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July 5, 2022

What’s On – July

We have a calendar packed with activities and events this Summer. Find out more about what we have planned for you in July! Not all events are open to the public, but we will share regular updates on them when we can.

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY|
SPORTS SCHOLARS

A huge congratulations to all of the athletes selected to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games this year! We are especially excited for two of our Sports Scholars headed to Birmingham with team Scotland.
Lisa Aitken will be representing Scotland in Squash
Alex Short will be representing Scotland in Judo

Commonwealth Games will commence on 28th July 2022 and close on 8th August. You can check for TV coverage on BBC and more information on competition schedules here.

We will be catching up with both of them this week to find out more about their journey to Birmingham 2022. Check back in later this month for more on Commonwealth Games and updates for the Heriot-Watt Sports Scholar program!

ORIAM KIDS|
SUMMER CAMPS & NEW TERM

Oriam Kids classes are finished for the summer holidays but don’t panic we still have plenty of fun activities to keep the kids busy whilst school is out.

This summer we are offering 3 weeks of sport summer camps to keep the kids busy during the holidays, alongside plenty of inflatable fun sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays.

If you’re already planning for the new school year, our next term of classes are now open for booking too!
For more details visit our Children’s Sport Page

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES|
CALLING ALL LES MILLS INSTRUCTORS!

Our Health & Fitness team are now recruiting for new Group Exercise Class instructors. We are especially looking for Les Mills Instructors for our new class timetable coming soon!
All of our freelance instructors can also enjoy access to our fitness suite out-with class times.

Got a passion for fitness and a love for group exercise?

Why not use it to change lives? We’re looking for our next group of inspirational LES MILLS instructors to rock our group fitness classes!

Training with us means…

Teaching classes that are scientifically proven to deliver results.
Changing people’s lives through fitness Building skills and confidence.
Be part of a global community of instructors.

Up for it? Training starts soon, don’t miss out

OTHER EVENTS

July and August are shaping to be busy months for all types of events at Oriam. Not all events are open to the public, but we will share regular updates when we can. If you are interested in booking your own event with us at Oriam, please complete our Online Enquiry form to start the process!

July 29, 2021

Members Newsletter – August

Design is Everything

Summer at Oriam is in full-swing. It has been fantastic to see so many visitors enjoying our facilities in the brilliant sunshine.
Read on for a full update and news for July.

|NEWS

Our summer of sport is now in full-swing and we have so much to look forward to in the next few months.

On the 19th July Scotland moved to Level 0 and at Oriam that means we are glad to welcome back even more activities and facilities! You can find out more about what Level 0 looks like for Oriam here.

To keep up to date with the latest facility information you can follow our social media channels @oriamscotland or check out our FAQ page under the ‘About Us’ tab.

|LEVEL 0 AT ORIAM

|OPENING HOURS

From 31st July we returned to our standard weekend opening hours. That’s a whole 6 extra hours to enjoy your favourite Oriam Activities.

Current Open Hours:
Mon – Fri: 06:30 – 22:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 08:00 – 22:00

Oriam will be closing early at 20:30 on 16th August for Staff Training.

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

We are glad to re-open our shower area to members! Capacities are limited to 2 people in the shower area and 4 people in total per changing room.

Indoor Contact Sport is now permitted for all ages so we are glad to welcome back our Squash & Basketball players. You can now play contact sport with your friends and teammates!

| OUR ORIAM: YOUR SUCCESS

Travel restrictions have impacted all of our summer plans and many of us have opted for a ‘staycation’, discovering parts of the UK we’ve never been before. Performance Sports Teams have faced similar issues and looked closer to home for pre-season training. This summer we hosted a number of visiting teams from all over the UK. It has been a great opportunity to showcase our super facilities and our team have really stepped up to deliver.

We look forward to welcoming more teams in the future. If your team are looking for a change of scene for training sessions, you can enquire now.

|YOUR POTENTIAL

GYM CHALLENGES
Last month’s Euros 2020 challenges kicked-off our gym challenge series. Well done to everyone who gave it a shot, our leaderboard was packed but 2 members rose to the top. Congratulations to Lloyd and Kelly!

TOKYO 2020 CHALLENGE
Our August challenge is now live, inspired by the Tokyo 2020 track events.
Set your time, beat your Personal Best and climb the leaderboard! This month, best times for men & women will win a prize and we have a prize draw for all participants! Talk to one of our fitness team to record your time.

|YOUR WATT FAMILY

The 10th August is results day for SQA, A-level and GCSE exams! Well done to all students who have persevered through the past year. No matter the results you should be proud of what you have achieved in the face of adversity.

