Gym notice boards members read between sets
Members see the walls every visit. A timetable they can trust, a short list of house rules and a board that celebrates their progress do more than another poster of a sprinter.
Gym notice boards and signs
A gym or studio needs a class timetable on A3 by the entrance, an A4 house rules sign by the equipment (wipe down, re-rack weights, share at busy times), a leaderboard members can update, staffed hours on the door, and bold lettering for one feature wall. Laminate anything near equipment and fix signs with screws or strong strips.
Last reviewed 3 October 2026
What a gym usually needs
- 1
A class timetable
Days across the top, times down the side, with the class, the instructor and the room. Update it the day a class changes; members stop trusting a timetable that is wrong once.
- 2
House rules
Wipe down after use, re-rack your weights, share equipment at busy times, no phones on the gym floor. Four or five short lines get followed; a page of rules does not.
- 3
A challenge or leaderboard board
This month's rowing challenge, a 100-day attendance streak, new members this week. Members write their own entries, which builds a sense of a club rather than a facility.
- 4
Staffed hours and contacts
When staff are on site, how to get help out of hours and where the first aid kit and defibrillator are, if you have one. Put it by the door and the reception desk.
- 5
Wall lettering
One word or the gym's name in large letters on the feature wall, where members take photos. It is free advertising on every post.
- 6
Events and offers
Open days, bring a friend weeks, charity challenges and new classes on an event sign by the entrance, dated and taken down when finished.
Sizes for a gym
| Piece | Size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Class timetable | A3 (29.7 × 42 cm) | A week of classes at a readable size |
| House rules | A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) | Readable from a bench or a rack |
| Leaderboard | A2 or A3 laminated | Room for names and scores in dry-wipe pen |
| Staffed hours sign | A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) | Fits a door panel at eye height |
| Wall lettering | One letter per A3 sheet | Fills a feature wall and reads in photos |
| Event sign | A4 or A3 | A3 by the entrance, A4 in the changing rooms |
Free printables for a gym
Headers for the members' notice board, signs for events and challenges, and an opening hours sign for the door.
Notice board headers
Print a big lettered title banner and matching section headers for a notice board: letters 10, 15 or 20 cm tall on A4. Free PDF for halls and offices.
OpenEvent sign maker
Make a big printable sign for a wedding, party or event: your words as large as they fit, an optional arrow, on A4, A3 or as a folded table tent.
OpenOpening hours sign
A printable opening hours sign for a shop door: your shop name, a clear table of days and times and a note line. Edit the hours, free A4 PDF.
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Questions people ask
What should go on a gym notice board?
The class timetable, house rules, staffed hours, upcoming events and a members' challenge or leaderboard. Keep them in separate sections with headers and remove anything out of date.
What are common gym house rules?
Wipe down equipment after use, return weights to the rack, share machines at busy times, wear suitable footwear, and follow staff instructions. Keep the list short and phrase it politely.
Can I print my own safety signs for gym equipment?
General reminders are fine, but use the manufacturer's instructions for how to use each machine safely. For fire exits and first aid, use standard safety signs rather than designed ones.
How do I get members to use a leaderboard?
Make it easy and visible: a laminated board near reception, a pen on a string, a simple monthly challenge and a small reward. Staff adding the first few entries helps.