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FANS - Free Access for National Sportspeople

What is FANS?

FANS stands for Free Access for National Sportspeople. It means you can use up to 2 of the 10 gyms and any of the 3 swimming polls in Barking and Dagenham for free.

Who can be part of FANS?

You can be part of this scheme is you are:

Currently in a national squad
Your national governing body must be able to prove your current level
You must live or study in Barking and Dagenham

Guidelines

You can choose 2 gyms and any use any of the swimming pools in the borough
You should renew your membership every 12 months as long as you still meet the criteria above
If you are under 16 years old, your coach or one of your parents must come with you to supervise you in the gym
If you take part in the scheme you be required to take part in occasional promotional events in the borough
You will be required to show your FANS identity card on arrival at the leisure centre before you train

FANS application form|

Leisure Centres in Barking and Dagenham|

The FANS launch

(Left to Right) Athletes Zoey Littlechild, Georgie Bean, and former British high jumper Dalton Grant, with Councillor Graham Bramley, Executive Member for the Olympics, and young athlete Bonne Buwembo launch the FANS scheme.