Hove Fitness and Squash is our local community gym and squash centre

It’s more than just a gym. It’s our space. It’s our mental health. It’s our physical health. It’s our friendships. It’s our shared histories. It’s our community.

It welcomes everyone … young and old.

Members love the club because of the culture : friendly and supportive with a professional approach to fitness. This space has been instrumental in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes everyone.

Our plea isn't just about saving a gym; it's about preserving a piece of our community that contributes significantly to the overall health and wellbeing of its members.

It’s closing because the landlords (Entain) are unwilling to remove the RAAC and repair the building. So it will just become an empty unused building.

Entain owns brands such as bwin, Coral, Ladbrokes, PartyPoker and Sportingbet. In 2022 it generated revenue of £4.296 billion.

Our club offers a lot to children in the area (via the Squash Stars programme), working with local schools to introduce more children to squash and affordable flexible court access. It’s not just a private club or just about adults. Every child who our club reaches out to is another child who will be more comfortable going to a gym or booking a court for a game with a friend in the future. And there have been a lot of cutbacks in recent years that have hit children and young people hard.

The closure of our gym would be a real loss for many who rely on it as part of their daily routine.

Please help us keep this valuable resource for our community. 

Sign this petition today to show your support for keeping Hove Fitness and Squash open !!!