Leisure Centres

Following the recent announcement by the Northern Ireland Executive, we're excited to confirm that our fitness suites and swimming pools will be reopening from Friday 30 April. (Ballyearl will remain open for golf and driving range only).

Access to swimming and the fitness suite is by online booking only - booking will be available 7 days in advance from Friday 23 April. 

MORE Memberships will be reactivated for booking prior to Friday 23 April, however due to continued restrictions on some activities, there will be no payment required until 1 June 2021 - all MORE Members will have received an email containing more information. 

How do I become a member?

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I have a MORE membership, what options do I have?

MORE Memberships will be reactivated for booking prior to Friday 23 April, however due to continued restrictions on some activities, there will be no payment required until 1 June 2021 - all MORE Members will have received an email containing more information. 

How do I become a member?

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What activities are available?

Our fitness suites and swimming pools will reopen on 30^th April. Indoor sports and group activities including fitness classes, racquet sports are suspended. Outdoor sports including 3G, Synthetic and Grass Pitches remain open. Antrim Stadium remains open.
 
Please note: Ballyearl remains closed except for the Golf Course and Driving Range.

Allen Park Green Fees will be available from 30^th April for non-members.
 
Remember, access to our leisure centres is by bookable session only for both members and non-members.  Booking is essential. Sessions can be booked from 6am, 7 days in advance.

Do I need to book to use the fitness suite?

Yes, there will be strictly no access to the facilities without prior booking. Access to the fitness suite will be in sessions.

How do I book a fitness suite session?

If you are a member click here to access your online booking account. 
 
To setup a Pay as you go account click here select BUY A MEMBERSHIP, select your centre and then choose PAY AND GO MEMBERSHIP.  Follow the rest of the steps to complete registration. There will be no reception facility available at this time so all transactions must be completed online or via telephone.

I am an existing member but I have forgotten my username and/or password to my online booking account?

Your username is the email address that is registered to your membership account.  If you have forgotten your password, please click the password reset link and follow the instructions to reset your password. Alternatively, click here. 

I have just signed up online or I have never had an online booking account?

Follow the link to set-up an online booking account. Note you must use the email address that you have registered your membership with.  Your membership number will be in your confirmation email.  
 
If you are an existing member, you should have received an email for us recently.  At the top of the email you will be able to see your membership number.  You will need this number to register your online booking account. Click here to setup your account. 
  

When can I can book a gym session?

Booking online opens at 6am, 7 days in advance of the class or booking slot. 

How do I access the centre?

There will be strict access control in place across all centres, this is to ensure the safety of staff and customers alike. Access for members can be gained using their membership card which can be either the plastic version or the digital version available on the Council App. Please be aware that without a booking for the fitness suite or a fitness class, the membership card will not give access and you will be asked to leave the centre. When accessing the swimming pool or fitness suite, you can arrive on the time of your booking or after.  
 
If you are a pay as you go user, your online booking will generate a receipt containing a barcode. This barcode can be used either printed or in a digital format to gain access to the centre.

Are showers and changing facilities available?

No, showering and changing facilities (including lockers) remain closed with designated toilet provision available at all centres. Please come changed for your session and leave swiftly after it is complete. 

Is the spa open at the leisure centres?

All health suites remain closed.

Access to our golf courses is by online booking only. Bookings can be made for both courses (18 holes at Allen Park and 9 holes at Ballyearl), 7 days in advance. Allen Park is currently members only, however pay and play will be available from 23 April - click here to book.

The Driving Ranges at Allen Park & Ballyearl are also open. 

To become a member click here.

Tee Time Bookings
Allen Park Members click here  //  For Ballyearl click here   

Current GUI Protocols can be found here.

Q: How do I pay my membership now that the centre is still closed? 
A: Membership renewals are available for payment online. All current members will have received an email with a link to set up and pay for membership online.  

Q: I haven’t received a membership renewal email? 
A: Click Here to complete your membership online.  Alternatively, E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk.  They will take your details and a member of staff will be in contact to help you go online to process your membership.   

Q: I have paid my renewal and I can’t access my BRS booking account, what do I do? 
A: Once your payment is processed and details verified, a member of staff will enable your account. This can take up to 48hrs but the aim is to complete this much quicker. If your account still hasn’t been activated after 48hrs please E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk along with your membership confirmation email.  

