05/01/21 Facility closure update
All of our facilities are now closed due to the latest national lockdown.
View the latest updates on our Coronavirus updates page
Last updated 05 January.
In line with government guidance, all of our facilities are now closed until further notice.
We’re getting ready to welcome you back.
We can’t wait to welcome you back, to help plan for your visit we have provided more information about our reopening below.
We’ve made some changes to keep you safe whilst visiting our facilities
“Staying active and taking care of yourself and your wellbeing is more important than ever right now.
We are thrilled to have you back at our facilities and have put a number of safety procedures in place to keep everyone safe. We have a diverse sport & physical activity programme for you to enjoy, whether you want to play outdoor sport, train in the 25m pool or join a class, we have something for everyone.”
Suzanne Glavin, Head of Sport & Physical Activity
For more information about what we’re doing to keep you safe, and what you need to do before and during your visit, please read our reopening FAQs below.
Find out the status of each of our facilities with regards to their planned reopening.
Planning your visit
You will need to book your activity before visiting The Edge. Information on how to book is available on our updates page, and we have also produced a guide on how to register and make your booking. Before your visit please check out our FAQs below for information on what you will need to do and what to expect on your visit. On arrival at the facility, a member of staff will check your booking.
Sports Park Weetwood and Bodington Playing Fields have reopened. We are working to guidance from the University, the government and the national governing bodies for the return of each respective sport.
Bodington Cycle Circuit is due to reopen on 3 December. To book please make a booking enquiry via our website. Alternatively, you can call reception on 0113 3431222 or 0113 3430631.
Planning your visit
You will need to make a booking prior to visiting Sports Park Weetwood or Bodington. Booking can be done in the normal way, you can find our details on the contact us page. We will then be able to provide more information about your specific booking.
We’ve added even more to our membership offer!
What are you doing to keep customers safe?
The health and safety of our customers and staff is our number one priority.
What we are doing to keep you safe and active:
Facility and activity bookings
To help us safely manage capacities and following government guidelines, we will require booking for all activities, including the fitness suite and the swimming pool at The Edge.
We will provide further details of how to book online for The Edge, and we are taking steps to make this as easy as possible for our customers.
All activity at Sports Park Weetwood and Bodington will require bookings as normal, this will also apply to the pay and pedal sessions on the cycle circuit. Due to this we will be asking customers not to visit our facilities without a booking to help keep everyone safe. Bookings for Sport Park Weetwood and Bodington can be made via the usual channels on our contact us page.
One-way systems and social distancing
To help keep customers a safe distance from others there will be one-way systems in place, and signage to indicate direction of travel. We will also be reducing occupancy levels in line with guidance within each area of our facility.
New cleaning protocols
We have enhanced cleaning protocols which follow the latest advice from the relevant authorities. This includes increased frequencies, scheduled cleans after each activity where required and the purchasing of new equipment to support the new cleaning protocols. Additionally, designated cleaning stations will allow you to clean down equipment after use where required, ready for the next user.
Sanitising stations
Hand sanitising stations and equipment cleaning stations for customers will be available to use throughout the facilities.
Changing rooms and toilets
We will follow the latest guidance on the opening of our changing rooms when we reopen each facility. On reopening of all facilities toilets and sinks will be available for use, however, in the first phase of opening there will be no changing facilities, lockers or access to showers. However, if using the swimming pool at The Edge you will be allocated a cubicle and locker prior to entering the pool, which will then be cleaned after each use.
Protective Equipment
On receptions, we will have protective screens, and staff will be issued with protective equipment where required. We are following the University guidance on face coverings, which must be worn in all indoor communal areas on campus, for example, main public corridors and communal toilets. Face coverings can be removed once in the area for your pre-booked activity, for example, once you have entered the fitness suite, exercise studio or when leaving your cubicle ahead of entering the swimming pool area.
Further support
On your visit our colleagues will be on hand throughout the building if you have any questions or need any support. We will also share further guidance and information for your visit prior to us reopening and when you make your booking.
What will I need to do to help keep the facilities safe?
There will also be things you will need do to do help keep everyone safe, including:
How can I make a booking to use one of your facilities?
