You will be able to join us for gym sessions, lane swimming, group exercise classes and badminton. As our valued Active Trafford customer you will be charged at 50% off the normal full-price cost (click here for prices) at Active Trafford Times when you book online. Get ready by downloading our app ready for you to make pre-bookings here.
We have developed an ‘FAQS’ guide. We ask you to take the time to carefully read our FAQs.
Am I eligible?
Active Trafford is our concessionary scheme and ensures that everyone in our community has the opportunity to access sport and physical activity. Active Trafford Card Holders are supported financially, by providing discounted rates for pay and play.
You are eligible if you fall into any of the groups below?
- Active Trafford Benefits – Proof of receiving Universal Credit – renewed every 3 months (£5 fee for 3 months).
- Active Trafford 65 years & over – Proof of your date of birth (Passport, Birth Certificate, Driver’s Licence) renewed every 3 years. *membership options are available online here. (£20 fee for 3 years).
- Active Trafford Disabled – Proof of receiving Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Allowance, or Universal Credit, renewed every 3 years. (£20 fee for 3 years).
- Active Trafford Student – Proof of Students Status – see below, renewed every 3 months. (£5 fee for 3 months).
- Active Trafford Armed Forces – Proof of past or present service – renewed every 3 years (£20 fee for 3 years).
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Your Active Trafford pass entitles you to discounts up to 50% on the following pay and play activities between 8am-4 pm Monday-Friday and Saturday to Sunday, 9am-12pm.
- Swimming
- Gym
- Racquet sports
- Exercise Classes
What proof of eligibility is needed?
Please note: Once you purchase your pass online you must bring your evidence along with you on your first visit to prove that you meet the criteria of your Active Trafford pass. All documentation must be current & dated within the last three months
Proof of receiving Universal Credit
Proof of receiving Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Allowance or Universal Credit
Active Trafford 65 years & over – Proof of your date of birth (Passport, Birth Certificate, Driver’s Licence) – Renewed every 3 years. *Other Membership options are available online here.
Proof of Students Status (Copy of University or Student Identity Card or a signed and dated letter on official University or school stationery stating you are a full time student)
To apply, armed forces personnel must show identification confirming present service or past service (within the last 3 years) in form of either a MOD 90 Id card, Veteran Rail Card, Defence Discount Service Card, or Discharge Papers
By purchasing the Active Trafford Pass you are agreeing to abide by the following Active Trafford T’c and C’s:
- Applying: You can buy your Active Trafford pass online. On your first visit to your centre you must show proof of eligibility to a member of staff.
- Renewing: Your pass is for the term stated, once expired you can apply again for the pass as long as you are still eligible.
- Your Card: The Active Trafford card can only be used by named cardholder (photo will be taken) and must be shown on each visit, admission can be refused if the card is not shown, lost cards will be charged at the current replacement card rate. Any abuse of the card will result in its withdrawal and no refund will be given.
- Activity Price: 50% discount on all our session prices between 8am-4pm Monday to Friday and Saturday to Sunday, 9am-12pm.
- Booking: Active Trafford pass holders are required to pre-book online via our website or app.
- Gym: Before using the gym you must have a gym induction, inductions must be booked in advance with the current Active Trafford induction fee been paid.
- Classes: Places must be pre-booked and can be booked up to 5 days in advance.
- Racquet Sports: Courts must be pre-booked and can be booked up to 5 days in advance.
- Swimming: Must be pre-booked for access to lane swimming.
- Golf: Only at Altrincham golf course.
- Active Trafford terms of conditions are subject to change at any time, but in the event of any major changes, customers will be informed.
When buying the pass please click other durations to find Active Trafford Passes
