SPORTSPASS
Information for Applicants
Eligibility for a SPORTSPASS
The scheme is open to sports persons and coacherswho fulfil the criteria below:
The applicant must be a resident of Aberdeenshire.
The card will be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue.
For half price access you need to be a member of the Scottish training squad at full or age group level. For a Free Pass you must be selected regularly from the Scottish squad to take part in International competition. Proof of squad selection or international call up must be provided by your National Governing Body. For some sports we recognise the set up can be different and will look at each case.
Spotspass Free - Internationals =Sports Council grant of £200 < £300, and 50% discount for national squad select =Sports Council grant £100 < £199. Specialist facility hire rate of 50% discount to be discussed for public time.
If you move outside Aberdeenshire the card will no longer be valid and must be returned. If your new address is still within Aberdeenshire you should send your card to the SportsPassoffice whereupon a new card will be issued.
Should your squad status change then you must inform theSportspass office. If your squad status changes because of short term injury for example then continued use of your SPORTSPASS will be at Aberdeenshire Council's discretion in consultation with your National Governing Body.
Applicants must agree to take part wherever possible in appropriate publicity and promotional events on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council or Aberdeenshire Sports Council.
Conditions of Use
1. The coaches' Spotspass is only for use by the coach when accompanying an athlete SPORTSPASS holder for the purposes of supervising their training.
- The athletes' Spotspassis only for training; either sports specific or fitness related.
3. The Spotspass is valid at any Aberdeenshire Council facility and at some Trust facilities where special arrangements have been made. A list of centres is available. If the facility in which you wish to train is not on this list please contact the SPORTSPASS office and arrangements may be made.
- Your Spotspass must be presented every time you use a facility. At some facilities, you may be asked to sign in. This is to help us monitor the scheme.
- All applicants are bound to abide by the rules and regulations in force at the facility.
- The officer in charge of the facility reserves the right to refuse admission for any reason.
- Advance booking of facilities is at the discretion of the officer in charge.
- Please note: No children under 16 are allowed to use fitness suites/weights rooms in Aberdeenshire Council facilities unless as a Spotspass holder under the supervision of their coach.
- Your photo must always be clearly displayed on the Spotspass card.
SPORTSPASS office contact:
Christine Edward - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday am 01261 813383
Tracie-Ann Lovie - Wednesday pm Thursday and Friday 01261 813383
Aberdeenshire Sports Council
1 Church Street
Macduff AB44 1UR
Email-sports.council@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Forms available on www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/sportscouncil
