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New gym at Strood Sports Centre

A new gym has arrived at Strood Sports Centre!  

More than 40 new pieces of equipment have been installed at the gym in Strood Sports Centre.

New cardio equipment including bikes, rowers, treadmills and cross-trainers with digital display screens have been installed and customers are able to sync their headsets to Netflix, Amazon TV, immersive seascapes or their own digital workout.

Plate-loaded resistance machines, which encourage muscle building, strengthening and toning have also been installed.

Gymgoers are now able to use unique pieces of equipment including the latest Stairmaster, Alpha and curved treadmills, which use gravity to move users along and adapt to their individual speeds.

Following the popularity of on-demand workouts, Techno-gym bikes have been introduced and customers can choose their own class, level, instructor and environment to cycle through.

There is also a new extensive range of dumb bells (as tried and tested by Barbie). 

For more information about Medway’s sports centres, and to sign up to a membership, visit: medway.gov.uk/itstime

Summer of Sport

Believe it or not, it's still summer and we have a whole range of weekly activities to keep you and your family entertained and active.

Every Monday

Hoop into Basketball at Medway Park with Kent Crusaders Basketball Club.  No need to book.  £3 per participant. 

5.30pm to 6.30pm, 7 to 9 years

6.30pm to 7.30pm, 10 to 12 years

7.30pm to 8.30pm, 13 to 16 years

Multi-sport disability club at Medway Park, 5.30pm to 7pm.  £3.30 per participant, no charge for carer.

Every Tuesday

Family Tai Chi at Victoria Gardens, Rochester ME1 1DZ with Shi Kon Martial Arts Centre.

9.30am to 10.30am Parent and child

10.30am to 11.30am suitable for all

No need to book and free to attend.

Every Wednesday

Colts cricket training with Frindsbury Cricket Club, Frog Island, Upnor, 6pm to 7pm.  Suitable for 5 to 13 years old.  No need to book, £2 per child.

Summer Solstice Yoga at Deangate Ridge Track.  7.45pm to 8.30pm. £5 or free for Premier Members.  Book online

Back to netball with England Netball.  No need to book and it’s free.  Medway Park, 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Every Thursday

Turn up and play basketball with Kent Crusaders Basketball Club at Strood Waterfront Ball Cage, Canal Road, Strood, from 29 June.  No need to book, free to attend.

5pm to 6pm, 8 to 12 years

6pm to 7pm, 13 to 16 years

Drop in Cricket

Turn up and play on the 3G pitches at Strood Sports Centre.

4pm to 5pm

Walking Cricket with Kent Cricket.

Gentle game of cricket and tea at Strood Sports Centre.  No need to book and it’s free to attend.

1pm to 3pm.

Every Friday

Family FriYay Fun at Luton Recreation Ground, 4pm to 6pm, from 30 June.  Multi-sports suitable for all age families. No need to book, free to attend.

Every Saturday

Aqua Aerobics at The Strand Lido every Saturday, 11.30am to 12.15pm from 5 August.  Strand entrance ticket required, class included in your entrance.

Community Yoga at Rochester Castle Gardens, 12pm to 1pm. Sessions for all ages including children.  No need to book, free to attend.

Buggy workout at Jacksons Field, Rochester, 9am to 10am.  Parent and baby.  No need to book, free to attend.

Family workout at Jacksons Field, Rochester, 10am to 11am.  Suitable for all.  No need to book, free to attend.

Our Summer of Sport programme aims to offer something for all ages and abilities, and supports Medway Council's Child-Friendly initiative.

Visit our website to find out more information about our Summer of Sport activities.

Drop-in football

Join our coaches every Saturday for FREE drop-in football sessions at the following locations:

Rainham Rec

• Time: 10am to 11am (for under 8s)
• Time: 11am to 12pm (for ages 8 to 12 years).

 Gillingham Park

• Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm (for under 8s) 
• Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm (for ages 8 to 12 years)

Beechings Way, Twydall

• Time: 10am to 11am (for under 8s)
• Time: 11am to 12pm (for ages 8 to 12 years)

Pottery Road, Hoo

• Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm (for under 8s) 
• Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm (for ages 8 to 12 years).

No need to book, just turn-up ready to play.

Inflatable pool parties

Perfect all weather activity at Hoo and Strood Sports Centre.

Hoo Sports Centre

Pool parties at Hoo Sports Centre will be running between the following dates:

• Monday 7 August to Thursday 10 August 2023
• Monday 21 August to Thursday 24 August 2023
• Monday 28 August to Thursday 31 August 2023.

Sessions are:

• Mondays and Tuesdays - 10.30am
• Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2.30pm.

Strood Sports Centre

• Friday 11 August, 4.30pm to 6pm
• Saturday 12 August, 11.45am to 1.15pm
• Friday 18 August, 4.30pm to 6pm
• Saturday 19 August, 11.45am to 1.15pm
• Friday 25 August, 4.30pm to 6pm
• Saturday 26 August, 11.45am to 1.15pm
• Friday 1 September, 4.30pm to 6pm
• Saturday 2 September, 11.45am to 1.15pm.

How to book

Sessions are £7.70 per person or £26 for a family of 4. 

If you're a Premier Member, these sessions are free.

You'll need to book online before coming.

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Here comes the sun (apparently)

Don't let the Great British holiday weather spoil your summer fun, get yourself down to The Strand Lido, the UKs only riverside salt-water lido, first established in 1896.

Open every day throughout the summer holidays.

Book online

Plus if you're a Premier Member, entry is included in your membership.

#ItsTimeforFun

It's Time for Sightseeing

Did you know that Medway Sport Premier Members are entitled to half-price entry to heritage attractions, Rochester Castle, Upnor Castle and Eastgate House?

If you are a Premier Member and would like to take advantage of this offer, please apply for your 'Heritage attraction card' at Medway Park, Hoo or Strood Sports Centre reception.

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#VisitMedway