Active Kingston
Free Access to National Sports People Scheme (FANS)
About the FANS scheme
The Free Access for National Sports People scheme (FANS) provides national level sportspeople with free access to participating gyms in Kingston. Members are invited from any sporting discipline recognised by Sport England.
FANS aims to assist elite athletes in achieving their full potential by reducing the financial burden of training costs.
FANS is administered by Active Kingston.
Eligibility
FANS assists all of Kingston’s elite sports people competing at a national level. To be eligible for the scheme you must demonstrate that you are:
- a current national sportsperson (representing your country in your chosen sport)
- a Kingston resident for the majority of the year
- aged 14 years or above
Supporting evidence from your governing body will be required when applying.
How to apply
If you are interested in becoming a FANS member, please download and complete the application form and return it to:
FANS scheme
Active Kingston
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1EU
Please enclose two passport sized photographs and recent supporting evidence from your governing body to confirm your current involvement in sport at a national level.
Locations
There are discounts of 50 per cent available to FANS members at Kingston University's Fitness Centre. For more information see their website.
You can use your FANS membership card for free access to the gym at the following centres:
Chessington Sports Centre
Garrison Lane
Chessington
KT9 2JS
Tel: 020 8974 2277
Kingsmeadow Fitness and Athletics Centre
422A Kingston Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 3PB
Tel: 020 8547 2198
The Arena
Kingston College
Kingston Hall Road
Kingston
KT1 2AQ
Tel: 020 8268 2790
The Malden Centre
Blagdon Road
New Malden
KT3 4TA
Tel: 020 8336 7770
Tolworth Recreation Centre
Fullers Way North
Tolworth
KT6 7LQ
Tel: 020 8391 7910
YMCA Hawker Centre
Lower Ham Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 5BH
Tel: 020 8296 9747
YMCA Surbiton
49 Victoria Road
Surbiton
KT6 4NG
Tel: 020 8339 7083