Sunderland's Everyone Active gyms to reopen - here's what you need to know

Sunderland can get moving again as Everyone Active gyms announce they are reopening as lockdown 2 lifts.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis and Wellness Centre, Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slope, Washington Leisure Centre, Houghton Sports and Wellness Centre and Hetton Community Pool and Wellness Centre, managed by sports and leisure operator Everyone Active in partnership with Sunderland City Council, will reopen their doors tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2, following a month’s closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Raich Carter Sports Centre is also opening, although its pool will remain closed until further notice, with all Learn to Swim customers transferred to Sunderland Aquatic Centre where lessons will restart on Thursday, December 3. A further announcement about adult swimming lessons will be made soon.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The Government has confirmed all leisure centres across all tiers will be safe to reopen with strict operational measures in place.

Gyms are reopeningGyms are reopening
Gyms are reopening

However, local restrictions mean some activities are not available at some centres. Full information on how the tier system affects your local centre is available here.

Everyone Active has committed to keeping its customers safe and active, ensuring it will meet and exceed Government guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19 with the Everyone Active Pledge. Full detail on the operator’s pledge and safety measures can be found here.

Ian Bradgate, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “We’re very much looking forward to reopening our centres and welcoming back the local community.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“After being closed for a month, this announcement from Government is the news the leisure industry has been eagerly awaiting.”

Read More
Read more: See our guide to Sunderland businesses doing deliveries in Tier 3 her...

Support your Echo and become a subscriber today. Enjoy unlimited access to local news, the latest on SAFC and new puzzles every day. With a digital subscription, you can see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Click here to subscribe.

Related topics: