As part of our ongoing commitment to provide a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for all members, we are sharing some updates to our Junior Member access rules and Terms & Conditions.
Some of these policies are being introduced, while others are already in place and are included as a helpful reminder.
These changes are designed to ensure that our clubs remain safe, supervised appropriately and enjoyable for juniors, adults and families.
From April 1st 2026, the following policies will be implemented:
Junior Members under the age of 15 years must vacate club facilities no later than 8.30p.m. and exit the premises by 9:00p.m.
The last Junior check-in times will be:
6:00p.m. (Mon – Fri)
8:00p.m. (Sat – Sun)
Junior swipe cards will automatically be blocked after these times. Private Tuition access will require check-in at reception.
All applicants are expected to read and adhere with the West Wood Club Gym Etiquette Rules & Code of Conduct
Junior Member may enjoy the following facilities:
Racquet Sports
Swimming Pools
Climbing Wall (Clontarf)
FitZone
Gym Floor (subject to club specific policies)
Teen/Family time-tabled classes.
Junior Members under the age of 13 must use designated family changing rooms.
In Leopardstown, first-floor changing rooms are strictly adult only. Junior members aged 13 – 17 years may use the ground floor changing rooms.
In Clontarf, the Teen Gym is designated for use by Junior Members aged 10 – 14 years (inclusive). Junior Members within this category are not permitted to use the main gym. 10 – 12 year olds must be accompanied in the Teen Gym area by a parent or legal guardians who is also a member. Junior Members who are 13 – 14 years old may use the Teen Gym unaccompanied.
In Leopardstown/Westmanstown, Junior Members who are aged between 10 – 12 years (inclusive) are permitted to use the cardio area only. Access to any other training area is strictly prohibited. Junior Members within this category must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is an active member of the club at all times. The parent or legal guardian may not leave the Junior Member unattended or train in a separate area.
In Leopardstown/Westmanstown, Junior Members who are aged between 13 – 14 years (inclusive) may access the full gym floor. Junior Members within this category must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is an active member of the club at all times. The parent or legal guardian may not leave the Junior Member unattended or train in a separate area.
Junior Members are required to complete an induction appointment with a qualified trainer.
Junior members must vacate the gym floor no later than:
6:30p.m. (Mon – Fri)
8:30p.m. (Sat – Sun)
Junior Members under 8 years old must be accompanied and directly supervised in the swimming pool by a parent/legal guardian who is also a member. Junior members who are 8 – 12 years old must have a parent/guardian on pool deck whilst they are in the pool area.
No Junior Member is permitted access to the Spa Area. The Spa Area is strictly 18 years and over.
We fully appreciate some of these updates may require a little adjustment, but they are being introduced to support the wellbeing, safety and enjoyment of all member – especially our younger ones.
We truly appreciate your on-going support and cooperation, whilst you continue to enjoy the West Wood Club experience.
If you have any questions or would like help arranging an induction for your junior, please do not hesitate to contact your club.
