Our current offering
An update on our service offering following the Scottish Government announcement regarding tighter Coronavirus restrictions coming into force from midnight 04 January 2021.
Updated 27 January 2021
In line with the current Scottish Government and the University of Edinburgh guidelines, we are continually reviewing our activities and the ways in which we can operate to ensure our member and staff's safety and wellbeing.
What's on offer following Scottish Government Level 4 Guidelines
We offering a series of online wellness workshops to help keep you active at home and support your mental health and wellbeing. The workshops are suitable for all levels and can choose from:
Member access to the Pleasance Sport Complex and Gym is currently suspended.
Further information for those with an active gym membership can be found below
Member access to the swimming pool is currently suspended.
Further information for those with an active gym membership can be found below
Member access to the Easter Bush Gym is currently suspended.
Further information for those with an active gym membership can be found below
Peffermill facilities will be available on a Monday and Thursday for clients who are able to continue training under Government guidelines. Due to Covid-19, please note that some of our normal activities are not available.
Outdoor contact sport has been suspended for over 18s.
Club bookings should contact your sports club committee or performance coach.
Key guidelines for visiting Peffermill
- Book your session online in advance using our Online Booking Form
- Please arrive 5 minutes prior to session starting and do not congregate in groups.
- Please arrive changed and ready to play (changing rooms will not be available for use, however, there will be toilet access).
- Please wear a face-covering where physical distancing is difficult
- Please wash/sanitise your hands frequently.
- Please sanitise kit and any touch points before you complete your activity slot.
Closed facilities:
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Changing rooms & Clubhouse will remain closed until further notice
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5-a-side pitches currently unavailable
We are following Governing Body guidelines and ask that you ensure your booking operates as per this guidance too:
Information from Sport Scotland
Please be aware to help manage capacity, follow government social distancing guidelines and ensure a safe environment for everybody, we cannot guarantee your booking request.
Activity at Firbush Outdoor Activity Centre is currently suspended
FASIC Sport & Exercise Medicine Clinic will operate a virtual first approach for services that we are able offer in keeping with our Governing Body guidance. Face to face appointments will be offered where deemed essential.
Although the Pleasance Gym will be closed to members until at least 17 January 2020, due to Level 4 Coronavirus restrictions, from Thursday 7 January – Friday 12 February 2021, the Sports Hall at the Pleasance will continue to host the University's asymptomatic Covid-19 testing centre.
Further information and FAQs about the testing is available on the University website:
Information for Specific User Groups
Gym members
Students with a membership that expired on or before 26 December 2020
Student memberships that were due to expire on or before 26 December (Semester 1 or 30 day) will come to an end on their expected expiry date. We hope that you will choose to renew your membership when we are able to reopen.
Students who purchased a 30-day membership during December
Following the updated guidance delivered to University of Edinburgh students on Thursday 21 January regarding Semester 2 teaching and our ongoing closure, due to Coronavirus restrictions, we have decided to refund, in full, all 30 day student memberships purchased in December.
Refunds will paid back onto the payment card used to purchase the membership. You do not need to take any action. If you have already requested a refund you can ignore this update.
Due to the volume of refunds to process and our current working from home arrangements the refund process may take a few weeks however we will aim to process all refunds by the end of February 2021. You will receive an email once your refund has been processed
Students with a Semester 2 Membership
Following the updated guidance delivered to University of Edinburgh students on Thursday 21 January regarding Semester 2 teaching and our ongoing closure, due to Coronavirus restrictions, we have decided to refund, in full, all Semester 2 student memberships.
Refunds will paid back onto the payment card used to purchase the membership. You do not need to take any action. If you have already requested a refund you can ignore this update.
Due to the volume of refunds to process and our current working from home arrangements the refund process may take a few weeks however we will aim to process all refunds by the end of February 2021. You will receive an email once your refund has been processed
Non-student members who have paid for their membership upfront
Memberships that were due to expire on or before 26 December will come to an end on their expected expiry date. We hope that you will choose to renew your membership when we are able to reopen.
Memberships that were due to exipire on or after 27 December will be frozen and we'll credit you the days lost due to our enforced closure to the end of your membership when we are able to reopen.
Non-student members who pay by Direct Debit
Memberships that were due to expire on or before 26 December will come to an end on their expected expiry date. We hope that you will choose to renew your membership when we are able to reopen.
Memberships that were due to exipire on or after 27 December will be frozen and we'll credit you the days lost due to our enforced closure to the end of your membership when we are able to reopen.
Collection due to take place on 5 January 2021
The membership payment collection scheduled for 5 January 2021 was processed on Friday 18 December before the University closed for the Festive Break and before the Scottish Government announcement on Saturday 19 December regarding the move to Level 4. Unfortunately, this means we are unable to stop it taking place and your DD membership payment will be collected. We apologise for this and rest assured we will not process any further payments until we are able to reopen. If you wish you may be able to cancel the January payment directly with your bank. If you choose to do this we will be in touch after the Festive Break.
Further updates
We'll keep in touch with further updates as we know more so please follow our social media channels.
Membership cancellation
Due to the current circumstances membership cancellations for Student Semester 2 and Non-Student memberships will be considered. If you do wish to cancel and receive a pro-rata refund please contact cse.memberships@ed.ac.uk. If you do choose to cancel your membership you will need to purchase a new membership to use our facilities when we are able to reopen.
Please note that our membership office is closed for the Festive Break until Wednesday 6 January. A member of the team will get back to you as soon we can in the New Year.
Personal Trainers
A member of the team will be in touch with you directly as soon as possible.
Edinburgh University Sports Union Club Members
Following government guidelines indoor and outdoor sport training is suspended.
Edinburgh University Peformance Athletes and Teams
Following government guidelines indoor and outdoor sport training is suspended however performance athletes should speak to their coach about any planned training as there are some exceptions which may allow training to take place.
Individuals booked into NPLQ courses due to start in January 2020
A member of the team will be in touch with you directly as soon as possible.
General Guidelines
The wellbeing of our members and staff is our top priority, so we have introduced some new measures and guidelines to help protect everyone:
- Please stay at home if you are feeling unwell
- We are asking all members to pre-book gym access, swimming, climbing or classes online. You can do this 3 days in advance. You will not be able to access the facilities unless you have pre-booked online.
- Please arrive dressed and ready to workout. Changing rooms will not be available for use, but, there will be toilets access).
- Please wash/sanitise your hands frequently.
- Please wear a face-covering when not exercising or engaged in an activity.
- Please respect others and keep your distance.
- Please wipe down all equipment before and after use
- Please follow signs and advice.
- Please speak to a staff member if you have any questions about your exercise experience.
- Please help us keep our members and staff safe by adhering to Scottish Government, Univerity of Edinburgh and Sport & Exercise guidelines.
FAQ's
If you do need to get in contact please email sportscentre@ed.ac.uk. Please be advised that we are currently receiving a large number of enquiries and due to current remote working arrangements, it may take us longer to reply but endeavour to get back to everyone as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
If you have a Sport & Exercise issued membership card you will need to visit the Pleasance reception to purchase a replacement card which costs £6.
If you have a University of Edinburgh staff or student card you will need to contact card services.
In accordance with our terms and conditions, any cancellation requests must be sent by email to cse.memberships@ed.ac.uk explaining the reason for wishing to cancel.
We encourage all our members to keep physically active, whether this is at the gym or at home. We have created a section on our website for advice and guidance on how to keep active at home.