Residents will have to book in advance for all sporting activities when leisure centres reopen.

Though unable to confirm reopening dates, KA Leisure confirmed centres will operate with amended opening hours, physical distancing measures and one-way systems.

Leisure bosses are also working on screens at reception, a reduction in capacity for some activities, and request customers book in advance for all activities. 

A KA Leisure spokesperson said: "Following the announcement from the First Minister yesterday, it is encouraging to see that there have been significant changes announced as part of the Scottish Government’s route map as we move through and out of the current lockdown arrangements.
We also welcome the Scottish Government’s decision to allow children under the age of 18 to return to participation in outdoor sports activities as part of this current phase.

"We are awaiting updated guidance from the relevant Sports Governing Bodies to allow us to assess what these changes mean for North Ayrshire and to allow us to confirm our plan of action. We will provide further information as soon as possible.

"We are continuing to work hard behind the scenes to revise how we operate our venues to ensure that we are ready to resume indoor activities once Scottish Government confirmation is announced.

"Whilst we will all be disappointed that so far a more detailed timeframe was not provided, the risk of infection and spread of COVID-19 remains and the health and wellbeing of our staff and customers is our main priority.

"Although we are unable to confirm dates at this stage we are planning to operate a bit differently when we do re-open, this will include the introduction of; amended opening hours, physical distancing measures, one-way systems, screens at reception, a reduction in capacity for some activities, and, the need to book in advance for all activities, as well as the installation of hand sanitising stations.

"We want to thank everyone for their continued patience and support."