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Anyone hazard a guess for when the gyms will re-open

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    #572
    paw patrol
    Registered Users Posts: 2,314 ✭✭✭paw patrol


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    I'm more bothered that they weren't just honest that the intention was to open July 20th. The email response to me implied they were waiting to see when the government would say they could open and that was after 20th July became the latest date. Also said they would reopen when they were allowed to which implies opening sooner than the 20th July if they were allowed to.

    If they had just said it was July 20th at that point, I'd have been ok with that. Disappointed it wasn't sooner but at least it would have been a straight answer.

    They seem to be saying they emailed all members as well, which isn't true.

    Really poor on the comms. Reality is I won't be storming off in a huff to another gym cos it isn't an option. And a strongly worded email will likely be deleted but I'll send it all the same for the catharsis.




    100 % agree - they have been dishonest . they said at the start they'd be ready to open when allowed and were working on solutions.

    they are always very poor on the comms. any time I've contacted them i get some bull**** PR speil of half a page back that says very little and never actually answers my question.

    Another bugbear I have with them is their "go team" attitude to covid19. All the slogans and bull****.
    fcuk off you run a gym you aren't bill gates :)


    to avoid comments on why I'm a member for several years - I'm only there cos they've decent gear and 24h.
    If a place opened near me with a 5am(or so) start and decent racks and a track...I'd be gone even if it cost more


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    #573
    DVDM93
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,144 ✭✭✭DVDM93


    NRG Fitness Galway & Cork;

    REOPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

    We are delighted to share the news with you — we will be reopening all four of our clubs (Bohermore, Knocknacarra, River Lee and Xpress) on July 6th 2020. We look forward to seeing you all there. There will be more information available soon on the new guidelines of the gym, to ensure health & safety of our members and staff. Please keep an eye out on our social media pages for more updates.

    some gyms needing that extra week to be rocked & ready.


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    #574
    [Deleted User]
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    The reopening Ireland thing was always considered to be flexible and dependent on the amount of Covid19 in the community.
    I'd not criticise any business for opening a few weeks after the actual date they are allowed to, especially when that date was moved forward by over a month.


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    #575
    catrat12
    Registered Users Posts: 470 ✭✭catrat12


    Raw gyms looked open


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    #576
    DVDM93
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,144 ✭✭✭DVDM93


    Augeo wrote: »
    The reopening Ireland thing was always considered to be flexible and dependent on the amount of Covid19 in the community.
    I'd not criticise any business for opening a few weeks after the actual date they are allowed to, especially when that date was moved forward by over a month.

    not at all, you're absolutely right.

    I said it a few posts back I think the initial & general expectancy was the 10th of August, this was then pushed forward to the 20th of July.

    with these dates in mind a lot of gyms were focusing their efforts on online classes, making new apps, etc...

    this 29th of June date came out of nowhere really & if it's caught one or two on the hop & they won't be ready & need that extra week or two then that's more than understandable.


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    #577
    Rosita
    Registered Users Posts: 3,893 ✭✭✭Rosita


    Augeo wrote: »
    The reopening Ireland thing was always considered to be flexible and dependent on the amount of Covid19 in the community.
    I'd not criticise any business for opening a few weeks after the actual date they are allowed to, especially when that date was moved forward by over a month.

    In fairness I don't think anyone is criticising any business for delaying - it's maybe the over-optimistic can-do attitude implying an early opening that is grating with people.

    Maybe Ben Dunne's (almost) 'I'm never opening again and no-one can even make me come out from under the bed for the next five years' position will turn out to be the most tenable. He's unlikely to have delay things anyway.


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    #578
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,232 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    Mespil pool open with slots required to be booked.

    http://mespilpool.com/timetable.htm

    Southside gym also reopening with bookings required.

    https://southsidegym.ie/[url][/url]


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    #579
    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,537 ✭✭✭JTMan


    Spencer Hotel Gym back on 29 June.

    Clayton Gym Cardiff Lane back on 6 July.

    Again, if anyone hears anything about the Trinity Gym reopening date it would be appreciated.


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    #580
    DVDM93
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,144 ✭✭✭DVDM93


    quick update on Snap Fitness Galway, booking system open tomorrow in time slots of 90 minutes DURING STAFFED HOURS.

    they are still opening 24 hours which I've had confirmed, so going by that I would take it that the unstaffed hours will be a free for all as they expect it to be quiet as it usually is during these hours.


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    #581
    jrosen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭jrosen


    My gyms not open and no sign of an update either. They have been doing alot of on line content and outdoor classes but the numbers are really low. I cant see them going back before july 20


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    #582
    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,537 ✭✭✭JTMan


    UCD gym and pool reopening on 1 July.

    https://twitter.com/UCDstudents/status/1275788346984476674


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    #583
    calfmuscle
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭calfmuscle


    After months of incredible stress (and loads of body weight strength and conditioning) the thing I'm most looking forward to is sitting in a hot tub. Has anyone heard when pools and jacuzzis are opening?


