We are delighted that The Pickaquoy Centre is due to host 5 out of the 12 sports throughout the duration of the 2025 International Island Games competition including, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Squash and Swimming. In addition to the sporting arenas and ancillary rooms that each sports event will require, we will also host the Games Operation Centre, several external kiosks/food stalls and an entertainments marquee which will be used throughout the week by local business’ and then host the closing ceremony at the end of the week.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, which promises to bring great excitement and a sense of community to Orkney. Orkney Island Games Organising Committee have booked our entire facility in preparation and for the delivery of the Games and as such The Pickaquoy Centre will undergo a staggered closure for public usage starting from Monday 7th July.
Our Main Arena, Athletics Track and Infield/Outfield pitches, will be closed from Monday 7th of July.
Thereafter, on Wednesday 9th July, the remainder of the facility will close for public use, including our Pools, Gym, S&C Gym, Group X Studios, Squash Courts, Soft Play Area, Bouldering Cave and The Phoenix Cinema.
The Picky Café will remain open for the duration of the Games and will have extended opening hours throughout.
Normal operations will resume on Sunday, 20th July.
Whilst we understand the impact this short disruption will have for our customers, we hope that the opportunity for Orkney to host an International Event of this magnitude will see a pragmatic approach taken by the majority.
Our Customers/ActiveLife members can still utilise the Stromness Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre as part of their membership during this limited period, please click their page Stromness Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre to view timetables.
All events for the Orkney Island Games will be free for public spectators to attend.