Digital Signage for Leisure Centres and Sports Facilities

Digital Signage in Leisure Centres

A leisure centre is a complex, multi-use facility serving a wide range of customers: families with children, competitive swimmers, casual gym users, fitness class enthusiasts, and community groups. Digital signage manages the information needs of this diverse audience across multiple activity spaces.

Activity and Class Timetables

The class timetable is the most important piece of information for leisure centre members. A screen showing the current and upcoming timetable is immediately useful:

Today’s classes across all spaces (pool, fitness studio, sports hall, dance studio)
Class name, instructor, time, and spaces remaining
Tomorrow’s timetable for forward planning
Weekly timetable overview for new customers

Integration: The Alliance integrates with leisure management systems including Legend, Gladstone, Xn Leisure, and Mindbody to pull live class data automatically. When a class is fully booked, the screen shows “Full” automatically.

Reception and Entrance Screens

Reception screens are the first point of contact for customers:

Welcome message and today’s featured activities
Membership pricing and joining information
Current promotions (family membership this month, joining fee waived)
Today’s key events (swimming gala this afternoon, facility closure for maintenance)
Opening hours (bank holidays, Christmas period)

Poolside Safety Notices

Poolside displays have specific safety requirements:

Pool rules clearly displayed (no running, diving restrictions, depth indicators)
Current pool lane allocations (lane 1: slow, lane 2: medium, lane 3: fast)
Upcoming lane session changes
Water quality and temperature (linked to pool management system)
Lifeguard watch rotation reminders

Display placement: Poolside screens must be positioned where they don’t create a safety hazard. Sealed, waterproof enclosures are required in wet environments.

Gym Floor Screens

Multiple screens throughout the gym floor serve different purposes:

Zone entry screens:

Current gym floor capacity (how many people are currently on the floor)
Peak time warnings and suggested off-peak times
Equipment availability in each zone

Equipment area screens:

Exercise guides for nearby equipment (technique reminders, common mistakes)
Workout programmes appropriate for the zone (cardio, strength, stretching)
Safety reminders (spotter guidance for free weights, warm-up reminders)

Motivational content:

Inspirational quotes and achievement stories
Member spotlights and transformation stories (with permission)
Current challenge leaderboards (steps this month, classes attended this week)

Membership and Upsell Promotions

Existing members who are already using the facility are prime candidates for upgrades and additional purchases:

Personal training package promotions
Class pass upgrades (“Upgrade to All Classes for just £X more per month”)
Swimwear and equipment in the facility shop
Café and nutrition bar promotions
Referral programme (“Bring a friend — both get one month free”)

Timing: Schedule membership upgrade content during peak hours when motivated members are present. During quieter periods, focus on recruitment and new customer information.

Sports Hall and Court Availability

For facilities with multi-use sports halls and courts:

Current court bookings (Court 1 booked until 4pm)
Available court slots today
Racket sport booking information (badminton, squash, tennis)
Group hire options for teams and clubs

Café and Vending Area

Leisure centre cafés serve hungry customers post-workout:

Current hot food menu
Protein and nutrition bar offerings
Today’s specials and promotions
Healthy eating messaging (“Refuel right — choose the protein option”)

Staff Communication

Staff-only screens in changing rooms and back-of-house areas:

Today’s staff rota and special responsibilities
Facility maintenance reminders (pool chemical check times, equipment servicing)
Safeguarding reminders and updates
Health and safety notices
Team recognition and announcements

Community and Events

Leisure centres serve as community facilities. Screens communicate the broader community role:

Upcoming community events (charity swims, sports days, holiday camps)
Local sports club announcements
School partnership programme information
Disability sports sessions and adaptive activities
Junior sports academy information and sign-up

Emergency and Safety Alerts

The Alliance’s emergency override pushes instant messages to all screens:

Pool emergency alerts (clear the water immediately)
Fire evacuation instructions
First aid emergency (request assistance at poolside)
Facility lockdown or evacuation

The emergency override system is accessible from a mobile device by designated staff.