A Free Passport to Concessionary Prices at
Fleming Park Leisure Centre
For Eastleigh Residents who are unemployed, on a low
income, disabled,
over 60, or full time students.
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Operated by DC
Leisure on behalf of
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The centre provides superb
facilities including: two Swimming Pools - large Main Hall
- indoor Tennis Courts - Squash Courts - Function
Rooms - Gym - Health Suite facilities - Bar /
Cafeteria.
Extensive outdoor facilities include:
a full size Artificial Turf Pitch - four Tennis
Courts/Training Areas all of which are floodlit.
Sports such as 5-a-Side Soccer,
Volleyball, Basketball, Martial Arts and Ballet run alongside
activities such as Tumble Zone and Aerobics.
Children's activities on offer
include Activate sessions, Footy Mix-ins and Birthday
Parties.
The Centre is host to a number of
sports clubs and special events to meet the sporting and social
needs of people of all ages.
Telephone (023) 8068
4800
Fleming Park's challenging 9
or 18 hole Golf Course provides an ideal opportunity for
people of all ages and abilities to play golf.
For details of bookings, season
tickets or golf lessons telephone: (023) 8061 2797
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What is a 'Passport to Leisure'?
The scheme enables holders of the
'Passport to Leisure' to take part at
Fleming
Park Leisure Centre, Bowling Green and Golf Course at special
concessionary rates.
You may qualify for a 'Passport
to Leisure' if you are:
- Unemployed and receiving job-seekers allowance
- Living on a low income and receiving income support
- A registered disabled person and receiving disability
living allowance
- A full time student (including student nurses) over 16
years of age
- Over 60 years of age
All applicants must
be resident within the Borough or registered as a student at an
education establishment within the Borough. Proof of this and
your eligibility will be required on application.
If you do not meet the
specified criteria and have personal circumstances where holding a
'Passport to Leisure' would substantially improve your quality of
life, write to Eastleigh Borough Council, Countryside and
Recreation Services, Civic Offices, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50
9YN.
How long is a card
valid?
Cards are valid for the following
length of time:
- 12 months - Disabled people and Over 60's.
- 6 months - Unemployed people, those on a low income. Students
cards will be valid until the end of the current academic
year.
What benefits
are involved?
'Passport to Leisure' holders are
entitled to use the facilities mentioned at approximately half
the price of the normal adult charge (unless otherwise
stated). Some season tickets and special offers are excluded
from the scheme because they already represent a discounted
rate. People with a disability who hold a 'Passport to
Leisure' but require assistance to make use of the facilities
may bring a companion who will be admitted free of charge.
The 'Passport to Leisure' is
provided free of charge by Eastleigh Borough Council enabling you
to make full use of the facilities mentioned, operated by DC
Leisure. Children under 16 years are not able to obtain
'Passport to Leisure' cards as junior prices are already
discounted.
What sports are
available, where and when can I play them?
Fleming Park Leisure
Centre
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ACTIVITY
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TIME
AVAILABLE
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| Swimming |
Any time during public sessions |
| Squash, Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis |
Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Gym and Health Suite |
Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm (Sunbeds at member rates
- not at half price) |
Fleming Park Bowling
Green
Available from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Monday to Friday (to be booked at Bowling Green).
Fleming Park Golf
Course
An option of 9 or 18 hole golf
available from 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday. A concessionary
rate annual season ticket is also available. The 'Passport to
Leisure' does not apply on public or bank holidays for
golf. All activities are subject to availability.
Equipment
Hire
Equipment is available for hire at
the Leisure Centre, Bowling Green and Golf Course at normal hire
rates. Deposits will also be required.
How can I obtain my
'Passport to Leisure'?
Bring a completed
application form (
PDF
), proof of eligibility and
two passport sized photographs to Fleming Park Leisure
Centre.
Booking facilities
through 'Passport to Leisure'
'Passport to Leisure' pass holders
are able to pre-book facilities in person on the day of play only.
You will then be responsible for the cost of cancelled
bookings.
Conditions
- The scheme is available only to residents of Eastleigh Borough
and students over 16 registered at an educational establishment
within the Borough (includes student nurses who meet other
qualifying criteria)
- Application forms must be accompanied by an up-to-date proof of
eligibility, such as:
proof of unemployment status, Orange badge, Pension Book, Student
card, Driving Licence, Birth Certificate, Income Support Book and
Official Letters of Confirmation.
- "Passport to Leisure" will be issued at any time during opening
hours from Fleming Park Leisure Centre
- Cards are valid for the following lengths of time:
- 12 months - Disabled people and Over 60's
- 6 months - Unemployed people, those on a low
income
- The person to whom it is issued must only use a "Passport to
Leisure". It is not transferable. Misuse may
result in its withdrawal.
- A "Passport to Leisure" card must be produced on each visit to
a leisure facility. If it is not produced the full adult rate
will be charged for which no refund will be made.
- Some discounted season tickets and special offers are not
included in the scheme. The Council reserves the right to
vary or amend these from time to time.
- The "Passport to Leisure" card must be surrendered if the
holder ceases to be a resident in the Borough or ceases to be
eligible for any other reason.
- Lost or stolen cards must be reported to the Centre of issue.
Replacement cards will only be issued at Eastleigh Borough
Council, Civic Offices. The Borough Council reserves the
right not to issue or renew any "Passport to Leisure" cards.
- All information in this page is correct at the time of
printing. The Council reserves the right to make changes to
the scheme as required to ensure its efficient and effective
operation.
The giving of incorrect information with intent to defraud the
Council may render you liable to legal action
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