Junior Gym
Using our gyms as a Junior.
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Our gyms in Ards, Comber and Portaferry provide safe, supervised opportunities for young people aged 11 to 15 years to enjoy their fitness.
Whether training for a sports team or specific challenge, advised to tackle weight for health reasons or simply enjoy exercising, we have something at all our gyms to suit.
The earlier you start to make fitness a habit and something natural to do, the better. We believe in starting on the road to wellbeing early.
Please note: You must be a member and complete an induction (with an adult present) before using the gym.
Junior Gym Times
Ards Blair Mayne
| Day | Time | School Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 3.30pm to 5.30pm | 11am to 5.30pm |
| Friday | 3.30pm to 8pm | 11am to 8pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 12 noon to 4pm | All Day |
Comber Leisure Centre
| Day | Time | School Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 3.30pm to 5.30pm | 12 noon to 5pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 12 noon to 4pm | 12 noon to 4pm |
Portaferry Sports Centre
During normal gym opening hours.
Juniors using the gym
- All Juniors (11 to 15-year-olds) must have a Fitness and Spa, Fitness (including Comber or Portaferry only) or Child add on membership and have an induction before using the gym at which a parent/guardian must be present to sign the induction checklist at the time of the Junior’s induction. Junior members are not permitted to use pin loaded machines or free weights, only body weight exercises i.e. chin ups, press ups etc. After four weeks, Juniors may book in for a Junior Strength Induction where they will be shown a variety of pin loaded machines that they can use safely and correctly.
- All gym users must scan their card or book at reception, or where applicable, scan their card at the gym entrance before using the gym.
- Daily wristband (if issued) must be worn at all times whilst in the gym.
- Do not do any exercise or use equipment that you are unsure of, speak to a member of the gym staff for guidance.
- Customers are expected to dress appropriately for the activity they are taking part in. Training shoes must be worn at all times.
- Customers are responsible for their personal belongings and should use the lockers provided to store kit bags and personal belongings. Kit/training bags are not permitted in the gym.
- For health and safety reasons and to protect the equipment, avoid dropping equipment e.g. dumbbells, kettlebells, or barbells on the floor. Once you have finished with any weights, please return them to their appropriate place.
- Wipe down machines after use with the spray and blue roll provided.
- Use spotters in the free weights area when needed. Staff can assist with this if asked.
- No loitering between sets, be respectful to other members and be open to super-setting with other members and sharing equipment between sets. Be aware that other users may be waiting to use free weights.
- Any drinks taken into the gym must be in plastic bottles.
- Customers requiring advice around health and fitness should speak to the gym staff who will be happy to provide appropriate assistance and guidance.
- Limit your time on cardiovascular machines to 20 minutes at busy times.
- If you feel unwell at any time, stop exercising immediately and inform a member of staff.
- On occasions, staff may carry out random checks on memberships to ensure the gym is being used by the appropriate people. Please don’t be offended if you are asked for your proof of membership.
- For safeguarding purposes, taking photographs or videos is not permitted in the gym.