FAQs for Sports Facilities

There are 15 Frequently Asked Questions in this section.

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1. What age can children swim without an adult accompanying them?

2. Do you have Fitness classes at Airdrie Leisure Centre?

3. Are there any restrictions to using the gym at Airdrie Leisure Centre?

4. Can I hold a child's birthday party in Airdrie Leisure Centre's Jungle Safari?

5. When is the Aquatec leisure pool open?

6. How much are lockers at the Aquatec?

7. Do I need instruction before using the Aquatec gym?

8. Is there a café at the Aquatec?

9. Travelling by road from Glasgow, what are the directions to the Aquatec?

10. What age can children start swimming lessons?

11. At John Smith Pool what days do the swimming lessons run?

12. At John Smith Pool do they have any adult only swimming sessions?

13. What is your opening hours at John Smith Pool?

14. At John Smith Pool do you run any aqua aerobic classes?

15. Where is my nearest swimming pool?

Answers:

1. What age can children swim without an adult accompanying them?

   Children 8 years and over are free to enter the water without supervision.

   Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied into the water by a responsible person. This means someone 16 and over, and responsible. That person can supervise a 7 year old or younger in the water.

   Children aged between 4 and 7 must be accompanied by a responsible person, on a maximum two children to one adult basis. This means one responsible adult can supervise two children between the ages of 4 and 7.

   Children under the age of of 4 must be accompanied by a responsible person on a one to one basis. This means a child 3 years old and under must be accompanied by a responsible person on a one-to-one basis.

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2. Do you have Fitness classes at Airdrie Leisure Centre?

   Yes, a full and varied programme including 9 spinfit and 28 fitness classes per week, suitable for all ages and abilities. Call Airdrie Leisure Centre on 01236 762871 for more information

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3. Are there any restrictions to using the gym at Airdrie Leisure Centre?

   The Gym is for 16yrs and over, and a gym induction is required for the Bodyzone Gym. For more information on Airdrie Leisure Centre or to book a session call 01236 762871.

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4. Can I hold a child's birthday party in Airdrie Leisure Centre's Jungle Safari?

   Yes, bookings taken one month in advance (no food to be cooked on site, children's height limit 4ft3"/1.27metres). Application forms are available from reception. Parties can be booked up until 4.30pm Mon-Fri and at designated times Sat & Sun call Airdrie Leisure Centre on 01236 762871

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5. When is the Aquatec leisure pool open?

   The leisure pool opening hours are 10am till 10pm, 7 days a week.

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6. How much are lockers at the Aquatec?

   The charge for lockers is 10p which is non-returnable.

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7. Do I need instruction before using the Aquatec gym?

   Yes, induction courses run on Tuesday at 3.45pm and Sunday at 4pm, please contact the Aquatec for more information.

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8. Is there a café at the Aquatec?

   No, but there is a choice of vending machines.

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9. Travelling by road from Glasgow, what are the directions to the Aquatec?

   M8 eastwards, M74 and A723 to Motherwell town centre, go right at roundabout beside SPT railway station.

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10. What age can children start swimming lessons?
    Children can start as young as 5 years but we also do adult and baby classes - click on Swimming Pools to select the pool you wish to visit - and then make check when lessons take place

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11. At John Smith Pool what days do the swimming lessons run?

    Swimming lessons run every day apart from Friday.

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12. At John Smith Pool do they have any adult only swimming sessions?

    Yes, Adults only is available on Tuesday and Thursdays 8pm to 10pm.

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13. What is your opening hours at John Smith Pool?

    Monday to Friday 8am -10pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am - 5pm. Note: enquire at Reception regarding closures within those times due to swimming club sessions.

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14. At John Smith Pool do you run any aqua aerobic classes?

    Yes, aqua aerobic classes are on Mondays 8pm, Tuesdays 1pm, Thursdays 9.30am. Please book in advance.

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15. Where is my nearest swimming pool?
    Click on Sports Activities for a list of swimming pools in North Lanarkshire - click on the nearest one to you for details on facilities, services and opening hours

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