Membership and Prices
Interested in getting active? Enjoy exercise? Why not take up one of the membership packages for Lancaster and Carlisle campuses? Full details shown below.
Membership prices
Students (University of Cumbria only)
Sports card
| Valid from | Annual fee | Duration of membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2020 | £125 | Expires 31 August 2021 |
| 2 January 2021 | £85 | Expires 31 August 2021 |
| 1 April 2021 | £65 | Expires 31 August 2021 |
International students studying for one term only - £65
Sports Facility Use
| Sports card holder | Non sports card holder | |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness room | Free | - |
| Fitness classes | Free | £3.50 |
| Badminton | Free | £2.30 |
| Futsal | Free | £2.30 |
| Basketball | Free | £2.30 |
| Racquet hire | Free | £1.30 |
Your membership will also include access to all the facilities at the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.
How to join
Complete the application form and return it to reception at the Sports Complex.
Students (Lancaster University)
Annual Fee: £125*
*Does not include access to facilities at Salt Ayre
Sports Facility Use
| Sports card holder | Non sports card holder | |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness room | Free | - |
| Aerobics | £2.00* | £3.50 |
| Yoga | £2.50* | £4.50 |
| Squash | Free | £2.30 |
| Sports Hall Usage | Free | £2.30 |
| Racquet hire | Free | £1.80 |
It is a minimum requirement that a medical screening and induction are completed before access to the fitness room is granted.
How to join
Please pick up an application form at the Sports Complex reception.
Staff
You will pay an annual fee of £165, which can be made in a one off payment for 12 months or monthly direct debit of £15.00.
Sports Facility Use
| Sports card holder | Non sports card holder | |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness room | Free* | - |
| Squash | Free | £2.30 |
| Sports hall | Free | £2.30 |
Your membership will also include access to all the facilities at the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.
How to join
Please pick up an application form at the Sports Complex reception.
Alumni
You can purchase an Alumni Sports card for an annual fee of £140. Please note your membership will not include access to the facilities at the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.
Sports Facility Use
| Sports card holder | Non sports card holder | |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness room | Free | - |
| Aerobics | Free | £3.50 |
| Yoga | Free | £4.50 |
| Squash | Free | £2.30 |
| Sports hall | Free | £2.30 |
| Racket hire | Free | £1.80 |
How to join
Please pick up an application form at the Sports Complex.
Partners of staff and students
You will pay an annual fee of £120, which does not include access to facilities at Salt Ayre.
Sports Facility Use
| Sports card holder | Non-sports card holder | |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness room | Free* | - |
| Aerobics | £2.00 | £3.50 |
| Yoga | £2.50 | £4.50 |
| Squash | Free | £2.30 |
| Sports Hall Usage | Free | £2.30 |
| Racket hire | Free | £1.80 |
It is a minimum requirement that a medical screening and induction are completed before access to the fitness room is permitted. Please contact the Sports Complex to arrange an appointment on 01524 590841.
How to join
Please go to the Sports Complex to pick up an application form.
Members of the public
The public have full access to all of the University of Cumbria’s sports facilities which are available through:
- Booking any facility up to seven days in advance
- Block-booking a particular time slot in a facility at a regular time each week
- Joining as a public member
- Attending an exercise class
To join, please go to the Sports Complex to pick up an application form.
| Membership type | Annual fee | Monthly fee (direct debit)* |
|---|---|---|
| Full | £235 | £22.50 |
| Joint full | £440 | £39 |
| Off-peak | £180 | £16.50 |
| Joint off-peak | £323 | £30 |
| Casual off-peak use | £3.50 per visit** |
* All direct debit memberships are for a minimum period of 12 months.
** Please note there is a one-off payment of £15 for medical screening and induction in the casual membership category. All members are required to complete a full induction before access will be granted.
Activities
| Activity | Member | Casual/non-member | Junior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerobics | £4.00 | £4.50 | - |
| Yoga | £4.50 | £5.00 | - |
| Squash | Free | £3.00 | £2.00 |
| Badminton | Free(off-peak) £2.80 (peak) |
£2.30 (off-peak) £3.30 (peak) |
£1.30 (off-peak) £2.30 (peak) |
| Racquet Hire | Free | £1.80 | £1.30 |
Facility Hire (Price per hour)
| Astro Turf Pitch | Adult | Junior |
| Full | £44.00 | £24.00 |
| Half | £25.00 | £13.00 |
| Sports Hall | Peak | Off-Peak |
| Full | £40.00 | £30.00 |