Existing members and casual users will be able to book into the reduced capacity sessions. Bookings can be made via the website or WD Leisure App.
Yes, we’re confident in our ability to minimise the risk of infection and keep both our members and employees safe. We ask that customers adhere to the safety signage displayed and maintain a safe physical distance whilst using our facilities.
There will be some changes since your last visit to ensure your experience is both safe and enjoyable.
Due to the long period of facility closure WD Leisure requires to initially phase the reopening of facilities to ensure they are safe, viable and that we have the consumer demand to ensure these facilities are sustainable in the long-term.
We will frequently review this position and keep customers notified of the future reopening plans on our website, WD Leisure App and social media platforms.
Due to the restricted and phased approach in our core opening hours and reduced occupancy, WD Leisure have assessed and altered the facility programmes to meet the needs of government guidance and to ensure the safety of our customers within our facilities. The programme will be reviewed frequently, this may impact and limit access and ratios to gyms, classes, swimming pools and other activities.
Training: all WD Leisure employees have undertaken Covid-19 training and awareness sessions relevant to their job responsibilities.
Sanitisation Stations: We have installed hand sanitising stations throughout the building. You must use these when you first arrive and during your visit.
Enhanced Cleaning: The facilities and equipment will be sanitised regularly throughout the day and will be cleaned every night when the facility closes. Our teams will be carrying out continuous high touchpoint cleaning throughout the day and equipment cleaning between bookable sessions. We are also asking customers to clean each piece of equipment before and after use.
Protection: We have installed plastic protective shields at reception desks and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for our staff, in line with Public Health guidance.
Social Physical: Signage will assist customers safely navigate their way through our facilities to ensure physical distancing is maintained.
Bookings: All activities must be pre-booked. This is to ensure there is adequate safe space for you to participate in your chosen activity and to avoid large volumes of people all using the main entrance.
Cashless Payments: To help minimise possible contamination risks, cashless payments are now our preferred method of transaction. Cash will still be accepted at our reception.
You must wear a face covering when accessing our facilities to safeguard the safety of our customers and employees. You will not be expected to use the mask during your activity but we do require you to use it when entering and leaving and when walking around the facility.
You will not be required to wear a mask if you have a health exemption or are a child under 12 years of age.
As per NHS guidelines we ask you not to attend the facilities if you;:
Yes, a limited number of toilets will be open at each site and subject to an enhanced cleaning schedule.
No, not at this time. Due to the small size of these spaces, it will not be possible to practise physical distancing. Only facilities where we can ensure physical distancing can be practised will reopen in this first phase.
Our air conditioning and ventilation systems have been modified to ensure only fresh air is provided within our facilities (i.e. no recirculated air). This will mitigate the risk of Covid-19 and is in line with industry guidance.
During the temporary closedown period customers memberships were frozen. When services resume your Direct Debit will automatically restart. If this service isn’t restarting, your Direct Debit will remain frozen.
If you have cancelled your Direct Debit you will need to re-join.
Membership direct debits will recommence from the 15th September.
If you pay on the 1st of the month your payments will re-start on 1st October.
We can continue to freeze your membership until 31 December; advise us by emailing: leisureservicesadmin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Email leisureservicesadmin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk to advise of your cancellation, please also cancel with your bank.
You can re-join via our website, App or by visiting our three leisure facilities.
Your unused months will be added for you to use.
Please do not come to the Classes if you are unwell, have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been told to self-isolate.
If members can't make or attend the class, please cancel your booking via our WD Leisure app or the online booking portal.
To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our group fitness participants, all sessions will be a maximum of 45-minutes to allow us to clean workstations between classes.
Do not come to the gym if you are unwell, have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been told to self-isolate.
Swimming pools will reopen on 16th September with structured lane swimming sessions.
Do not come to the pool if you are unwell, have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been told to self-isolate.
During the interim phase of reopening, we will be operating time slots in the pools. These sessions will need to be booked and do vary in layout depending on your chosen site. Please contact your selected facility to find out more about child access to pools.
