Bell's Sports Centre - Closure Updates

Update - Thursday 19th October 2023

We’d like to take a moment to provide you with an update on Bell’s Sports Centre. As you may have seen on the coverage circulating on social media, large parts of Bell’s Sports Centre have been significantly affected by the flood waters during the weekend of the 7th and 8th October. All ground floor areas have been impacted, this includes the Main Arena, Fitness Gym, Fitness Studio 2, Squash Courts, Meeting Rooms, Changing Rooms and Ancillary areas. We are continuing to assess the damage in these areas, but they will remain closed at this time. Further updates will be provided when more information is available. 

However, we are pleased to confirm that customers will be able to return to fitness classes in our first floor Fitness Studios from Monday 23rd October. The revised class programme will be delivered between Bell’s Sports Centre and Dewars Centre. You can find out more about the classes and how to book in the ‘Fitness Class’ section below.

We want to thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. We have been overwhelmed by the messages of support from our customers. Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team who are working tirelessly to get Bell’s Sports Centre back up and running again.

Many of you may not know that Live Active Leisure is a registered charity, and every penny we make is reinvested back into our venues and the services that we provide, many of you have asked how you can support us during this time, and whilst we appreciate that not everyone will be in a position to help, things such as choosing not to freeze your membership or making a donation will be greatly appreciated. If you’d like to make a donation, you can do so here

Fitness Classes

A temporary timetable of fitness classes will resume from Monday 23rd October with classes taking place in our upstairs fitness studios at Bell’s Sports Centre and at Dewars Centre. 

Classes will be available to book from Friday 20th October. Please note, due to ongoing technical difficulties with phone line and internet connection at Bell’s Sports Centre, all fitness classes must be booked online via our website or App which is available from Google Play or the App Store.

We expect our classes to be busy, therefore we kindly request that you only book a class space if you intend to go, and if you need to cancel, please do so as early as possible to give others the chance to attend. 

Please note that for anyone attending classes at Bell’s Sports Centre, access to the Cycle Studio may be through an alternative entrance at times, however we will advise upon arrival at reception.  Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to provide access to changing rooms due to the damage caused.  There are toilets available in the main foyer.  

Sportshall Activities

Although we are unable to offer sportshall activities such as Badminton, Table Tennis, Sqush etc at the moment, our other Live Active venues do offer these activities.  North Inch Campus in Perth is available for a range of sports including, badminton, table tennis, tennis/short tennis, basketball, 5-a-side and more in their indoor sportshalls and outdoor pitches.  The Campus is open Monday to Friday 17:00 - 21:00 and Saturday & Sunday 09:00 - 13:00.  

For those looking for squash courts, courts are available in Live Active Loch Leven, Kinross, Strathearn Campus, Crieff and Breadalbane Campus, Aberfeldy.  We recommend booking in advance for all activities.


Update - Wednesday 18th October 2023

Unfortunately, due to the severe weather that took place over the weekend, Bell’s Sports Centre has experienced significant flooding and will remain closed at this time. We are in the process of assessing the impact of the flooding and we will provide further updates when available.

In the meantime, there’s still plenty of ways to stay active in Perth at our other venues which include gym, swim and sportshall options.

You can view the range of activities available at all our venues including opening times on our website. 

Live Active Members - don’t forget that your membership is valid at all Live Active venues.

We apologise for any inconvenience that the closure of Bell’s Sports Centre may cause. If you haven't already done so, make sure you follow us on Facebook and download our App on Google Play or the App Store for all the latest news. We will be in touch as soon as we have an update. 

FAQs

Why is Bell’s Sports Centre closed?

Large parts of Bell’s Sports Centre have been significantly affected by the flood waters during the weekend of the 7th and 8th October.

When will Bell’s Sports Centre reopen?

All ground floor areas have been impacted, this includes the Main Arena, Fitness Gym, Fitness Studio 2, Squash Courts, Meeting Rooms, Changing Rooms and Ancillary areas. We are continuing to assess the damage in these areas, but they will remain closed at this time. Further updates will be provided when more information is available.

What alternative facilities are available?

There’s still plenty of ways to stay active in Perth at our other venues which include gym, swim and sportshall options. You can view the range of activities available at all our venues including opening times here.