Q: How do I book a tee time at Allen Park? 
A: Members can book via the BRS app or the BRS Allen Park login.  Visit https://www.brsgolf.com/allenpark/login. 
Pay and play will be available for Allen Park from 30 April - click here to book.
Tee times are available to book 7 days in advance from 6pm each evening.

Q: I do not have a BRS account? How do I get setup? 
A: If you previously had a BRS account, you will be able to book.  BRS accounts will be disabled if memberships aren’t renewed by the 1^st April 2021. All members will have received an email to register with BRS if they haven’t already done so. Please check your junk mail. Follow the steps to create your account. Your account will only be enabled when membership has been paid for. Alternatively, click here to create your account.  
BRS App is also available on the Google Play or App Store.  

Q: Why is my BRS account not letting me log in? 
A: All BRS accounts have been disabled until memberships have been renewed.  Once membership is paid the accounts will be enabled within 48hrs. 

Q. Why can I not book a tee time for next week? 
A: Tee times have been restricted due to a reduced amount of tee times and group size. Tee times are available to book 7 days in advance from 6pm each evening. This will be reviewed as restrictions start to ease.   

Q. Why are there no tee times available before 7am? 
A: Tee times have been restricted between the hours of 7am and 6:30pm. This will be reviewed as restrictions start to ease.   

Q: I’m new to Golf or I wish to join up to Allen Park for the 1^st time? 
A: Click here to join. 

Q: How much is a Golf membership? 

Name	Duration	Junior	Young Adult   18- 22	Young Adult   23-29	Adult  30-59yrs	Adult   5 Day	Conc.   & 60+   7day	Conc.   & 60+    5 Day
Golf Membership	12  mths	£65.00	£130	£260	£481	£387	£339	£281
Direct debit x 4 payments  April,May, June and July	12  mths	N/A	£32.50	£65	£120.25	£96.65	£84.75	£70.75

 
Q: I’m not a member and want to play golf at Allen Park or Ballyearl? 
A: Pay and play golf is currently only available at Ballyearl Golf Centre. Click here to book and pay for your round online. Pay and play will be available for Allen Park from 23 April - click here to book.

GREEN FEES	Mon- Friday	W/ends & Public holidays
Ballyearl (9 hole)	£6.00	£8.00

 
Q. Are the driving ranges open? 
A: Yes, our Driving Ranges are open.

Q. What are the driving range opening hours?
A. Both ranges (Allen Park and Ballyearl) will open from 9am – 9pm Monday to Friday, Saturday – Sunday 9-6pm.

Q. What do I do on arrival to the course? 
A. All players must check in to the golf reception at Allen Park and the Starter hut at Ballyearl on arrival for activity briefing. 

Q. Can I hire equipment at the golf course?
A. Under current protocols there is no equipment available for hire.
 

Golf (Allen Park & Ballyearl)

	Monday to Friday	Saturday and Sunday
Golf Course	7am to 9pm	7am to 6pm
Driving Range	9am to 9pm	9am to 6pm

 

Leisure Centres (Antrim Forum, Sixmile and Valley)

	Monday to Friday	Saturday and Sunday
Golf Course	6am to 10pm	8am to 4pm

3G, Synthetic pitches and the athletics track at Antrim Stadium are currently open for affiliated clubs only.  Training sessions are limited to 15 people including coaches. To submit a booking request click here.

Recreational five-a-side football will resume on Friday 30 April with booking available 7 days in advance. 

Individual track use at Antrim Stadium will be permitted from Friday 30 April with booking available 7 days in advance.

 

In response to ensuring that all our customers are safe, we ask that everyone self-screens before entering the facility. This will ensure that we keep everyone safe and lessen the spread of the virus.
 
We ask that you DO NOT visit our leisure centres if:
You or someone you live with has any of the following:

• A high temperature
• A new, continuous cough
• A loss of, or change to your sense of smell or taste

If you have met any of the above criteria please return home and follow the current government advice on self-isolating. 
 
While you are using our centres,we ask that you follow the guidance below and that of our team and signage within the facility:

• Adhere to social distancing
• Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water or alcohol based hand sanitisers which are provided within the facility
• Avoid touching your face and hands
• If you need to cough or sneeze use a tissue and bin after use
• Do not shake hands

We want you to enjoy your visit and help you to protect yourself and others. 

 

If you have any queries, please E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Alternatively, web chat is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. To access web chat click the purple speech bubble at the bottom left corner of your screen.