wait to welcome their customers back from July 25th.

Things will look a bit different at the centres as we adhere to Covid-19 government guidance but what will be the same are the friendly teams who will make sure everybody has a positive experience as they return to use their local community leisure centre. After four months of closure we know our customers are eager to get back to the fitness and leisure activities that they have missed.

In order to make it as safe as possible for customers to return, we will be rearranging gym equipment and reducing the number of people attending classes to enable social distancing.  A booking system will be in place for all activities including lane swimming and visits will be time-limited.

There will be increased cleaning at the centres and a there will be hand sanitisers stations available throughout.  Only cashless payment will be accepted and contact details will be taken from every customer to support the Government's track and trace system.

Ivan Horsfall-Turner, Managing Director Freedom Leisure, said,

"Freedom Leisure is delighted to be reopening Summerfields and Falaise, and our teams are working hard to make sure the centres are ready and waiting to welcome back the local community.

A lot of planning and work has already been done, and our focus is on making sure our centres are prepared to provide the reassurance our customers need to return - their wellbeing and that of our staff is at the heart of our preparations to reopen"

Councillor Maya Evans, lead cabinet member for leisure at Hastings Borough Council, said,

"The Government have deemed it safe to reopen sports centres, therefore Summerfields and Falaise leisure centres will be reopening. The council are still very concerned about Covid-19 infection levels, and we are taking whatever steps necessary to keep people safe.

The number one priority is the wellbeing of both Freedom Leisure customers and staff, and we know the team at these facilities have worked tirelessly to ensure social distancing guidelines can be met, and to make the centres as safe as possible. I would like to thank all the staff for their hard work and diligence.

It's great that residents can exercise at the sports centre again, but it's crucial to follow the rules on distancing, sterilising equipment after use and hand washing. Always follow the advice given by staff and be vigilant and aware of others around you."

Further details on activity programmes and sessions plus booking information can be found on the centres' webpages.