Reopening of our Leisure Centres

Our fitness suites and classes at Antrim Forum, Valley, Sixmile and Crumlin Leisure Centres will re-open on Wednesday 15 July.  

Access to the fitness suite and fitness classes is by bookable session only for both members and non-members.   Fitness classes will be re-located to the sports halls in each centre allowing adequate space for social distancing. Showering and changing facilities (including lockers) will remain closed but a designated toilet provision will be available. Sessions in the fitness suite will last up to 60 minutes with a 15-minute turnaround time allowing for staff to clean and sanitise the equipment.  
 
Sessions can be booked 4 days in advance with booking opening online at 6am on Saturday 11 July.

If you are a member click here to access your online booking account. If you have forgotten your password, please click the password reset link and follow the instructions to reset your password. Alternatively, click here. 

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.

Booking online opens at 6am, 4 days in advance of the class or booking slot. 

I have a MORE membership but it was suspended in March because of Covid-19, what options do I have?

Your membership will automatically restart on Wednesday 15 July with the remainder of the month being no charge in recognition of centres closing in the middle of March before lockdown. The first Direct Debit payment will be taken on the 1^stAugust.  Annual / Up front Members will have the additional time lost through lockdown added to the remainder of their membership. 
 
If you feel you are not ready to return to our leisure centres, you can continue your membership suspension: to do this please E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk with your name, membership number and date of birth. 
 
If you wish to become a member or were previously an upfront payer and wish to renew your membership, this will now be available through the website

How do I become a member?

To become a MORE Member visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/MORE
 

What centres are re-opening?

Antrim Forum, Crumlin, Sixmile, and Valley Leisure Centres will be reopening on Wednesday 15 July. Allen Park and Ballyearl are currently open for golf and driving range with the centres themselves remaining closed at this stage.
 

What facilities will be available when the leisure centres re-open on Wednesday 15 July?

Initially the facilities available will be fitness suite and fitness classes. It is anticipated that in line with Government guidance, further facilities including sports halls, swimming etc. will be allowed to reopen from Friday 7 August.
 

Do I need to book to use the fitness suite and fitness classes?

Yes, there will be strictly no access to the facilities without prior booking. Access to the fitness suite will be in 60 minute sessions with a 15 minute turnaround time in between to allow staff to sanitise the area. Fitness classes will also be required to be booked with gaps between each class to allow for safe movement of people out of the facility and the sanitising of equipment. 
 

How do I book a fitness suite session or fitness class?

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 or class?

Booking online opens at 6am, 4 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.  To avoid queuing; when accessing a fitness class, you can arrive up to 5mins before the class starts.   When accessing the 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.

Any new members can complete application forms online here or by contacting a member of staff from Wednesday 15 July.

If you are currently a member and your membership was suspended because of Covid-19, your membership will automatically restart on July 15^th with the remainder of the month being no charge in recognition of centres closing in the middle of March before lockdown. The first Direct Debit payment will be taken on the 1^stAugust.  Annual / Up front Members will have the additional time lost through lockdown added to the remainder of their membership. 

If you feel you are not ready to return to our leisure centres, you can continue your membership suspension: to do this please E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk with your name, membership number and date of birth. 

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It is anticipated that in line with Government guidance, further facilities including sports halls, swimming etc. will be allowed to reopen from Friday 7 August. Please keep an eye on our social media pages and website for updates.

Our leisure centres are reopening with a phased approach, therefore our opening hours have been adapted to reflect this. See below temporary opening hours. 
 

Centre	Weekday Opening Hours	Weekend Opening Hours
Antrim Forum	6am – 10pm	8am – 4pm
Crumlin	9am – 10pm	9am – 4pm
Sixmile	6am – 10pm	8am – 4pm
Valley	6am – 10pm	8am – 4pm

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 sanitiserswhich 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. 

 

Allen Park and Ballyearl golf facilities have now been reopened.

Click here for more information

3G and synthetic pitches across the Borough is now open for team training on a non-contact basis in small groups. The below pitches will operate 1-9pm weekdays and 10am-4pm at weekends. 

Valley	3G pitch 3 synthetic hockey pitches
Allen Park	3G pitches
Crumlin	3G pitches
Foundry Lane	Synthetic pitch
Antrim Forum	Synthetic pitch

For details on how to book as well as FAQs click here. 

Antrim Stadium has now reopened with reduced opening hours. The stadium will be available for training purposes only for both athletic clubs and individuals, with a restriction on numbers using the track at any one time. 

For details on how to book as well as FAQs click here. 

Bowling Greens at Allen Park, Lilian Bland and Mossley Pavilion are open. All three Bowling Greens are home to local clubs, who will manage the facilities and bookings. Please note that all pavilions and clubhouses will remain closed.

Fishing has now resumed.

To find out more and book your stand click here.

Tennis courts at Mossley, Lilian Bland, Sixmile Park and Wallace Park have now reopened. 

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

Alternatively, web chat is available Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 12pm to 5pm. To access web chat click the purple speech bubble at the bottom left corner of your screen.