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read moreYMCA Goldfields’ transition from a recreation centre to a community hub is almost complete, with the facility’s relocated gym receiving glowing feedback from members.
The YMCA moved its gym from upstairs to the relatively unused squash courts downstairs, allowing the centre to introduce remote 24-hour access for gym members in coming weeks.
As reported by the Kalgoorlie Miner, a soft opening was introduced about three weeks ago for existing members, with Centre Manager Danny Ireland stating feedback had been “overwhelmingly positive”.
Ireland advised “those we have heard from are happy with the layout and the fact we have kept the integrity of the original squash courts by keeping the walls up and providing three different activity sections.
“Everyone has really commented on the privacy that layout provides, particularly our women who commented they feel safe and less intimidated.
“The men are able to lift their weights in a separate section to where they do their cardio.”
Explaining that the change to a community hub allowed the centre to “dramatically” drop its gym membership fees to what he says is now the cheapest in the city in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia.
City, Ireland added “we have no lock-in contracts, no joining fees, no suspension fees, and you can pay to attend casually as well.”
The Centre has also now reached full capacity with room hire and rented office space, with Ireland concluding “we recognised we have such a huge space here at the Y and looked at how we could utilise that space for the benefit of the community.
“We have been able to offer that space out at an affordable price for like-minded community organisations focused on up-skilling the community and supporting our youth.”
25th September 2018 - Morley Sport and Recreation Centre becomes Western Australia’s first business to become Fitness Australia Quality Accredited
27th July 2018 - YMCA Victoria moves to 24/7 gym operations
21st May 2018 - City of Kalamunda converts community gym to 24/7 operations
8th April 2018 - IBISWorld shows that 24/7 budget gyms have transformed Australian fitness
20th September 2017 - Goldfields Oasis’ exercise program for Kalgoorlie miners wins Fitness Australia Award
6th January 2017 - YMCA WA launches Swim for Life program in three regional centres
5th January 2017 - YMCA pilots free gym access for young people through January
7th April 2016 - YMCA WA awarded contract extension to manage Port Hedland Leisure facilities
16th July 2014 - 24/7 gyms to drive fitness industry revenues down
20th June 2014 - Space themed Goldfields KidsFest set to blast off in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
10th November 2013 - Geothermal energy to power Kalgoorlie’s Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre
3rd August 2012 - Rise of 24/7 gyms heightens security requirements
5th January 2012 - YMCA urges Australians to put health and family first
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