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Enrolment starts Sat 23rd May. Excellent initiative by Manchester City Council aimed to reduce health inequalities, improve wellbeing, and get young people active. Ive put more info below.
Offer link: mcractive.com/freym/ .
FREE JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS IN MANCHESTER
From May halfterm, were offering all Manchester high school pupils aged 1116 free junior gym access, including gym sessions, swim and fitness classes at 11 counciloperated leisure centres across the city.
This investment in new Universal Free Junior Gym Membership delivered with Manchester Active. This is designed to help young people stay active, build confidence and enjoy safe, positive spaces to move more.
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious new programme that puts physical activity at the heart of the citys drive to reduce health inequalities opening up more opportunities for residents to get active, improve their wellbeing, and enjoy inclusive, communityfocused sport and movement, all while ensuring those facing the greatest barriers are supported through targeted interventions to help create a healthier, fairer, and more connected Manchester.
The programme includes the provision of a free junior membership for all Manchester residents at secondary school aged 11-16, going live from May half term.
The new membership builds on the existing citywide Free Swim for 16 and Under offer and will be extended to include both free junior gym and free fitness classes.
This means that from late May 2026, all Manchester resident secondary school children between the ages of 11 to 16 will be able to access a free funded membership at the following council operated leisure centres across the city. Parents / guardians of eligible children can complete the pre-registration form below and will be contacted directly with further details.
Which leisure centres will the membership be available in
The nine leisure centres listed below are operated by GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited) – better.org.uk/leiter . Membership at any one of these facilities grants users the flexibility to access and utilize all the listed centres.
– Arcadia Leisure Centre
– Abraham Moss Leisure Centre
– Belle Vue Sports Village (no swim available here)
– East Manchester Leisure Centre
– Hough End Leisure Centre
– Manchester Aquatics Centre
– Moss Side Leisure Centre
– North City Family & Fitness Centre
– Whalley Range Sports Centre (no swim available here)
If you choose to register for a junior membership at Broadway Baths or Wythenshawe Forum, please note that your access will be limited exclusively to the centre where you enrolled.
– Broadway Baths – broadwaybaths.com/ .
– Wythenshawe Forum – wythenshaweforum.co.uk/ .
What is the process for enrolling in this membership
Registration must be completed in person at the centre. Participants under the age of 15 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian when first registering. The parent or guardian must provide proof of address, such as a council tax bill or utility bill, for verification purposes.
What is included as part of the membership
Designated junior gym session times, swimming and junior fitness classes (where applicable). For detailed scheduling information relevant to this membership, please request full details during registration at the centre.
Do I need to have a gym induction
Yes, an induction is required before using the gym. This can be booked in centre when signing up to the membership. Junior gym rules will apply which will be made clear in the induction.
Who can take out the Membership
Which Manchester postcodes qualify for membership
What is the length of the membership
When can I enrol
Are lockers available at the centres for storing belongings
Is drinking water available
What do I do if I am 16 but I want to be able to access the centre at any time
