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Laurencekirk
Mearns Sports Centre consists of a 2 badminton court sports hall equipped for most indoor sports including badminton, volleyball, basketball, short tennis, 5 a side football and trampoline.
It also has a well equipped fitness room for which customers require to undertake an induction session prior to using it unsupervised. Courts are available for individuals booking on a casual basis (by phone or in person) up to 6 days in advance. Block bookings are available for clubs, subject to availability. A variety of activities are organised.
Opening Times - Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August
Saturday: 1pm to 5pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Leisure Centre Timetable
Facilities
- 2 badminton court sports hall
- fitness room
Location
The Centre is situated at the North end of Laurencekirk, off Aberdeen Road at the top of the lane between the Academy and the Police station. Vehicular access up this lane is restricted to disabled use only.
Additional or alternative hall / court space can also sometimes be available at the St Laurence Hall (Conveth Place, Laurencekirk) subject to the activity being undertaken. An indoor bowling group runs in the hall on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Opening Times
- Monday – Friday - 9.00am - 10.00pm
- Saturday - 9.00am - 4.00pm
- Sunday - 10.00am - 4.00pm
During term time Laurencekirk Academy makes extensive use during the school day. See the programme and / or phone to check what facilities / activities are available for public use during this time.
Guide to Centre Activities
Adult Badminton
Improve your badminton skills by joining this group. All abilities welcome.
Ladies Badminton
This is an easy session for all abilities. A creche is available to relieve you of the children for an hour.
Junior Trampoline
With qualified instructor, these sessions have limited places and there is a short waiting list.
3.30 - 4.15 beginners
4.15 - 5.00 intermediate
Must be aged at least 5 not just P1
Athletics
Led by UKA:level 2 coach, these sessions give instruction on all areas of a track and field programme. For primary children only.
Primary Football
The session is lead by a SFA coach and children are given basic skills followed by full games. The session is split into separate age groups.
6.00 - 7.00pm Primary 1 & 2
7.00 - 8.00pm Primary 3 & 4
8.00 - 9.00pm Primary 5 to 7
Gymnastics
These re two recreational groups for primary aged children, 9.30 to 10.30am and 10.30 to 11.30am, and led by a SGA qualified coach.
A waiting list is in operation, contact reception for details.
Birthday Parties
The sports centre is available for booking your child's birthday party. The most popular is the BOUNCY CASTLE with soft play but we also hire out roller blades and boots. Alternatively you could have any activity your child wishes. The hall is available most weekends, some evenings and school holidays.
It is ideal for children as they have plenty space to run around, ideal for parents too as we set out all the equipment for your arrival and clear it away.
Multi-Gym - for over 16's only
Our fitness room has been recently refubished and is now equipped with a wide range of cardio-vascular, fixed resistance weight and free weight equipment.
All users must undertake a Fitness Aberdeenshire induction. This will allow you to use not only our gym, but all gyms throughout Aberdeenshire. Inductions are pratical, so bring our kit and be ready to get hands on.
Personal programmes can be made by request.
Contact
Mearns Sports Centre
Aberdeen Road
Laurencekirk
AB30 1AJ
Tel: 01561 377519
Email: mearns.sportscentre@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
