We support elite and talented athletes with free access to sports facilities in York.
Currently, there are 2 separate schemes provided in York:
- York Sport provide the Free Access for National Sports People (FANS) scheme, which provides access to the University of York facilities
- Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) provide the GLL Sport Foundation programme, which provides access to Energise Leisure Centre, Yearsley Pool, York Leisure Centre and Burnholme Sports Centre
These schemes are intended to complement current training and should be used in conjunction with advice from your coach or team manager.
York Sport FANS membership
York Sport FANS membership is available to applicants who:
- are aged 16 or over
- live within City of York Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council or North Yorkshire Council areas
- compete in a Sport England-recognised sport, or within a recognised national sporting structure
- can provide recent supporting evidence of national-level or equivalent sporting involvement
See a full list of designated Sport England-recognised sports.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate one or more of the following:
- selection for a Great Britain, Home Nation or recognised national squad
- involvement in a recognised national training squad, talent pathway or competition pathway
- a national-level ranking, where rankings exist
- competition at national level or equivalent
- selection to represent their sport at a national or international event
Supporting evidence may include confirmation from a National Governing Body, coach, team manager, club, pathway lead, competition organiser or recognised sporting organisation.
To apply for FANS membership at York Sport facilities, complete the York Sport FANS application form.
York Sport FANS application form
GLL Sport Foundation membership
- The GLL Sport Foundation is the largest independent athlete support programme in the UK and is operated by Charitable Social Enterprise GLL.
- GLL is the UK's largest operator of public leisure, sport, health, cultural and community facilities.
- Within York, they operate Energise Leisure Centre, Yearsley Pool, York Leisure Centre and Burnholme Sports Centre.
- The GLL Sport Foundation invites athletes performing at a regional to international level to apply for support during the application period, which opens on 20 December and closes on 20 February each year.
- Find out more about how to apply and the awards criteria specific to the GLL Sport Foundation programme.
Membership renewal
Membership is renewable on an annual basis, subject to a new application being successful. Please contact your current scheme directly.