Gymnasium

The gymnasium is situated in north hangar. The facility is manned by the Physical Education Flight who are able to give you advice on all sporting and adventurous training matters, and will gladly put you in touch with the officer in charge of any of the sports in which the unit competes.

The gymnasium consists of a 200m indoor track, four badminton courts, a netball court, indoor tennis court, basketball and a five-a-side soccer court. Adjoining the main sports hall you have the fitness suite which consists of a free weights room, a fixed station weights room and an aerobic room which is the envy of many a service unit.

Circuit training classes run on Mon/Wed/Fri from 1230 - 1330hrs.

Spinning classes are held at the same time on Tuesday. All sessions are free.

All the facilities are available 24 hours a day and manned by an informed and helpful staff during normal working hours. You must have a Health and Safety brief before using any of the facilities. The Induction brief is held on Thursdays at 1200 hrs.

Other facilities on unit include 2 squash courts, an astroturf pitch and an outdoor basketball court. All of these facilities can be booked through the PEd staff. The sports store is able to support a complete range of activities. Equipment is available on a 24-hour loan for most sports.

Sport is important on Digby with a monthly competition for the CO’s Cup being keenly contested. The station enters teams for as many Inter station competitions as possible.

The PEd Flight look forward to seeing you and are willing to help anyone, so come and take a look.

Medical centre

Health care for Digby personnel is provided by the Regional Medical Centre Cranwell.

Tel: 01400 267375