Health Club Committee Chair’s Update
Following the recent Health Club committee meeting on Monday 19th June, we thought it would be useful to let you know of several important decisions made:
Adult-only swimming
This is to be removed at the weekends for the Indoor Pool 12-1pm from 1st July because due to low attendances over the last few months it was felt unfair to ask numerous families to leave the pool for one or two adult swimmers. Lane swimming can continue for all. Adult-only times in the mornings and evenings will continue.
Adult lane swimming
Children 11yrs to 15yrs that pass a Club swimming etiquette test will be allowed to join adult lane swims from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 1st July.
Aquarobics
If class sizes are at twelve or more people, then one of the swimming pool lanes will be removed for the duration of the class to ensure there is enough space for the class to take place safely. This change will take place Monday to Friday, Saturday’s Aqua Class will have a maximum capacity of twelve participants.
Hydro bikes
An upgrade with new bikes has been agreed and approved and these will be ordered shortly. We will also look to order some new treadmills for the classes if storage can be found.
Pool contamination
The onus is on parents to ensure that this does not happen. Swim nappies are mandatory for children under 4yrs of age. Children should not swim for 90 minutes after eating.
The Club reserves the right to charge parents of children that contaminate the pool, a fine of up to £500 as each incident causes a minimum of five hours closure to thoroughly disinfect the pool water resulting in disruption for other Members.
New gym equipment
We have agreed the replacement of certain machines in the gym, and these shall be ordered shortly.
Gym and Studio expansion
This is a longer-term project and we are at the very early stages of considering our options, which will include speaking to the Wandsworth Council Planners to get an indication of what we would be permitted to do.
Junior Gym Saturday time changes
Following Member feedback on how busy the gym is on Saturday mornings. It was decided that Saturday Junior Gym times will change to:
7am – 10am Junior access
10am – 12noon Adults only
12noon – 8pm – Junior access
Outdoor classes
We are keen to buy more equipment and following a recent visit to a trade show, we are in discussions with a number of manufacturers.
Outdoor Pool Opening Times
Following Member feedback the Outdoor Pool will open at 6am Monday to Friday through July and August, commencing Monday 3rd July.