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    #584
    2nd Row Donkey
    Registered Users Posts: 9,650 ✭✭✭2nd Row Donkey


    Westpark in tallaght provided a further update today to say they can have an indoor capacity of 100 people indoors in total, although 50 of this is in the pool area. But as this means half their car park will now be empty they are going to hold classes in the underground car park itself (which is technically outdoors as its not quite blow ground level and isn't fully enclosed/sealed ) as well as hosting classes outdoor in the park next door thus greatly increasing their capacity and freeing up a lot of the indoor gym for people who just want to do their own thing rather then attend the usual studio and spin classes.


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    #585
    DareGod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭DareGod


    calfmuscle wrote: »
    After months of incredible stress (and loads of body weight strength and conditioning) the thing I'm most looking forward to is sitting in a hot tub. Has anyone heard when pools and jacuzzis are opening?


    Most pools are re-opening next week.


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    #586
    Granny Smyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭Granny Smyth


    I cannot wait for a swim and a good sweaty workout!
    My gym is opening Jul 1st with Monday and Tuesday a guideline/induction thing.
    I just cannot do home workouts so can't wait.


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    #587
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,232 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    DareGod wrote: »
    Most pools are re-opening next week.

    From what I can see it will be a while before steam rooms and juccuzi's will reopen though.


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    #588
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    I rang Raw just to enquire about joining - got the hard sell when I said I'll think about it and ring back tomorrow if I am interested - oh we only have 6 slots left and I have 70 leads in my inbox so I just want to manage your expectations on this, there won't be space left tomorrow :rolleyes:


    For anyone thinking of it they said they do a 3 month minimum contract option but obviously those "6 slots" are probably gone now anyway. :p


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    #589
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users Posts: 45,055 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    My gym has put up messages the last two weeks that they are opening, and will update on their plans both weeks, and still nothing.

    While I know they plan to open the 29th, it is frustrating that there is still zero clarity on what that means, this close to opening. their last message was 4 days ago tell customers to keep an eye on social media.

    Their communication through this situation has been terrible - going right back to when they closed. It had been closed 3 days before they contacted members via mail. prior to that it was one post on Instagram, and on Instragram only.

    Frustrating.


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    #590
    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,537 ✭✭✭JTMan


    Markievicz Leisure Centre is reopening on 6 July.


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    #591
    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,233 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Man Vs ManUre wrote: »
    2mins starting, 30mins treadmill, 5mins rest/stretch, 30 mins bike, 5mins rest/stretch, 15mins weights, 3mins leaving.

    2mins starting, 30mins jog on road, 5mins rest/stretch, 30 mins cycle on road, 5mins rest/stretch, arrive at gym, 60 mins weights, it won’t take you 3 minutes to leave.


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    #592
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,554 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    JTMan wrote: »
    Markievicz Leisure Centre is reopening on 6 July.

    Their Facebook page says the 20th


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    #593
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,554 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    caviardreams wrote: »
    I rang Raw just to enquire about joining - got the hard sell when I said I'll think about it and ring back tomorrow if I am interested - oh we only have 6 slots left and I have 70 leads in my inbox so I just want to manage your expectations on this, there won't be space left tomorrow :rolleyes:


    For anyone thinking of it they said they do a 3 month minimum contract option but obviously those "6 slots" are probably gone now anyway. :p

    Tell them you're a YouTuber


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    #594
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    Tell them you're a YouTuber

    Have contacted local gym via email & Facebook looking for information no reply...tried ringing no answer


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    #595
    DVDM93
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,144 ✭✭✭DVDM93


    Blanchardstown, Cherrywood and Portlaoise are opening in September!
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    Swipe across to see some exciting progress on our Blanchardstown gym.

    https://www.facebook.com/282401818539221/posts/2955986217847421/


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    #596
    DVDM93
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,144 ✭✭✭DVDM93


    Ben Dunne Gyms.

    Blanchardstown, Cherrywood and Portlaoise are opening in September!
    ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
    Swipe across to see some exciting progress on our Blanchardstown gym.

    https://www.facebook.com/282401818539221/posts/2955986217847421/


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    #597
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users Posts: 45,055 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    My gym opening Monday. 90minute sessions, have to be booked in advance.

    Have booked my sessions for next week. Though I don't think I should have been able to - their email says 2 days in advance for bookings, but I have booked my sessions through to Sunday.


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    #598
    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,537 ✭✭✭JTMan


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    Their Facebook page says the 20th

    :confused: Their phone line told me 6 July.


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    #599
    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,537 ✭✭✭JTMan


    Trinity Sports Centre are not reopening until "early August", well over a month after the government date, and a month after UCD and other large facilities.

    https://www.tcd.ie/Sport/about/covid-19/


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    #600
    billybonkers
    Registered Users Posts: 2,293 ✭✭✭billybonkers


    Next door opening from Monday, reduced opening hours 9 - 9 and 11 - 6 on weekend, 1 hour booked slots


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    #601
    Man Vs ManUre
    Registered Users Posts: 5,089 ✭✭✭Man Vs ManUre


    endacl wrote: »
    2mins starting, 30mins jog on road, 5mins rest/stretch, 30 mins cycle on road, 5mins rest/stretch, arrive at gym, 60 mins weights, it won’t take you 3 minutes to leave.

    Lol. I guess the gyms should just throw out their treadmills and bikes. And they should fill the pool with concrete and build apartments, we can swim in the Liffey.


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