To help us safely manage capacities and following government guidelines, we will require booking for all activities, including the fitness suite and the swimming pool at The Edge. Due to this, we will be asking members not to visit our facilities without a booking to help keep everyone safe. At this time we are currently looking at how we can facilitate bookings for pay-as-you-go and 12-for-10 swim customers.
Booking at The Edge
You can book your session here. Information on how to book for members is available on our updates page, and we have also produced a guide on how to register and make your booking. Before your visit please check out our FAQs below for information on what you will need to do and what to expect on your visit. On arrival at the facility, a member of staff will check your booking.
Bookings at Sports Park Weetwood and Bodington
All activity at Sports Park Weetwood and Bodington will require bookings as normal, this now also applies to the pay and pedal sessions on the cycle circuit. Bookings for Sport Park Weetwood and Bodington can be made via the usual channels on our contact us page.
Can I just turn up to The Edge to attend a session, have a tour or activate my membership?
No, to help us safely manage capacities and following government guidelines, we will require booking for all activities and visits to The Edge, including the fitness suite and the swimming pool.
If you would like to enquire about booking a tour please contact our Membership Team.
We will shortly provide a link on this page for you to book an appointment to activate your membership if you have a monthly membership. Annual memberships will be activated automatically.
What will happen to my membership when The Edge reopens?
For the latest information about your membership on reopening, please visit our Coronavirus update page. As this is a fast-moving situation and we continue to follow the relevant guidance, we will continue to update you about memberships on the Coronavirus page.
I have just bought a membership, how do I activate it?
Once reopen, please follow the guidance below
Annual memberships will be activated automatically each day, if you are trying to book a session and require your annual membership activating just call 0113 343 5095 or email edgereception@leeds.ac.uk.
Monthly members will need to book an activation appointment in order to complete your membership. Please don’t visit the facilities without a booking to help us manage capacities within the building. On your visit please bring cash or card to pay your pro-rata payment, and your bank account details to set up your Direct Debit payments.
Swimming Pool – What do I need to know before visiting?
Before using the pool you will need to make a booking prior to your arrival. Our latest swimming pool timetable will be available here. This is subject to change but in the initial re-opening phase, there will be lane swimming only. When you book it will be for a 60-minute session, you will need to arrive on time and leave only at the end of your 60-minute session. This is so we can manage capacities in the changing village at the start and end of a session. You must be a competent and confident swimmer to use the swimming pool.
What you need to bring:
Please bring your booking confirmation. Your usual swimwear is fine, however, please be aware that no communal swimming aids will be available. Additionally, costume driers and vanity units will be cordoned off so please be prepared for this. No communal equipment such as hairdryers will be available for use during your visit.
We are following the University guidance on face coverings, which must be worn in all indoor communal areas on campus, for example, main public corridors and communal toilets. Face coverings can be removed once in the area for your pre-booked activity, for example, when leaving your cubicle ahead of entering the swimming pool area.
On your visit:
You will need to arrive and leave at the allocated time to allow us to clean the facilities before the next bookings arrive. Capacity has been reduced to ensure social distancing can be maintained in the pool and the changing room village. On arrival you will be allocated a cubicle and locker. Lockers will be allocated on arrival, meaning you will not be allocated a locker band that has been used by another person. Staff will disinfect all locker bands between sessions.
When you enter the changing village you will be required to follow the one-way system that has been put in place. A cubicle will be assigned to you which you must use to help us space out customers as much as possible. Everyone will have allocated arrival times which will ensure we are able to manage the flow of traffic safely & effectively.At the end of your session please wipe down the surfaces in your cubicle and leave the facility as soon as you are able to so that we can prepare for the next set of customers.
Please note: The sauna and the steam room are currently closed until further notice.
How we clean the swimming pool area after your visit:
The swimming pool area, and its touch points are cleaned using chlorine between each session to sanitise the area. The changing area and all touch points will be cleaned between each session. The pool area and the changing rooms are also fully deep cleaned each night.
Fitness Suite – What do I need to know before visiting?
Before using the fitness suite you will need to make a booking prior to your arrival, these will be available in 90 minute sessions.
What you need to bring:
Please bring your booking confirmation and arrive in your kit ready to workout. In the initial reopening phase you won’t be able to use changing rooms, lockers or showers before or after your use of the fitness suite. Please bring a small bag only with you, such as a drawstring gym bag as we cannot store larger bags.