Results day is also the day when many students will find out where they will be going to study in September.

We will be working with the Heriot Watt Sports Union to welcome all students to our ‘Watt Family’ this year. Stay active, discover new sports and make friends-for-life in club sessions and socials. Watch this space for an exciting range of events, taster sessions and membership options.

OUR ORIAM| YOUR FUN

| ORIAM SUMMER CAMPS
This summer we are running our first ever Oriam Summer Camps. Two Olympics Sports Camp for Primary School and a new Sport Conditioning Camp for 12 – 16yrs. Our coaches Lorraine & Michael have delivered fun-filled active camps and we look forward to running more kids camps in the future.

|Oriam Kids
There’s only a couple of weeks left of Scottish summer holidays. If you’re starting to think about back to school prep, don’t forget the after-school activities!
Our Oriam Kids & Partners classes are now open to book for Autumn term.
Call 0131 451 8400 to book Oriam Kids Classes now. Partner classes are booked separately, contact details are here.

July 20, 2021

Oriam Facility Update – July 2021

What’s changed at Oriam following Scotland moving to Level 0?

From the 19th July 2021, Scotland moves to an adapted ‘Level 0’ with many restrictions easing. The covid-19 pandemic is not over and we still need to remain cautious however, we are glad to say that Level 0 does open more availability for sports and activities here at Oriam.

We have outlined what Level 0 looks like at Oriam and our next steps for the future. We are following the Scottish Government and Sports Scotland Guidance for all activities. You can also check our FAQ page for more details before visiting Oriam.

Team Sports & Events
Contact sports can now resume indoors for all age groups. Training sessions and matches/competitions should follow the guidance of their sport governing body (i.e Sport Scotland, SFA, SRU, Scottish Squash). Oriam asks all visitors to wear a mask and observe social distancing in off-court/pitch spaces and clean equipment before and after sessions.

For matches and events, hall/pitch capacities will need to be observed including all players, coaches and officials. Spectators may be permitted to some events but will be assessed on a case by case basis and all precautions will need to be in place before event is approved.

Member’s Casual Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Squash & Table Tennis
From 19th July indoor contact sport is permitted for mixed households and all age groups, including adults. All activities must still be booked in advance and all participants must check-in at reception before play starts. We ask all visitors to observe social distancing and wear a mask when off-court or in corridor/reception spaces.
Please clean hands and equipment before and after use.

Member’s Fitness Suite
The Fitness booking schedule will remain in place for now to ensure we manage session capacities and regular cleaning. We have re-introduced more fitness equipment into the gym with 1 meter distancing in place. Please remember to clean all equipment before and after each use. Members do not need to wear a mask during your workout however please wear a mask outside of the gym, in corridor/reception spaces.

Member’s Group Exercise Classes
The Group Exercise classes will increase capacity from 15 to 30 spaces (depending on class type). Booking is essential and class capacities are set to ensure member safety and comfort. Equipment is available for classes however please clean your hands and equipment before and after use. You can find our current class schedule here.

Changing Rooms & Showers
For Members, Changing Rooms 3 & 4 (opposite the Fitness suite) are currently open for locker access and changing facilities. Maximum capacity for the changing rooms is 4 people. We plan to re-open the Shower Areas from 31st July. Maximum capacity for shower area is 2 people.

Oriam Bistro
Our Bistro upstairs will remain closed to the public for now. Our Bistro team will continue to offer a take-away service from the Tuk-tuk at Reception with freshly made refreshments, snacks and meals to enjoy. Some seating is available upstairs on the bridge outside of the Bistro or outdoors. Informal gatherings are currently set at a maximum of 10 people from 4 households indoors or 15 from 15 households outdoors.

Plans for the Future
The next announcement from the Scottish Government is due on 3rd August 2021 and expected to outline a move to ‘beyond Level 0’ from the 9th August 2021. Our next steps for Oriam will include shower access and a relaxation of the fitness booking schedule. We will always keep the safety and comfort of our customers & staff at the forefront of our decision making.

Opening Hours
Our weekend opening hours will return to normal from 31st July.

From 31st July our opening hours will be:
Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 10pm
Saturday: 8am – 8pm
Sunday: 8am – 10pm

On 17th August we will be closing early at 8pm for staff training.

July 7, 2021