Fun Pool and Training Pool Update
Now that the governance processes have concluded, it has formally been agreed to proceed with the closure of both the Fun Pool and Training Pool. This is in order to achieve the required savings and futureproof the centre as a whole, and we will move forward by rescheduling all activity into the Gala/Boom Pool.
The Training Pool will remain open whilst we work to reschedule the lessons, finalise the schedule, and reach out to all clubs, individuals and groups affected. With that in mind, our guidance to all users, is that everything scheduled for the Training Pool will remain as is for now, until they hear from us. We anticipate this administrative process to happen throughout January with a view to having all moved by the beginning of February.
We are in the process of producing pool timetables for our available pools for the Christmas and New Year period, to include open swim sessions for families, alongside our other sessions in the Gala Pool, Training Pool and Boom Pool. This will be available early this week, we will be emailing all members a copy as well as putting it on our website, so please keep an eye out for this. At present we will not be operating a booking system for swimming, so you will be free to come down for a swim with your family over the Christmas holidays and make use of our other pools.
Lastly, we would like to this opportunity thank all our customers for their support that we have received during this time.
Pool Closure Advanced Notice
Please be advised the Gala Pool will not reopen at 17:15 after aqua challenge on the following days:
• Saturday 15th March
• Saturday 22nd March
• Saturday 7th June
• Saturday 14th June
• Saturday 25th October
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and always endeavour to give as much notice as possible.
Annual Price Increase
Please be advised the annual price increase will be taking place on 1st January 2025.
There will be a small increase in casual pay per session prices from this date.
Membership prices will not be increasing at this time.
To download a copy of the 2025 prices click here
Member Class Booking Charges
Please be advised in light of recent challenges with regular non-attendance, from 20th May, charges will be applied to members who are regularly failing to attend their booked classes or who are cancelling too late. This has been our policy for many years, and we know this might seem strict, but it ensures fairness for all our members.
We are receiving an increased volume of complaints from frustrated customers who have been unable to book spaces, only to find out others who had booked did not turn up. The charge will be for the full price of the class that was booked (typically £9.45).
Please note if you are attending multiple classes, you can swipe up to 3.5 hours ahead of your booked classes and it will register your attendance for any within that timeframe.
We understand that life can get busy, so if you can't make it to a class, please be sure to cancel in line with the policy by 9am on the day of the class to avoid charges. This way, you're not only helping us manage class availability, but also opening up spots for others who may be eager to join.
Your booking helps us shape our timetable to offer the classes you love most. Classes with low booking numbers could be at risk of being removed from the timetable, so remember, to book your classes up to 8 days in advance on our website or 7 days in advance through our reception team.
If you have any questions or need assistance with this please email
eastbourneleisure@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk and we'll be happy to help.
Thank you for your understanding.
Car Parking on Double Yellow Lines and Disabled Bays
Please be advised that all double yellow lined areas and disabled parking around the building are monitored, and any vehicles parking without a valid blue badge will be ticketed. Parking in this area causes inconvenience to our disabled users and restricts access for emergency vehicles.
The car park is totally free for members, you can drive straight in and collect a token from reception to exit.
For centre users it is just £1.30 for all day parking and for non users of the centre, £3.50 for all day parking.
Thank you for your cooperation.