Sports complex memberships
By purchasing a Sports complex membership at Hope Park Sports you will have access to:
- The Fitness Suite
- Fitness Classes
- Facility Hire
- Badminton Courts
- Squash Court
- Astro Pitch
- 3G Football Pitch
- Social Sports Sessions
- Sport Development Programmes and Initiatives
- Fitness Services
The Sports complex membership does not include individual use of the Dance Studio or Strength & Conditioning Suite.
Cost
There are no monthly fees - a single yearly fee of £25.00 is all that is required to become a Sports Complex Member. Maximum membership duration is from the 1st September to the 31st August every year. The later you purchase the less time you will have on your membership.
How to join
Sports Complex Memberships are available to purchase online only.
Memberships are available to purchase from September up until the end of May each year. You will need to complete a registration process which includes; watching the online induction video, consenting to the Health Commitment Statement and Readiness to Exercise along with making a £25 payment. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Memberships are open to all current staff and students. Unfortunately we do not offer public memberships.
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 48 - 72 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 show it to the reception staff when using the sports complex facilities. No card will result in no access.
Terms & Conditions
Please make sure to read both the SCM Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Notice documents below.
Sports Complex Membership Terms and Conditions
Our main priority at Hope Park Sports will be to ensure the safety of our staff and student members, in line with Liverpool Hope University's overarching commitment to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, in this respect we strongly encourage you to:
- Wear face masks around the building (unless exempt). Masks can be removed during physical activity/exercise/sport sessions.
- Use hand sanistiser when arriving and exiting the activity areas
- Continue to follow cleaning protocols in place within the fitness suite
- Follow one-way systems in place where possible
If you develop covid-19 symptoms please do not attend the Sports Complex and get tested as soon as you can.
*In the interest of safety if attendance numbers in the fitness suite are deemed to be too high you may be required to leave and return at a later time.
For further information please refer to the Covid-19 information page.
Do I need to complete an induction?
You must watch the 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.
Please also make sure you read the following guidance along with the Sports Complex Membership Terms and Conditions
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.
What is included in my membership?
As part of your membership, you will have access to the fitness suite & fitness classes, hire of badminton courts, squash courts and football pitches.
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 Michelle Gilmurray on gilmurm@hope.ac.uk.
Are the Dance Studio and Strength & Conditioning Suite available to use?
The dance studio and S&C suite are not included as part of the Sports Complex Membership.
The S&C suite is specifically for modular use, student research and specialised classes. The dance studio is used by our instructors to deliver fitness classes.