Please do not bring a towel to the gym to help reduce contact with the equipment, cleaning stations will be provided to help clean the equipment following each use. To help reduce contact with the water fountains, please bring a pre-filled water bottle.
We are following the University guidance on face coverings, which must be worn in all indoor communal areas on campus, for example, main public corridors and communal toilets. Face coverings can be removed once in the area for your pre-booked activity, for example, once you have entered the fitness suite.
On your visit:
You will need to arrive and leave at the allocated time to allow us to clean the facilities before the next bookings arrive. When you arrive in the facility please be ready in your kit, changing rooms and showers will not be available in the first phase of reopening.
Capacity has been reduced and some machines will be out of use to ensure social distancing can be maintained. There will be a new overflow space in sports hall 2 available to book to accommodate people due to the reduced capacity. There will also be zones on the matted areas to ensure social distancing remains, and a one-way system around the facility. Certain items of equipment will be taken out of use such as mats and foam rollers
We will also provide cleaning stations around the fitness suite, to allow you to clean the equipment after your use so that is ready for the next customer. Water fountains will be available to fill water bottles, but please pre-fill water bottles where possible to reduce contact with water fountains. Please do not drink directly from the water fountains.
How we clean the Fitness Suite:
We have enhanced cleaning protocols in place which follow the latest advice from the relevant authorities. Customers will be advised to sanitize equipment before and after use but there will be a formal clean after each 90 minute session using a fogging machine.
Exercise Class – What do I need to know before visiting?
Due to current restrictions, we are not running face to face exercise classes. We are running daily online live classes, including some of your favourites such as Les Mills Bodyjam, Zumba and Pilates.
Squash – What do I need to know before visiting?
Squash Courts is now available to book at The Edge.
Before attending a session in the squash court you will need to make a booking prior to your arrival.
What you need to bring:
Please bring your booking confirmation and arrive in your kit ready to workout.
We are following the University guidance on face coverings, which must be worn in all indoor communal areas on campus, for example, main public corridors and communal toilets. Face coverings can be removed once in the area for your pre-booked activity, for example, once you have entered the squash court .
In the initial reopening phase, you won’t be able to use changing rooms, lockers or showers before or after your use of the fitness suite. To help reduce contact with the water fountains, please bring a pre-filled water bottle.
Please bring your own equipment for squash as we currently are not able to sell or hire out this equipment to customers.
A cleaning station is available outside the court for customers to spot clean the wall and floor if you come into contact with these surfaces.
On your visit:
Only one squash court will be available for use to allow us to maintain social distancing in our facilities. We have reduced the capacity for these activities and cleaning will be completed following each booking. The one-way system for the building allows for social distancing when accessing the courts.
Climbing Wall – What do I need to know before visiting?
We are working towards reopening the Climbing Wall and will confirm for customers nearer the time-specific details on our reopening webpage, including what sessions are available and how you can book.
Personal Training – What do I need to know before visiting?
To enquire about personal training sessions on reopening please contact edgefitness@leeds.ac.uk. More information about our personal training is available.
Swimming Lessons – When do they restart and what do I need to do?
Due to The Edge now reopening on Friday 11 December, we have made the decision to wait until the New Year to bring all swimming lessons back. Therefore Swimming Lessons will resume in January 2021. Exact dates will be confirmed over the next few weeks.
Before the closure, the Aquatics Team started contacting customers to book in new lesson times. The team will continue to get in contact with people once the facility re-opens on 11 December.
Should you have any questions in the mean time, please send them through to swimminglessons@leeds.ac.uk.
Please see information below regarding how we plan to run lessons, what you will need to do before, during and after lessons and what safety measures we have in place:
How to book your lessons
Arriving at your first lesson back
During the lesson
After the lesson
Staff will be on hand to greet all swimmers on arrival, directing them where they need to go. Other safety measures that are in place around the facility are:
We are excited to welcome all of our swimmers back and we hope to see all of you very soon!
When will Sports Halls reopen?
Sports halls for casual bookings will not reopen as planned on the 12th October due to updated guidance, we will communicate as soon we are able to when these can return for bookings.
I don’t have a membership, can I still use the facilities on a pay as you go basis?
We are currently looking at ways we can safely manage booking for pay as you go members and we will confirm when bookings will be available. This also applies to any 12-for-1o books of swim tickets.