Sport & Leisure COVID update

Orkney Islands Council is reminding local users of sports and leisure services that some changes will be coming into place at facilities across Orkney (including The Pickaquoy Centre) from December 27th due to recent Government announcements around Covid restrictions.

After a careful review of Scottish Government, sportscotland and Governing Bodies guidance, the following will take effect from 27 December up to 16 January or until otherwise informed:

Fitness Suites

A number of the machines will be temporarily unavailable to accommodate physical distancing.

Group X

Group X maximum class numbers will be slightly reduced.

Physical Distancing is reinstated.

Swimming Pools

No spectators are allowed.

Physical distancing is reinstated.

Health Suite

Maximum one household or two people physically distanced.

Single Court Activities

Available to be booked but no more than three households can play on a court at any one time.

Inflatable Sessions

Remain scheduled but reduced to a maximum of three households per session.

Physical distancing is reinstated.

Sports Clubs & Hall Bookings

No indoor contact sports or physical activity can take place and all clubs with current bookings have been contacted.

Physical distancing is reinstated.

No spectators are allowed indoors.

Kirkwall Community Centre – St Magnus Café

Maximum of 3 households per table. 

Physical distancing is reinstated.

The Pickaquoy Centre

Details of changes to service can be found here. 

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Katell Roche – Team Leader for Sports and Leisure at Orkney Islands Council – said: “Whilst it is hoped this is a temporary measure to change of service, we will continue to follow the latest guidance in place to protect our employees and facility users. We look forward to welcoming you in our facilities in the New Year and wish all our staff and customers a very Merry Christmas.”