We have been working hard on plans to reopen our leisure centres. Our phased reopening will give priority to the safety of our customers and to our staff. We will be closely following the national guidance and governing body safety recommendations, including measures such as enhanced cleaning schedule at all centres and staff working in small ‘bubbles’ to reduce risk of transmission. You will also see safety guidance signage and where appropriate, queuing and one-way systems.
Important: Swimming sessions must be pre-booked, just go to the 'Book Now' button, or call the centre direct.
South Reading Leisure Centre Swimming:
The pool at South Reading will be welcoming back swimming clubs. From Monday 28 September we will be offering a small number of public Adult Lane Swimming sessions. Numbers will be limited due to restrictions with changing room space, following Swim England safety guidance.
Please note: Session start times are staggered to avoid overcrowding in the changing rooms.
Adult Lane Swimming:
Monday - Friday: 7.00 - 8.00am and 7.30 - 8.30am
Monday - Friday: 12noon - 1.00pm and 12.30 - 1.30pm
Monday: 7.00 - 8.00pm and 7.15 - 8.15pm
Wednesday: 8.00 - 9.00pm and 8.15 - 9.15pm
Thursday: 4.00 - 5.00pm and 4.15 - 5.15pm
Friday: 4.00 - 5.00pm and 4.15 - 5.15pm
Meadway Sports Centre Swimming:
We are pleased to announce that Meadway swimming pool will re-open with a limited programme of swimming sessions from Monday 28 September.
Adult Lane Swimming:
Monday - Friday: 7.15 - 8.00am, 9.15 - 10.00am, 11.45 am- 12.30pm and 7.15 - 8.00pm
Family Swimming:
Saturday and Sunday: 1.45 - 2.45pm
Numbers will be limited due to restrictions with changing room space, following Swim England safety guidance.
Adult Swim/Adult Lane Swim protocol:
1. Must book on line/phone.
2. Face coverings to be used when entering the building.
3. Please arrive beach ready.
4. Collect your swim basket from the vanity area which women will put by the bench on poolside and men to put by the lockers on poolside.
5. Please use the available hand stations/sinks.
6. Spend as little time in the changing room as possible.
7. Always adhere to the 2m social distancing both in the changing rooms and in the pool.
8. Please choose which lane is the most appropriate for your ability, respecting other people’s standards at all times.
9. Please follow the new pool lane direction etiquette.
10. No overtaking.
11. If you must rest, please face away from the pool.
12. No stopping and talking.
13. Always adhere to the lifeguard instruction.
14. Please bring your own swim equipment.
15. 1 shower is available in each changing room, 2m social distancing must be adhered to.
16. Once changed please use the new exit doors to leave the building. Lifeguard will direct you.
Family Swim protocol:
1. Must book on line/phone.
2. Face coverings to be used when entering and exiting the building.
3. Please all arrive beach ready.
4. Collect your swim basket from the vanity area which can be put on poolside containing your belongings.
5. Please use the available hand stations/sinks.
6. Spend as little time in the changing room as possible.
7. No entering a different swim zone.
8. Always adhere to the lifeguard instruction.
9. Please bring your own swim equipment.
10. Please make sure you stay in your designated family cubicle when getting changed.
11. No showers are available.
12. Once changed, please use the new exit doors to leave the building. Lifeguard will direct you.
The paddling pool at Christchurch Meadows will not reopen this season. Public safety has to remain our overriding priority with the virus still in circulation and the need to enforce safe social distancing would be extremely difficult in such a popular facility.