Sports Complex Memberships are offered to current Liverpool Hope staff and students.
A membership allows you:
- Membership entitles Members to:
- Use the Fitness Suite during opening hours;
- Access to the Sport and Fitness Class Programme, subject to availability and rules;
- Book Recreational Facilities subject to availability and rules.
Membership Period
Memberships run from 1st September - 31st August.
Eligibility and Registration
To be eligible for Membership under the scheme, you must:
- Be 18 years or older; and
- Be a current member of Staff or a registered Liverpool Hope University Student.
Membership registration requires completion of:
- Online registration via the University store;
- Paying the annual fee in full
- Mandatory online gym induction and briefing video;
- Agreement to the Health Commitment Statement and Readiness to Exercise declaration.
Membership becomes active only after satisfactory completion of the above.
Membership Terms
Membership commences on activation date and ends as per the purchased Membership Period.
Membership is personal, non-transferable, and non-assignable. Sharing or transferring Membership may result in immediate termination without refund.
Payment and Fees
There are no monthly fees - a single yearly fee of £35 is all that is required to become a Sports Complex Member. The later you purchase the less time you will have on your membership.
How to Join
Memberships are available to purchase via the Liverpool Hope University Online Store.
Activation
Once you have completed your online registration you do not need to do anything else. When we receive your registration form we will complete the administration process.
Memberships are not activated instantly, there is an activation period of between 24-48 hours.
You will receive an email notification which will give you further details of when your membership will be activated from.
Membership card
Your staff/student ID card will be your Sports Complex Membership card. Please make sure you have it at all times, and register your attendance at the scanner PC at reception, or show it to the reception staff when using the fitness suite/sports complex facilities. No card will result in no access.
Health Commitment Statement and Readiness to Exercise
Health Commitment Statement
As an individual, you are responsible for your own health and wellbeing. The staff at Hope Park Sports are committed to helping you enjoy being active while using the facilities we provide. With this in mind, we have carefully considered what we can reasonably expect of each other.
Our commitment to you
- We will respect your personal decisions and allow you to decide what exercise you are able to carry out. However, we ask that you do not exercise beyond what you consider to be your own abilities
- We will make every reasonable effort to ensure our equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe condition for you to use and enjoy
- We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that our staff are appropriately qualified to fitness industry standards
- If you inform us that you have a disability that places you at a substantial disadvantage when accessing our equipment or facilities, we will consider what reasonable adjustments may be made
Your commitment to us
- You should not exercise beyond your own abilities. If you know, or are concerned, that you have a medical condition that might interfere with you exercising safely, you should seek advice from a relevant medical professional before using our equipment and facilities and follow that advice
- You should familiarise yourself with any rules and instructions and watch our gym induction video before using the facilities. Exercise carries inherent risks and you should not undertake activities that you have been advised are not suitable for you
- You must use equipment properly and as instructed. You accept that Liverpool Hope University is not liable for any loss, serious injury, or death resulting from negligence on your part when using the equipment and facilities
- You should inform staff immediately if you feel unwell when using the equipment or facilities. There will always be a first-aid trained staff member available within the Sports Centre.
- Members are requested to report promptly any damage to equipment, or any equipment they believe to be unsafe, for health and safety purposes
Readiness to Exercise
At Hope Park Sports, we encourage everyone to enjoy regular physical activity while staying safe. For most people, becoming active is both safe and beneficial; however, some individuals may wish to consult their doctor before starting a new exercise programme.
Please read the following questions carefully. If you answer YES to one or more questions, we ask that you speak to your doctor BEFORE you begin using the sports and fitness facilities.
- Do you ever experience pain, pressure, heaviness, or tightness in your chest when you exercise?
- Do you ever have spells of severe dizziness or episodes of losing consciousness?
- Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
- Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
- Is your doctor currently prescribing medication for your blood pressure or a heart condition?
- Do you know of any other reason why you should not take part in physical activity?
If your health status changes in the future and you would answer YES to any of the above questions, please consult your doctor before continuing your physical activity plan.
Please note that there is a weight limit of 160kg on all cardiovascular equipment. You should not use this equipment if you exceed this limit.
If you are aware of any medical conditions that may affect your health when exercising, please consult a doctor before using the equipment.
We have first-aid trained staff members working within the facility. If you feel unwell while using the facility, please speak to a member of staff who will assist you accordingly.
We hope you enjoy using the facilities at Hope Park Sports. Please use the facilities responsibly. If you require further information, please contact Reception at Hope Park Sports.
Do I need to complete an induction?
You must watch the gym induction video as part of your online registration as part of the agreement you make to Hope Park Sports, along with reading the Step by Step Gym Induction Guide.
The induction will provide you with information about the Sports Complex, and a brief guide to using the gym machines.
Do I get a membership card?
Your staff/student ID is your membership card, and is required at all visits. No card = no entry.
Are there lockers for me to store my belongings?
Yes, all belongings must be stored within a locker, lockers take £1 coins which will be returned when redeeming your items. No items will be allowed into the fitness suite or activity areas.
If you forget to bring a £1 you can purchase a token from our range of gym accessories via the Liverpool Hope University Online Store.
What is included in my membership?
As part of your membership, you will have access to the fitness suite & classes, hire of badminton and squash courts, and astro pitch.
Do I need to book?
You will need to book in advance for fitness classes, and to use sports courts/pitches. You do not have to pre-book to use the fitness suite.
What if I want to play a sport that is not included in the membership?
We will consider additional sports events bookings.
If you want to hire our facilities for a sport that is not included as part of the membership, we have a dedicated sports team who will be on hand to support you, although there is no guarantee that we will be able to accept or accommodate all requests. For further support get in touch with a member of our team at hopeparksports@hope.ac.uk.
Is the exercise studio and strength & conditioning suite available to use?
The exercise studio and S&C suite are not included as part of the Sports Complex Membership. They are used specifically for fitness classes, modular use, student research and specialised classes.
