RGU SPORT

Do you or know someone that would be interested in joining our Youth Development Programme (YDP) or Talented Athlete Programme (TAP)?

We will be hosting an information session for our Performance Sport programme on Tuesday the 13th of August 2024

If you are interested in attending please fill out the form by scanning the QR code or following the link in our Instagram bio

Did you know we have an 11 metre climbing wall?
🧗‍♀️Assessed climbers - come along at any available time for a climb
🧗‍♀️Competent climbers but not assessed? - Email us and we can organise an assessment for you
🧗‍♀️Non climbers - Tasters and Learn to climb dates available on our website
To enquire about any of the above ➡️ contact [email protected]

Find Your Fit with our 6 week membership which is now LIVE 🙌

Available to purchase online, over the phone or in person from 1st July - 18th August.

£35 for 6 weeks...another incredible bargain!

Our new Pool Timetable is now live until the 18th August 2024! Check it out above or by visiting our website here: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/rgusport/what-s-on-prices-and-timetables
Happy swimming!🩱🏊‍♂️🐠

Looking for something to do over the holidays?
🧗‍♀️Assessed climbers - come along at any available time for a climb
🧗‍♀️Competent climbers but not assessed? - Email us and we can organise an assessment for you
🧗‍♀️Non climbers - Family climbs available on weekdays at 1600. Email to book.
To enquire about any of the above ➡️ contact [email protected]

CUSTOMER REMINDER - NPLQ COURSE

Attention all swimming pool customers. We will have a lifeguard course running next week from 08/07 - 13/07

Below are the times that 2 LANES of the pool will be booked out 🚫

Monday - 15:30-17:00
Tuesday - 08:00-09:00 and 15:00-17:00
Wednesday - 08:00-09:00 and 15:00-17:00
Thursday - 08:00-09:00 and 15:30-17:00
Friday - 08:00-09:00 and 15:30-17:00
Saturday - 10:00-12:00

Don't worry, there will still be plenty time to enjoy a swim 😄

*Runs into the Summer Holidays*

There is still time to make Summer 2024 one to remember with limited spaces still available at Kings Camps - things we love to hear!

The Multi Active Programme is designed to get children moving, having fun and learning together through sports and active games. A typical week at summer camp includes climbing, swimming and team challenges.

Sign up now by following the link in our bio 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We are pleased to share our new prices for 2024/25.

At RGU SPORT we value our customers and hope to see many of you continue your loyalty to us over the coming year.

A slight increase in our rates will enable us to continue to provide a high-quality experience, whilst balancing customer and business needs under the ongoing cost pressures we are all facing.

Our new prices will be effective as of the 1st of August 2024.

Here’s to another year of supporting our community to keep active.

📣Timetable Update📣

Our Swimming pool timetable is changing from Monday 1st- Sunday 7th July.

This is available to download on our website.

‼️Last chance to purchase our 3 month membership‼️

Don't let this bargain slip through your fingertips.

£70 for 3 months - This is a huge saving of £44.

This can be purchased via our website, over the phone or in person at our reception desk.

RGU SPORT Stay & Play - Wimbledon 2024!
✔️Free activities for all non members and members
✔️Come and join us to watch Wimbledon after each activity
✔️Staff member will be at each session to support you, all equipment provided

No sign up required, please just arrive at RGU SPORT Reception 5 minutes before the session.
Any questions ➡️ [email protected]

Customer Testimonials

We are still looking for customers to take part in our testimonials.

There are QR codes around the facility, why not scan one next time you are in to take part 📱

...pretty good right? At RGU SPORT, we certainly think so!

Throughout we are highlighting some of the ways in which we can support you to support your own wellbeing.

As part of RGUs investment into the wellbeing of our community, students receive a FREE membership. Yes, that is right, unlimited access to gym, swimming pool and group exercise classes ...and you pay absolutely nothing!

If you have not already, sign-up now by visiting the link in bio.

💦Drowning Prevention Week💦

While in partnership with Scottish Swimming & following RLSS Swim Guide we would like to share information on Drowning Prevention and the importance of being safe in open water throughout summer. For more tips and help following the simple steps -

Step 1 - Stop & think
Step 2 - Always stay together
Step 3 - Float on your back and remain calm
Step 4 - Call 999 for help

Always take care while swimming!

