Overview
The Club Doncaster Foundation Gym, based within the Eco-Power Stadium, is a key community facility supporting health, wellbeing, and inclusive fitness programmes across Doncaster. Operating within a dynamic stadium environment, the Foundation required a reliable, secure, and easy-to-manage access control solution to support both staff and users.
To meet this requirement, a cloud-based system powered by ACT365 was deployed, managing access across two key entry doors into the gym space.
The Challenge
With a wide range of users accessing the facility, from programme participants to staff and external partners, maintaining controlled and secure access was essential. The Foundation needed to ensure that only authorised individuals could enter, while still providing a smooth and welcoming experience.
The existing approach required improvement to reduce manual oversight, enhance security, and align the gym with a more modern, digitally managed environment.
The Solution
The Solution
The implementation of ACT365 access control across two doors provides a streamlined and effective solution tailored to the scale of the facility.
ACT365 delivers a centralised, cloud-based platform that allows authorised personnel to manage user permissions, monitor access activity, and maintain full visibility of entry events in real time. The system ensures that access to the gym is controlled, consistent, and secure, without introducing unnecessary complexity.
This approach enables the Foundation to maintain a professional standard of access control while ensuring the solution remains efficient and easy to operate.
Implementation
The system was installed with minimal disruption to daily activity within the stadium and gym environment. Configuration was aligned to the Foundation’s operational requirements, ensuring a smooth transition to the new platform.
Thanks to the intuitive nature of ACT365, staff were able to adopt the system quickly, benefiting from a clear interface and straightforward access management tools.
Results
The introduction of ACT365 has enhanced both security and operational efficiency within the gym. Access to the facility is now fully controlled and auditable, providing reassurance that the environment remains safe and appropriately managed.
The move away from manual processes has reduced administrative workload, allowing staff to focus on delivering valuable community programmes and supporting users. At the same time, gym users benefit from a consistent and professional entry experience that aligns with modern expectations.
