YMCA confirms phased reopening of gyms and pools

YMCA Fylde Coast confirmed reopening dates for some of its centres across Fylde and Wyre, but not all pools will reopen yet.
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The Government confirmed leisure centres were permitted to reopen from this Saturday (July 25) after the coronavirus lockdown.

In line with official guidance, YMCA gyms in St Annes, Lytham, Thornton and Garstang will reopen on Saturday.

Classes held at these gyms will start from Monday July 27.

YMCA Fylde Coast's centre in Poulton.YMCA Fylde Coast's centre in Poulton.
YMCA Fylde Coast's centre in Poulton.
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Poulton and Fleetwood gyms will reopen on Monday August 3. Classes at these centres will start on Wednesday August 5.

Both St Anne's and Kirkham's pools, classes and gyms are set to reopen on Monday September 7.

But as for the pools at Poulton, Garstang and Fleetwood, no date has been confirmed to reopen them.

In June, concerns had been raised by Fleetwood Swimming Club that the town's swimming pool may not reopen after gyms felt the pinch during the coronavirus lockdown.

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David Gregson, chairman of Fleetwood Swimming Club, said: “We think it would make more sense to open Fleetwood rather than Thornton because it has an excellent pool, to which people will travel. We have more than 200 members, including young people, and use it six nights a week.”

A spokesman for YMCA Fylde Coast said: "We are continuing to work tirelessly with our partners as we recognise that being physically active is such an important part of health, well-being and daily lifestyle.

"The beauty about our centres is the fact that they offer large and open spaces, which enables us to offer customers the space required to be safe and socially distance without the need for removing any equipment.

"We can assure customers we are doing all we can and working hard with our partners to facilitate the re-opening of the pools at YMCA Fleetwood, YMCA Garstang and YMCA Poulton as soon as we are able to, when we are sure it is viable to do so.

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"Our primary objective for physical activity continues to be focused on providing health, leisure, and fitness for all the communities we serve."