Membership Structure FAQs

We are simplifying and clarifying our membership structure to make it easier for customers to identify the most appropriate membership for their age, education status, or employment group. These changes will create a clearer and more consistent range of membership options moving forward.

The Teen Gym Membership schemes for 16-18 year olds in Secondary Education will be discontinued. Anyone aged 16 or over who remains in Secondary Education or is in Full-Time Education will now be eligible for the Student Membership scheme.

At the same time, the membership previously known as Teen Gym Membership for 14-15 year olds will be renamed Junior Membership, creating a clearer distinction between younger members and those who qualify for Student Membership.

In addition, the Affiliated Membership scheme will be discontinued and incorporated into the Corporate Membership scheme. Members who would previously have qualified for an Affiliated Membership will instead join under the Corporate Membership category.

The current Retired Staff Membership will also be renamed Retired Membership. This change means that the membership will no longer be limited to former University staff, and anyone who is retired will be eligible to join under this membership category.

These changes are being introduced to provide a clearer, simpler, and more consistent membership structure for both customers and staff.

From 1 September 2026, the membership options will be grouped under the following membership categories:

• Community Membership
• Student Membership
• Junior Membership
• Staff Membership
• Corporate Membership
• Retired Membership

Each category may be available with different payment options, including:

• 1 Year Upfront
• 1 Year Direct Debit
• 3 Month Upfront (where applicable)
• 1 Month Upfront (where applicable)
• 1 Month Payroll (Staff only)
• Term Residential (Student only)
• Term Upfront (Student only)
• Term Direct Debit (Student only)

Yes. If your circumstances change or you feel another membership would better suit your needs, you can switch to a different membership type.

Our team will be happy to discuss the available options and help you choose the most appropriate membership. To change your membership, please visit our Sports Centre Reception and speak to a member of staff, or contact us by email at sports@aber.ac.uk.