Return comes with warning
Gyms, Gym leisure centres and swimming swi pools in Scotland reopened reo on Monday.
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That T means more people can stay active by taking part in sport s in line with the latest guidance. gui
Minister M for Public Health, Sport Spo and Wellbeing, Joe FitzPatrick, Fitz said:“These announcements ann will have been bee welcomed by the many people peo across the country who wh have greatly missed being able to use gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools, with all the health and wellbeing benefits those activities bring.
“These past months have been very financially difficult for many businesses within the sector, who have shown great patience and support by remaining closed in order to help prevent further spreading of the virus.
“The Scottish Government is working closely with the sector to ensure that facilities are prepared for reopening safely and customers have the confidence to return.”
Key dates and changes for the fitness sector include:
From last Monday (August 24):
- Adult outdoor contact sports training and competition in an organised setting can resume. Maximum numbers in any one session must be agreed by SGBs and sportscotland.
- Outdoor group coaching for organised sports and leisure activities including aerobics and fitness classes can take place for a maximum of 30 people at one time. From Monday (August 31): - Indoor sport and leisure facilities can open if Scottish Government COVID-19 guidance is fully implemented.
- This includes indoor non-contact and contact sport training and competition activities for children up to and including 11 years of age and indoor non-contact sport training and competition activities for those 12 years and older where physical distancing is maintained.