"O Flower of Scotland"

Today is the day to get behind our boys in blue 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪⚽

Register your score prediction on the white board at RGU SPORT to be in with the chance of winning a water bottle.

*Reminder that we will be showing all games throughout our facility during our opening times*

Only 1 week to go until the mighty Scots 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 take on the home nation 🇩🇪 in the opening game of Euro 24.

Add your score prediction on the board as you enter the facility and be in with the chance of winning an RGU SPORT water bottle.

Catch every Euro 24 game (during opening times) in our facility while you work out 💪⚽

Amazing season for Aberdeen Futsal Academy none the less 👏 great effort!

SCOTTISH CUP FINAL - RESULT

Perth Youth Futsal Saltires 8-3 Aberdeen Futsal Academy

PYF:
K Ballingall 5'
Brown 9', 25', 37'
Cameron 15', 21'
Brand 15'
Aloulou 37'

AFA:
Angus 34'
Kelly 38'
Campbell 38'

Congratulations to PYF Saltires - the 2023/24 Scottish Cup CHAMPIONS! 🏆

🔗 scottishfutsal.uk/scottish-cup

IT IS LIVE 🙌

Our 3 Month Summer Promo is now available to purchase,

Don't miss out on this fantastic deal.

We are excited to share details on the next Dr. Bike event on Tuesday 4th June at the Sir Ian Wood Building 🚲

Please book a 40-minute time slot from 10am - 4pm with a mechanic to look over your bike for free!

Whether you're worried about your brakes, chains or just need a general servicing, sign up now: Dr Bike Tickets, Tue 4 Jun 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite.

Just drop your bike off and pick it up once it's done on the day!

Last few spaces on our pool lifeguard course for July 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♀️🙅🏽‍♀️😬

Ladies are you interested in taking part in Futsal sessions? ⚽️

See the info below for details

Our ladies sessions are continuing to grow and will move to RGU SPORT for the Summer from this Wednesday 8pm - 9pm.

If you would like to start playing the game for just £5 per session then please get in touch ⚽️

Summer Group Exercise Timetable is Live!!
Launches wc 27th of May
🏆Around 50 classes for all levels, abilities and interests to choose from
🚲Extra indoor Cycling classes available across the week
✅All classes available to book online now
To enquire ➡️ [email protected]

IT'S BACK 📣

Our 3 months Summer Membership is back and will be available to purchase from 1st June! Don't miss this amazing deal 😍

Swipe to see what our members do to help their mental health!🧠💭💜

We know that the theme of this years Mental Health Awareness week is moving more but why?

As little as 15 minutes of movement a day has been shown to positively impact mental health by:

😀 Improving mood
👊 Reducing anxiety
🔥 Lowering inflammation and stress
📚 Improving memory and concentration
💁‍♀️ Increasing confidence
💤 Improving sleep
🤝 Increasing social connectedness
..need I say more!?

Well, if you are in need of some motivation to find a don't just take my word for it, look at some of the reasons swimmers from Aberdeen Dolphins exercise - what an inspiration!

'Why do you have giant balloons that say one hundred thousand?' I hear you ask.

At RGU SPORT we are celebrating 100,000 visits to our facility since the start of the year.

More importantly, we are celebrating:

😀 100,000 smiles
💦 100,000 members of our community getting active
🤝 100,000 opportunities to improve the physical, social and mental wellbeing of people

For that, we want to say 100,000 thank you's to everyone that engages with our programmes and memberships.

This is your RGU SPORT 🙏

Some good news to brighten up your Wednesday 🌞

Congratulations to our partner club, Aberdeen Dolphins, Open Masters Squad following their successful Scottish Masters Long Course meet in March. The club smashed it, coming away with 3 British records.

Kudos to everyone involved! 👏

Did you know that we sell a Book of 10 Climbing Passes for £40? This means that you can climb with us for just £4 per session!🧗
Why not give us a ring on 01224 263666☎️ or pop past our reception desk to enquire today! 💬