What alternative facilities are available as part of my Fitness Membership?

Your Fitness Membership is valid at all Live Active venues, with gym, swim and fitness classes included in your membership. You can view the range of activities available at all our venues including opening times here.

What alternative facilities are available for Active Energy Members?

Your Active Energy Membership is valid at all Live Active venues, with gym*, swim, sportshall, ice skating and selected fitness classes included in your membership.

You can view the range of activities available here.

*Under 16s can use our other Live Active gyms, however they must be accompanied by someone age 16+ who has completed a gym induction. Please see below for information on supervised gym access at North Inch Community Campus and Perth Leisure Pool. 

 

Where can I play sports such as Badminton now?

North Inch Campus in Perth is available for a range of sports including, badminton, table tennis, tennis/short tennis, basketball, 5-a-side and more in their indoor sportshalls and outdoor pitches.  The Campus is open Monday to Friday 17:00 - 21:00 and Saturday & Sunday 09:00 - 13:00.  

For those looking for squash courts, courts are available in Live Active Loch Leven, Kinross, Strathearn Campus, Crieff and Breadalbane Campus, Aberfeldy.  We recommend booking in advance for all activities.

Can I use the gym at other venues if I am under 16?

During the October holidays we were able to provide Under 16 supervised gym access at North Inch Community Campus and Perth Leisure Pool gyms. North Inch Community Campus: Tuesday 17th – Thursday 19th October 09:00 – 16:00 and Friday 20th October 09:00 – 13:00. Perth Leisure Pool: Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th October 09:00 – 16:00. 

From Monday 23rd October we will continue to offer supervised sessions at Perth Leisure Pool at the following times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 16:00 – 17:00.  Sessions can be booked via the app and choosing Perth Leisure Pool as the venue.  Click this link to show you how to add another venue to your Live Active app. 

We will continue to monitor demand and develop the programme accordingly, where possible.  In addition, under 16s can continue to use any Live Active gyms when accompanied by adult aged 16+ who has completed a gym induction.

There’s still plenty of ways that Active Energy members can stay active with swimming, sportshall, ice skating and selected fitness classes included in the membership. You can view the minimum age for fitness classes here

Active Energy members can also freeze their membership by completing this form.

Will Wee Springers and Gymnastics classes still go ahead?

Due to the extent of the flood damage in the main arena, which is still being assessed, it is unlikely that the October – December block of classes will take place. Our gymnastics team are looking at alternative solutions and will get in touch with all participants with any updates as soon as possible.

Therefore, payments for the October – December block will automatically rollover to the next block.  However, should you wish to be issued with a refund, we are happy to provide this, and our Gymnastics team will be in touch next week to provide more information. 

How do I book classes and sessions at other venues?

View fitness class times, gym sessions and pool availability timetables here. Select your preferred venue from the dropdown list, then select which timetable you would like to view. If a session has a yellow ‘Book Now’ button, follow the link to book into the session. If there’s no ‘Book Now’ button it means the session doesn’t need to be booked in advance. 

You can also view and book sessions via our App which is available on Google Play and the App Store. If you’ve already got the App set up for Bell’s Sports Centre, you can add other venues by following our guide here

Will there be virtual classes available to do at home?

You can find a range of on-demand home workouts on our website here; with everything from HIIT to Core to Pilates there’s sure to be something for everyone.

I paid for a class/activity that has been cancelled. Will I get a refund?

A refund will be given to those who paid for a class or activity that has been cancelled due to the flooding, including October Holiday Camps. Our team are contacting those affected to process the refund.  

Can I freeze my membership?

If you have a Fitness Membership, did you know that you can freeze your membership rather than cancel it; that way we can welcome you back to Bell’s Sports Centre when we fully reopen. If you would like to freeze your membership, please complete this form and we’ll do the rest. 

Please note, if you are planning to attend our fitness classes or are using any other Live Active venue, we would encourage you to keep your membership active, ensuring that you have access to the fantastic range of benefits that our membership offers.  However, if you choose to freeze your membership, you can still pay as you go.  

If you have any questions about your membership, please contact us at [email protected]

How do I keep up-to-date with all the latest news?

Any updates will be posted on our website, social media and App. If you haven’t already done so, make sure you follow us on Facebook and download our App from Google Play or the App Store.