Bexhill and Rye leisure centres closed back in March as the country went into lockdown, but the great news is they now have finally been able to reopen. Over the last few weeks the centres have been working hard to ensure they are as safe and enjoyable as ever. Here’s everything you need to know.
In order to make it as safe as possible for customers to return, they have rearranged gym equipment and are reducing the number of people attending classes to enable social distancing. A booking system is in place for all activities and visits will be time-limited. There will be increased cleaning at the centres and a number of hand sanitisers stations will be installed. Only cashless payment will be accepted and contact details will be taken to support the Government’s track and trace system.
Details of each centre can be found below.
Bexhill Leisure Centre
Booking to use the facility
To help maintain social distancing in the centre we ask our customers to book if they wish to attend a gym session or class. Members may book up to 5 days in advance and non-members will be able to request a casual membership number from reception that allows them to book 1 day in advance (payment for session will need to be taken on the day).
Gym slots will be for a duration of 45 minutes bookable on the hour to allow time for our team to clean our facilities and equipment after each session.
Our current studio timetable can be found here. Bookings can be made online, by telephone or at reception.
One-way system
We have introduced a one-way system around our centre to help us maintain social distancing. We ask our customers to arrive no more than 5 minutes prior to your booked slot.
Customers will queue outside the centre prior to their booking slot or class; they will be able to follow our one-way system to the area of the centre they are booked in to use.
Please maintain social distancing when walking around the gym. We ask that you do not loiter in the centre before or after your sessions.
Other things you need to know
- Changing rooms will remain closed until further notice so please arrive dressed ready to work out.
- Water fountains will be out of order. Please ensure you bring your own drink to keep hydrated.
- If possible please bring a workout towel with you.
- Our gym equipment will be spaced out in line with government guidelines to provide customers with more space.
- We will not be accepting any cash payments, please ensure you are able to pay for any sessions with debit/credit card.
- We have cleaning stations around the gym for you to wipe down equipment after use, we will also be doing this between sessions.
For the most up to date information, opening hours, and to book, please visit the Bexhill Leisure Centre website or Facebook page.
Rye Sports Centre
Booking to use the facility
To help maintain social distancing in the centre we ask our customers to book if they wish to attend a gym or swim session. Members may book up to 5 days in advance and non-members on the day.
Gym and swimming slots will be for a duration of 45 minutes to allow time for our team to clean our facilities and equipment after each session.
Unfortunately initially we are unable to offer any studio classes at the site. Bookings can be made by telephone or at reception.
Swimming pool
Our swimming pool will be bookable in 45 minute time slots with a maximum of 30 swimmers spread out over 3 wide lanes. We ask that at the time of booking you choose a lane and you remain in that lane for the duration of your swim.
Our lanes will be be classified as slow, medium and fast. Please be considerate to other swimmers and do not congregate at the ends of a lane to chat. While the changing rooms and some lockers are open, where possible please come with swimming attire already on under clothes to minimise the time spent in changing rooms.
For a more detailed explanation about what to expect when you return to the swimming pool, please click here.
One-way system
We have introduced a one-way system and around our centre and different entrances and exits to help us maintain social distancing. We ask our customers to arrive no more than 5 minutes prior to your booked slot.
Customers will queue outside the centre prior to their booking slot; they will be able to follow our one-way system to the area of the centre they are booked in to use.
Please maintain social distancing when walking around our centre. We ask that you do not loiter in the centre before or after your sessions.
Other things you need to know
- Our poolside changing rooms and foyer toilets will remain open
- Dry side changing rooms and toilets will remain closed until further notice.
- Where possible please turn up to the centre ready to exercise.
- Water fountains will be out of order. Please ensure you bring your own drink to keep hydrated.
- Our gym equipment will be spaced out in line with government guidelines to provide customers with more space.
- You will need to display you receipt in your car in the carpark as proof of your custom as we will not be issuing any parking refunds, due to a cashless reception. All payments for activities must be made by debit/credit card.
For the most up to date information, opening hours, and to book, please visit the Rye Sports Centre website or Facebook page.
Bexhill Leisure Pool
Booking to use the facility
To help maintain social distancing in the centre we ask our customers to book if they wish to attend a gym, swimming or aquafit session. Members may book up to 5 days in advance and non-members will be able to request a casual membership number from reception that allows them to book 1 day in advance (payment for session will need to be taken on the day).
Gym slots will be for a duration of 1 hour bookable on the hour. Booking can be made by telephone or at reception. Our swimming sessions will either be in 1 hour or 1.5 hour blocks. Longer sessions are to accommodate open family swimming. Our current pool timetable can be found here.
One-way system
We have introduced a one-way system around our centre to help us maintain social distancing. We ask our customers to arrive no more than 5 minutes prior to your booked slot.
Customers will queue outside the centre prior to their booking; they will be able to follow our one-way system to the area of the centre they are booked in to use.
Please maintain social distancing when walking around the gym and on poolside. We ask that you do not loiter in the centre before or after your sessions.
Other things you need to know
- Changing rooms will be open however please arrive as prepared for your session as possible.
- Water fountains will be out of order. Please ensure you bring your own drink to keep hydrated.
- If possible please bring a workout towel with you if you’re using the gym.
- Our gym equipment will be spaced out in line with government guidelines to provide customers with more space.
- We will not be accepting any cash payments, please ensure you are able to pay for any sessions with debit/credit card and that you have a £1 coin to use in a locker.
- We have cleaning stations around the gym for you to wipe down equipment after use, we will also be doing this between sessions.
- There will be a mixture of lane and open swimming available to book with a maximum capacity of 30 swimmers at any one time.
- The waves and flume will NOT be in use during any session for the foreseeable future.
For the most up to date information, opening hours, and to book, please visit the Bexhill Leisure Pool website or Facebook page.
