Medway Sport – October Newsletter

Physical activity is good for your mental health

World Mental Health Day took place last Saturday 10 October and Medway Sport highlighted (on our social media pages) the different ways in which we can look after our own wellbeing. The Mental Health Foundation list practical ways in how we can look after our mental health.  One of these ways is to keep active by doing regular exercise – evidence shows that physical activity releases chemicals in your brain that boost your mood and helps you feel better.

You can enjoy a great exercise session at our three sports centres at Medway Park, Strood and Hoo. Our centres are COVID-19 compliant and offer a safe environment in which to exercise.  Whether you fancy a steady swim, a sweaty spin class, lifting weights or challenging a friend to a game of badminton, our staff will be happy to see you.

All activities must be booked online. Don’t forget:

– Premier Members can book 14 days in advance

– All other members…it’s 10 days in advance 

– Non-members can book 3 days in advance

For information on all our centres and the activities on offer please visit our website

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Under the latest COVID-19 Alert Levels, Medway is in Alert Level 1: Medium Risk. 

This means our sports centres remain open under our online booking service and we will continue to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

You will need to continue wearing your face covering when moving around our sports centres. Face coverings don’t need to be worn during your workout but you must put your covering back on immediately after the session before leaving the building.

Coronavirus hasn’t gone away – by working together we can prevent more cases and keep Medway safe.

To find the latest information on the infection rate in Medway, use the postcode checker service , visit our website or you can phone our information line.

Protect your friends and family. Protect each other. Protect Medway

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FREE membership for University of Kent students

Great news for Medway university students: If you are living in Pier Quays or a first year commuting student studying at the Medway or Canterbury campus, your university are funding gym memberships for you. This means you can claim a FREE Premier membership from Medway Park.

If you’re eligible, it’s easy to apply: simply email us or visit your uni for more information.

The Premier Membership is a full membership that includes unlimited gym, pool, fitness classes and racket sports access to Medway Park, Strood Sports Centre and Hoo Sports Centre. Once you become a member, you must book your activity before you visit

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System upgrade and service disruption

Please be aware that we are planning a system upgrade on Tuesday 20 October which will affect our booking system.  Unfortunately this will mean our customers won’t be able to make or amend bookings over the phone, online and in person on this day.  We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Group cycle at Hoo Sports Centre is back

If you’ve missed your group cycle class, we’re pleased to let you know…it’s back!

• Every Monday and Tuesday
• 7pm -7.45pm
• Free to Premier and fitness class members
• £6.70 to non-members.
• All activities must be booked online

Classes are also available at Medway Park and Strood.

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Soccer School: Saturday football

As the children have now settled back to school life, why not add some extra curriculum activities with Medway Sport Football Academy at Strood Soccer Centre.

Fun football coaching for boys and girls at just £2.50 per session, running every Saturday.  Book online

• 9am – 9.30am for children 2- 4 years
• 9am – 9.45am for children 8-11 years
• 9.45am -10.30am for children 5-7 years

*We’re also running a Tuesday session for children aged 2 – 4 (between 10am – 10.30am)* book now

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Rookie Lifeguarding

It’s great to have our indoor swimming pools open again and our family swimming sessions can be booked online. Swimming is all about having fun but it’s really important to swim safe too.

We have limited spaces available for our Rookie Lifeguard course for children aged 8+, which teaches them how to swim and enjoy water safely, (whether they’re in shallow or deeper water).

For details and course availability, phone 01634 336 655 or email [email protected].

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Half-term swimming timetables with Medway Sport

Please be aware that our pool timetables will change slightly from 26 – 30 October with increased family sessions.

Full details can be found online.

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