A phased return of swimming lessons is scheduled from 29th September.
Please note that short videos are being produced for each swimming pool to help parents/guardians and children gain an understanding of how the lesson programme will recommence. This will be accompanied by a full readable FAQ.
Further information will be added to this page when available.
WDLT will reopen the remaining outdoor pitches as part of our phased approach and when it is safe, viable and the demand is evident to do so. This will also be in line with governing body guidance.
These facilities will reopen on a phased basis when it is safe, viable and the demand is evident to do so.
The We Do Sport programme will re-start from Monday 21st September and we are hopeful that bookings for the programme will open at the beginning of September. Please keep an eye on the WDL Facebook and Instagram pages for further updates over the coming days.
The programme has been reduced slightly however the majority of sessions that were available before closure will continue to be available.
Some sports sessions have had to change venue with the vast majority of classes now taking place within a WD Leisure managed facility.
Our administrative support team will be extremely busy when our services reopen and we would appreciate We Do Sport customers to book and pay online. To access this facility you have to register by visiting www.wdleisure.net and clicking on the ‘Join Online’ tab. You must complete the form with your child’s details. Then click next followed by ‘Pay as you Go’ box to complete your registration. Once you receive your child’s login details you can quickly log in and book and pay for their We Do Sport classes online.
All Sports Governing Body Covid-19 related guidance will be followed at the We Do Sport sessions. These guidance documents can be viewed by visiting www.sportscotland.org.uk/
There may be some changes to the way facilities are accessed and used and our coaches may be required to limit the amount of equipment used at sessions.
As stated above you will notice new rules related to entering/exiting the activity venue.
Social distancing, hand sanitising and equipment cleaning measures will be in place before, during and after each session as per guidance from the Scottish Government and Governing Bodies.
The above measures will vary depending on the facility so please pay attention to any signage on site and any instructions given by WDL staff.
Prior to any activity commencing, WLDT Coaches will also undergo additional training on enhanced Covid-19 Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, Operating Procedures and Safety checklists.
Please do not arrive before your session start time. Please also ensure your child is changed and ready to participate or can remove small items of clothing easily.
You should avoid congregating before and after sessions and be mindful to maintain 2m physical distance between yourself and others at all times.
Only one parent per household should attend with each child where possible.
Parents/carers and young people aged 12+ are also expected to wear face coverings while inside facilities. Young people will remove their face coverings once in the sports hall.
If your child is 4 years and under then YES, you are required to stay at the session.
If your child is 5 years and above then NO, you should leave the session and return to collect your child at the end. If there is a requirement for a parent to remain for medical or support reasons then physical distancing measures need to be adhered to at all times.
All sessions will finish ten minutes early to allow children to collect their belongings, wash hands (where toilets are accessible from the hall) and exit the facility to limit over crowding. The coaches will also clean equipment at this point.
Each facility will have new procedures related to entering and leaving the facility. Where possible a one way system will be implemented at each venue. Please note guidance at your facility.
Basic first aid will be provided to participants and coaches will wear appropriate PPE while doing so.
No. Children should come to the session ready to participate.
Coaches are not required to wear face coverings during the delivery of the session however if a coach chooses to wear a face covering they can do so. Coaches will maintain distance from participants with no contact. They will wear face coverings in communal areas within the building (entrance hallway, toilets etc.).
Yes. If there are still spaces available. Your payment will be adjusted pro-rata so you pay for the number of sessions remaining in the block.
Will I be informed if a child at a session develops symptoms and is confirmed as having contracted the virus?
Yes. Track and Trace procedures will be followed at all sessions. It is important that your contact information is accurate on our booking system. WD Leisure will not contact customers to inform them of any positive cases. This will be done by NHS Track and Trace Team.
Yes – Coaches will ensure they stay 2 metres physically distant from participants.
Yes. All equipment will be wiped down and cleaned prior to and at the end of each session.
Please visit our website and social media platforms for more information and further reopening dates.
For more general enquiries please do not hesitate to contact us at leisureservicesadmin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk should you have any further questions.