Student Membership
Stay active, improve your wellbeing, and make the most of your time at Liverpool Hope University with a Hope Park Sports Student Membership.
Our Student Membership provides affordable access to our fitness facilities and activities throughout the academic year, helping you maintain a healthy and active lifestyle alongside your studies. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, attend group exercise classes, or enjoy recreational sport with friends, our membership offers excellent value and flexibility.
Membership at a Glance
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Cost: £35 per year
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Eligibility: Current Liverpool Hope University students aged 18+
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Access: Fitness Suite, fitness classes and recreational facility bookings
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Membership Period: 1 September – 31 August
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Activation Time: 24–48 hours
Membership Benefits
A membership allows you to:
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Use the Fitness Suite during opening hours.
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Access the Sport and Fitness Class Programme, subject to availability and programme rules.
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Book recreational sports facilities, subject to availability and booking regulations.
Eligibility and Registration
To be eligible for membership, you must:
Membership registration requires:
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Completion of the online registration process via the University Online Store.
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Payment of the annual membership fee in full.
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Completion of the mandatory online gym induction and briefing video.
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Agreement to the Health Commitment Statement and Readiness to Exercise Declaration.
Membership becomes active once all registration requirements have been completed and verified.
Membership Terms
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Membership commences on the activation date and expires at the end of the purchased membership period.
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Membership is personal to the registered member and cannot be transferred, shared, or assigned to another person.
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Misuse of a membership may result in immediate termination without refund.
Payment and Fees
Student Membership costs £35 per year, with no monthly payments required.
The membership fee remains the same throughout the year and provides access until 31 August. Members purchasing later in the membership period will have access for a shorter duration.
How to Join
Memberships can be purchased through the Liverpool Hope University Online Store.
Activation
Once your online registration has been completed, no further action is required.
Please allow 24–48 hours for your membership to be processed and activated. Memberships are not activated instantly.
You will receive an email confirming when your membership is active and providing any additional information you may need.
Student ID Card
Your Liverpool Hope University Student ID Card serves as your membership card.
Members must present their Student ID Card when accessing facilities and should scan their attendance at reception where required. Failure to produce a valid Student ID Card may result in access being refused.
Policies
HPS Student Memberships Terms and Conditions
Health Commitment Statement
Readiness to Exercise Declaration
Staff Memberships
At Liverpool Hope University, we recognise the important role physical activity plays in supporting health, wellbeing and work-life balance. A Hope Park Sports Staff Membership provides colleagues with convenient access to fitness and recreational opportunities, helping to support both physical and mental wellbeing throughout the year.
Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, reduce stress, increase your activity levels or simply make time for your own wellbeing, our facilities and programmes are here to support you. Staff Membership offers an affordable and flexible way to access the Fitness Suite, take part in fitness classes and enjoy recreational sport as part of a healthy and active lifestyle.
Membership at a Glance
- Cost: £7.50 per month via salary deduction
- Eligibility: Current Liverpool Hope University staff aged 18+
- Access: Fitness Suite, Sport and Fitness Classes and recreational facility hire bookings
- Activation: Within 24 - 48 hours of completing your registration
Membership Benefits
As a staff member, you can:
- Use the Fitness Suite during opening hours.
- Attend the Sports and Fitness Class Programme, subject to availability
- Book recreational sports facilities, including squash courts, badminton courts and 5-a-side and 7-a-side football pitches, subject to availability.
- Access online workout programmes and professional fitness support.
How Your Membership Works
Staff Membership is available on a rolling monthly basis and is paid through salary deduction.
Membership begins once your registration has been processed and activated and will continue until you cancel your membership or your employment with Liverpool Hope University ends.
Eligibility and Registration
To be eligible for membership, you must:
- be aged over 18 years or over.
- Be a current employee of Liverpool Hope University.
To register, you must:
- Complete the online registration process.
- Watch the mandatory online gym induction and briefing video.
- Read and agree to the Health Commitment Statement and Readiness to Exercise Declaration.
- Accept the Hope Park Sports Staff Membership Terms and Conditions.
Payment
Membership is paid through a monthly salary deduction.
Salary deductions are processed through the University's payroll. If your registration is received after the monthly payroll cut-off date, your first deduction will be taken from the following months payroll.
How to Join
Register online through the Liverpool Hope University Online Store.
Once your registration has been processed, your membership will be activated within 24 - 48 hours. You will receive a confirmation email advising when your membership is active and ready to use.
Membership Card
Your Liverpool Hope University Staff ID Card acts as your membership card.
Please bring your staff ID card each time you visit Hope Park Sports and scan it at Reception when requested. Failure to produce a valid Staff ID card may result in access being refused.
Membership Terms
- Membership is personal to the registered member and cannot be transferred or shared.
- Membership remains active until cancelled or until employment with Liverpool Hope University ends.
- Misuse of membership may resultyin suspension or termination in accordance with the Staff Membership Terms and Conditions.
Policies
HPS Staff Membership Terms and Conditions
Health Commitment Statement
Readiness to Exercise Declaration
Staff Family Membership
The Hope Park Sports Staff Family Membership provides eligible family members of Liverpool Hope University staff with affordable access to our Fitness Suite and squash courts, helping you stay active, improve your wellbeing and enjoy our facilities throughout the membership year.
Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, maintain a healthy lifestyle or simply enjoy regular exercise, our welcoming environment and modern facilities provide the perfect place to achieve your goals.
Membership at a Glance
- Cost: £90 per year (1st September to 31st August)
- Eligibility: Immediate family members of current Liverpool Hope University staff aged 18+
- Access: Fitness Suite and squash courts (subject to booking and availability)
- Membership Card: Hope Park Sports Membership ID Card provided after activation
- Activation: Within 24 - 48 hours of completing your registration
Membership Benefits
As a Staff Family Member, you can:
- Use the fitness suite during opening hours
- Book and use the squash courts, subject to booking and availability
How Your Membership Works
Staff Family Membership is an annual membership, valid from 1st September to 31st August each year.
Memberships purchased during the membership year remain valid until 31st August and are not offered on a pro-rata basis.
Your membership will become active once your registration has been processed, payment has been received and all mandatory registration requirements have been completed.
Eligibility and Registration
To be eligible for membership, you must:
- Be aged 18 years or over.
- Be an immediate family member of a current Liverpool Hope University member of staff.
To register, you must:
- Complete the online registration process.
- Complete the online gym induction.
- Read and agree to the Health Commitment Statement and Readiness to Exercise Declaration.
- Accept the Hope Park Sports Staff Family Membership Terms and Conditions.
Payment
Staff Family Membership is paid as a single annual payment of £90 through the Liverpool Hope University Online Store.
Membership will not become active until payment has been received and your registration has been successfully completed.
How to Join
Register online through the Liverpool Hope University Online Store.
Once your registration has been processed, your membership will be activated within 24–48 hours. You will receive a confirmation email advising when your membership is active and ready to use.
Membership Card
Once your Staff Family Membership has been activated, you will receive a Hope Park Sports Membership ID card.
Please bring your membership card each time you visit Hope Park Sports. Your card is used to verify your membership, record your attendance and access the building and fitness suite.
Failure to produce a valid membership card may result in access being denied.
Membership Terms
- Membership is personal to the registered member and cannot be transferred or shared.
- Membership is valid from 1st September to 31st August each year.
- Membership includes access to the fitness suite and squash courts only.
- Misuse of membership may result in suspension or termination in accordance with the Staff Family Membership Terms and Conditions
Policies
Hope Park Sports Staff Family Membership Terms and Conditions
Health Commitment Statement
Readiness to Exercise Declaration
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.
