Welcome to our facility closure frquently asked questions, hopefully you will be able to find the answers you need on this page.
Apologies if you have been directed here after calling one of our facilities, you will appreciate that in the current climate it is very difficult for us to have a telephony system in place.
We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused you and thank you for your patience at this time.
We have been advised that in the interests of managing the spread of the Covid 19 virus we should close our Leisure Facilities.
At the moment we are unsure how long the closures will last, we are working closely with the government and we will reopen as soon as we are advised to do so.
All Direct Debits will be suspended and will not recommence until facilities are operational again and fixed term Members have received the appropriate extensions to their membership.
Your membership will be extended to include the period of time that the facility is closed; e.g. if your membership is due to expire in August and the closure lasts 2 months, then your membership will be adjusted to expire in October.
You will be offered the opportunity to re-arrange the activity/booking or a credit towards another activity/booking when the facility re-opens.
Alternatively you will be offered a refund.
We will be posting updates throughout the period of the closure on social media, in local papers and by email to our members.
Any time sensitive vouchers will be extended when the facilities re-open.
At the moment we are planning to reschedule swimming lessons as soon as we are operational again and we will do everything we can to make this work for you.
However, we don’t know when that will be and we appreciate that this will not suit some customers. We will offer a refund if we can’t rearrange.
All our children’s activities are suspended and will remain so until further notice.
Your child will keep their place when the activity resumes.
All activities are currently postponed and whilst the length of closure is uncertain at present, it is unlikely that we will be in a position to deliver an Easter Activity Programme this year.
Pedestrian access to all Parks in the borough will be introduced from tomorrow (Wednesday) 22nd April, in line with normal opening hours. This decision has been kept under continual review in line with other councils and governmental direction, acknowledging an increased public awareness and adherence of Public Health Authority guidelines in recent weeks, and the longer-term health and wellbeing impact attributed to the extended period of lockdown.
Access will be permitted with strict social distancing measures and guidance in place, to enable all users to stay safe whilst exercising. This decision to reopen the parks will be continually monitored in line with social responsibility adherence, in conjunction with the PSNI.
As the Parks are for pedestrian access only, entrance can be gained through specific gates, and all adjoining car parks will remain closed. Under current national lockdown restrictions, it is important to note that, only local people walking or cycling to and from the parks should be using these areas for exercise.
To ensure the safety of all users the following activities will not be permitted; social gatherings, sunbathing, sitting on public benches, BBQ’s, picnics, or group games.
All play parks, caravan sites, outdoor gym equipment, golf courses, pitches and public toilets will remain closed. At this time, the council would like to remind residents that the Dog Control Orders will still be enforced, and owners are asked to please keep dogs on leads whilst in the parks.
To ensure the safety of council employees, users are asked not to directly approach council staff on-site at this time.
For further information please visit:
getactiveabc – https://getactiveabc.com/news/important-public-notice-faqs/
Council – https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/coronavirus/
PHA – https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus
You will be offered the opportunity to re-arrange the birthday party or a credit will be an offer to use towards another activity/booking when the facility re-opens.
Alternatively, you will be offered a refund; if you would like to request a refund please complete the form here
https://getactiveabc.com/news/important-public-notice-faqs/#refund
**** Please note: Unfortunately, our ability to process a cancellation/refund is very limited at the moment, but once we are operational again we will sort that out for you.
For further information please visit:
getactiveabc – https://getactiveabc.com/news/important-public-notice-faqs/
Council – https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/coronavirus/
PHA – https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus
You will be offered the opportunity to re-arrange the activity/booking or a credit towards another activity/booking when the facility re-opens.
These include snow tubing, skiing, watersports and camping & caravaning.
Alternatively, you will be offered a refund; if you would like to request a refund please complete the form here
https://getactiveabc.com/news/important-public-notice-faqs/#refund
**** Please note: Unfortunately, our ability to process a cancellation/refund is very limited at the moment, but once we are operational again we will sort that out for you.
For further information please visit:
getactiveabc – https://getactiveabc.com/news/important-public-notice-faqs/
Council – https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/coronavirus/
PHA – https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus
Yes, all Council owned golf courses are closed at the moment.
This decision will be reviewed as the situation changes and information will be posted as soon as possible.
For further information please visit:
getactiveabc – https://getactiveabc.com/news/important-public-notice-faqs/
Council – https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/coronavirus/
PHA – https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus
Your annual fee will be extended to include the period of time that the facility is closed; e.g. if your payment is due to expire in August and the closure lasts 2 months, then this will be adjusted to expire in October.
For further information please visit:
getactiveabc – https://getactiveabc.com/news/important-public-notice-faqs/
Council – https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/coronavirus/
PHA – https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus
Yes, owners have access to their boats if this is essential.
Boat owners need to remember that they need to lock the gates to the site when entering and leaving the premises.
The council is following advice from the Public Health Authority guidance relating to social distancing, owners are asked to observe this advice if you need to attend your boat for any reason.
However, please remember to stay home if you can and stay safe.
I have paid to berth my boat at Kinnego Marina what will happen to the payment?
Your berth payment will be extended to include the period of time that the facility is closed.
For further information please visit:
getactiveabc – https://getactiveabc.com/news/important-public-notice-faqs/
Council – https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/coronavirus/
PHA – https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus
Your pass will be extended to include the period of time that the facility is closed.
For further information please visit:
getactiveabc – https://getactiveabc.com/news/important-public-notice-faqs/
Council – https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/coronavirus/
PHA – https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus
Unfortunately our ability to process a cancellation/refund is very limited at the moment but once we are operational again we will sort that out for you. In the meantime no direct debits/payments will be taken from your account for the period of the closures.
If you would like to request a refund please complete the form here
For more information and Advice: https://bit.ly/3dbujOU
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
