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IRVINE COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB RECEIVES FREE CONNECTIVITY FROM VODAFONE TO HELP TACKLE DIGITAL EXCLUSION IN NORTH AYRSHIRE

Irvine Community Sports Club today announced it will be using free connectivity, via Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative, to tackle digital exclusion in North Ayrshire. Irvine Community Sports Club will use the connectivity to: provide digital connectivity to 5,000 local residents within North Ayrshire, 1,500 sim cards will be provided for use by the those suffering from physical, mental and addiction abuse issues. In this time of uncertainty, with the cost-of-living crisis meaning that there is already 6 million people who can no longer afford telephone or online connectivity we have chosen to make this a priority, we are providing 3,500 sim cards for use by anyone experiencing hardship. The connectivity is set to benefit 5,0000 in North Ayrshire.

Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative is open to any registered charity that would benefit from free connectivity, either to improve its digital capability, extend its services or help the individuals and families it supports get online. Registered charities across North Ayrshire can apply for the free connectivity, in the form of SIM cards with 20GB data a month, plus free calls and texts, for six months [here].

Charity quote: Glen Russell, Manager at Irvine Community Sports Club said “Whilst we’ve faced challenges during the pandemic, we’ve also realised the huge benefits that digital technology and connectivity can bring, enabling us to reach more people and provide them with much-needed support. The free connectivity via Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative has helped us continue this work through our TimeToTalk training and wellbeing support and assistance. With the cost of living gripping our nation, we know that people require more help than ever before, and as a club at the heart of our community, we will help our community by using this latest donation of cards by Vodafone to help reach those who are most at need at this time. Digital Connectivity is a lifeline towards support, employment, family and friends and we believe that at this time of uncertainty that this is one of the most important rights of our population. We will continue to work with our partners to help increase the opportunities available to create a stronger, more resilient community.

Emma Reynolds, Head of Communications, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at Vodafone UK said:

“We are committed to tackling digital exclusion. We hope that by providing free connectivity to Irvine Community Sports Club and the other amazing charities across the UK who have such an enormous impact on their local communities, we can help create a more inclusive digital society. We urge any organisation who thinks they can benefit to apply online and look forward to hearing how this connectivity has helped.”

Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative is part of its commitment to tackle digital exclusion and connect one million people by the end of 2022.

Joe Wallace

The club is saddened to lean of the death of Joe Wallace at the age of 95 years. Joe was Bar Steward of the club for a number of years in the 1980's at a time when the bar was open 7 days per week. He was held in high regard by staff and members for the efficient and friendly approach he brought to the management of the club's bars.

Updated Class Schedule

We are pleased to announce we now have the following classes running at Irvine Community Sports Club.

Monday - Pilates with Theresa 12:30 - 13:30

Tuesday - Janice Marshall Stage School - Boogie Babies 10:00 - 10:45

- Nursery Class 11:00 - 11:45

Thursday - Pilates with Theresa 19:00 - 20:00

- Dru Yoga 19:30 - 20:30

We are Open again.

Irvine Community Sports Club is pleased to announce that due to new Government Announcements that the Gym facilities will be able to reopen on the Monday 26th of April 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions will be in place within the facility and gym.

All memberships must be through our online membership system, with contactless payments and bookings completed.

A new one-way system into the club is now in place with the main front door being the only access point into the building and the gym door remaining as an entry only point to the gym. A one-ways system is in place within the gym, and all users must adhere to this. With the back door now being the exit point for the gym. This is detailed on the map provided.
There will be no access to changing facilities/showers and toilets are only available at the front of the club.
Members should arrive in their workout gear and bring their own water with them.
Members will be able to book a 1-hour block session using the online membership system, after each session the gym will close for 30 mins to allow for thorough sanitization process before next session.
Members must arrive in time for session, and if late arrival, session will still end at designated end time.
Members will be allowed within the gym prompt at their session start time and must be ready to leave at the session end time.
The gym for the time being will not be a 24-hour facility, but to allow for safe usage we are starting with a 5:30am as the first session and 8:30pm as the starting time for our last session Monday to Friday. And 8:30am first session and 8:30pm as last session on Saturdays and Sundays.
Upon arrival at club you will be greeted by a member of staff who will randomly check temperatures, and open doors to allow all session users to enter the gym, members should not arrive more than 5 minutes before session. At the end of session’s a staff member will enter the gym, open the exit door for session attendees to leave, this must be done prompt at end of session.
Toilets within gym will remain closed as situated within changing rooms, any bathroom breaks should be completed before session begins at front toilets.
Thorough cleaning/sanitization will be completed between sessions.
All memberships should be purchased via our online shop: https://irvinesportsclub.virtuagym.com/webshop
Only members who have booked will be allowed within the gym.
Face masks are compulsory within all entrance ways, for anyone over the age of 12, face masks are not compulsory within the gym. But should be worn until in the gym.
All machines should be sanitized before and after each usage within the gym by all members, and hand sanitizer is provided at all exits and entrances and through-out the gym.